obituaries

Feb 11, 2024

Mother Fannie Naomi Smith affectionately known as "Mame" departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  She was born on October 10, 1933, to the late Esley and Maggie Sue Rogers Smith.

Mother Smith was reared on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and was educated in the New Boston Public School System. She was a loving mother...

Feb 4, 2024

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, our beloved Cynthia L. Cuffee, was called home to be with the Lord.  Cynthia was born on September 5, 1947, in Norfolk, Virginia to Odell and Alva Black.  She graduated from George Washington Carver High School, in Chesapeake, VA.

Cynthia was employed by Chesapeake General Hospital where she worked with Nutrition and...

Jan 30, 2024

Lester Byrd Leacraft entered into eternal peace on January 30, 2024. He was born to Ann Eve and Frank Leacraft on 10/5/1935 in Norfolk County (Chesapeake, VA). He's a graduate of Norfolk County High School after which he enlisted in the United States Army. Lester was a certified Notary and was certified in credit repair. He was a private...

Jan 25, 2024

"Holy, holy, holy, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of thy glory."

Dorothy Mae Wilson Morris was born on January 9, 1927. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and endeared friend to all who knew her. On January 25, 2024, she was called home to...

Jan 21, 2024

Willie Ann Wood Causey peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Mary Bugg Wood and Frank Wood.  Suvivors include her daughter Willette Hackney-Davis, two grandchildren Cynthia Hackney and Shelton Davis, one great-grandchild Christian Willow Hackney, two sisters Harriet Amos and Arlene Woods, and a...

Jan 21, 2024

Georgia L. Stafford, "Bea" as in "B", as she was called by her family members, quietly left this earth on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the age of 97, to join our Heavenly Father and her beloved husband of fifty years, John F. Stafford, Sr.

She was a blessing to her family as a caregiver. Her training...

Jan 17, 2024

Janet Irene Langley was called home to eternal rest on January 17, 2024.  She is survived by her five children; Cornell Jr., Sonya, Sharon, Regina and Christopher and a host of grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Viewing/visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Pretlow and...

Dec 17, 2023

Ruby E. Patterson passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she ie preceeded in death by her husband, Eugene James Patterson, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Laquetta Joe of Chesapeake, her siblings Leola H. Hubbard (Edward), Margaret D. Rodgers (James), William N. Deaton, Sr (Lornea), and Vanessa D. Backus (Leonard),...

Dec 11, 2023

Helen B. Carrington passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 12, 1931 to Allie James and Helen James Smallwood. She was predeceased by her husband, Leon T. Carringon,Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her six children;grandchildren;great-grandchildren;a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A mass of...

Nov 26, 2023

Detra Ann Jordan was called home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2023, in Norfolk, Virginia.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

You can join the service livestream 12:00 pm at: https://www.facebook.com/PretlowandSons

Nov 24, 2023

Alise Jones entered eternal rest on November 24, 2023. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. Luke AME Church Cemetery, 241 St. Lukes Church, Road, Chesapeake. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake is in charge of arrangements.

Due to the Facebook outage, the graveside service will...

Nov 17, 2023

Marchello Thompson, well known as "Chello", 43, entered into rest on November 17, 2023. Chello was born to Mervin and the late Cynthia Thompson on August 14, 1980. During his forty-three years with us, Chello always enjoyed cooking, his music, family and his aspirations for business management.

Chello met Claudette Michelle Thompson as childhood friends and in...

Nov 10, 2023

With the humble acceptance of God's will, we announce the passing of Julia Mae Whitehurst Gregory on Friday, November 10, 2023. Julia was born on March 17, 1943 to the late Moses and Thelma Whitehurst. Julia taught in the Chesapeake Public School system for over forty (40) years, was a devoted member of Gabriel Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church and...

Nov 3, 2023

Rosetta Finney Spires, age 84, went home peacefully at Chesapeake Regional Hospital on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born to John and Rozina Finney on December 28, 1938, in Norfolk, Virginia. She worked at General Electric and The Lillian Vernon Corp. for 30 years. She was an active St. Thomas AME Church of Norfolk, VA member.

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Nov 1, 2023

Bertha Lee Minor was born on March 22, 1944, in Norfolk, VA. She passed away on November 1, 2023, in Goose Creek, South Carolina at the age of 79. Affectionately, she was known as "Mawn" and "Bee Bee" by her family and friends. A celebration of life will be conducted to honor Bertha's life at 11 a.m. on November...

Oct 30, 2023

Brenda Faye McMickle was called home to be with the Lord on 10/30/2023.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

You can join the service...

Oct 21, 2023

Although our hearts are heavy, we can still smile just remembering you, your love, your laugh, your voice, your companionship, and your strength.  As our grief hangs heavy in our hearts, we feel joy knowing that you are at peace with God and suffering no more.  You are gone, yet never forgotten for the unconditional love you have always...

Oct 21, 2023

In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 21, 2023, the journey of a lifetime was completed and the glorious journey into eternal life began for Clifton Alexander Wood, Jr.  His lifetime journey began on January 19, 1958 in Norfolk VA as the only son of the late Mrs. Alma Ruffin Wood and Clifton A. Wood, Sr.

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Oct 12, 2023

On July 15, 1998, Gabriel Luke Jackson was born to Natasha Jackson and Luke Jackson at Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, VA.  From birth, Gabriel's dimples lit up the lives of his family.  As an infant, Gabriel was dedicated to God at Gordon Chapel AME Church, Chesapeake.  As a toddler, he learned his letters and numbers very quickly, thanks to...

Sep 10, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Perry was born on July  24, 1965 to Rebecca Diggs. He was born and raised in Norfolk, Va.  He received his education through the Norfolk Public School system. He had various jobs as a laborer.

Kenny loved music and to dance. He aspired to be a DJ. His radio was always close by.  Kenny was...