Tarsha L. Boykins

Aug 23, 2023

Tarsha L. Boykins, 39, affectionately known as "Tarsha Bell" daughter of Walter L. Boykins Jr., and Evelyn L. Boykins, was born on January 31, 1984 and on August 23, 2023 the Lord welcome her home. Tarsha was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Walter Boykins, Sr., and Mary Boykins, maternal grandfather, Orvel L. Beamon and uncle Benjamin Beamon. She...

Ronald "Bigboy" David Richardson

Aug 21, 2023

Ronald “Bigboy” David Richardson, 42, transitioned Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York on May 18, 1981, to Debra Richardson and Ronald Richardson. He was preceded in death by father Ronald Richardson, great grandmother Audrey Moore, grandmother Cecilia Richardson, grandfathers Richard Richardson and Samuel Wright Jr., and uncle Kevin Richardson. At an early...

John Kennedy "Lump" Halsey

Aug 21, 2023

John K. Halsey, 58, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. He was born on August 9, 1965, to Catherine Pegram Halsey of Suffolk and Fred Matthews; both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Yvonne Regina Halsey; sister, Roxanne Matthews Johnson; nephew, Darryl Matthews; grandmother, Laura Halsey; and...

Eldridge J. Boone

Aug 16, 2023

Eldridge J. Boone, 52, transitioned on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Deborah Renee and George Scott; father, Henry Harris; maternal grandparents, Andrew and Hattie Rose Boone; paternal grandparents, William and Mary Scott and Henry Watson and Mariah Harris. Eldridge graduated from John Yeates High School in 1989, following...

Felix Menard

Aug 16, 2023

Felix Menard, 84, of Walkers Ferry Lane, Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned on Wednesday, August 16, 2o23 at Bickford Assisted Living. All services will be held in Florida. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Rudolph V. Cross, Sr.

Aug 14, 2023

On Monday, August 14, 2023, God in His infinite wisdom and power, decided it was time to call his beloved son, Rudolph Valentino Cross, Sr. home. Mr. Cross was born on May 8, 1936 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late Herbert and Cornetta Cross. He was preceded in death by his wife Willie Mary; daughter, Saundra Cooper; son, Richard (Skip)...

Angeline "Queenie" Q. Fields

Aug 13, 2023

Angeline “Queenie” Q. Fields entered eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Her life journey began on August 17, 1941, in Seaford Virginia, she was the youngest of three children born to Eddie and Mable Smith Jr. Queenie was preceded in death by her Parents, Eddie, and Mable Smith: husband, Herbert Fields; daughter, Marilyn Fields; Sister, Vivian Burrus; and...

Orpah Edwards West

Aug 13, 2023

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Mrs. Orpah E. West was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 16, 1937, to the late Paul and Jessie Edwards. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence S. West Sr., son, Ramon N. West, and sister, Bettie S. Scott. Orpah matriculated through...

William McCray, Jr.

Aug 12, 2023

William McCray, Jr, also known as "The Godfather" was born on August 31, 1945 in Suffolk, VA to the late Bertha and William McCray, Sr. William retired from Gwaltney, as a truck driver after 31 years. He love to joke and talk trash to everyone that came around. William McCray, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, August 12 at his...

Shatonga Rena Gatling

Aug 11, 2023

Shatonga Rena Gatling, 40, of Kingsale Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, August 11, 2023 at her residence. A public viewing will be held 2:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. She will be laid to rest at the Gatling Cemetery. Professional...