Vernon Wilson
Feb 13, 2024
Vernon Wilson was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born to Mildred Skeeter and Henry Ridley on April 18, 1952, in Suffolk Virginia. He passed away peacefully in his NYC home on the morning of February 13, 2024. He was deeply loved as the only child of his mother and brought immense joy to her life...
Rose Ann Valentine
Feb 13, 2024
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Mrs. Rose A. Valentine was called home to be with the Lord. She was born April 22, 1948 to the late Garvey Cross and Rosa Mayes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonsa Valentine.
Rose was educated in the public schools of Suffolk, Va., and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1966....
Terry T. Hinton
Feb 12, 2024
Terry T. Hinton of Richmond, VA, born January 21, 1976, transitioned peacefully on February 12, 2024. He is the son of Thelma V. Hinton and the late Zolie Fleetwood, Jr. He was predeceased in death by his grandmother Annie Mae Brown; grandfathers: Zolie Fleetwood, Sr., James Willie Ford, and William Hinton; and his aunt Cynthia Hinton-Scott.
Terry leaves to cherish his...
Loleeta Maureen Jones
Feb 10, 2024
Loleeta Maureen Jones, 72, of Norfolk, Virginia transitioned Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. A memorial service will be held 12:00pm, Monday, February 19, 2024 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Anthony Copeland will deliver the message of comfort. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Lavern Peden Barnes
Feb 4, 2024
Lavern Peden Barnes departed this life on February 4, 2024, after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Barnes Sr. She is survived by her sister Janey Peden Harper, a host of nieces and nephews, and a devoted friend Ruth Williams of Fort Washington, MD.
In addition, after moving to Suffolk, VA, last year, she...
Lloyd Thomas Sharpe
Feb 2, 2024
Lloyd Thomas Sharpe, 78, of New York transitioned Friday, February 2, 2024. He was the son of the late James Sharpe, Sr. and Dora Sharpe. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings James Sharpe, Jr. and Mary Sharpe Whitaker,
He was a native of Suffolk, Virginia and after high school he relocated to New York. For over...
Mary Louise Berry
Feb 1, 2024
Mary Louise Warren Berry, 84, of Adams Street, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, February 1, 2024 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at New Mt. Joy Food for Living Ministries. She will be laid to rest in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial veterans cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted...
Hugh Elliott Sawyer
Jan 27, 2024
Hugh Elliott Sawyer, 61, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Northern Cardinal. All services are pending. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Darius Ward
Jan 25, 2024
The Ward family circle has been broken again on January 25, 2024 Darius Ward peacefully closed his eyes and slept into eternity at his residence. The youngest of eight siblings, born on December 1, 1968 to the late Alvin L. Ward Sr. and Mamie Lue Jones Ward.
He was a graduate of John Yeates High School class of 1989 (The Chargers)...
Sonya Brown
Jan 24, 2024
Sonya S. Brown, 61, of Airport Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2024 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.