Leola B. Eley
Dec 3, 2015
Leola Wardell Bradley-Eley, 85 was born on January 15, 1930 in Suffolk, VA. She is the daughter of Mrs. Susie Tucker-Bradley and Leroy Bradley who served as pioneers of Antioch United Church in Christ. Leola was affectionately known by her older sister Margret as “Little Sister.” Leola was educated in the school system in Suffolk. She graduated from East Suffolk...
Mattie C. Rawls
Dec 3, 2015
Mattie C. Rawls, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 3, 2015 after a brief illness at Bon Secours Maryview Hospital. She was a native of Nansemond County (Suffolk) and was the baby girl of six children born to the union of the late James H. and Goldie Hicks Cowling. After her mother's death, she quickly bonded with her stepmother,...
Lt. Col. Willie M. Biggs, Jr.
Dec 3, 2015
LTC (Ret) Willie Maurice Biggs, Jr. was born September 13, 1941. He departed this life on December 3, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was married to a loving and caring wife, Dr. Rosa Hinton-Biggs. He was the first child born to Maurice and Elnora Biggs. Maurice Jr., as he was affectionately called, graduated from Booker T. Washington...
Henrietta Joyner Mason
Dec 2, 2015
Henrietta Joyner Mason, 87, of 222 Columbus Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia departed this life on December 2, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born December 8, 1927 in Southampton County to the late Willie J. and Lucy Massenburg Joyner. She received her early education in the public schools of Southampton County. She was the last surviving of twelve children. Henrietta...
Pearl Adams
Nov 28, 2015
Pearl Vernon Adams, 86 passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Portsmouth, VA. She was a native of Sussex, VA and the daughter of Richard, Sr. and Matildie Brock. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Adams, Sr.;son, Roy L. Adams; four sisters, Lorena Ricks, Sara Jones, Cornelius Hunter and Lena Herndon; four...
Juliet Cleveland
Nov 26, 2015
Juliet Cleveland, 95, of the 2300 block of Godwin Blvd transitioned Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Autumn Care of Suffolk. Professional services with dignity are pending with Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Cleveland Hunt
Nov 26, 2015
Cleveland Hunt, Sr.,87, of 1012 Clary’s Drive Suffolk transitioned Thursday, November 26, 2015 at his residence. He is a native of Southampton County and the son of the late William Hunt and Novella Scott. Cleveland retired from the Naval Air Station after 35 ½ years of faithful and dedicated service. He was a member of New St. Matthews Holiness Church...
Charles Henry Nelson, Sr.
Nov 26, 2015
Charles Henry Nelson, Sr. 81, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Kindred Transitional Care-Nansemond Pointe. Professional services with dignity are pending with Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Caslyn "Carolyn" Mack
Nov 24, 2015
Caslyn "Carolyn" Mack 65,peacefully transtiioned into eternal sleep on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at her residence. "Carolyn" was a native of Nansemond County. She was born to the late George Jordan and Geraldine Diggs. She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and continued her education at Paul D. Camp Community College in Franklin, VA. "Carolyn" worked for...
Lee Whitehead
Nov 24, 2015
Lee Whitehead, 74, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Obici Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1941, in Southampton County, VA to the late Mary Jane Whitehead and Frank Mason. He was raised by Rosa and Joe Artis. Lee was a retired truck driver.Lee is survived by his daughter, Rosalee...