Dorothy Wiggins

Oct 3, 2020

Dorothy Wiggins,79, transitioned Saturday, October 3, 2020 and Clifton Lee Wiggins, 80, of Suffolk transitioned Friday, October 2, 2020. God sent his Heavenly Angels to carry them home to be with the Lord. A viewing of both Mr.& Mrs. Wiggins will be held 1-6 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A...

Clifton Wiggins

Oct 2, 2020

Clifton Lee Wiggins, 80, of Suffolk transitioned Friday, October 2, 2020 and Dorothy Wiggins,79, transitioned Saturday, October 3, 2020. God sent his Heavenly Angels to carry them home to be with the Lord. A viewing of both Mr.& Mrs. Wiggins will be held 1-6 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A...

Dr. Albert Lee Gripper

Oct 1, 2020

Dr. Albert Lee Gripper entered his eternal rest on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA. He was born April 9, 1948 to the late Paul and Geraldine Finney Gripper. Al predeceased is brother Paul Gripper II, and nephew Paul Gripper III. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and at an early age Al became a member...

Emanuel Eugene Ray

Sep 30, 2020

Emanuel Eugene Ray, 59, of Redgate Drive, Portsmouth, Virginia transitioned September 30, 2020 at VCU Medical Center. A graveside service will be held noon, Friday, October 9, 2020 in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Eddie Roosevelt Pope

Sep 25, 2020

Eddie Roosevelt Pope was born in South Hampton County, VA to the late Fannie Mae Pope, and Richard Edward Pope. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sylvia Pope and Virginia Pope. He retired from Gwaltney of Smithfield after 30 years of service. He was gifted, and skillful in repairing vehicles. His family and friends knew he was definitely...

Jack Benjamin "Blade" Harper

Sep 25, 2020

Jack Benjamin "Blade" Harper, 82, of Jackson Street, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, September 25, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of Ethel Mae Harper and Jack Harper, Sr. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jackie L. Harper and Emma L. Harper and a brother, Joe Harper. He resided in Isle of Wight County and retired...

Larry D. "Pig-Pen" Butler

Sep 25, 2020

Larry Butler, 58, of Pitchkettle Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, September 25, 2020 at his residence. Larry was the son of Huley Butler and Pauline Butler and the sixth of fourteen children. Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Raliegh Dowdy, Jr. He attended Suffolk Public School (Suffolk High School). He was employed with Mr. Maurice Milteer and was...

Miss Nahja M. Cary

Sep 23, 2020

Nahja Malika Cary (SuperStar Princess) went into eternal slumber at Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters, Norfolk, VA on September 23, 2020 due to complications following cancer. She was 11. Princess Nahja was born on September 12, 2009 in Suffolk, Virginia to her parents, Rachel Cary and Richard Johnson. She was fun loving, a peoples person. Nahja was smart and...

Mr. Roderio Brown

Sep 22, 2020

Mr. Roderio Brown, 68, transitioned Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Autumn Care of Suffolk. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Ernest Jones, Sr.

Sep 19, 2020

Mr. Jones was born in Nansemond County, VA to the late Ovella Hawkins Stephenson and James Jordan on April 29, 1929. He also spent a great deal of time with his beloved Godmother, Mrs. Victoria Jordan. He was married to the late Josephine Dixon Jones. From that union were born nine children. He began his education in the Nansemond County...