Diane Loretta Beamon
Oct 13, 2020
A time to be Born - Diane Loretta Beamon was born on February 24, 1950 in Suffolk, Va. to the late James Beamon and Getrude Zackery Beamon. A Time to Grow - She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Class of 1968. A Time to Work - She served as an organist for several churches: New Middle...
Vivian Yvette Jones-King
Oct 7, 2020
A Time to Be Born: Vivian Yvette Jones-King was born on October 6, 1958 in Suffolk, VA to Vivian Vines Turner and the late Charlie Jordan, Sr. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Lee Turner. A Time to Grow: Vivian was very proud of her accomplishments at her beloved John F. Kennedy High School. She was an...
Thomas Lee Montgomery
Oct 6, 2020
Thomas Montgomery, 74, of Barbara Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Mrs. Lizzie Montgomery and Mr. Desso Montgomery. He is survived by his loving wife, Rev. Betty Montgomery. A visitation with family will be held 5-6 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A...
Melvin Louis Bowser
Oct 6, 2020
Melvin Bowser, 66, of Snead Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Carrie Bowser and Willard Bowser. He retired in 2010 after 30 years of faithful and dedicated services from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Vera Bowser of Suffolk; two...
Dorothy Wiggins
Oct 3, 2020
Dorothy Wiggins,79, transitioned Saturday, October 3, 2020 and Clifton Lee Wiggins, 80, of Suffolk transitioned Friday, October 2, 2020. God sent his Heavenly Angels to carry them home to be with the Lord. A viewing of both Mr.& Mrs. Wiggins will be held 1-6 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A...
Clifton Wiggins
Oct 2, 2020
Clifton Lee Wiggins, 80, of Suffolk transitioned Friday, October 2, 2020 and Dorothy Wiggins,79, transitioned Saturday, October 3, 2020. God sent his Heavenly Angels to carry them home to be with the Lord. A viewing of both Mr.& Mrs. Wiggins will be held 1-6 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A...
Dr. Albert Lee Gripper
Oct 1, 2020
Dr. Albert Lee Gripper entered his eternal rest on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA. He was born April 9, 1948 to the late Paul and Geraldine Finney Gripper. Al predeceased is brother Paul Gripper II, and nephew Paul Gripper III. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and at an early age Al became a member...
Emanuel Eugene Ray
Sep 30, 2020
Emanuel Eugene Ray, 59, of Redgate Drive, Portsmouth, Virginia transitioned September 30, 2020 at VCU Medical Center. A graveside service will be held noon, Friday, October 9, 2020 in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Eddie Roosevelt Pope
Sep 25, 2020
Eddie Roosevelt Pope was born in South Hampton County, VA to the late Fannie Mae Pope, and Richard Edward Pope. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sylvia Pope and Virginia Pope. He retired from Gwaltney of Smithfield after 30 years of service. He was gifted, and skillful in repairing vehicles. His family and friends knew he was definitely...
Jack Benjamin "Blade" Harper
Sep 25, 2020
Jack Benjamin "Blade" Harper, 82, of Jackson Street, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, September 25, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of Ethel Mae Harper and Jack Harper, Sr. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jackie L. Harper and Emma L. Harper and a brother, Joe Harper. He resided in Isle of Wight County and retired...