Jeffrey Reid
Mar 22, 2018
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, God called our beloved, Jeffrey Reid to his eternal rest. Jeffrey was born September 12, 1960 in Nansemond County, Virginia to the late John and Doretha Ward Reid. He was the fourth of seven children born to that union. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alton E. Reid....
Gerald Lee Jones
Mar 21, 2018
Gerald Lee Jones, 52, of Davenport, IA transitioned Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was the son of Martha Ann Jones-Greene and Melvin Lewis Jones, Sr. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, General Lee Jones and Mary Francis Jones, maternal grandparents, Naomi Minggia and Grady Minggia. He retired from ManTech...
Janet Faye Lawrence-Pennix
Mar 21, 2018
Janet Faye Lawrence, 53, of Clary's Drive transitioned Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Lucille Smith Lawrence and John Henry Lawrence.Faye was a graduate of Suffolk High School and attended Paul D. Camp Community College. She was a former employee of National and Smithfield Packing Company. She was a faithful member...
Nathaniel Harold Boone, Jr.
Mar 21, 2018
Nathaniel Harold Boone, Jr., 46, of Cherrywood Ct., Suffolk transitioned Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at his residence. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Leslie Junious Kelly
Mar 18, 2018
Leslie Junious Kelly, 56, of Dover Ct. transitioned Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his residence. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Rebecca Francis
Mar 14, 2018
On the morning of her 87th birthday, God gently called Rebecca Beale Francis into eternal rest.Rebecca affectionately known as "Buttercup" was born in Handsom, VA to the late John and Kate Beale.She was a faithful member of Tabernacle Christian Church where she served on the Senior Usher Board and the number 2 Usher Board and the Willing Workers Club until...
Hersey Paul Lawrence
Mar 11, 2018
On Sunday, March 11, 2018, Hersey Paul Lawrence transitioned peacefully at his residence in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a native of Nansemond County, Virginia.He was born February 12, 1932 to the parents of James Thomas Lawrence and Mary Louise Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Pearl Lawrence, his sister Evelyn L. Johnson, brothers, Andrew Lawrence (Dickey)...
Bessie Mae Vandross
Mar 5, 2018
Bessie Vandross, 85, of Whitehurst Road, Gates, North Carolina transitioned Monday, March 5, 2018 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Bessie Mae Royal and Carter Royal. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry VanDross.She retired from New York City Housing Authority in the Security department.She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Ruth...
Edwin Eugene Byrd
Mar 5, 2018
On Monday March 5, 2018 Edwin Eugene Byrd answered the Master’s call and went home to be with his Heavenly Father. Edwin was born in Isle of Wight County VA on March 21, 1952, to the late Magnolia F. Byrd and Charlie Byrd. He was the oldest of five siblings. He was preceded in death by his sister Addie L....
Clarence Williams, Jr.
Mar 4, 2018
Clarence Williams, Jr., 65, of Freeney Avenue transitioned March 4, 2018 at his residence. He is the son of the late Clarence Williams, Sr and Rosa Lee Carter. He was also preceded in death by his wife Nanie Paulet Williams, sisters, Helen Williams and Wilma johnson. Clarence was retired out of the United States Navy in 2006. He was a...