Florene Lewis Hunter

Nov 5, 2024

Florene Lewis Hunter, 85, of Nixon Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, November 5, 2024. All services are pending. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Howard Leslie Harden

Nov 3, 2024

Howard Leslie Harden, 69, of York Street, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, November 3, 2024. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Sixth Street Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Joyce Jones Diggs

Oct 29, 2024

Joyce Jones Diggs was born on November 20, 1941, in Suffolk, VA. She was the youngest of 8 children born to James Edward Jones and Ida Smith Jones.

A proud graduate of the Suffolk Public School System, Joyce excelled academically and graduated as Valedictorian from Booker T. Washington High School in 1960. Throughout her school years, she was selected for All-...

Shirley Mae Blizzard

Oct 28, 2024

Shirley Mae Scott Blizzard was born on November 13, 1941, to Rosa Lee Hill and Thomas Scott in Nansemond County, Virginia. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Shirley devoted her life to her family and her community.

She found love and companionship with her husband, Marshall Blizzard, and together they had six children: Gwendolyn, Sharon, Marshall, Monica, Helen, and Dwight. Shirley...

Carol Juanita Ricks-Aliff

Oct 25, 2024

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." - Matthew 5:8

With unwavering faith and boundless grace, our beloved Sister Carol  Juanita Ricks was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 25, 2024. Born on October 3, 1948, in the Saratoga area of Suffolk, Virginia, Carol’s life was defined by a deep love for...

Darrish D. Gilchrist

Oct 22, 2024

Darrish D. Gilchrist, 49, of Hardy Ct., Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Sentara Norfolk General. A celebration of life will be held noon, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at New Mt. Joy Food for Living Ministries. He will be laid to rest in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Rose Mary Garris

Oct 21, 2024

Rose Mary Garris, 74, of Old Mill Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Monday, October 21, 2024. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Holly Lawn Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Anna Purdie Urquhart

Oct 18, 2024

Anna Purdie “AP” Urquhart slipped away peacefully at her home in Windsor, Virginia on Thursday, October 18, 2024. Mrs. Urquhart was born on January 10, 1927 to the late Mattie Evans Purdie and William “Money” Purdie of Zuni, Virginia.

Anna moved to Baltimore as a young child and was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools before returning to Zuni after the...

Celia Mae Kee

Oct 17, 2024

Celia Mae Kee, 87, of Riddick Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A viewing will be held 3-7 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2024 at New Mt. Joy FFLM. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial...

Baby Girl Lorelei Valentina Lassiter

Oct 15, 2024

Baby Girl Lorelei Valentina Lassiter, transitioned Tuesday, October 15, 2024. All services will be private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.