Evelyn J. Evans

Jul 11, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Jane Evans,56, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 11, 2016, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born on January 9, 1960, in Suffolk, to the late Evelyn Jane Simms Evans and Johnnie A. Evans. Evelyn attended Paul D. Camp Community College and P. D. Pruden Vocational Center. She was a C.N.A. Evelyn leaves to cherish her...

Vernice Brown

Jul 11, 2016

 Mrs. Vernice W. Brown,87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Autumn Care Nursing Home, in Suffolk. She was born on July 20, 1928 to the late Saint Paul Wellons, Sr. and Julia H. Wellons. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Brown; two daughters, Martha K. Brown and Ruth...

Willie C. Taylor

Jul 9, 2016

Willie C. Taylor, 88,  of S. Main Street transitioned Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his residence. Professional services with dignity are pending with Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Taliyah Cooper

Jul 9, 2016

Taliyah "LiaBia" Azariah Cooper was born on February 16, 2016 and gained her wings on July 9, 2016 both in Norfolk, Virginia. She was a princess born to Jazmine Kelly and Dominique Cooper. Although her time here on earth was short, the impact she had on everyone she came in contact with was beyond remarkable. Taliyah laughed and smiled throughout...

Michael Sherrod Taylor

Jul 7, 2016

Michael Sherrod Taylor (MUDD),58,  of East Constance Road transitioned Thursday July 7, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his parents James H. Taylor and Isabel Baker Taylor.He is survived by his son Leon Warren of Suffolk; two sisters, Cynthia Simms (Ivan) of Suffolk and Valerie Burton (Thomas) of Capital Heights, Maryland; two brothers,...

Cherry Wiggins

Jul 6, 2016

Cherry Wiggins,94, transitioned on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at her residence 539 Chisholm Lane, Suffolk. Ms. Wiggins was a native of Nansemond County. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Blannie Ramsey and Eugene Boone.A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2016 at Zion Christian Church. Rev. Tony Boone will deliver the...

Wendell Carlton Ballard

Jul 5, 2016

Wendell Carlton Ballard,60, of Windsor transitioned Tuesday, July 5,2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. Professional services with dignity are pending with Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Barbara A. Scott

Jul 5, 2016

Barbara A. Scott, 78 of Dorset Way, Suffolk, VA transitioned Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was a native of Southampton County and the daughter of Charlie Scott and Gladys Faltz Scott. She retired from domestic work after 30 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Diane Bailey and Serena Hendricks both of Suffolk; three...

Clarence Albert Cherry

Jul 4, 2016

Clarence Albert Cherry, 78 of Freeney Avenue transitioned Monday, July 4, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Lewiston, NC and the son of the late Emmitt and Bertha Lee Cherry. He was preceded in death by his son, Kennard Maurice Cherry. He retired as a forklift driver at Planters Peanut Company after 38 years. He was a...

Vergie H. Hollimon

Jul 4, 2016

Born Vergie Lee Harvey, November 17, 1914 to Plummer and Pattie Harvey. She grew up in Buckhorn, Virginia now called Suffolk, Virginia as an extension of the city of Suffolk. She attended a small school named Millroad Elementary, renamed later Gresham Graded where she completed the seventh grade.Vergie attended church and Sunday School at an early age and participated actively...