Carl Ansel Outland
Aug 13, 2025
Carl Ansel Outland, 45, of Gregory Court, Portsmouth, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A service will be held 1-3 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Ann Marie McDuffie
Aug 13, 2025
Ann McDuffie’s life was a gentle song of faith, love, and devotion. She was a heart that cared deeply, a spirit that lifted others, and a presence that made every room warmer. Through trials and triumphs, she stood steadfast, offering kindness, wisdom, and unwavering support to all who knew her.
Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Ann McDuffie, who...
Curshawn Murtrell Chapman
Aug 12, 2025
Curshawn M. Chapman, 47, formerly of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned peacefully on August 12, 2025, in Carolina. He was born to Mary Winnegan VanDyke and the late Wilbert Chapman. Curshawn was preceded in death by his father and his beloved grandparents: Dorothy Winnegan Fenner, Tammie Rotliff, and James Jones, as well as his aunt, Doretha Jones.
Curshawn dedicated his professional life to...
Ray "Chip" Fenwick
Aug 12, 2025
Ray T. Fenwick, affectionately known to family and friends as “Chip,” was born in Suffolk, Virginia, to the late James T. Fenwick and Lottie Fenwick Smallwood. On August 12, 2025, the Lord called him home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Valerie J. Fenwick.
Chip was a man known for his warm spirit, sense of humor, and the...
Kevin Nathaniel Knight, Sr.
Aug 10, 2025
Mr. Kevin Nathaniel Knight, Sr., "Night Hawk," beloved father, grandfather, and devoted man of faith, entered into eternal rest on August 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.
A proud of graduate of Norfolk State University, Mr. Knight dedicated over 40 years of hard work and skilled service to the Newport News Shipyard Engineering Department. Known for...
Cecelia White
Aug 7, 2025
Cecelia White, 65, of Brookwood Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned on Thursday, August 7, 2025. A public viewing will be held 3-7pm, Thursday, August 14, 2025 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A celebration of life will be held 1:00pm, Friday, August 15, 2025 at New Mt. Joy Food for Living Ministries. Ms. White will be laid to rest at Greenlawn...
George Edward Hall, Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Trustee George Edward Hall, Jr. left his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 6th, 2025. George was predeceased by his parents George Edward, Sr and Agnes Boone Hall. George leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife, Chenita, children Kendrick (Whitney) and Ashley. Two grandchildren Ebony and Kendrick, Jr.; Brother, Antowin (Erica); Mother...
Mother Ella Louise Holland
Aug 6, 2025
Ella Louise Holland, affectionately known as Gail, Aunt Gail, and Ms. Gail, 82, of S. 12th Street, Suffolk, Virginia, peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her beloved residence, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.
Born to the late Maggie Holland and Wilbur Holland Sr., Gail lived a life full of grace, compassion, and devotion to those...
Betty V. Whitney
Aug 6, 2025
Betty was born to the late Thomas A. Vaughan and Julia M. Ingram on December 3, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia. Betty attended Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia and later moved to Suffolk, Virginia where she joined East End Baptist Church and also began her studies at South Hampton School of Nursing in 1966. She graduated as a...
Joseph N. Hill, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
OBITUARY
OF
SMSGT JOSEPH N. HILL, JR.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith..
2 Timothy 4:7-8
Senior Master Sergeant (SMSGT) Joseph N. Hill, Jr.transitioned to eternal life on August 2, 2025 in Suffolk, Virginia. Affectionately known as “Joe Joe,” he was regarded as a “man for all seasons.” During the Spring Season of his life,...