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 Wright Coleman, 69, of Newport News, Virginia transitioned Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A public viewing will be held 3-7pm, Friday, February 27, 2026 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 1:00pm, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at First Baptist Church Denbigh, 3628 Campbell Rd, Newport News, VA 23602. Mrs. Coleman...
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...
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....
Clyde Wilson Lewter, Jr., 71, of Constance Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A public viewing will be held 1-7pm, Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 2:00pm, Friday, February 27, 2026 at Faith Temple Ministries Apostolic Church. Professional services with dignity, compassion and care have...
William Henry Sharpe, 79, of Suffolk, VA, transitioned from his earthly life to his heavenly reward on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born in Nansemond County (Suffolk), VA, on February 3, 1947 to the late James Sharpe Sr. and Dora E. Beamon. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Sharpe Whitaker and...
Shirley M. Little, 80, transitioned Wednesday, February 4, 2026. All services are pending. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
On June 8, 1970, at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, Barbara Parker welcomed her only child, Erica Adrina Parker into the world. From an early age, Erica was known for her vibrant personality. Her mother described her as talkative and sociable, while Erica often jokingly referred o herself as "very dramatic".
Erica spent much of her childhood in Bordentown, Erica...
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Raynor Hearandus Hunter peacefully entered eternal rest with his wife at his side.
He was born November 6, 1949 to the late Schley and Leola Hunter. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Schley (Dick) Hunter and Voight Hunter, one sister, Youlanda F. Williams and one sister-in-law, Lonnie J. Hunter.
He joined Mt. Sinai...
Samuel Lee Roberts, 71, of Leafwood Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence.
He is survived by :Kirtina Roberts ( daughter), Jonathan Roberts (son), Tim Roberts (brother), E.C. Copeland (uncle). He is preceded by his parents, Joseph Edward Roberts and Sarah Copeland Roberts.
He will be missed by a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
A brief memorial...