Ruth "BaeWee" Myrick Blizzard
Apr 11, 2025
On Friday, April 11, 2025, our heavenly Father called His daughter, Ruth Blizzad home to eternal rest. Ruth was born November 15, 1937 to the late Benjamin and Eldora Vann Myrick in Hertford County, North Carolina (NC). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Alease Beale and Helen Myrick, brothers, Robert, Fred, David and...
Barbara Ann Deloatch
Apr 10, 2025
Barbara Ann Deloatch, 81, of Baltic Street, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on April 10, 2025 at her residence. A viewing will be held 12-7 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. She will be laid to...
Beulah Louise Lawrence
Apr 9, 2025
Beulah Louise Lawrence, 63, of Virginia Avenue transitioned Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her residence. A viewing will be held 12-7 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Southside Baptist Church, 917 Carolina Road, Suffolk, Virginia 23434. She will be laid to rest in...
Aubrey "Whit" Anthony Whitfield
Apr 9, 2025
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not be faint.
We mourn the loss of our devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend Aubrey Anthony Whitfield. Aubrey was born Friday, October 23rd, 1953 in (Nansemond...
Reyonta "Re-Man" Omontié Bell
Apr 8, 2025
Reyonta "Re-Man" Omontié Bell, 18, of Deep Creek Blvd, Portsmouth, VA, peacefully transitioned on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was the beloved son of Reginald Lee Bell, Jr. and MarTrice Danielle Corbett.
Re-Man was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. Known for his infectious smile and vibrant spirit, he was respectful, funny, caring, outspoken, and deeply...
Joel W. "Bae Bae" Ricks
Apr 8, 2025
Joel W. Ricks Jr. "Bae Bae" was born October 7, 1952 in Suffolk, Virginia, to the union of late Joel W. Ricks Sr. and Mary M. Fisher Ricks. He attended Suffolk Public Schools and worked as a skilled worker and groundskeeper. He had a love for gardening and for riding his bicycle. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at...
Debra Wilhelmina Barnes
Mar 26, 2025
Debra Wilhelmina Barnes, 69, of Pulaski Lane, Carrsville, Virginia, transitioned Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at VCU Medical Center.
Debra Wilhelmina Riddick Barnes was born on August 11, 1955 as the youngest of 4 children to David J. Riddick and Evelyn Louise Hurdle Riddick. She grew up in Suffolk, VA; attended Florence Bowser Elementary School and was a 1973 graduate of John...
Ernest L. Reid, Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Ernest Lee Reid Sr. transitioned from his earthly life on March 26, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1938, to the late Herbert and Emma Reid.
He attended East Suffolk High School then joined the United States Army where he served with the 82 nd Airborne Division and was in the Army Reserve. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding and...
John K. Goffigan, Jr.
Mar 25, 2025
John Keith Goffigan, Jr. was born in Suffolk, VA on October 6, 1957 to the late Lillie and John K. Goffigan, Sr. He departed this life on March 25, 2025 at his residence.
John was preceded by his siblings, Linda Brown and Ernest L. Brown, and his brother-in-laws, Eley Stagg, Jr., Henry Stagg, and Ricky Stagg.
John graduated from Suffolk High High...
Robin S. Watkins
Mar 24, 2025
Robin S. Watkins, 53, of Norfolk, Virginia, transitioned to Sentara Leigh Hospital on Monday, March 24, 2025. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 1, from 3-7 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at noon, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Oak Grove Baptist Church. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with...