Wesley "Buddy" Bernard Owens

Dec 28, 2016

Wesley Bernard Owens, 75, affectionately known as Buddy, was born June 29, 1941, in Nansemond County, Virginia, to Joe Thomas and Lenno Skeeter Owens. He was the youngest of six children.He received his early education at Hosier Lane School #2 in Nansemond County (City of Suffolk), Virginia. He was employed by Art Ray Corporation, and worked industrioulsy until the time...

Josephine Sparger Daughtrey

Dec 27, 2016

Josephine S. Daughtrey, 83, of Newport News, Virginia was born November 27, 1933 in Cypress Chapel, Virginia passed peacefully into her father's arm in the early morning of December 27, 2016. "Pig" was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Rosa Steverson. She was predeceased by her brothers, James, Lloyd Jr, and Charlie Steverson, two sisters, Dorothy Freeman and Alice Skeeter.Josephine...

Marilyn Alease Giles

Dec 26, 2016

Mrs. Marilyn Alease Giles, 84, left us December 26, 2016 with family by her bedside at home.Marilyn was a native of Nansemond County, where she was born November 6, 1932 to the late Thomas J. And Suler Jones. She attended Nansemond County Public Schools where she later met and married Thomas Giles. She was a devoted homemaker and wife, endearing...

Johnny F. Williams

Dec 22, 2016

Johnny F. Williams, 65,  transitioned Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Thurman Lee Parker

Dec 17, 2016

PARKER, Thurman L., 86 of Richmond, (native of Suffolk, Virginia) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was a retired Army Sergent 1st Class and a retired Woodville Elementary School teacher, Richmond, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Delores DeLoatch Parker; three daughters, Valerie, Karon and Sharon Parker;...

Herbert Lee Debrew

Dec 17, 2016

A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2016 at Little Grove Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Clifton Gwaltney, Jr.

Dec 15, 2016

 Clifton Lee Gwaltney, Jr. of East Washington Street transitioned Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Suffolk, VA and the son of Clifton L. Gwaltney, Sr. and Sylvia R. Gwaltney. Clifton was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and retired in 2015 from Lipton Tea after 40 years of dedicated and faithful...

Baby Girl Na'aishia Blow

Dec 14, 2016

Baby Girl Na'aishia Blow transitioned Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Keith Conrad Warren

Dec 11, 2016

On Sunday, December 11, 2016 Keith Conrad Warren entered into eternal rest. Keith was born on February 25, 1987 to Stephanie Warren and Keith Conrad Fields in Waverly, VA. Keith received his education in Portsmouth Public Schools.Keith affectionately known as "Kool K" was exactly what his nickname states, cool. Anyone that come across Kool K will tell you he was...

Spencer Mayfield, Jr.

Dec 10, 2016

After a long battle with heart disease, Spencer Mayfield, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, December 10, 2016, from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  The Wake will be held on Friday, December 16, 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 112 Mahan Street, Suffolk, VA 23434.  A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. at First...