Regina H. Faison

Dec 15, 2015

  II Corinthians 4:16-17 (KJV) (16) For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. (17)For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;               Regina Phynese Hill-Faison was born in Goldsboro, N.C. October 6,...

Henry T. Lowther

Dec 12, 2015

Henry T. Lowther (Teenie Weenie), 67, of Pineview Road, Suffolk, departed this life on December 12, 2015 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was born September 1, 1948 in Nansemond County to the late Ella Louise Wilson. He was also predeceased by one brother: Michael D. Wilson. He attended Nansemond County Training School, Southwestern High School, and Paul D. Camp Community...

Jesse Sylver

Dec 12, 2015

Jesse Sylver, of Suffolk transitioned Saturday, December 12, 2015 at his residence. Professional services with dignity are pending with Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Walter David Riddick

Dec 11, 2015

Walter David Riddick, 90,  of Portsmouth, transitioned Friday, December 11, 2015 at Maryview Medical Center. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. December 15, 2015 at Roosevelt Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Mary Francis Warren

Dec 8, 2015

Mary Francis Warren, 76,  of Locust Street, transitioned Thursday, December 3, 2015 at her residence. Professional services with dignity are pending with Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Joe Bessie Whitehead

Dec 6, 2015

Joe Bessie Whitehead,96, of 200 Constance Road, Suffolk, departed this life on Dec. 6, 2015 at Nansemond Pointe Care Facility. She was born August 26, 1919 in Nansemond County to the late Tom and Alice Johnson Williams. She received her early education at Nansemond County Training School. She was the last surviving of 16 children.She was a faithful and devoted member...

Joyce A. Porter

Dec 4, 2015

Joyce Ann Porter, 55, daughter of Odell Porter and Willis Sykes transitioned on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Franklin, Virginia and attended Suffolk Public Schools. She was a member of Faith Temple Apostolic Church. She was preceded in death by her father Willis Sykes and brother, Norman Sykes.  She leaves to cherish...

Leola B. Eley

Dec 3, 2015

Leola Wardell Bradley-Eley, 85 was born on January 15, 1930 in Suffolk, VA. She is the daughter of Mrs. Susie Tucker-Bradley and Leroy Bradley who served as pioneers of Antioch United Church in Christ. Leola was affectionately known by her older sister Margret as “Little Sister.” Leola was educated in the school system in Suffolk. She graduated from East Suffolk...

Lt. Col. Willie M. Biggs, Jr.

Dec 3, 2015

     LTC (Ret) Willie Maurice Biggs, Jr. was born September 13, 1941. He departed this life on December 3, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was married to a loving and caring wife, Dr. Rosa Hinton-Biggs. He was the first child born to Maurice and Elnora Biggs. Maurice Jr., as he was affectionately called, graduated from Booker T. Washington...

Mattie C. Rawls

Dec 3, 2015

Mattie C. Rawls, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 3, 2015 after a brief illness at Bon Secours Maryview Hospital. She was a native of Nansemond County (Suffolk) and was the baby girl of six children born to the union of the late James H. and Goldie Hicks Cowling. After her mother's death, she quickly bonded with her stepmother,...