obituaries

Sep 9, 2006

Chesapeake - On September 9, 2006 at Chesapeake General Hospital, Mother Gertrude Blanchard Smith departed this life to live again with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Sarah Smith Norfleet, three grandchildren, Annette Gray (Larry), Robert Norfleet (Sabine), and Andre Norfleet (Zenobia), five great grandchildren, Jessica Gardin (William), Priscilla Norfleet, Ali Gray...

Sep 7, 2006

Virginia Beach - Dorothy Smith Holmes of the 1000 block of Dulcie Avenue was called home to rest September 7, 2006 at her home. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the Virginia Department of Health in Norfolk for over 30 years until her retirement on July 1, 1976. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church,...

Jul 25, 1998

Garland Clinton Pretlow, Jr. was born in Norfok, Virginia on November 26, 1916. to the late Garland Sr. and Lillie Pretlow. His wife Doreatha Pretlow, and his brother Roscoe C. Pretlow, Sr. preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Mrs. Doreatha Petlow-Baker, and her husband, Carlton H. Baker; one  grandson Antoine D....

Chesapeake - Evelyn T. Alexander, affectionately known as Maaw, Big Sis, and Aunt Evelyn, of the 200 block of Indian Creek Road, departed this life January 18, 2007, in Chesapeake General Hospital. Evelyn is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Alonzo Alexander, Sr. She leaves to mourn her children, two sons, Thomas Alexander, Sr., and Alonzo Alexander, Jr., four...

Chesapeake - Tony Lee, 48, of the 1800 block of Hoover Avenue departed this life November 4, 2006. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with Metro Machine for many years. He was an avid fisherman. He is predeceased by his father Joe M. Lee. Survivors include his wife, Sheritha S. Lee of Chesapeake, daughter, Romika M. White of South Dakota,...

Chesapeake - In the early morning hour of January 6, 2007, the angel of the Lord came to call Willie J. Spratt of 565 Rivercreek Road from labor to rest. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. He continued to serve the U.S. Government for 22 years as a "Pipefitter" at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth,...

Chesapeake - Lula Mae Jones, 77, of the 2000 block of McLain Street was called home to be with the Lord, January 7, 2007. Born in Zebulon, North Carolina, she accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of a church in Zebulon. She was a beloved housewife and mother. She was predeceased by her husband, Rudolph Jones...

Chesapeake - Ruby Mae Roundtree, of the 100 block of Gale Avenue departed this life November 14, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Curtis L. Roundtree of Norfolk; six daughters, Sabrina R. Roundtree of Chesapeake, Lisa A. Roundtree and Annette Roundtree of Norfolk, Teddy Roundtree, Tracy L. Roundtree and Kimberly H. Roundtree of Chesapeake; three sons, Hosea G. Roundtree...

Virginia Beach - Dorothy Smith Holmes of the 1000 block of Dulcie Avenue was called home to rest September 7, 2006 at her home. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the Virginia Department of Health in Norfolk for over 30 years until her retirement on July 1, 1976. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church,...

Chesapeake - Edith Winslow Dunbar, 84, of the 200 block of Grant Street was called home to be with the Lord October 25, 2006. Born in Columbia, North Carolina, she was employed with the Stop Organization and retired after many years of loyal service. She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church Crestwood, where she was a member of...

Chesapeake - Junius Smith, 73, departed this life November 3, 2006. A native of Virginia, he was employed with Septa Transit of Philadelphia, where he retired after more than 20 years of service. He was a United States Army and Navy Veteran, and a member of New Calvary Baptist Church, where he was Deacon Emeritus. Also, he was a Mason....

Chesapeake - Deacon Earl Fuller, 77, of the 2800 block of Candlewood Circle was called home to be with the Lord, November 2006. Born in Chesapeake, he was a member of Little Zion Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his son, Bobby Fuller. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy B. Fuller, his children, Earl Fuller Jr. (Beverly), Donald Fuller (Joyce), Nancy...

Chesapeake - Barbara C. Jenkins "Sugar Pie" of the 4200 block of Reid Street entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2007. "Sugar Pie" as friends and family knew her was born October 5, 1937 in Baltimore, MD and raised in the South Hill section of Chesapeake. She is survived by four sons, Gregory McCoy and wife, Gayla of...

Virginia Beach - Quentin Alan Stevenson, 30, of the 3100 block of Ashaway Road departed this life November 6, 2006. Born in Norfolk, he was an Electrician employed with Dagan Electric for 3 years. He was a member of Covenant Fellowship Church. He is survived by his wife, Cindy H. Stevenson, daughter, Damoneke T. Harper, son, Quentin A. Stevenson, all...

Obituary Rashanna Amin'ah Brown Chesapeake - Rashanna Amin'ah Brown, 5, of the 2300 block of Vicker Street departed this life October 26, 2006. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was a member of Georgetown Primary School, where she was active in school activities and a helper in school. She is survived by her mother, her guardian, two sisters, seven brothers,...

Norfolk - On September 29, 2006, God called home our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Mr. Harold C. Sawyer. He was born October 27, 1915 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late William and Cora Sawyer. He was retired from Civil Service after a 42-year career. He was a member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. He was a devoted...

Norfolk - Sandrew "Bo" Carrington, 43, of the 800 block of Maltby Crest departed this life September 27, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Roselyn Person of Norfolk; son, Sandrew Belcher of Norfolk; his mother, Shirley M. Carrington and stepfather, Bruce Barnes; three sisters, Dorothy Wright of Chesapeake, Shirley Carrington and Janice Carrington of Norfolk; seven brothers, James (Katrice)...

Viney Lorraine Bundick was born on May 3, 1934 to the late Silas Pate and Jennie Martin of Rocky Mount, Virginia. She departed this life on January 12, 2007 with her children by her side. She was raised and received her education in Rocky Mount, Virginia. In the early 50?s she relocated to Manhattan, New York. She spent several years...

Chesapeake - Eric Deshawn Corbett, 15, of the 4000 block of Starboard Road departed this life October 23, 2006. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he attended Norfolk Public Schools. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where he was a choir member. He is survived by his parents, Bonnie B. Corbett of Chesapeake and Derrick Corbett of Portsmouth; two...

Norfolk - Charlie James McCain, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord September 18, 2006.  He was born in Caswell County, NC to the late Charlie and Roxanna McCain.  He moved to Suffolk, VA in 1939.  In 1946 he married the former Mable Pender.  From this union was born eight children.   One daughter (Lisa McCain) and one son...