Bertha Lee Wiggins

Mar 23, 2025

Bertha (Bert) Lee Wiggins, 83 entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born to Marion and Horace Odom on October 11, 1941, in the same community where she lived her entire life. She started school in what is now the church fellowship hall, later she would attend East Suffolk High School. She was the second born and...

Robert Frank Baker

Mar 12, 2025

Robert Frank Baker, 68, of Cedar Street, Smithfield, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his residence. All services are pending. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Robert T. Anderson, Jr.

Mar 9, 2025

Robert “Tim” Anderson Jr. was born January 16, 1955 in Suffolk, Va. to the late Robert Lee Anderson Sr. and Marian Anderson. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and friend. Robert transitioned from this life at the age of 70 years old surrounded by his loved ones on March 9, 2025 at his residence.

Robert was preceded in...

Johnny Spruill

Mar 8, 2025

On March 8, 2025, Johnny (June) Spruill (Coldstick) departed this life while being a patient at Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Suffolk, VA., born on March 16, 1956 to Johnny and Louise Spruill. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony and Donald and a sister Bernice. Johnny loved his family and he loved to eat...

Robert Thomas Pruden

Mar 7, 2025

Robert Thomas Pruden, 79, of William Reid Drive, Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned on Friday, March 7, 2025 at his residence. All services are currently pending. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

John Henry White

Mar 6, 2025

John Henry White Jr., a resident of James River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport News, VA. passed away on March 06, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents John (Jack) White Sr. and Jeanne Hamilton White, son Donnie Davis White, sisters; Jeanne Gonzalez, Jacqueline White, and brother; James White.

He is survived by his brother; Jan...

Mamie Elaine Richardson Griffin

Mar 4, 2025

Mamie Elaine Richardson Griffin (90), transitioned from her earthly home to her eternal Heavenly Home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Mamie was a native of Nansemond County, VA, but lived most of her adult life in Hartford CT .

She was the daughter of the late James Matthew and Permilla Hite Richardson . She was also preceded in death by her...

James "Dobug" Eason, Sr.

Mar 2, 2025

Mr. James “Dobug” Eason, Sr. accepted the call of the Almighty and went to his heavenly home on March 2, 2025. He was born in Gates County, NC and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Eason; his beloved wife of 35 years, Ruby M. Eason and brother Marilyn “Boy” Eason.

Dobug attended Central High School in Gates,...

Lisa S. Smith Pray Watson

Mar 1, 2025

Lisa Sherron Smith Pray Watson, 59, of Byrd Street, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Sentara Obici Hospital. 

She was born in Suffolk Virginia on May 24, 1965 to Herbert and Doris Smith.

Lisa Watson was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in 1982. Before Pursuing a degree in Social Work from Norfolk State. She retired from...

Deacon John A. Spruill

Feb 26, 2025

On February 26, 2025, John Alfred Spruill completed life’s physical journey and accepted the blessings of eternity holding the hand of his soulmate and wife at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. John was a uniquely loving and caring person of tremendous faith and strength. 

He was born in Littleton, NC on June 9, 1948 to the late John and Retha...