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...

Charles A. Carroll, Jr.

Nov 7, 2025

Charles Albert Carroll Jr., born April 2, 1963, in Ivor, Virginia, passed away on November 7, 2025, at his family home, surrounded by love and legacy. Born and raised in Ivor, VA, Albert went to Windsor High School and was a proud member of United Faith Ministries. Albert was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Whenever you...

John Anthony Avery

Nov 5, 2025

John Anthony Avery

December 29, 1941 – November 5, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of John Anthony Avery, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Born on December 29, 1941, in Morganton, North Carolina, John was the beloved son of the late Elizabeth Lucille Clark and Robert Lee Avery, and the cherished...

Pamela Lynn Copeland

Nov 3, 2025

Obituary for Pamela Lynn Copeland

Sunrise: January 20, 1958 – Sunset: November 3, 2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Pamela Lynn Copeland, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and her immediate family, at Obici Hospital. She was born on January 20, 1958, in Portsmouth, Virginia—the beloved youngest of ten children born to the...