Grafton Gates Gatling
Jan 11, 2023
Grafton Gates Gatling was born on April 10, 1943 in Nansemond County, Virginia to the late Linous and Alice Cross Gatling. Grafton attended Stoney Branch Baptist Church in Gates County, North Carolina as a child. He moved to Jersey City New Jersey as an adult and worked at Degen Oil and Chemical company, Alpha Metals, and Alpha Chemical company. Grafton...
Joe L. Pope, Sr.
Jan 11, 2023
On Wednesday January 11, 2023 Joe Louis Pope Sr of Suffolk, VA passed away quietly at the age of 78. Preceded in death his wife of 37 years, Amelia Pope from Brooklyn, NY. Leaving behind his 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Louis loved being the life of the party and...
Regenia Ann Jones Lawrence
Jan 11, 2023
Regenia Ann Jones Lawrence wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and woman of many gifts and talents passed away on January11,2023 at Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital at the age of 80 years old. Regenia leaves a void in her family, the Windsor community and beyond. Regenia was preceded in death by her husband Sidney Lawrence, Jr., parents Lee and Lillie...
Herman Manley White
Jan 9, 2023
Herman Manley White, 88, of Suffolk, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023. He was a native of Nansemond County an dthe son of the late Edward White and Eva Butts White. Mr. White served proudly in the United States Army; and was a member of the Sar of Sharon Lodge #231. He was a...
Robert Earl Hopson
Jan 8, 2023
On January 8, 2023, Robert Earl Hopson, 82, of Suffolk, Virginia became a member of God’s Angels. Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He was born on September 29, 1940 in Suffolk, Virginia. He attended Suffolk Public Schools and was a member of Heaven on Earth Ministries. Robert Earl worked at the Newport News...
Quinten Donnell Shyihem Sears
Jan 5, 2023
Quinten Sears, 24, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born on September 10, 1998 in Suffolk, Virginia. Quinten was the son of devoted father, Quinten Parrish and the late Tamika Sears. Quinten attended I.C. Norcom High School and was employed at Planters Peanuts in Suffolk, VA. Quinten is survived by his beautiful and lovely daughter Jordynn Hansbury-Sears...
Lorenzo Wells
Dec 31, 2022
Lorenzo Wells, 71, of Riddick Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his residence. There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING. A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Oak...
Deloise Slaughter
Dec 30, 2022
Deloise Slaughter, 81, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, December 30, 2022 at Nansemond Pointe. A celebration of life will be held noon, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at New Pauls Temple. Bishop Wilbur Mann will deliver the message of comfort. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home,...
Rodney Allan Dirtion
Dec 25, 2022
So now I am giving you new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. John 13:34 (NLT) Rodney Allan Dirtion affectionately called “Dirt” of Suffolk, VA departed this life and went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2022. He was born on November 20, 1966, to the late William and...
Mary Christine Boone
Dec 24, 2022
Mary Christine Boone, 93, of Suffolk, Virginia departed this life on December 24, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel White and the late Lillie Taylor White of Chowan, North Carolina. Christine was married to the late Willis "Billy" Boone, Sr. until he was called home by the Lord. Together, they raised their six children. Three of those...