Russo Skinner
Jul 12, 2017
Russo Skinner, 80 of Lawson Circle, Suffolk, VA transitioned July 12, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was a native of Nansemond County (Suffolk) and the son of the late William and Georgia Skinner. He was preceded in death by one brother, Norwood Skinner and one sister, Magethlene. He retired from Ervin Moulding Company. He leaves to cherish his memory...
Larry D Watford
Jul 6, 2017
Larry Darnell Watford 62, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 6, 2017 while hospitalized at Veterans Affairs Hospital in Hampton, VA. Larry was born in Hertford, NC on June 10, 1955 to the late Albert "Lil Bud" and Jean Watford. He was preceeded by his brother Randy Watford and sister Shirley Watford Wiggins. Larry and...
Paige Louise Bivins
Jul 6, 2017
Paige Louise Ricks Bivins was born May 8, 1936 to the late Estelle Ricks and James Robertson. She was born and raised in Suffolk, VA and departed this life on July 6, 2017. She was a faithful member of the Church of the Solid Rock of Apostolic Faith in Suffolk, VA where she was the General Musician, missionary and mother...
Lenice Marsh
Jul 5, 2017
Lenice Marsh, a beloved daughter, was born to Leslie Owens and Haywood Boone on March 31, 1919 in Suffolk, Virginia. During her 98 years on this earth, Lenice became a wife, mother and friend to many. Lenice was called home on July 5, 2017, and a lifetime of love, faith and service on this earth will surely be rewarded in...
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...