Linwood U. Holland

Feb 16, 2023

Deacon Linwood U. Holland, 99, of South Quay Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his residence. He was a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal and a Montford Point Marine WWII Veteran. A viewing will be held 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life...

Octavia Ruffin

Feb 16, 2023

June 25, 1936 - February 16, 2023 Our beloved mother/matriarch, Mrs. Octavia Anderson Ruffin departed her earthly life on February 16, 2023 at her residence (317 St. James Ave.) She lived at her residence for over 60 years. She was a native of Suffolk, Virginia where she attended East Suffolk Middle School. She was employed by Obici Hospital (during her...

Earl Deloatch, Sr.

Feb 16, 2023

Earl Harrington Deloatch, Sr. A long time resident of Suffolk, VA died on February 16, 2023. He was born in Suffolk, VA on November 24, 1945 to the late David Wardell Deloatch, Sr. and Essie Mae Deloatch. Earl attended elementary and high school in Suffolk, and graduated from East Suffolk High School. Earl worked and retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard...

Floyd Ricks, Sr.

Feb 8, 2023

Mr. Floyd A. Ricks, Sr. went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 8, 2023. He was born to Dorothy M. Porter Ricks and Alivia “Buster” Ricks on March 3, 1927, in Windsor, VA. After the death of his mother at a young age, he and his brother Lloyd was raised by their maternal grandparents, Jesse and Elle...

Thelma Artis Faulk

Feb 7, 2023

On February 7, 2023 Thelma Artis Faulk transitioned into eternal rest. She was born February 6, 1927 to the late Percy Lloyd Artis and Lucy Claiborne Artis. She was married to the late James Thomas Faulk, Jr. and to that union five children were born, James Harold Faulk (Carrie), Rosalyn Yvonne Copeland, Bernice Burkhalter (Gerald), Sandra Willins and Patty Faulk...

William Elmo Martin, Jr.

Feb 6, 2023

William Martin, Jr. (JR), formerly of Alexandria, VA, and recently of Suffolk, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, February 6, 2023. JR was the beloved son of the late William E. and Eleanor L. Martin. JR is survived by his loving children, Drukevia Biggs, Cashawn Sydnor, Willie Brim, Aisha Wellington, LaToya Martin, Aaron Gray, Amber Agee, Alexis...

Marsalle Edwynn Mitchell

Feb 6, 2023

Marsalle Edwynn Mitchell, of Suffolk, Virginia, died unexpectedly on February 6, 2023. He was 58 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Marsalle was born on January 3, 1965, to parents Randolph Mitchell, Sr. and Vernell Thomas Mitchell of Suffolk, Virginia. The family of Marsalle E. Mitchell will hold a memorial service on March...

Melinda Estelle Golden

Feb 6, 2023

After a long battle with autoimmune and chronic illnesses, Melinda Estelle Brown Golden (née Ransome) passed away on February 6th, 2023, at Banner Thunderbird Hospital, in Glendale, AZ and was surrounded by her daughters Miaka and Alexxus Golden and her ex-husband Gregory Golden. Melinda was born in Harlem, NY on Jan 16th, 1958, at Harlem Hospital, to the late Scotty...

Eleanor Hawkins

Feb 5, 2023

Eleanor Hawkins, 95, of Kellos Mill Road, Wakefield, Virginia transitioned Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her residence. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2023 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Pastor Dionte Futrell will deliver the message of comfort. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Terry L. Hoggard

Feb 4, 2023

Terry Lee Hoggard , 58 crossed over February 4, 2023 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Duke & Fera Hoggard and his oldest sister Annie Theresa Hoggard. He leaves to cherish his memories six sisters, Gloria Goodman of Richmond, VA; Janice, Michelle, Tammie Hoggard of Suffolk, VA and Doris Peeles of Florida; Chiquita Hoggard of Franklin,...