Catherine Jones
May 28, 2017
Catherine Jones, 61, of Raleigh Avenue transitioned Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Suffolk, VA and the daughter of the late Harry Smith and Doretha Thorpe.She retired as newspaper carrier. Catherine was a member of First Baptist Church Orlando.She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Teashia Jones and April Jones both of...
Burnetha M. McCrea
May 27, 2017
On May 27, 2017 the angel of the Lord carried home our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother to eternal rest. Burnetha McClary McCrea was born on April 22, 1924 in Andrews, South Carolina to the late West and Alice McClary. She later married the late Alvin McCrea, Sr. She was blessed with (6) children Alvin, Deloris, Susie, James,...
Donald Louis Howell, Sr.
May 25, 2017
On May 25, 2017 Donald L. Howell Sr. transitioned to his heavenly home joining his parents Edith West (Henry “Tel” West- stepfather) and Vincent Richards. Donald was born April 27, 1948 in Manhattan, New York, but later moved with his mother to Suffolk, Virginia. On September 23, 1970, Donald married the lovely Janice Dorenda Bemory of Suffolk, Virginia. Throughout the...
Alice Hudgins
May 24, 2017
Alice Hudgins, of Hudgins Circle, Suffolk, transitioned Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at her residence. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Ripatha Coles
May 23, 2017
Riphatha “Bay” Coles of 2000 Belleharbour Circle, Suffolk, VA transitioned Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. He was a native of Brooklyn, New York and the son of Lynn Bryant and Elizabeth D. Skinner. He retired as a butcher at Smithfield Packing Company. He was a member of Greater Sweet Beulah Holiness Church. Mr....
John David Sparrow
May 23, 2017
John David Sparrow of Allentown, PA, formerly of Paterson, NJ, transitioned peacefully on May 23, 2017. Born December 24, 1937 to the late William David Sparrow and Marie Barnes Sparrow of Suffolk, VA. John was one of seven children born from that union (Bertha, Lucille, William, Fred, Willie Mae and Princess).John was educated in the Suffolk School system in Nansemond...
Andrea Lawrence
May 21, 2017
Our beautiful Reverend Andrea Lawrence entered into eternal peace on May 21, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through a brave battle. Yet even through her struggles, Andrea’s mission was to continue in ministry in preparing souls...
Janice Eley Ruffin
May 15, 2017
Janice Eley Ruffin, 80, of 525 High Street, Portsmouth transitioned Monday, May 15, 2017 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lottie Riddick Wilkins and Sclay Eley. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Harold Ruffin, Jr, sister, Ruth E. Twine. She was a graduate of Paul D. Camp Community College. She received...
Sandra Elaine Beamon
May 14, 2017
Sandra Elaine Beamon departed this life Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was born January 8, 1955 to Shepard O. Beamon, Sr. and Minnie B. Newby-Beamon in Suffolk, Virginia. She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, class of 1973. She attended Tidewater Community College. Sandra was a dedicated associate of 25 years for Wal-Mart, where she served as...
Calvin Lee Evins
May 11, 2017
Calvin Lee Evins, 64, of Merrimac Drive, Portsmouth, Virginia transitioned Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Maryview Medical Center. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.