Bertha Marie Sparrow Taylor
Apr 29, 2019
Bertha Marie Sparrow Taylor was born the eldest of seven children, on April 18, 1933, to William David Sparrow and Marie Barnes Sparrow, in Nansemond County. A lifelong member of the Suffolk community, she departed this life on Monday morning, April 29, 2019, at her home. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, John Henry Taylor; sisters, Willie Mae Sparrow...
Charlie Louis Jackson, Jr.
Apr 27, 2019
Charlie “Chop Chop” Jackson, 84, transitioned April 27, 2019 at Hampton VA Hospital. He was the son of the late Sarah Kee Jackson and Charlie “Boy” Jackson. He was a Truck Driver for Pomerantz Paper Company of New York. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Peggy Ann Jackson and other family members and friends. A celebration of life...
Mr. Leslie M. Boone
Apr 17, 2019
Mr. Leslie Boone, 75, of North Carolina Highway 32, Corapeake, North Carolina transitioned Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence.Born in Gates County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Lizzie Lee Smith Boone and Clyde Sampson Boone. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ida Bell and Lizzie Scott; one brother, Vance Boone....
Lois Jean Holloway
Apr 16, 2019
Deaconess Lois Jean Holloway transitioned to her heavenly home on April 16, 2019 at her residence. Lois was born to the late Claude Johnson and Hattie Lee Jones Smith on September 17, 1936 in Nansemond County (Suffolk), Virginia. She received her education training through Suffolk Public Schools. She was employed at Gwaltney Packing plant for many years until her health...
Mary "Vergie" Louise Artis
Apr 12, 2019
Mary "Vergie" Louise Artis, 84, of Suffolk transitioned Friday, April 12, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Elnora Hoggard Artis and James Robert Artis. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Artis-Wiggins; two brothers, Robert Lee Artis and William Berlin Artis; grandmother, Mary E. Hoggard; two sisters-in-law, Patricia Artis...
Donald Scott
Apr 11, 2019
Donald Scott,58, of Bank Street, transitioned Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Barbara Ann Scott. He was a graduate of John Yates High School and was a member of Uppperroom Holiness Church. He leaves to cherish his memory two devoted daughters, Demetrius Reid and Dominique Bailey of Suffolk, Virginia; son, Lamont Jacob...
Alan Tolson Wilson
Apr 10, 2019
Alan Tolson Wilson, 58, of Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. He was the son of the late Mayden Carter, George Tolson, Sr.and his adoptive parents, Janette Wilson and Edward Wilson, Sr. Alan was an Army Veteran, Desert Shield Veteran, and Air Force Reserve Veteran and his received an honorable discharge. He received his...
Barbara Ann Frier
Apr 10, 2019
Barbara Ann Frier, 70, of Woodland Trail, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dora Worrell and Walter Evans. Barbara was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Saint Paul College. She retired as a Veterans Claims Agent and was a member of First Baptist Church...
Ora Sue Haynes
Apr 7, 2019
Ora Sue Haynes, 89, of New Road, Ivor, Virginia transitioned Sunday, April 7, 2019 at East Pavillion, Franklin, Virginia. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Irene Hall
Apr 7, 2019
Irene Hall, 80, of Myrick Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Annie Mae Jones and Clifton Jones, besides her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Harris, Jr.; four sisters, Gladys O. Jones, Hattie Jones, Eleanora Jones, Valerie Merricks; sons-in-law, Kenneth L. Dowling and...