Mattie S. Odom
Mar 12, 2017
It’s a privilege to share the life of our mother. Mattie Sue Odom was the fifth child born to Henry and Agnes Bigelow, in Pelham North Carolina on January 5, 1934. Her earlier years were spent in Danville, Virginia. Her family migrated to Philadelphia during her junior high school years. She graduated from Simon Gratz High School. She met and...
Alice Mullen
Mar 10, 2017
Alice Mullen transitioned Friday, March 10, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Suffolk, VA and the daughter of the late Willie and Leola Mullen, Sr. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Willie Mae Thomas and Alice Wilson; one brother, Willie Mullen, Jr. She retired from Glendale Senior Citizens Home after 15 years of service....
Elizabeth W. Green
Mar 9, 2017
Elizabeth Wood Green, 93, departed her earthly home courageously and peacefully early afternoon on March 9, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born on August 9, 1923 in Como, NC to the late Frank and Lillian Ricks Wood. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her faithful and loving husband, Woodrow Green, Sr. of 59...
Herman Ward, Jr.
Mar 6, 2017
During the early morning hours of Monday March 6, 2017, God accepted into His arms the soul of Herman Ward, Jr. after a long and aggressive illness. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Herman & Louise Ward, Sr. He was predeceased by a sister Clementine Jackson and a brother Waverly Ward. He was a member of Christian...
Quency C. Jordan
Mar 5, 2017
Quency C. Jordan, 52, of Mahan Street gained his wings on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was a native of Suffolk and the son of the late Mary Jordan and Claude Jordan. He was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and a Detailer with Credit Max Auto Sales. He leaves to cherish his memory...
Sarah A. Boone
Feb 27, 2017
Sarah A. Boone, 89 gained her wings on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Nansemond County and the daughter of the late Mary Boone and Willie Woods. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jimmy Lee Boone, William Darnell Boone and Earl “Juicey” Boone. She was a licensed beautician and retired...
Helen Peebles Pearson
Feb 24, 2017
Mrs. Helen Peebles Pearson of 116 Nancy Dr. Suffolk, departed this earthly life on Friday, February 24, 2017 at her residence. In her early life, Helen graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where she was a Basketball Star and Cheerleader. She took great pride in being a debutante. Helen was a dedicated employee of Suffolk Public Schools for 44...
Ayanna Sherman
Feb 24, 2017
Baby Girl Ayanna Sherman transitioned Friday, February 24, 2017 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Nathaniel Johnson
Feb 21, 2017
Minister Nathaniel Johnson Sr., 69 of Suffolk, VA passed away peacefully to be with God the Father on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.He was born in Suffolk to the late Zack Ray Johnson and Magelene Smith Johnson on July 16, 1947. He was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and Lynchburg College. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard...
Ozzie Washington Johnson
Feb 17, 2017
Ozzie Washington Johnson, 83, of Sumter, SC transitioned peacefully to be with God the Father on Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born in Highpoint, NC to the late Arthur Washington and Maude Mary Shelton Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Johnson, Sr. and daughter Pearlie Mae Johnson. She was the Mother of Mt. Zion Church...