Inez Vivian Hairston
Jan 18, 2026
Inez Vivian Hairston, 93, of Brians Lane, Suffolk, VA, peacefully transitioned at her residence on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A public viewing will be held 4-6pm, Friday, January 30, 2026 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Canaan Baptist Church. Ms. Hairston will be laid to rest at Albert G....
Ellen "Auntie" Faulk-Brown
Jan 18, 2026
Mrs. Ellen Louise Brown, aged 83, of Deer Path Road in Suffolk, peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born to the beloved Kinwood and Essie Faulk, Ellen’s life was deeply enriched by her family and friends. She was welcomed into heaven by her late husband, Phillip Ezekiel Brown, and her cherished siblings, who now watch...
Elizabeth Ann Anderson
Jan 17, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Anderson, 75, of N. 4th Street, Suffolk, VA, transitioned at her residence on Saturday, January 17, 2026. All services will be private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home Inc.
Cary "Chicken" Newsome, Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Cary “Chicken” Newsome Jr.
November 30, 1938- January 14, 2026
Cary Newsome Jr., 87, of Suffolk, Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2026, at 1000 Litton Lane, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie Newsome, and his sister, Nellie “Micey” Tann.
Cary was born on November 30, 1938, to the...
Joselean W. Jones
Jan 13, 2026
Joselean Jones, also known as “Momma Jo”, 88, of Battery Ave, Suffolk, VA, transitioned Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1937, to the late Luke Williams and Margaret Williams in Nansemond County, VA.
Joselean attended Suffolk Public Schools and graduated from East Suffolk High School in 1956. She went on to work at...
Debra Pierce-Kearney
Jan 12, 2026
Elder Debra I. Pierce-Kearney, 69, of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned Monday, January 12, 2026, at her residence. Visitation with family will be held Sunday, January 18, 2026, and Monday, January 19, 2026, 3-7 p.m at Joy Apostolic Ministries, 807 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia 23434. Viewing will be held 3-5 p.m Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration...
Janice Juanita Parker
Jan 4, 2026
Janice “Poochie” Parker 85, of Suffolk, Va. transitioned Sunday, January 4, 2026 peacefully in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Big Eye” Parker; her parents, Arizona B. Jones and Sidney H. Jones, Sr.; 5 sisters, Rachel Joyner, Willie Mary Cross, Ernestine Jones, Elizabeth Foreman, and Bessie Watson; 2 brothers, Sidney H. Jones, Jr. and Jasper...
James Henry Stevenson, Sr.
Jan 4, 2026
James Henry Stevenson, Sr., 77, of McKinley Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia 23434 transitioned Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his residence. A viewing will be held 2-5 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Friday, January 9, 2026 at St. Mark AME Zion Church, 817 Mckinley Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia 23434. He will...
Eddie Silver, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Eddie Silver, Jr., 78, of Wesley Chapel, Florida transitioned Thursday, January 1, 2026. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026 at Gates of Heaven C.O.G.I.C. He will be laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Mother Bernice Lee Scott
Jan 1, 2026
Bernice Lee Scott transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026 while surrounded by family. She was born on August 7, 1939 to the late Aaron K. Morris Sr. and Eunice Hayslett Morris in Nansemond County, Virginia.
Bernice provided personal care for over 30 years and was known for her compassion and dedication to her patients. She enjoyed helping...