Helen Dildy Robertson
Nov 25, 2025
Helen Dildy Robertson, age 83, of 2066 Petersen Way, Suffolk, VA, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Born on April 23, 1942, to the late Percy and Nora Dildy of Nansemond County, Helen’s life was marked by love, faith, and devotion. She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Alice P. Morings
Nov 25, 2025
Alice Pearl Gatling Morings of 640 Dutch Rd., entered into eternal rest and peace on November 24, 2025, at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. She was born in Nansemond County on November 28, 1931, to Linous and Alice Cross Gatling. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 daughters, Hilda, who died at an early age and Ruby Morings...
Ida Goffigan
Nov 25, 2025
Our beloved Ida Marie Goffigan ( who was affectionately known by family and friends as "Sweetie") took her rest on Nov. 25, 2025.
"Sweetie was born in Suffolk, Va. on Feb. 22, 1956 to the late Eley R. Stagg Sr. and Pearl Lethia Stagg.
She was preceded in death by her husband John K. Goffigan Jr., her father Eley R. Stagg Sr....
Marie Darden Diggs
Nov 24, 2025
On November 24, 2025, Marie D. Diggs entered the arms of the Lord for her eternal rest. Marie was born on March 4, 1948, to thelate Louvenia B. Perry and Walter L. Darden,Sr. Marie graduated from John F. KennedyHigh School, Suffolk, Virginia. She retiredfrom Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth,Virginia. She was a faithful member ofCanaan Baptist Church, where she served onthe...
Hodges L. Franklin
Nov 24, 2025
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
John 14: 2-3
Hodges L. Franklin, 79, of Columbus...
Billy C. Johnson
Nov 22, 2025
Obituary for Mr. Billy Conn Johnson
Billy Conn Johnson was born on February 10, 1943, in Suffolk, Virginia, born to William and Mary Johnson. From the very beginning, Billy carried with him a gentle spirit and a joyful heart that would leave a lasting imprint on everyone who crossed his path. On November 22, 2025, Billy transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved...
Carnell Smith, Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
Carnell Smith, Sr., 84, transitioned on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Deep Creek Health and Rehab in Chesapeake, VA. All services will be private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
George "Jet" Jefferson Taylor
Nov 20, 2025
It pleased Almighty God to call from this journey of life George Jefferson “Jet” Taylor, 75, of 357 Bruce Street, Franklin, Virginia, on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
George “Jet” Taylor was born in Holland, Virginia (now Suffolk) to Roxie Anna Taylor Copeland on October 2, 1950. He was the oldest of two children.
Jet was educated in the Suffolk City School System...
Tommie Lawrence, Sr.
Nov 17, 2025
Deacon Tommie Lawrence, Sr
Highlights of His 106-year Journey
“Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.” (Deuteronomy 5:33)
Journey began: Tommie was born to Thad and Effie Lawrence on August 16, 1919, in Suffolk, Virginia. The fifth of six...
Andrew Eugene Bynum
Nov 15, 2025
Andrew Eugene Bynum, born on July 10, 1950, in Suffolk, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 15, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. He was the eldest of nine children of the late Frank and Pearlean (Smith) Bynum.
A native of Suffolk, Virginia, Andrew was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Jr. and Albert Lee Bynum,...