Melvin Lewter

Oct 5, 2017

Melvin Lewter, 81, of Suffolk, transitioned Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation (Nansemond Pointe). He was the son of the late Charlie T. Lewter Sr. and Lillie Peele Lewter. He was predeceased by a sister, Clarine Artis, and four brothers, Charlie T. Lewter Jr., Elton Lewter, Clyde Lewter and Chester Lewter. He retired from Newport News...

Juanita Walden Barnes

Oct 4, 2017

Juanita W. Barnes, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 to unite with her beloved husband, parents, and other family members and friends. Born in Nansemond County, Suffolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Ellen Walden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lee Andrell Barnes, Sr., two sisters, Adelaide W. Waters...

James William Bailey

Sep 29, 2017

James William Bailey, 51, of Shingle Creek Road transitioned September 29, 2017 at his residence. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home Inc.

Hope Tara Parham

Sep 26, 2017

Hope Tara Parham, 46 of Cedar Street, Suffolk, VA transitioned Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Suffolk. She was a native of Suffolk, VA and the daughter of Shirley Taylor and the late James Parham. She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. Hope was a member of St. Paul Church. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter,...

Lucita Pittman

Sep 24, 2017

Lucita Pittman, 74, transitioned Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Maryview Medical Center. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Clintonia Jennell Hardison

Sep 23, 2017

Clintonia Jeannell Hardison, 40, of Ballast Court, Portsmouth transitioned Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her residence.  A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday September 30, 2017 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Essie Mae Riddick-Deloatch

Sep 22, 2017

Essie Mae Riddick DeLoatch, 89, departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2017, in her home.  A lifelong resident of Suffolk, she was born January 8, 1928 as the third child of Reverend Charlie Riddick and Cora Ballance Riddick. She received her educational training in the public schools of Nansemond County.  She worked for Planters Peanut Company for over 30...

Alfred "Neckbone" Leroy Wilson

Sep 22, 2017

Alfred Leroy Wilson, 82, departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, he was born August 7, 1935 to the late Eloys L. Liverman Wilson and Alfred Wilson. He received his education in Princess Anne County. He was a member of Little Piney Grove Baptist church, Virginia Beach most of his early life and served...

Bertha Lee Mann

Sep 18, 2017

Bertha Wilson Mann, 95, of Crittenden Road transitioned Monday, September 18, 2017 at Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley Wilson and Annie Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Mann Sr. She was a member of Bibleway Evangelistic Tabernacle, Newport News, Virginia where she was the Church Mother....

Zelna H. Parson, Jr.

Sep 17, 2017

Zelna H. Parson, Jr., 69, of 1209 Berrymans Corner Road, Ivor, VA transitioned Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. He was a native of Virginia and the son of the late Zelna H. Parson, Sr. and Vivian Tyler Parson.He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mary E. Parson; daughters, Wanda P. Faltz...