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....
Hodges L. Franklin
Nov 24, 2025
Hodges L. Franklin, 79, of Columbus Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation & Nursing. A public viewing will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025, in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at...
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,...
Victor "Vic" Lamont LeCato
Nov 10, 2025
Victor Lamont LeCato fondly known as “Vic” was born to the late Homer B. LeCato and Laura Mae Evans-LeCato on October 5, 1976, in Nassawadox, VA. He peacefully departed this world on November 10, 2025, at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA after complications from an illness.
Vic began his education in Accomack County Public Schools and later in Suffolk Public...
Mazie Garris
Nov 8, 2025
Mazie Garris peacefully departed this life November 8, 2025. Affectionately known as “Hon, short for honey” “Mother,” “Nana,” and “Auntie,” to her many loved ones, she was born December 11, 1928 to the late Willy and Estell Ransom in Jackson, NC. Mazie is predeceased by her stepfather, George Hall, sisters, Callie Ransom, and Grace Bernard, brother Scott Ransom, sisters-in-law Dozine...
Thelma Virginia Norman-Hyman
Nov 8, 2025
Thelma Virginia Hyman Woodson (Norman), 94, of Suffolk, Virginia affectionately known as “Duck ”departed to be with Our Lord on November 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1931, to the late Isaac Solomon Norman and Bessie Jurnigan Norman and was predeceased by her sisters: Ruby and Armadie Norman , Addie Mae...