Prenell Randolph, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Prenell Randolph, Jr, 59 of Suffolk, VA passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Suffolk on September 26, 1965, to the late Prenell Randolph, Sr, and Catherine H. Randolph. He was the second of three children. Prenell was a 1984 graduate of John Yeates High School. He furthered his education at Tidewater Community College,...

Sadie Jane Parker Faulk

Dec 25, 2024

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me...

James Powell

Dec 20, 2024

 James Rogers Powell, 69, of 309 Hill St, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Chippenham Hospital Richmond, Va. James was the son of the late William T. and Helen Marie Jordan-Lassiter and Charlie Lee Powell, Sr. 

He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Shalamar Powell, Grandchildren - Keion Powell, Aaliyah Powell,  Brothers - Charlie Lee Powell, Jr...

Melvin Etheridge Bell, Sr.

Dec 17, 2024

Brother Melvin Etheridge Bell Sr. was born on May 8, 1946, to the late Cornelius Bell and the late Beatrice Bell. He was a native of Chesapeake, Virginia. On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, he entered into eternal rest at his home in Suffolk, Virginia.

Brother Bell committed his life to Jesus Christ at an early age and was a member of...

Bettie Ann Anderson

Dec 17, 2024

Bettie Ann Barnes Anderson, 81, of Chesapeake, Virginia, died early Tuesday morning, December 17th at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital.

A native of North Carolina, she was born on February 1, 1943 and grew up in Paterson, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgie Mae and Ben Barnes and her natural mother Victoria Barnes.

Bettie was a brilliant and...

Willie Antonio Hill

Dec 16, 2024

Willie Antonio Hill, 55, of York Street, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. All services are private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Marion Shantae Beale

Dec 13, 2024

Marion Shantae Beale, 47, of Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, December 13, 2024 at her residence. Throughout her life, she embodied the essence of love, compassion and giving. Her unwavering spirit, unwavering commitment to kindness and her humor touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Well known as Shantae, whether it was through a...

Jane L. Garrett

Dec 11, 2024

Jane L. Garrett, 76, of West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital. All services are pending. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Winfield Tanner

Dec 10, 2024

Winfield Tanner, 78, of Corinth Chapel Road, Suffolk, VA transitioned on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A public viewing will be held 2-7pm, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A celebration of life will be held 11am, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Laurel Hill United Church of Christ. He will be laid to...

Janice Jones Parker

Dec 9, 2024

Janice Jones, 63, of Carver Avenue transitioned Monday, December 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Gladys O. Jones and Lorenzo L. Davis, Sr. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Frank Jones, Morris Jones, Patricia Briggs, Jeanell Wells, Monwelda Holliman, Margaret Lee, Carmen Jones, Lonnie Williams, Vincent Davis, Sr. and Lorenzo Davis, Jr.

Janice...