Gary B. Skinner
Jun 12, 2021
Gary B. Skinner, 70, of Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his residence. Gary was born in Suffolk, to the late Magdalene (Baby) Skinner on September 29, 1950. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jacqueline Skinner, four uncles, James L. Skinner, Sr., Russell Skinner, Russo Skinner, and Norwood Skinner. Gary attended Suffolk Public Schools. He was...
Alifa Jackson
Jun 12, 2021
Alifa Rachelle Jackson, 28, of Blue Wing Lane transitioned Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held noon, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at New Light Full Gospel, 5549 Indian River Road, VA. Beach. She will be laid to rest in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home,...
John D. Mayfield, Jr.
Jun 8, 2021
John D. Mayfield, Jr., 67, of Hodges Ferry Road, Portsmouth, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 21, 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...
Mr. Bobby Johnson
Jun 7, 2021
Mr. Bobby Johnson of Suffolk, VA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Parsons Residential Care Center. Bobby was born March 28, 1935 in Nansemond County (now Suffolk, VA) and was the youngest child of the late Limus Johnson and Angeline Copeland Johnson. He accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and joined...
Deaconess Helena S. Joyner
Jun 3, 2021
Deaconess Helena S. Joyner, 83, answered her call to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Rev. John Archie and Hattie Wilkins Savage on June 12, 1937. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Reuben Joyner, Sr., son Clifton Joyner, her brothers, Johnnie...
Christopher Paul, Sr.
Jun 2, 2021
Christopher Paul, Sr., 67, of Nixon Drive, Suffolk, VA transitioned Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Laura A. Paul and Joseph Paul, Sr. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew Paul, Linwood Paul, Willie Paul, Aaron Paul and Ronnie Paul and grandson, Jah'Navi L. Linton. He...
Evelyn Geraldine Council
Jun 2, 2021
Evelyn Geraldine Council, 60, transitioned Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Autumn Care of Portsmouth. She was the daughter of Runell G. Council and the late Harry Council, Sr. She was preceded in death by her son, Antoine L. Council. She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and a member of Rising St. James PHC. Evelyn (Geraldine) loved...
Brenda Holland
May 29, 2021
Brenda Holland, 66, of Lawson Circle, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned May 29, 2021 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Mary N. Alston and James Alston. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara A. Alston. She attended Norfolk State University and received her Bachelors in Social Work. She retired in 2017 after 33...
Lucy Faulk
May 27, 2021
Lucy (Honey) M. Faulk, 88 of 3952 Starboard Rd, Chesapeake, VA transitioned Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Bon Secour Nursing Facility. She was the daughter of the late Viola Boyd Minggia and Bennie Minggia. She was a faithful member of Piney Grove Baptist Church all her life until her health began to fail. She leaves to cherish her memory two...
Melva Valencia Watford
May 27, 2021
Melva Valencia Watford, 47, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Largo, Maryland. A celebration of life will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Metropolitan Baptist Church. She will be entombed in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.