Linda Sweatt-Freeman, 73, of Plantation Woods Way, Chesapeake, VA, transitioned on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Friday, July 24, 2026 at Mt. Ararat Christian Church. She will be laid to rest at Nansemond-Suffolk Cemetery. The family has entrusted Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. with services rendered with dignity, compassion, and care....
Cynthia Laverne Lundy Diggs was born on August 16, 1964 to Mildred Lundy and the late Joseph Lundy, Jr. Verne passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Sentara Norfolk Hospital.
Verne was born in Southampton County, Virginia. She graduated from Southampton County High School in 1982. She also attended Norfolk State University.
She was a faithful member of Galilee Baptist Church...
William H. Demary, 70, of Lawson Circle, in Suffolk, Va., transitioned at his residence with his family by his side. A celebration of life will be held 1:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2026 at Balm Church East Campus. Mr. Demary will be laid to rest at Balm Church South Campus. The family has entrusted Crocker Funeral Home with rendered services with...
Timothy Dale Sykes Sr, 79, of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home on Lawson Circle. A viewing will be held 3:00-7:00pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, July 16, 2026, at St. Mark AME Zion Church, 817...
Lynne "Toni" Collins, 69 of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Monday, July 6, 2026 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A viewing will be held 2:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home followed immediately with a celebration of life. The family has entrusted Crocker Funeral Home with services rendered with dignity, compassion, and care.
Brittany Ciera Lawrence Jenkins, 38, of Highland Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 5p.m.-7p.m. in the Melvin Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held noon, Friday, July 10, 2026 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. She will...
Elizabeth “Puff” Crocker was born on March 13, 1948, in Wakefield, Virginia, to the late Henry Crocker and Taggie Crocker. She peacefully departed this life on June 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, determination, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Elizabeth received her education through the Sussex County School system. From an early age, she was connected to...
Bobby’s Life Story
"I'm at peace, my storm has passed"
Felix Davis, Jr., “Bobby,” as he was affectionately known, was born on October 29, 1940 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia and was the second child of the late Corean and Felix Davis, Sr. Felix departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Felix graduated from Sussex County Training...
Sylvester Jake Joyner, 72, affectionately known as "Jake" of Carson, California, formerly of Suffolk, Virginia, peacefully transitioned on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his residence. He was born on October 29, 1953 to the late Helena Savage Joyner and Reuben Joyner, Sr. (Raymond Wright). Jake lived a life full of grace, compassion, and devotion to those he loved. He had...
Obituary for Barbara Ann Bond
Barbara Ann Riddick Johnson Bond was born on December 13, 1945, in Suffolk, Virginia, born to Mable and James Riddick. On June 15, 2026, Barbara transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones who cherished her deeply. She is now reunited with her parents and her siblings, Marion Riddick Giles and Michael Riddick, who all preceded her in...