Raynor H. Hunter

Feb 3, 2026

Raynor H. Hunter, 76, of Askew Street, Franklin, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his residence. All services are pending. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Samuel Lee Roberts

Feb 1, 2026

Samuel Lee Roberts, 71, of Leafwood Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence. All services are pending. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

General Grant Chapman

Jan 27, 2026

General Grant Chapman, 75, of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Sentara Obici Hospital. All services will be private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. 

Cynthia Ethlyn Joseph

Jan 24, 2026

Cynthia Ethlyn Joseph, 87, of McCormick Drive, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence. A public viewing will be held 3-6pm, Monday, February 9, 2026 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. A celebration of life will be held 12:00pm, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA. Ms. Joseph...

Deacon George D. Bailey, Sr.

Jan 24, 2026

Deacon George D. Bailey, Sr., 92, of Smith Street, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence. A public viewing will be held 12-7pm, Friday, February 6, 2026 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Greater First Baptist Church Orlando. Deacon Bailey will be laid to rest...

Stanley Percell Wilson

Jan 23, 2026

Stanley Percell Wilson, age 69, peacefully departed this life on January 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 27, 1956, in Nansemond County, Suffolk, Virginia, to the late Luther and Ella Louise Wilson.

Stanley proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Following his military service, he dedicated many years to public service, working...

Cennie Wiggins James

Jan 22, 2026

Cennie Wiggins James quietly passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation & Nursing Home in Suffolk, Virginia. While living there, the staff showed her loving compassion and provided her with excellent care. During her stay, Cennie's niece, Vicki Wiggins-Pittman, and her nephew, James Sears, assisted with her essential needs and provided other personal support. Cennie was the...

Lankford Harrell Jr.

Jan 21, 2026

Lankford Harrell Jr., 65 of Holland Road,  Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his residence. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, February 21, 2026 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Thomas Randolph Sweat

Jan 19, 2026

Thomas Randolph Sweat, 73, of Suffolk, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Thomas, affectionately known as “Randy” was preceded in death by his beloved parents, George Edward “Dink” Sweat and Ellen Jean Sweat, and son, Michael A. Faulk.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted loving wife of 30 years, Mary L. Sweat;...