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.
Virgie Alston Rodgers
May 9, 2017
Virgie B. Alston-Rodgers, 80 was born to the late Earnest E. Banks and Maude Copeland Banks in Nansemond County (now Suffolk, VA). She was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond, Joseph and Benjamin Banks. Virgie was educated in the Nansemond County Training School where she graduated in 1954. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomfield College in...
Richard Roy Willis, Sr.
May 9, 2017
Richard Willis,77, of 6804 Crittenden Road, Suffolk, VA transitioned Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Arthur Willis and Roberta Willis-Tillery. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by five sisters, Viola Willis, Anna Willis, Geraldine Willis, Beatrice Willis and Berta Wilson; four brothers, Amos Tillery, Henry Willis, Tommy Tillery and James...