Sarah Lee Eason
Jul 17, 2026
Sarah Lee Eason, as some of us may have known her as Sarah Artis Barnes, was born on March 5, 1958, to Alphonso Sr. and Mary Barnes in Southampton County, Virginia.
Sarah attended Southampton County Schools until she moved to Suffolk, Virginia, and continued her education with Suffolk Public Schools.
Sarah met the late John Eason when they were children. They later...
Lewis Douglas, Jr.
Jul 14, 2026
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Mr. Lewis Douglas, Jr. also known as "Timmy", departed this life peacefully and entered eternal rest. Born on February 23, 1962 in Suffolk, VA. Lewis grew up on Pitchkettle Road where he enjoyed the large area where he was able to play in the yard, football, basketball, making go-carts, flying his kite, and playing with...
Angela Coppedge Santiago
Jul 14, 2026
Angela Ruth Coppedge Santiago, 52, went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 14, 2026.
She was born on September 17, 1973, in Hampton, VA, to George and Audrey (Saunders) Coppedge.
She graduated from Hampton High School in 1991, where she was the ‘original lady crabber.” Angela attended Radford University, where she graduated with a B.S in Criminal Justice in...
Schlonda Dupre' Chavers-Wiggins "Bunny"
Jul 13, 2026
On the evening of July 13, 2026, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, God called home a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend after a courageous and lengthy battle with illness. Though her earthly journey has ended, her legacy of love, compassion, faith, and unwavering strength will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Schlonda...
Mary Lee Sims-Cross
Jul 12, 2026
Mary Lee Sims-Cross, 96, of Brook Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her residence. A viewing will be held 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. She will be laid...
Barbara Gould Thurston
Jul 11, 2026
Barbara Gould Thurston, 81, of Chesapeake, VA. Transitioned on July 11, 2026. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 2 p.m.- to 5 p.m. in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Grove Church. Ms. Thurston will...
Linda Sweatt-Freeman
Jul 11, 2026
Linda Sweatt-Freeman, 73, of Plantation Woods Way, Chesapeake, VA, transitioned on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at her residence. A viewing will be held 4-7 pm Thursday, July 23,2026 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Friday, July 24, 2026 at Mt. Ararat Christian Church. She will be laid to rest at Nansemond-Suffolk Cemetery. The family...
Cynthia Lundy Diggs
Jul 10, 2026
Cynthia Laverne Lundy Diggs was born on August 16, 1964 to Mildred Lundy and the late Joseph Lundy, Jr. Verne passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Sentara Norfolk Hospital.
Verne was born in Southampton County, Virginia. She graduated from Southampton County High School in 1982. She also attended Norfolk State University.
She was a faithful member of Galilee Baptist Church...
William H. Demary
Jul 9, 2026
William “Poochie” Demary
William “Poochie” Demary, 70, of Suffolk, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on July 9, 2026. Born on May 15, 1956, William was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend whose kindness and humor left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Helen Skeeter; father, Delaware Skeeter;...
Michael L. Ellis
Jul 8, 2026
Michael L. Ellis, 22, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, July 8, 2026. All services are pending.The family has entrusted Crocker Funeral Home with services rendered with dignity, compassion, and care.