Marie Willie Young
Aug 16, 2007
Norfolk - Marie W. Young, 82, of the 6500 block of Sorby Ct departed this life Thursday, August 16, 2007. Born in New Jersey, she was predeceased by her husband, James Young, Jr, and daughter, Loretta Baines (Paul). She leaves to cherish her memory, six children, Carolyn Uzzle, Beverly Jones (Wayne), Rodney Young all of Norfolk, James Young III (Willie...
Ruth Elizabeth Williams
Aug 12, 2007
Chesapeake - Ruth E. Williams, 73, of the 600 block of Battlefield Blvd. died August 12, 2007. Viewing will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday follow by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Oakgrove Road, Chesapeake. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine Lovett
Aug 7, 2007
Chesapeake - Catherine Lovett, of the 1200 block of Marge Drive departed this life August 7, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she was a member of Abundant Life Ministries. She is predeceased by her sisters, Lillian Macy and Virginia Scott. Survivors include five daughters, two sons, a brother Apostle William Scott(Adele) of Virginia Beach, sixteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, a host...
Charlie Leroy Jennette
Aug 1, 2007
Norfolk - Charlie Leroy Jennette, 68, of the 2800 block of Dunkirk Avenue departed this life August 1, 2007. He is predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Ida Jennette. Survivors include four sisters, A. Barbara Whitaker of Chesapeake, Mary E. Davis of Norfolk, Blanche P. Jennette of Chesapeake and Gale P. Jennette of Norfolk; nine brothers, Chester L. Jennette (Connie)...
Alfletter Perkins
Jul 31, 2007
Chesapeake - Alfletter Perkins, "Al", 68, of the 2900 block of Berkley Avenue departed this life July 31, 2007. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed with Richard Foundry for 20 years as a truck driver and with Chesapeake School System for 12 years as a custodian until his retirement. He is predeceased by his father, William David Perkins, sister, Clettis...
Clyde Webster Smaw
Jul 15, 2007
Chesapeake - Clyde W. Smaw of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. departed this life July 15, 2007. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with the city of Chesapeake until his retirement. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where he served on the Male Usher Board and the Trustee Board, and participated in the Showers of Blessings....
Rosa Dinah Spellman Askew
Jul 6, 2007
Chesapeake - Rosa Dinah Spellman Askew went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 6, 2007 in the early morning hours. Mother Askew, also known as the "Candy Lady of Tidewater Park," was born October 3, 1907 to the late Alice and Denson Spellman. She was a native of Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach, VA. Mother Askew was a...
Simone Yvette Small
Jul 2, 2007
Chesapeake - Simone Yvette Small, 45, of the 2900 block of Aaron Drive went home to be with the Lord July 2, 2007. Born in New York City, she was a member of Bridge Street A.M.E. Church, and was formerly employed as a Case Worker Supervisor with the New York Department of Social Services for 16 years. She received her...
Simico Pittman
Jul 2, 2007
Chesapeake - Simico Pittman, 61, of the 2500 block of Stowe Street died July 2, 2007. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Monday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
Magie Bass
Jun 28, 2007
Chesapeake - Magie K. Bass of the 2900 block of Sunrise Avenue departed this life June 28, 2007. Born in Ahoskie, North Carolina, she was a member Antioch Baptist Church, Hampton. She is predeceased by her husband, Willie E. Bass and her daughter, Virginia Brown. Survivors in include a sister, Eernise Hicks (Otis) of Portsmouth, son-in-law, Wardell E. Brown of...
Mary Louise Hicks
Jun 26, 2007
Norfolk - Mary Louise Hicks peacefully passed away on June 26, 2007 at the Norfolk Health Care Center. A native of Norfolk, she was born in Plymouth, North Carolina to the late Alphonso and Sarah Gray. She was predeceased by her husband, Hampton Hicks, Jr. Survivors include her devoted and faithful sister, Allolevia Gary Smith, two nephews, Milton E. Smith,...
Elly Elizabeth Maria Saunders
Jun 25, 2007
Virginia Beach - Ms. Elly Elizabeth Maria Saunders answered the Lord?s call and entered into her eternal rest on Monday, June 25, 2007 at Bayside Hospital. A born again Christian, Elly was born, educated and raised in Oggersheim, Germany. She later married Lonnie Bell and moved to Virginia. She was employed as a Manager at Beautiful Hands Tans in Kempsville...
Simon Basnight
Jun 24, 2007
Chesapeake - Simon Basnight, 93, of the 1600 block of Lansworth Street departed this life June 24, 2007. Born in North Carolina, he was owner and operator of Basnight Painting Co., and he worked in his profession for over 50 years until his retirement. He was a long time and faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, and a member of...
George Vernon Beamon
Jun 24, 2007
Chesapeake - George Vernon Beamon, of the 2900 block of Hilton Avenue passed away June 24, 2007. A graveside service will be held 2pm Saturday in St. Luke Church Cemetery. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lee Mitchell Rogers
Jun 23, 2007
Norfolk - Mary Lee Mitchell Rogers, "Piggy", 73, of the 3100 block of Strathmore Avenue departed this life June 23, 2007. Born in Norfolk County, she was employed with the Norfolk Commissary Defense Department until her retirement, and she was a member of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She is predeceased by her daughter, Rosalind Rogers-Carmichael. Survivors include her daughter,...
Frederick D. Williams
Jun 20, 2007
Chesapeake - Frederick D. Williams, 72, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd, departed this life June 20, 2007. Born in Chesapeake, he was employed at the Norfolk Naval Base until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church Money Point. He is predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Rosalie Williams, brother, George L. Williams, and sister,...
Al Morton Cherry
Jun 17, 2007
Norfolk - Al Morton Cherry Sr. of Piping Rock Road, quietly slipped away to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Al Morton Cherry Sr. was born on August 1, 1924 to the late Cassie and Linear Clyde Cherry Sr. in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the husband of the late Mary Murell Cherry. He was a...
Louis Randolph Cooper
Jun 15, 2007
Bronx, New York - Louis Randolph Cooper, affectionately known as "Norfolk City", "Luke" and "Lou", of the 3000 block of Bronx Blvd., departed this life June 15, 2007. He was born on May 2, 1948 in Norfolk . He was a graduate of Crestwood High School, and was employed in Virginia until he moved to New York in 1973. He...
Marion Elizabeth Pleasant
Jun 15, 2007
Norfolk - Marion Elizabeth Pleasant, 83, of the 1500 block of Berkley Avenue departed this life June 15, 2007. Born in Norfolk, she was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. She is predeceased by her husband, John Pleasant. Survivors include her sister, Eleanor Alexander of Chesapeake, stepson, Stanley Wilson of Suffolk, and a host of nieces, nephews,...
George W. Carroll
Jun 14, 2007
Chesapeake - George W. Carroll, ("Noonie"), of the 2000 block of Plow Lane departed this life June 14, 2007. Born in Norfolk County, he was employed at the Norfolk Naval Base until his retirement. He was a member of Little Zion Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodora and Flonzora Carroll. Survivors include his son, Travis Holley; daughter,...
