Our loved one, Ray D. Williams, departed this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. A native of Nansemond County (now Suffolk), Virginia, he was born on May 9, 1958. He was the son of the late Iola A. Williams and James E. Parker. Ray was educated in the public schools of Suffolk and graduated in 1976 from Forest Glen High...
Michael Louis Davis, 70, of Norview Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Depaul Medical Center. He was the only child of Ben and Mary Alice Davis of Suffolk, VA. Michael served in the US Army as a hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War and graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology....
On Sunday August 2, 2020 Blanche Collette Rose was relieved of her earthly trials and tribulations and surrendered her soul into the comforting arms of Jesus. Blanche was born in Gatesville, NC to the late Lucy Riddick and Luther Evins on October 5, 1937. As a young child her parents moved to Suffolk, VA where she grew up and was...
Beverly J. Goodman, 80, of Greenfield Crescent transitioned Friday, July 31, 2020 at her residence. A viewing will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 at Greater Sweet Beulah P.H.C., 137 Maple Street, Suffolk, Virginia. A graveside service will be held noon, Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Bishop Madison G. Copeland will deliver the message of...
Mary Magaline Harper Artis, 88, of Reid Street, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ida Shepard Harper and James Eddie Harper. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Alfonza Artis, brothers, William Harper, Leon Harper, James Harper and Freddie Harper, and sister, Martha L. Scott....
Rhoda Knight Griffin, 88, of Maryland transitioned Tuesday, July 28, 2020. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 125 County Street, Suffolk, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Robert Hobbs will deliver the message of comfort. She will be laid to rest in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Professional services with...
Sinclair McCoy Ruffin, 67 was born in Suffolk, VA on July 7, 1953 and departed this earth on July 27, 2020. He was the son of William Ruffin and Fannie Perry Ruffin. Sinclair grew up in Suffolk, VA. Sinclair graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1971 where he was a Drum Major in the High School Band. He...
Doretha Skeeter Milteer, a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, educator, and community volunteer, transitioned to her Heavenly home on July 25, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Ikey Skeeter and Mollie Gill Skeeter on June 29, 1929, along with her twin sister, Dora. At an early age, she accepted Christ...
Raymond W. Goodman, 85, of Nathaniel Street, Suffolk, VA transitioned Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Joseph Norman, 78, of Centerbrooke Lane, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned July 15, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.