obituaries

Aug 22, 2023

A memorial service will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel,  1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607,

Aug 14, 2023

Josiah Benjamin Wilson, Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2023. A funeral service will be held 1pm Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm Monday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

You can join the service livestream 1pm, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at:...

Aug 12, 2023

Willard Perry Jr. Known as (Jack) of Chesapeake Virginia, sadly, departed this world peacefully on August 12, 2023, in his home after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife (Cheryl Perry) and a host family. He was known for his infectious smile and humble nature. Willard Perry jr. grew up in South Norfolk and graduated from...

Aug 3, 2023

Zion Elijah Jospeh entered eternal rest on Auguat 3, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia.

Jul 27, 2023

Lisa Renée Jones was born on July 3, 1961 in Portsmouth, VA to Hugh L. Jones and the late Callie E. Jones (née Clark). As a child, Lisa attended William E. Waters Elementary School, Lakewood Middle School, and started Manor/Wilson High School in Portsmouth, VA. She later attended Booker T. Washington High School, in Norfolk, VA, where she received...

Jul 19, 2023

Rosa Lenora Calabrese was born January 15, 1943 in Norfolk, VA. She passed away on July 19, 2023 in Atlanta, GA at the age of 80. A funeral mass will be conducted to honor Rosa's life at 11 am on August 4, 2023 at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn...

Jul 14, 2023

Reginald Vaness Bailey, 64, of Painter, Virginia went to his heavenly home to unite with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

A funeral service will held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where the viewing will be held 5pm until 7pm Friday,...

Jul 7, 2023

Eric D. Grant, 61, died July 7, 2023. He is survived by his daughter Nicole A. Grant, Gwendolyn L. Grant (mother), Ricky Deering (brother), Sharon Gregory (sister), Shauniquea R. Eure (niece), Michael A. Eure Jr (nephew), Bruce H. Nunn (nephew), Tiffany R. Nunn (niece), and Christopher Nunn (nephew).

Viewing will be at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home,...

Jul 4, 2023

William Lee Harvey was called home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 14 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. The viewing will be held from 5pm until 7pm Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the...

Jul 3, 2023

Elder Nelson Clark, age 98, went home to be the Lord, on July 3, 2023.

Elder Clark was born in Northampton, Virginia, on April 14, 1925, to the late John and Edith Clark. Elder Clark, grew up in Cape Charles VA. At the age of eighteen, he joined the Army where he served in WW11 and the...

Jun 30, 2023

Elder Allen Bess was delivered into this world on the 5th day of October in the year of 1929.Even before his birth his steps had already been ordered by Almighty God. He started his life with the desire to do things in excellence in every aspect of his life. Whether in his work experience or in his dealings with...

Jun 25, 2023

Frank Demont Draughan went home to be with our Father, God on June 20, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1978 in Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Lake Taylor High School and Norfolk TechnicalVoational School, where he learned many trades, and became a jack of all trades.

Frank was a  genuine, sweet, loving, kindhearted, and loyal man...

Jun 25, 2023

Edith Mae Mackey, 73, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 7, 1949, to the late James O. Mackey Sr. and the late Katie Oliver Mackey. She is also predeceased by her brothers, Willie Mackey, Richard Mackey, and Eugene...

Jun 16, 2023

Roy Linwood Massey, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 16, 2023. Roy was born on January 23, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia as the fourth oldest of nine children to the union of the late Roy Massey, Sr. and Sylvia Massey.  He was affectionately known as "Junnie" by his family and close friends.

Roy was educated...

Jun 8, 2023

Robert Lee Skinner, Sr., was born August 25, 1936 in Shawboro, North Carolina. He was called home to be with the Lord June 8, 2023. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at St. Luke Church Cemetery. Viewing will be from...

Jun 6, 2023

Robert Carmicheal Richards Sr., affectionately called Slim and Big Bob by his family and friends, was born July 13, 1966, in Trinidad and Tobago. He was called home to be with the Lord June 6, 2023, at the young age of 56. Robert was a wonderful father, brother, and friend, who touched the lives of everyone around him. He...

Jun 2, 2023

Rodney Devon Steed was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2023. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held from 3pm until 5pm Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the funeral home.

May 23, 2023

Kevin Lorenzo Jones, 63, of the 1900 block of Springfield Avenue was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Kevin "Biggie Small" as he was affectionately known was educated in the Chesapeake Public School system and attended Morgan State University and Centura College. He retired from TDH/Chesapeake Juvenile Services, after 30 years of faithful...

May 17, 2023

Michelle Clark Maull entered  into eternal rest on May 17, 2023. A funeral mass will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tueday, May 30, 2023, at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 232 Chapel Street, Norfolk. Viewing will be held from 5-7pm Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.

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May 16, 2023

Mr. Donald E. McCoy was called by God and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Donald was born on February 6, 1963, in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up in the Wilmund Place section of Chesapeake, Virginia and graduated from Indian River High School.

Donald was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan who had many interests. In...