Sylvester "Vess" Breon Riddick
Nov 27, 2025
In loving memory of our brother and uncle, Sylvester "Vess" Breon Riddick, 50, left us on November 27, 2025.
Sylvester was a cherished guy whose kindness, and humor touched everyone he met. Born in Suffolk, Virginia, he grew into a person of deep character, known for his unwavering loyalty to friends, devotion to family, and passion for football, cars, and catering....
Danna D. Wilson
Nov 26, 2025
Danna D. Wilson, 61, of Byers Ave, Portsmouth, VA, entered eternal rest on November 26, 2025. She was born in Nansemond County on December 7, 1963, to Gloria Parker and Howard Sharpe. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Jenelle Boyette, and brother Travis Guess. She was educated by the Suffolk Public School system.
She was employed by Centerwell...
Helen Dildy Robertson
Nov 25, 2025
Helen Dildy Robertson, age 83, of 2066 Petersen Way, Suffolk, VA, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Born on April 23, 1942, to the late Percy and Nora Dildy of Nansemond County, Helen’s life was marked by love, faith, and devotion. She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Alice P. Morings
Nov 25, 2025
Alice Pearl Gatling Morings of 640 Dutch Rd., entered into eternal rest and peace on November 24, 2025, at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA. She was born in Nansemond County on November 28, 1931, to Linous and Alice Cross Gatling. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 daughters, Hilda, who died at an early age and Ruby Morings...
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....
Marie Darden Diggs
Nov 24, 2025
On November 24, 2025, Marie D. Diggs entered the arms of the Lord for her eternal rest. Marie was born on March 4, 1948, to thelate Louvenia B. Perry and Walter L. Darden,Sr. Marie graduated from John F. KennedyHigh School, Suffolk, Virginia. She retiredfrom Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth,Virginia. She was a faithful member ofCanaan Baptist Church, where she served onthe...
Hodges L. Franklin
Nov 24, 2025
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
John 14: 2-3
Hodges L. Franklin, 79, of Columbus...
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...