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Wilbert Edison
May 6, 2024
Wilbert Edison entered eternal rest on May 6, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Lee's Chapel AME Church, 1036 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA. Viewing will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
You can...
Joyce Ann Owens
Apr 28, 2024
Joyce Ann Owens peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia. Born June 1, 1951, in Roper, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Linwood and Annie Webb. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Owens.
She is survived by her sons, Alphonso Webb, Shawn Lane, and Robert Jones; stepson, Demetrius...
Ernest Lee Royster
Apr 24, 2024
Ernest Lee Royster peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 5:00pm on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.
You can join the service livestream at 5:00pm on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at: https://www.facebook.com/PretlowandSons
Rosa May Lawrence
Apr 24, 2024
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Rosa Mae Lawrence, 90, was called peacefully into eternal rest. She was born on May 2, 1933, in North Carolina. Rosa was employed as a housekeeper for over 30 years until her retirement.
Rosa loved to shop at the thrift store or what she like to call it "the junkyard." She enjoyed...
Sandra Marie Manuel
Apr 23, 2024
Sandra Boyd Manuel peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2024. The viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at St. Thomas AME Zion Church, 1400 Melon Street, Norfolk, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
You can join the service livestream at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024,...
Alice M. Lennon
Apr 21, 2024
Alice M. Lennon passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2024.
Viewing will be held at 5:00pm followed by the homegoing service at 5:30pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Prelow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.
You can join the service livestream at 5:30pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, at: https://www.facebook.com/PretlowandSons
William Arthur Chasten, Sr.
Apr 9, 2024
William A. Chasten, Sr., peacefully went home to be with the Lord April 9, 2024. He is survived by his wife Dr. Muriel H. Chasten, one granddaughter Ann Chasten, two sisters-in-law Naomi Holmes and Clara Simpson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April...
Edward Augustus Hubbard
Apr 8, 2024
Edward Augustus Hubbard passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Viewing will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024 followed by the funeral service at 3:00 pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.
You can join the service livestream at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024, at: https://www.facebook.com/PretlowandSons
Richard Artelia Griffin, Jr.
Apr 5, 2024
Richard Artelia Griffin, Jr. (82), affectionately known as Teeny, peacefully transitioned from earth to glory on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife, Pattie L. Griffin; granddaughter, Precilla R. Griffin; parents, Louise and Richard A. Griffin, Sr.; and brother, Meredith L. Griffin. Richard is survived by his son, Richard A. Griffin III (Regina); daughter, Patrice L....
Kenneth Brett Haskins
Mar 15, 2024
Kenneth Brett Haskins entered eternal rest on March 15, 2024. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am at New Light Church, 2418 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Vieiwing will be from 5pm until 7pm Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
You can join the service livestream at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27,...
Patricia Ann Riddick
Mar 15, 2024
Patricia Ann Powell Riddick went home to her Heavenly Father on March 15, 2024. Â Tricia as we fondly called her was born on January 8, 1960 Â in Windsor, Â North Carolina to Otis and Vandora Powell who preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace Riddick.
Patricia leaves to cherish her memory: four...
Janet Smith Harmon
Mar 8, 2024
Sis. Janet Harmon departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024. Â She was born on May 20, 1961, on the Eastern Shore of VA to Marva Smith Stanley.
Sis. Janet graduated from Central High School on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 1979. She relocated to Chesapeake, VA, and joined the Philippians Church of Christ Holy Disciples...
Frances Mitchell Griffin
Mar 7, 2024
The loved and adored Frances Mitchell Griffin, affectionately known as Sugar was born October 9, 1960, the middle child of five children of Herbert and Dorothy Mitchell Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert & Dorothy Mitchell, her mother-in-law Mable Griffin, and her sister-in-law Faye Watford Mitchell. She received her heavenly reward on March 7, 2024....
Alfred Easily Jones
Mar 5, 2024
Alfred Easily Jones passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at New Central Baptist Church, 700 Walker Ave, Norfolk. Viewing will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake.
...Edwin Eason, Sr.
Mar 2, 2024
Edwin Eason, Sr. passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at New Foreman Temple AME Zion Church, 2313 Benefit Road, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Prelow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake....
Ella Mae Perry Whitmore
Feb 29, 2024
Ella Mae Perry Whitmore entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 29, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, at St. Thomas AME Zion Church, 1700 Melon Street, Norfolk, VA. Viewing will be held from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty...
Barbara Sykes Brown
Feb 24, 2024
Barbara Sykes Brown passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Virginia Beach, VA. Viewing will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, starting at 10:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church Berkley, 706 Berkley Ave Ext, Norfolk, VA 23523.
You can join the service livestream at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,...
Freda Rose Mckee
Feb 17, 2024
Freda Larraine Rose McKee peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 17, 2024. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm Friday, March 1, 2024, at the funeral home.
You can join the service livestream...
Ernest Eugene Jackson
Feb 14, 2024
Ernest Jackson passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born on August 12, 1929, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Melba Jackson.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Pretlow and Sons Funeral, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt...
Deacon Fulton Liston, Jr.
Feb 12, 2024
Deacon Fulton Liston, Jr., 82, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. Â He was born June 16, 1941, to the late Oretha Robinson and Fulton Liston Sr. in Florence, South Carolina. Deacon Fulton met the love of his life and sweetheart, Barbara Mae Liston in high school.
He was predeceased by his parents Oretha Robinson and Fulton...
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