Mattie Mae Harris was born on November 13, 1955 to the late Willie and Ruby Harris in Sampson County, North Carolina. She was called from labor to reward on October 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her “special” mother, Mary C. Hodges Harris and siblings: brother, John Wesley Harris (Joanne); sisters Betty Broome, and Evangeline “Van” Harris Johnson.
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Richard Waters, 83, transitioned Friday, October 28, 2023 at Nansemond Pointe. A celebration of life will be held 10 a.m. at Crocker Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Water's Family Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Rosa E. Lynch, 82, of Ahoy Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia, transitioned on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her residence.
A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Little Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Dorothy Jean Norman, 57, of 2422 E. Washington St., Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday October 24, 2023 at her home where her loved ones were at her bedside. Dorothy (affectionately nick-named Cookie) was a native of Sunbury, N.C. and the daughter of the late Clifton Norman and Georgia Marie Riddick. Cookie was known for her innocent and loving spirit....
Charlie Earl Riddick, 79, of Suffolk, VA, transitioned Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 27, 1944, to the late Jerry McCoy Riddick and Mae Mandie Smith Riddick. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Riddick and Donameche Riddick, and sisters, Lois Stallings, and Sylvia A. Stallings.
Charlie was...
Shawanda Milteer, 49, of Baltimore, Maryland was born Friday, July 5, 1974 to Durrell Majette and the late Gloria Elaine Johnson in Franklin, Virginia. Besides her mother she was preceded in death by her Paternal grandparents, Paul and Minon Majette and Maternal grandparents, Willie Beatrice Rose-Milteer and Elmer "Buddy" Milteer, Sr.
She was a graduate of Franklin High School class...
Thomas Wilder, 83, of Ecella Road, Zuni, Virginia transitioned Monday, October 23, 2023 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
Vernon Thomas, 69 of Suffolk, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home on October 23, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Alexander Thomas, Sr and Mary M. Copeland, and brother to two...
On Thursday October 19, 2023 at 7:25 p.m., Ms. Terry Valena Eaton Knight entered into her eternal rest surrounded by her children, nieces and other loved ones and friends.
She was born February 14, 1959 in Franklin, Virginia to the late Bishop L.F. Eaton, II and the late Reverend Barbara Bracey Eaton. She attended the Franklin public schools and graduated...
Byron Winthrop Darden, 56, of Lake Cahoon Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence. A Funeral Mass will be held noon, Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Parrish, 1244 V St SE, Washington, DC 20020. A celebration of life will be held noon, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church,...