Thomas Porter
Jul 5, 2017
Thomas F. Porter, 86, of Holland Trace Sr. Apts of Franklin, Virginia transitioned from this life on July 5, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1930 to the late Susie P. Allmond and Joel Porter. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie G. Porter, sister, Jerlean Jordan, brothers, James Porter,...
Allie Irene McDuffie
Jul 2, 2017
Allie Irene McDuffie, 90, of Smith Street,Suffolk,Va transitioned Sunday,July 2,2017 at Kindred Transitional Care-Nansemond Pointe. She was born to Sallie Mae Hall Ballard and Noah Hall in Gatesville, NC. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James McDuffie, brothers, Cliff Ballard, Fred Ballard, sisters, Naomi Hill and Frances Jones.She was a graduate of T.S. Cooper High...
Bishop Edward P. Foreman
Jun 25, 2017
Bishop Edward P. (Ed) Foreman received his call on June 25, 2017 to relocate to his new home in heaven. Bishop Foreman was a native of Norfolk, VA and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1954. He received his Bachelors in Social Work degree from Norfolk State University in 1973, and his Doctorate from the Theological Seminary in...
Beatrice Taylor
Jun 19, 2017
Beatrice Taylor, 71, of New York, NY transitioned Monday, June 19, 2017. Viewing and Visitation with family will be held 12-1p.m. Friday, June 30, 2017 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
James A. Gibbons
Jun 16, 2017
Mr. James Authur Gibbons, 70, of 2305 Skeetertown Road, Suffolk, Virginia. Received his heavenly wings, June 16, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of James Davis Gibbons and Lula Lee Gibbons. He is preceded in death by four sisters, Elnora Wiggins, Barbara Gibbons, Darlene Little and Abby Simmons, One brother, Walker Gibbons. He attended school in Suffolk, Virginia,...
Doretha Marie Walker-Royster
Jun 15, 2017
Doretha Marie Royster was born on August 13, 1941 to George and Pauline Walker in Nansemond County, Virginia. She graduated from East Suffolk High School in 1960. In 1960, she relocated to New York City. She married Fred L. Royster Sr. in 1962, and had three children Gerald, Fred, and Dawn. In 1968, she worked for the New York City...
Maria Mouling
Jun 10, 2017
Our beloved Marie Rouhlac Mouling was born on December 23, 1917 to the late Wright and Arizona Rouhlac in Suffolk, Virginia. Arizona and Wright raised Marie and all of their seven children, in teh curc where Marie gave her life to Christ at an early age. In church, Marie developed her love for Christian music learning to play the piano...
Lee Otis Tillery
Jun 4, 2017
Lee Otis “Big Love” Tillery, 71 of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned this life on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1946 to the late Amos and Irene Tillery. He was preceded in death by his son, Lee Otis Rountree; two sisters, Margaret Gambrell and C. Faye Tillery; six brothers, Thomas Lee Tillery,...
Hattie Sue West
Jun 4, 2017
Hattie Powell West was born January 30, 1927 in Greensville County, Virginia (Emporia) where she was the fourth child of nine children born to the late Tomlin and Carrie Powell. Hattie departed this life on June 4, 2017 at her residence. Hattie was educated in the public schools of Greensville County, Virginia. She graduated from Greensville County High School as...
Susan E. Saunders
Jun 2, 2017
Susan Ellen Saunders, 98, formerly of Baker Street transitioned Friday, June 2, 2017 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation-Nansemond Pointe. She was the daughter of the late Susan Arrington Powell and George Ennis Powell. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Linwood Saunders and all of her siblings.She retired from being a Seamstress and was a...