Mary Francis Warren

Dec 8, 2015

Mary Francis Warren, 76,  of Locust Street, transitioned Thursday, December 3, 2015 at her residence. Professional services with dignity are pending with Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Joe Bessie Whitehead

Dec 6, 2015

Joe Bessie Whitehead,96, of 200 Constance Road, Suffolk, departed this life on Dec. 6, 2015 at Nansemond Pointe Care Facility. She was born August 26, 1919 in Nansemond County to the late Tom and Alice Johnson Williams. She received her early education at Nansemond County Training School. She was the last surviving of 16 children.She was a faithful and devoted member...

Joyce A. Porter

Dec 4, 2015

Joyce Ann Porter, 55, daughter of Odell Porter and Willis Sykes transitioned on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Franklin, Virginia and attended Suffolk Public Schools. She was a member of Faith Temple Apostolic Church. She was preceded in death by her father Willis Sykes and brother, Norman Sykes.  She leaves to cherish...

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...