Wesley Rayfield Olds, 74, of Nancy Drive transitioned Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held noon, Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Thurman Lee Collins was born May, 23 1942 to the late Charlie Sr. and Betty Jordon Collins in Suffolk, Va. He was the 10th born of eleven children from their union. 1st Betty, 2nd Lillie V., 3rd Robert; 4th Minnie; 5th Clarine; 6th Effie; 7th Charlie Jr.; 8th Raymond; 9th John Henry and 11th Theodore. He was a faithful member...
Daisy Maxine Britt of Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, VA transitioned Monday, August 7, 2017 at Kindred Transitional & Rehab Center (Nansemond Pointe). A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Metropolitan Baptist Church. Interment will be in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Robert R. Clark, Jr., 95, slipped quietly away at his residence on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. He was fondly known as “Bo” (rhymes with so) among his kinfolk, relatives, and friends. Over a decade ago, Bo was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Shirley L. Clark and about one month ago, by a son, Valious L. Clark.....
James Ralph Earl Ralph, Sr. departed this life peacefully at his home in Suffolk, Virginia on Sunday, August 6, 2017.He was born to the late Minnie Lee Ralph Whitaker in Whaleyville, Virginia on October 10, 1942. James was preceded in death by his step father, Clinton Whitaker and his sister, Mary Ralph Goodman.James attended T. S. Cooper Elementary School in...
Baby Girl Kilee Ahlana Taylor transitioned Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Sentara Norfolk General. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
On July 30, 2017, Violene Sharpe of Timberlake Drive closed her eyes and peacefully went to be with the Lord. Violene was born on April 6, 1930 in Stokes, North Carolina to the late Christine (Bell) Outlaw Parker and the late Estee Morning. She was educated in North Carolina Public Schools and graduated from Elizabeth City State College. Violene was united...
“Passing away is falling asleep in the Lord.” On Saturday, July 29, 2017, Vivian Whitaker Russell went home to be with our Father in Heaven. She was the daughter of the late Seth and Marian Luke Whitaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, James and brother, Clyde. “Miss Vivian” was a substitute teacher in the Suffolk Public School...
Charlie Lee Herbert, 79, of Brook Avenue, Suffolk transitioned July 28, 2017 at Kindred Transitional Care Rehabilitation-Nansemond Pointe. He was the son of the late Annie Mary Cross and John Herbert. He was employed Standard Steel in Baltimore Maryland and Newport News Shipyard. At an early age he joined Red Oak Grove AME Zion Church. He leaves to cherish his...
Mar’Kail Juan “Kellz” Townsell, 29, fell into eternal sleep at 12:36am, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Mar’Kail was born November 1st, 1987, in Windsor, Virginia. He grew up in Central Hill and attended schools in Windsor and Smithfield. He played football as a Phoebus Phantom and graduated from Phoebus High School, Class of 2006 in Hampton, Virginia. Mar’Kail had a passion for football...