James Truman Lawrence, Sr.
Jan 20, 2021
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. 2 Timothy 4:6-7 “A Time to Be Born & A Time to Die” James (Affectionately known as Truman by family and Jimmie by others) was born June...
John H. Mayo, Sr.
Jan 16, 2021
John “Jackie” Henry Mayo, Sr., 70 transitioned Saturday, January 16 at his residence surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maude Perry (Hersey); Father, Leroy Williams (Lucille); Grandmother, Lillie Rawls; Brothers, Woodrow Scarborough and Warren Wells; Sister Barbara Williams Jarrell (willie). John, affectionately known as “Jackie” was born February 11, 1950 in Nansemond County to the...
Mr. Donald Mabrey
Jan 13, 2021
Mr. Donald L. Mabrey, 60, of Burnett’s Way, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was predeceased by his father, James T. Mabrey, brothers, Ronald Mabrey, Calvin Simpson, Elton Mabrey, sister-in-law, Michiko Mabrey, brother-in-law, John Ricks, and mother-in-law, Betty Ann Futrell. Donald, affectionately known as “Twin”, was born March 31, 1960 to Thelma Simpson and the late James “JT”...
Derrick L. Armstrong
Jan 11, 2021
Derrick L. Armstrong Sr, of Suffolk, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 11, 2021. Derrick was born April 9, 1962 in Mobile, Alabama. He was the youngest of four children that blessed the union of Johnny and Della Armstrong. Derrick accepted Christ at an early age and later joined Central Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. He...
Dayquan Travon Eley
Jan 11, 2021
Dayquan Travon Eley, 28, of Darren Circle Portsmouth, Virginia transitioned Monday, January 11, 2021. He was the son of Philana Eley and Allen Cooley. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School and worked at NEXCOM for the past 4 1/2 years as a Forklift Driver. He attended Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter,...
Breyon Lavon Daughtery
Jan 10, 2021
Breyon Lavon Daughtery, 37, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was the son of Robert Daughtery and the late Celestine A. Edwards. He was a graduate of Suffolk Public Schools and was employed with Shiloh Landscaping for three years. Breyon was a member of Gates of Heaven C.O.G.I.C. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Robert...
Mother Lula Wiggins
Jan 10, 2021
Mother Lula Mae Goodman Wiggins, 89, of Pinetree Way, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bishop William P. Wiggins, Sr., father, Elder Linwood Goodman, Sr., mother, Ollie Mae Harrell Goodman, stepmother, Lizzie B. Goodman, sisters, Margaret, Eloise, Joyce and Trina; brothers, Frank, James, Linwood, Jr. and Willie...
Mr. Beverly "BB" Backus
Jan 9, 2021
In the late evening of January 9,2021, God dispatched His angels to usher His child home. Beverly 'BB' Lafayette Backus left with them to go to his heavenly home. BB was the son of Laura Ashe Carruth and Grady Lafayette Backus. He was born in Suffolk, Virginia on December 8, 1946. Soon after his birth, he moved with his mother...
Beverly Freeman
Jan 5, 2021
Elder Beverly V. Freeman, affectionately known as “B. Free”, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Gospel music in which she loved ushered her into the arms of her Heavenly Father. Beverly was a devoted member of Joy Apolostic Ministries, where she served under the tutelage of her...
George Wallace Jackson, Jr.
Jan 4, 2021
On Monday, January 4, 2021 Mr. George Wallace Jackson, Jr., a loving and devoted husband to Barbara Jackson; beloved father of Valerie E. Jackson, Terrye L. Jackson, Kellye S. Jackson (Mbaye Mar), and Sophia Bowman-Bond (Nelson Bond) transitioned. Also survived by one brother, Jeffrey Lydell Jackson. Preceded in death by his parents: George Wallace Jackson, Sr. and Isola Gertrude Jackson...