Jan 22, 2026

Cennie Wiggins James quietly passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation & Nursing Home in Suffolk, Virginia. While living there, the staff showed her loving compassion and provided her with excellent care. During her stay, Cennie's niece, Vicki Wiggins-Pittman, and her nephew, James Sears, assisted with her essential needs and provided other personal support. Cennie was the...

Jan 21, 2026

Lankford Harrell Jr., 65 of Holland Road,  Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his residence. 

He was born on January 31, 1960, to the late Lankford Harrell Sr. and Melinda Harrell. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Harrell Maxwell.

Lankford graduated from John F. Kennedy. He worked as a truck driver for over...

Jan 19, 2026

Thomas Randolph Sweat, 73, of Suffolk, Virginia, entered eternal rest on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Thomas, affectionately known as “Randy” was preceded in death by his beloved parents, George Edward “Dink” Sweat and Ellen Jean Sweat, and son, Michael A. Faulk.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted loving wife of 30 years, Mary L. Sweat;...

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 18, 2026

Mrs. Ellen Louise Brown, aged 83, of Deer Path Road in Suffolk, peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born to the beloved Kinwood and Essie Faulk, Ellen’s life was deeply enriched by her family and friends. She was welcomed into heaven by her late husband, Phillip Ezekiel Brown, and her cherished siblings, who now watch...

Jan 17, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Anderson, was born July 11, 1950 to the parentage Iola Marie Crawford of East Hartford Connecticut and the late George Crawford Sr. of Hartford Connecticut.

Elizabeth Ann Anderson known to family and friends as (Betty) departed this life on January 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father George Crawford Sr., her brother George Crawford Jr. ,...

Jan 14, 2026

Cary “Chicken” Newsome Jr.

November 30, 1938- January 14, 2026

Cary Newsome Jr., 87, of Suffolk, Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2026, at 1000 Litton Lane, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marjorie Newsome, and his sister, Nellie “Micey” Tann.

Cary was born on November 30, 1938, to the...

Jan 13, 2026

Joselean Jones, also known as “Momma Jo”, 88, of Battery Ave, Suffolk, VA, transitioned Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1937, to the late Luke Williams and Margaret Williams in Nansemond County, VA.

Joselean attended Suffolk Public Schools and graduated from East Suffolk High School in 1956. She went on to work at...

Jan 12, 2026

Elder Debra I. Pierce-Kearney, 69, of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned Monday, January 12, 2026, at her residence. Visitation with family will be held Sunday, January 18, 2026, and Monday, January 19, 2026, 3-7 p.m at Joy Apostolic Ministries, 807 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia 23434. Viewing will be held 3-5 p.m Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration...

Jan 4, 2026

Janice “Poochie” Parker 85, of Suffolk, Va. transitioned Sunday, January 4, 2026 peacefully in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Big Eye” Parker; her parents, Arizona B. Jones and Sidney H. Jones, Sr.; 5 sisters, Rachel Joyner, Willie Mary Cross, Ernestine Jones, Elizabeth Foreman, and Bessie Watson; 2 brothers, Sidney H. Jones, Jr. and Jasper...