Dianne Christine Charles-Meloney
May 8, 2023
Dianne Christine Noel was born on December 5th, 1953 in Trinidad, West Indies. She was the first child of father Carlton Creed and mother, Geraldine Noel. Her brothers are Wayne and Eric. Her childhood was full of adventure, she was thrilled to have little brothers and thought she was one of the boys! In school, she was always ready to...
William Levy Sparrow
May 8, 2023
William Levy Sparrow was born on January 19, 1940, in Suffolk, Virginia. He was the 5th child out of 7 children born to William David Sparrow and Marie Sparrow. William is survived by his sister Lucille Dildy, his son Dale, his loving daughter Willina Sparrow and his grandchildren Vanae Madison and Justin Reid. As a young child, William was a...
Ketron "Ke Ke" Xavier Smith
May 5, 2023
Ketron "Ke Ke" Xavier Smith, 20, of Kissimmee Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, May 5, 2023 in Suffolk, Virginia. He is the son of Ebony Powell. Ketron was preceded in death by his grandfather, Randy Barnes; great grandmother, Mary White; great grandfather, Leroy White and two aunts, Linda and Sheila and cousin Corey White. "Keke" was a very quiet, shy,...
Marilyn B. West
May 5, 2023
Marilyn B. West, 79, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, May 5, 2023 in Newport News, Virginia. A public viewing will be held 4:00-6:00pm, Friday, May 12, 2023 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A celebration of life will be held noon, Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Mt. Ararat Christian United Church. She will be laid to rest in the Lauder...
Helen Patterson Bryant
May 3, 2023
In loving memory of a remarkable soul, who found joy and strength in God’s loving embrace, and mirrored that love in her zest for life. Her faith was her compass, her enthusiasm was infectious. May her spirit forever dance in the eternal light of God’s love, reminding us to cherish each day as a gift. Ecclesiastes 12:7 says, “and the...
Alvin Lee Moore
May 2, 2023
Alvin Lee Moore, 70, transitioned Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in New York. A celebration of life will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Piney Grove Buckhorn Baptist Church, 4901 Deer Path Road, Suffolk, Virginia. He will be laid to rest in the Boykin Family Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Florence Emma Staggs
Apr 30, 2023
Florence Emma Staggs, 76 of 600 Forest Lane, Suffolk, Va. She was a native of Suffolk, born and raised in the Chuckatuck area. She was the next to oldest daughter born to Paul C. Goodman and Mary E. Goodman. She attended Oakland School. She was a member of Friendship Cathedral Church for many years. She was employed for over 40...
Barbara Ann Jones
Apr 27, 2023
IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED BARBARA ANN JONES OF SUFFOLK, VA. WHO PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 27,2023 AT THE AGE OF 66, LEAVING TO MOURN FAMILY AND FRIENDS. BARBARA WAS PREDECEASED BY: HER PARENTS REV. JAMES T. RICKS SR., CATHERINE E. RICKS AND BROTHER GEORGE H. RICKS. BARBARA LEAVES TO CHERISH HER...
Beulah Bailey
Apr 27, 2023
Beulah White Bailey, 80, of Suffolk, VA, transitioned Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Suffolk, Virginia at her residence. Mrs. Beulah W. Bailey was born on July 3, 1942 to the late Eddie White, Sr. and Carrie Knight White of (Nansemond County), Suffolk, Virginia. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Spencer R. Bailey, Jr. and her...
Pernell L. Mayfield
Apr 27, 2023
On Thursday, April 27, Pernell Lee Mayfield. departed this life at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born in Nansemond County on May 16, 1947 to the late Sylvester Mayfield, Sr. & Alease D. Mayfield. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Mayfield, son Corey Mayfield, sisters Shirley Edwards & Ella Mae Brown & brothers Sylvester Mayfield Jr. &...