Sarah Elizabeth Hamlin
May 11, 2020
"I can do all things through Christ which Strengthens Me" In the quietness of the early morning of May 11, God sent an angel to welcome our mother Sarah Hamlin to her heavenly home. At an early age she accepted Christ. she became a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church. She sang in the choir and did many fund raisers...
Dwight N. Baker
May 5, 2020
Dwight N. Baker of Suffolk, Virginia our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, departed this life on May 5, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born June 6, 1950 in Nansemond County. Dwight attended John F. Kennedy High School. He retired from Suffolk Parking Company and Goodyear Tires. He was preceded in death by his father, James G....
Wallace Pernal Cotten
May 3, 2020
Wallace Pernal Cotten, 81 of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his residence. Wallace, affectionately known as “Cotten”, “Wally”, or “Sonny” was born in Paterson, New Jersey in August 1938. A proud Navy Veteran, Wally leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Shirley J. Cotten, sons, Drew Cotten, Shawn Cotten, and daughters, Leslie Cotten, and Shelley...
Willie Randolph Whitfield, Jr.
May 1, 2020
Willie Randolph Whitfield, Jr, 64, transitioned Friday, May 1, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Shirley Whitfield and Willie R. Whitfield, Sr. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where he served as Lead Guitarist in the Music Department, he also was the lead guitarist for The Southernaires of Suffolk, Va and...
Andrew L. Pruitt, III
Apr 28, 2020
Andrew L. Pruitt, III, 30, of Suffolk, VA passed away suddenly on April 28, 2020. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his loss. Andrew was born on August 19, 1989 in San Diego, California, to Andrew L. Pruitt and Denice L. Joyner. He definitely was a California Raisin with his sunny disposition, contagious laugh and ever joyous smile....
Joseph Willie Powell
Apr 27, 2020
Mr. Joseph Willie Powell a native of Suffolk, VA was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2020 at Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Henry Ennis Powell and Beatrice Selma Powell. He was born and raised in Suffolk, VA. He attended Mary Estee Elementary School and the East Suffolk High...
Lestine Stagg
Apr 27, 2020
Lestine Stagg, 74 of New York, NY., formerly of Suffolk, died Monday, April 27, 2020 at her residence after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Florine Wright-Stagg. Lestine was a 1967 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and retired from Law Enforcement in New York. She was a faithful member...
Rosa Smith
Apr 26, 2020
Mrs. Rosa "Ma Rosa" Smith was born November 6, 1927 in Cypress Chapel, VA passed away peacefully into her father's arms early in the morning of April 26, 2020. Ma Rosa was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Rosa Steverson. She was predeceased by her husband Lemuel Greene, brothers, James, Lloyde Jr., Charlie, and Wilbur Lee Steverson; sisters, Dorothy...
Lalita Ruffin
Apr 26, 2020
Lalita Ruffin, 49, of Lake Cohoon Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Thomas L. Owens, Jr.
Apr 25, 2020
Thomas L. Owens, Jr., 75, of Pruden Blvd transitioned Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Autumn Care of Suffolk. A public viewing will be held 2-7 p.m.Friday, May 1, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.