David Vann Barnes, Jr.

Oct 5, 2024

Mr. David Vann Barnes, Jr., 60, of 184 Majestic Drive, Suffolk transitioned on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his residence.

David was a native of Suffolk, where he always called home. He was educated in Suffolk Public School System; being a proud graduate of the John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1984. Upon his completion of school, David joined the...

JoAnn Parker

Oct 5, 2024

JoAnn Parker, 78, of 639 First Avenue, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in her home. Mrs. Parker was born on May 28, 1946, to the late Geraldine Edwards and George Hodges of Suffolk, Virginia.

Known for her warm smile and generous spirit, JoAnn was a pillar of the Suffolk community. For over 40 years, JoAnn, alongside her husband,...

Mariah Alice Bowers

Oct 2, 2024



Mariah A. Bowers, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great- great -grandmother and friend, peacefully departed this life on October 2, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on January 29, 1933, in Southampton, VA, she was a true beacon of love and strength for all who had the privilege of knowing her. Throughout her life, Mariah devoted herself to her...

Wilbert Wiggins, Jr.

Sep 29, 2024

Wilbert Wiggins, Jr, 67, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned peacefully on September 29, 2024, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Wilbert was born on October 2 nd , 1956, to the late Wilbert Wiggins Sr. and the late Vivian Elizabeth Owens Wiggins. He completed his education with Suffolk Public Schools and obtained his diploma from John Yeates High School- (Class of 1975). Wilbert...

Lucy Mae Shaw

Sep 27, 2024

Those we love must sometime pass beyond our present sight, must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light, but we know that like a candle their light will share to brighten another place more perfect, more divine.

Lucy Mae Shaw quietly and peacefully departed this life on Friday September 27, 2024. She entered in a haven of...

Glenn Christopher Blizzard, Sr.

Sep 27, 2024

Glenn Christopher Blizzard, Sr. known to many as “BG” donned his wings on September 27, 2024. Predeceased by parents Mongolden Blizzard and Lillie Artis Blizzard, wife Rose Swann Blizzard, and two children Glenn C. Blizzard, Jr and Lillian (Lynn) Copeland. 

Survived by two daughter Gwendolyn (Rollon), and Beverly Blizzard-Boothe of North Carolina; and two sons Abbott of Suffolk and Charles of...

Andrea Denise Saunders

Sep 25, 2024

Andrea Denise Saunders, 66, of Meadow Country Road, Suffolk, VA, transitioned on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A public viewing will be held 12-7pm, Friday, October 4 , 2024 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 11am, Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Mt. Ararat Christian Church. Interment will take place at 2pm,...

Cheryl Coretta Hartwell

Sep 24, 2024

On September 26, 1968, Reverend Otis L. Grant, Sr. and Leading Lady Josephine T. Grant were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Cheryl C. Grant.

Cheryl was born here in the City of Suffolk. She was also educated in the Suffolk Public School System; having being an alumnus of John Yeates High School. Cheryl was a born again Christian who exercised...

Doris Lean Vaughan

Sep 23, 2024

Dot (as she was affectionately called by close friends and family) was daughter to Doris May and James Baker was born on September 18, 1938 in Suffolk Virginia. On Monday, September 23, 2024 she slipped quietly away into eternal rest at Virtua Hospital in Mt. Holly, NJ.

Dot was a hardworking, loving and caring woman who loved life and people. Being...

Jasper Kelly Waters

Sep 22, 2024

Jasper Kelly Waters, 74, of Hollywood Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, September 22, 2024. A celebration of life will be held noon, Saturday, October 5, 2024 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Waters Family Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.