Catherine C. Jones (also known as “Cat” and “Mom to all”) 77, was born on December 18, 1943 in Southampton County, Virginia to the Late Samuel Hill Sr. and Queen Esther Hill. She “gained her wings” peacefully at her home in Chuckatuck Virginia on August 21, 2021. Besides her parents, preceding her in death was her son Michael Anthony Jones...
Mrs. Verlicious Kelly Clark, 71, of Dock Landing Road, Chesapeake, Virginia transitioned Friday, August 20, 2021 at Sentara Obici. She was the daughter of the late Sarah Kelly and Clyde Burston. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School class of 1968,where she was a Drill Team Captain. She matriculated to Norfolk State University where she attained her...
Leonard Myron Gray, Sr., 66, transitioned Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Community Hospice House. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Louella Lee Smith, 90, entered into eternal life on August 16, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Rufus "Bay" Smith, Sr., Father Reverend Junius O. Lee and Mother, Mrs. Mary Lou Knight Lee. She was a retired teacher from Isle of Wight Public School System. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A celebration of life will...
Robert William Sears, 74, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Monday, August 16, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral...
Mary Ricks, 97, transitioned Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Autumn Care of Suffolk. She was the daughter of the late Eula Holloman Fisher and Clyde O. Fisher. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joel W. Ricks; sons, Pernell Ricks and Winston Michael Ricks; sisters, Catherine Wyatt, April Ruth Joe and Mrs. Danelle Cherry. She was...
Anthony Vandett, Jr., 70, of Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Myrtle Ann Broadus, 83, of Collier Crescent, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Accordius Health at Nansemond Pointe. She was born on March 2, 1938 in Everetts, NC to the late George and Ora Clemmons. In addition to her parents, Myrtle was predeceased in death by her daughters, Sharon Denise Broadus and Joyce Lynn Broadus; a son, Steven...
On August 10, 2021, GOD called His beloved Rufus (Allen) Strothers, Sr. home to take his rest. He was born on April 10, 1941 in Nansemond County, VA to the late Beacher D. Strothers and the late Annie Rachel Whitfield Strothers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Strothers, a daughter, Valerie Strothers, a son, Michael Strothers, one...
On August 7, 2021, William Marion Chapman, 55, transitioned at his residence in West Palm Springs, Florida. William, a native of Suffolk, VA, was the son of the late Joe Louis Chapman, and Mary Lee Chapman. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Rising St. James, 201 N. 6th Street, Suffolk,...