Phillip Andrew Skeeter, Sr.
Jan 6, 2017
Phillip Andrew Skeeter, Sr. slipped suddenly away to his eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Sentara Obici Hospital after a long battle of a heart condition. He was born in Nansemond County to the late Frederick and Myrtie Mae Skeeter. During his lifetime, he never met a stranger to which he didn’t greet and departed them with a...
Bobby Ray Smith
Jan 5, 2017
Bobby Ray Smith transitioned to his heavenly home on January 5, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Bobby was born on September 2, 1952 to the late Leslie and Hattie Lee Smith in Nansemond County (Suffolk), Virginia. He was the sixth child born to that union. Bobby was educated in Suffolk Public Schools and graduated from John Yates High School in 1970....
Catherine Gates
Jan 3, 2017
Catherine Gates, of Atlanta Georgia transitioned Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
John C. Everett
Dec 31, 2016
John Chester Everett was born in Como, North Carolina to the proud parents of Henry and Genevieve Everett on July 15, 1919. He was one of five children born to this union of three girls and two boys.John was educated in North Carolina and after finishing school, he eventually got a job with a piping company and in his off...
Carrie Mable Boone
Dec 30, 2016
Carrie Mable Boone, 81, of Mill Pond Road, Gatesville, NC transitioned December 30, 2016 at her residence. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Pernelthia Marie Joyner
Dec 30, 2016
Pernelthia Marie Joyner was born November 13, 1953 in Nansemond County, Virginia to the late Robert Sr. and Ella Mae Bagley. Marie, or ‘Boot’ as she was known to most, was called home on to our Lord on December 30, 2016. Marie was a quiet and private person. Although humble about herself, she was extremely proud of her children and...
Johnnie A. Edmond
Dec 30, 2016
Johnnie A. Edmond was born June 30, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia. He transitioned December 30, 2016 at his residence of 27 years in Colorado Springs, CO. Johnnie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth E. and Willie H. Hoyt and one sister Sharon H. Coleman. He left many who love...
Mamie J. Wiggins
Dec 29, 2016
Mamie J. Wiggins, 95, of South Main Street, Suffolk transitioned Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Florence Smith and Willis Jones. She is preceded in death by her husband George E. Wiggins. She leave to cherish her memory two daughters, Jean Riddick and Sylvia Wiggins both of Suffolk; four sons, Clifton Jones,...
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...