Margaret Louise Owens-White
May 6, 2025
Margaret Louise Owens—White was born April 15, 1943, to the late James Wynn and Louise Wynn in Drivers, Va., where she received her education in the Nansemond school district. In 1959, she graduated from East Suffolk H.S.
In 1961, she traveled to New York with her sister/ Mildred Reese, and Bestie Mary (Nan) Hale, where they enjoyed having fun as single...
Dwayne Tyrone Copeland
May 6, 2025
Dwayne Tyrone Copeland, 61, of Suffolk, VA, peacefully transitioned on May 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 8, 1963, Dwayne lived a life of purpose, devotion, and quiet strength that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
He was a graduate of Forest Glen High School's Class of 1983. Dwayne dedicated 35 years of faithful...
Karl Ryvell Reed
May 4, 2025
Karl Ryvell Reed, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was 55 years old.
Born on July 24, 1969, in Buffalo, New York, Karl was the son of Charles Reed and Phyllis Shell. He was educated in both the Buffalo Public Schools and the Norfolk Public School System. Karl was deeply...
James Leroy Mizzell
May 2, 2025
James Leroy Mizzell, 81 years old, from Suffolk, VA, was peacefully called home by the Angels of God surrounded by his loving family on May 2, 2025 in Suffolk, VA.
James was born in Suffolk, VA, went to Connecticut for some years and returned home in 1998 where he permanently resided.
James worked in HVAC Engineering, later becoming a Superintendent in the...
Shirley Virginia Dickens
Apr 30, 2025
Shirley Virginia Dickens, 84, of 303 Baker Street, Suffolk, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born on December 22, 1940 to the late Mayfield George Dickens and Rose Marie Pope Thurman. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Willie Gardner, daughter Cheryl Gardner, step-sibling Robert Thurman, and great grand-daughter Jurnei Bryant.
Shirley...
Clayton W. Parker
Apr 28, 2025
Clayton Wendell Parker of Suffolk, Virginia, entered eternal rest on April 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 1, 1961, to the late Gladys L. and Joseph N. Parker. His wife, Janice Jones-Parker, to whom he was married for 28 years, preceded Clayton in death along with one sister, Linda M. Parker, two brothers, William A. Baker...
Michael Phillip Hicks
Apr 27, 2025
Michael Phillip Hicks, 46, of Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Sentara Obici Hospital. All services are private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Pearl Elizabeth Tanner
Apr 26, 2025
Pearl Elizabeth Tanner, was called from her earthly home to eternal rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025 after a brief illness with ALS, also known as the Lou Gehrig Disease. Pearl was born April 11, 1945 in Holland, Virginia, now Suffolk. She was the fifth child of the late Isiah and Laura Wilson. She was predeceased by her beloved husband...
Lynnette Cross-Mack
Apr 21, 2025
Act I: A Star is Born
Lynnette Cross was born on January 9 th , 1964, in Suffolk, VA to the late Jessie Mae Cross and George (Big Chief) Lassiter.
Act II: A Life of Purpose
Lynette Cross educational journey began at East Suffolk Elementary School, followed by her high school graduation from John F. Kennedy High School in 1982. She continued her...
Emory Chambliss, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
Emory Chambliss, 49, of 400 Oak Street, Suffolk, Va., has gone from labor to reward on April 20, 2025, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Survivors include Mother, Elnora B. Chambliss, sister, Christie L. Chambliss (Mr.V), brother, Lawrence Chambliss Jr. (wife Lotortia M. Chambliss, and sister, Nuressa I. Chambliss of Suffolk, Va.
Preceded in death by his father (Lawrence Chambliss Sr. Uncle Bernard...