Walter David Riddick
Dec 11, 2015
Walter David Riddick, 90, of Portsmouth, transitioned Friday, December 11, 2015 at Maryview Medical Center. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. December 15, 2015 at Roosevelt Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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.