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...
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...
Harold A. Rice, Jr.
Dec 30, 2025
Harold Arthur Rice, Jr., 66, of Cypress Chapel Road, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his residence. All services will be private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Clarence O. Foster, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Obituary of Clarence Odell Foster, Jr.
On December 16, 1944, Clarence Odell Foster and Jennie Fulgham Foster were blessed with the birth of a bouncing baby boy. Overflowing with pride, they named him Clarence Odell Foster, Jr., in honor of his father. From the very beginning, his parents knew there was something special about him. He brought joy wherever he went...
Laura Jane Williams
Dec 28, 2025
Laura Jane Williams, 88, of Gates Road, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at her residence. A public viewing will be held 3-7pm, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A celebration of life will be held 12 Noon, Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Stoney Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Gates, NC. Ms. Williams will be...
Trina S. Newby-Ferguson
Dec 27, 2025
Trina Sharon Newby Ferguson
Sunrise Sunset
November 29, 1978 – December 27, 2025
Our beloved Trina Sharon Newby Ferguson, a cherished mother, daughter, wife, aunt, sister and friend left us too soon on December 27, 2025, at Sentara Obici Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter as she was always willing to extend her hand...
Una Louise Phillips
Dec 25, 2025
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side. Psalm 124:1
Una Louise Phillips,67, of Forest Oak Ln transitioned on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Una was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School class of ‘77. She was a Certified Nurse Assistant, from the VA Health Department.
She was preceded in death by her, parents Vera Mae...
Clyde Oliver Turner, Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Clyde Oliver Turner, Jr., age 75, of Kilby Avenue, Suffolk, VA, peacefully transitioned at his residence on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Born on August 5, 1950, he was the cherished son of the late Clyde Oliver Turner, Sr., and Mrs. Virginia Douglas Turner. Clyde is preceded in death by his brothers, James Wilbur Turner, Milton Lee Turner, and Gregory L....
LaVonda W. Mann-Jordan
Dec 17, 2025
LaVonda W. Mann-Jordan, born on June 11, 1979, to Annette M. Hunter and Wallace A. Miller, left this world far too soon on December 17, 2025. She is now reunited with her beloved father and stepfather, Vernon Hunter, along with her cherished grandmothers, Catherine Mann and Thelma Brown.
A true lover of life, LaVonda was a devoted fan of the Dallas...