Lessie Mary Everett

Feb 16, 2020

Lessie Mary Taylor was born in Chowan County, North Carolina to Annice Taylor on April 19, 1921. The oldest of 4 children, she was preceded in death by her sister Frances and her brothers Alton and Sherman. Lessie was educated in North Carolina before moving to Suffolk, VA. where she met and married the love of her life, John C....

Larry Darnell Taylor

Feb 15, 2020

Larry Darnell Taylor, age 65, transitioned from his earthly life early Saturday, morning, February 15, 2020 at Accoridus at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation. Larry lived in the city of Suffolk most of his life. He was renown for his bass guitar playing. He played in a number of bands all of his life. At the time of his death he was...

Bernice Virginia Crocker

Feb 14, 2020

Bernice Virginia Crocker, fondly known to family and friends as “Niece” transitioned home to be with the Lord on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:25 pm surrounded by family and friends. Bernice Crocker, the daughter of the late Bennie Gray and Bertha Gray, was born on the fourth day of June in South Hampton, Virginia. The family eventually...

Curtis "June" White, Jr.

Feb 13, 2020

Curtis "June" White, Jr., 50, of Kissimmee Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was the son of Venora L. White and the late Curtis White, Sr. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ida Bell Welch and Johnny Welch; maternal grandparents, Joe Baker, Sr. and Hattie Mary...

Elton Louis Mabry

Feb 7, 2020

Elton Louis Mabry, a devoted husband and loving father passed on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the age of 63 in Prince George, Virginia. Elton is survived by his wife of 43 years, Denise Mabry (Gatling); his children Yolonda Brown (Terance Brown) and LaToya Mabry; Grandchildren, George Allen, Avery Brown, Caleb Harris and Chlole Harris, Mother, Thelma Simpson, Sisters Darlene...

Gloria Jean Warren

Feb 3, 2020

Gloria Jean Warren, our beloved, departed this life in her residence in Chesapeake, VA, on Monday, February 3, 2020. She was a native of Suffolk, VA, and was born on September 26, 1961 to the late James Louis and Mary Francis Warren. She worked many years as a home healthcare provider. She leaves to cherish her beloved memories of four...

Corey Anderson Baker

Feb 1, 2020

Corey A. Baker of 16 Loch Circle, Hampton, Va passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Hampton, VA. He was the son of Leonard C. Baker, Sr., and the late Thelma Brown Baker. He was a native of Chicago, IL. He was a graduate of Priviso West High School, Hillside, Il. He is survived by his wife Kim Baker...

Johnnie Odom

Jan 31, 2020

Johnnie Odom, 75, of Crittenden Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned January 31, 2020 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Marion Mann Odom and Horace J. Odom. He was a member of Diamond Grove Baptist Church where he sung in the Male Chorus and Senior Choir. Johnnie leaves to cherish his memory four sisters, Bertha Wiggins (Cornelius) of...

Millie Lawrence

Jan 25, 2020

Millie Lawrence, 77, of Rountable Court, Chesakpeake, transitioned Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Covenant Community Church, 3504 Robs Drive, Suffolk, Virginia 23434. Pastor Harold McPherson will deliver the message of comfort. She will be laid to rest in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. Professional services...

Frank Riddick, Jr.

Jan 25, 2020

Frank Riddick, Jr. 71, of Kings Fork Road, Suffolk, transitioned Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Nansemond County to the late Everlina Riddick and Frank Riddick, Sr. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son Ricky Riddick, two sisters, Mary Lawrence and Evelyn Lawrence,  and brother, Willie Lee Riddick, Sr. He worked...