Emma Connie Blount

Feb 22, 2026

Emma Connie Blount, 76, of N. Chesterfield, Virginia transitioned Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity, compassion and care have been entrusted to...

Joyce Laverne Ruffin

Feb 20, 2026

Joyce Laverne Ruffin, 80, of Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Sentara Obici Hospital. All services are currently pending. Professional services with dignity, compassion, and care have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Michael Williams

Feb 20, 2026

Michael Williams, 71, of Colloden Street, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing. All services are currently pending. Professional services with dignity, compassion, and care have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Helen Darden Davis

Feb 18, 2026

Helen Darden Davis, 96, of East Washington Street, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Crocker Funeral Home. Ms. Davis will be laid to rest at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity, compassion, and care have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home,...

Danita Delores Poore

Feb 17, 2026

Danita Delores Johnson Poore

March 4, 1960 - February 17, 2026

With great love and gratitude, we announce The passing of Danita Delores Johnson Poore, a devoted wife, mother, and dedicated healthcare professional.

A proud United States Coast Guard veteran, Danita served with honor and distinction. She touched countless lives as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant.

Danita is preceded in death...

Thelma Louise Spruill

Feb 17, 2026

On February 17, 2026, Thelma Louise Spruill departed this life at her place of residence, The East Pavilion Nursing Home, Franklin, VA. Thelma Louise Spruill was a native of Suffolk, VA, born on December 12, 1941, in Ahoskie, NC, to the late James A. Futrell and Sally Ann Futrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie C. Spruill...

Deaconess Linda W. Coleman

Feb 12, 2026

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DEACONESS LINDA WRIGHT COLEMAN

LINDA WRIGHT COLEMAN, was born on August 9, 1956 to the late Elmore T. Wright, Sr. and Constance V. Wright in Nansemond County, Virginia, the 7th of Eleven children. She attended school in Suffolk and graduated from John Yeates High School in 1975. She met the Love of her life Larry D. Coleman the Summer of...

Mittie Charlene Privott

Feb 12, 2026

Mittie Charlene Privott, 73 of 311 St. James Avenue, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

 She was the daughter of the late Ethel Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband; William Privott, sister; Patricia Holmes, and a brother; Timothy Wallace.

She attended Booker T. Washington High School. She was employed at Lipton Tea for 30+ years until she...

Delores Mae Deloatch

Feb 9, 2026

Miss Delores Mae Deloatch was born on December 13, 1944, in Nansemond County (Suffolk, VA), to the late Eddie Foreman Sr. and Emma Sykes. She received her formal education through the Suffolk Public School System.

At an early age, Sister Delores accepted Christ as her Savior at St. Matthews Holiness Church, and years later, she joyfully rededicated her life to Him....