Mittie Charlene Privott

Feb 12, 2026

Mittie Charlene Privott, 73 of 311 St. James Avenue, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

 She was the daughter of the late Ethel Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband; William Privott, sister; Patricia Holmes, and a brother; Timothy Wallace.

She attended Booker T. Washington High School. She was employed at Lipton Tea for 30+ years until she...

Delores Mae Deloatch

Feb 9, 2026

Miss Delores Mae Deloatch was born on December 13, 1944, in Nansemond County (Suffolk, VA), to the late Eddie Foreman Sr. and Emma Sykes. She received her formal education through the Suffolk Public School System.

At an early age, Sister Delores accepted Christ as her Savior at St. Matthews Holiness Church, and years later, she joyfully rededicated her life to Him....

William Henry Sharpe

Feb 8, 2026

William Henry Sharpe, 79, of Suffolk, VA, transitioned from his earthly life to his heavenly reward on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born in Nansemond County (Suffolk), VA, on February 3, 1947 to the late James Sharpe Sr. and Dora E. Beamon. In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Sharpe Whitaker and...

Shirley M. Little

Feb 4, 2026

“We will not fall asleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we will be changed." 

I Corinthians 15:51-52

Shirley Marie Clay Little, 80, of Newport News, Virginia, passed away into eternity at Marcella Post-Acute, 305 Marcella...

Erica Parker Marshall

Feb 3, 2026

On June 8, 1970, at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, Barbara Parker welcomed her only child, Erica Adrina Parker into the world. From an early age, Erica was known for her vibrant personality. Her mother described her as talkative and sociable, while Erica often jokingly referred o herself as "very dramatic".

Erica spent much of her childhood in Bordentown, Erica...

Raynor H. Hunter

Feb 3, 2026

On Tuesday, February  3, 2026, Raynor Hearandus Hunter peacefully entered eternal rest with his wife at his side.

He was born November 6, 1949 to the late Schley and Leola Hunter. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Schley (Dick) Hunter and Voight Hunter, one sister, Youlanda F. Williams and one sister-in-law, Lonnie J. Hunter.

He joined Mt. Sinai...

Samuel Lee Roberts

Feb 1, 2026

Samuel Lee Roberts, 71, of Leafwood Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence. 

He is survived by :Kirtina Roberts ( daughter), Jonathan Roberts (son), Tim Roberts (brother), E.C. Copeland (uncle). He is preceded by his parents, Joseph Edward Roberts and Sarah Copeland Roberts.

He will be missed by a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. 

A brief memorial...

General Grant Chapman

Jan 27, 2026

General Grant Chapman, aka GeeGee, a devoted family man known for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, and kind heart, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 27th, 2026.

 General worked hard throughout his life and took great pride in providing for his family. He worked for many years at Heilig-Meyers Furniture formally Thornton’s Furniture, where he was known...

Cynthia Ethlyn Joseph

Jan 24, 2026

Cynthia Ethlyn Joseph, 87, of McCormick Drive, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence. A public viewing will be held 3-6pm, Monday, February 9, 2026 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. A celebration of life will be held 12:00pm, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA. Ms. Joseph...