Marian Rosa Benn
May 10, 2025
Marian Waller Benn, 91, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the Harmony Collection at Hanover in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Born on December 8, 1933, in the Varina area of Henrico County, she was the daughter of the late Leno Waller and Estelle Gordon Waller. Marian was educated in the Henrico County public school system and graduated from Virginia Randolph High...
Thomas "Duke" Henry Lee Scott
May 8, 2025
Thomas "Duke" Henry Lee Scott, 88, of Suffolk, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 25, 1936, to the late Gladys W. Warren and Thomas Scott of Enfield, North Carolina, Duke was raised in Holland, VA and attended Southwestern. He was the eldest of his siblings and carried the wisdom, strength,...
Margaret Louise Owens-White
May 6, 2025
Margaret Louise Owens—White was born April 15, 1943, to the late James Wynn and Louise Wynn in Drivers, Va., where she received her education in the Nansemond school district. In 1959, she graduated from East Suffolk H.S.
In 1961, she traveled to New York with her sister/ Mildred Reese, and Bestie Mary (Nan) Hale, where they enjoyed having fun as single...
Dwayne Tyrone Copeland
May 6, 2025
Dwayne Tyrone Copeland, 61, of Suffolk, VA, peacefully transitioned on May 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 8, 1963, Dwayne lived a life of purpose, devotion, and quiet strength that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
He was a graduate of Forest Glen High School's Class of 1983. Dwayne dedicated 35 years of faithful...
Karl Ryvell Reed
May 4, 2025
Karl Ryvell Reed, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was 55 years old.
Born on July 24, 1969, in Buffalo, New York, Karl was the son of Charles Reed and Phyllis Shell. He was educated in both the Buffalo Public Schools and the Norfolk Public School System. Karl was deeply...
James Leroy Mizzell
May 2, 2025
James Leroy Mizzell, 81 years old, from Suffolk, VA, was peacefully called home by the Angels of God surrounded by his loving family on May 2, 2025 in Suffolk, VA.
James was born in Suffolk, VA, went to Connecticut for some years and returned home in 1998 where he permanently resided.
James worked in HVAC Engineering, later becoming a Superintendent in the...
Shirley Virginia Dickens
Apr 30, 2025
Shirley Virginia Dickens, 84, of 303 Baker Street, Suffolk, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born on December 22, 1940 to the late Mayfield George Dickens and Rose Marie Pope Thurman. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Willie Gardner, daughter Cheryl Gardner, step-sibling Robert Thurman, and great grand-daughter Jurnei Bryant.
Shirley...
Clayton W. Parker
Apr 28, 2025
Clayton Wendell Parker of Suffolk, Virginia, entered eternal rest on April 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 1, 1961, to the late Gladys L. and Joseph N. Parker. His wife, Janice Jones-Parker, to whom he was married for 28 years, preceded Clayton in death along with one sister, Linda M. Parker, two brothers, William A. Baker...
Michael Phillip Hicks
Apr 27, 2025
Michael Phillip Hicks, 46, of Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Sentara Obici Hospital. All services are private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Pearl Elizabeth Tanner
Apr 26, 2025
Pearl Elizabeth Tanner, was called from her earthly home to eternal rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025 after a brief illness with ALS, also known as the Lou Gehrig Disease. Pearl was born April 11, 1945 in Holland, Virginia, now Suffolk. She was the fifth child of the late Isiah and Laura Wilson. She was predeceased by her beloved husband...