Betty Jean Freeman
Nov 21, 2022
On November 21, 2022, Betty passed away at her home on Blythewood Lane. She leaves to cherish her loving memories: Son, Christopher Freeman; Granddaughter, Ta’Myra Freeman, Suffolk; Sisters: Willie Mae Bullock, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Juanita Parker, Suffolk, Virginia. Brothers, William A. Freeman, Sr. (Carolyn), Eugene Evans, of Suffolk, Richard Evans of Maryland. Nieces, Sheryl Freeman of Chesapeake, VA, Dana...
Edward L. Wellons
Nov 20, 2022
On November 20, 2022 Edward Leroy Wellons, 78, a lifelong member of the Ivor community and beloved Deacon of Gilfield Baptist Church, Ivor, Virginia entered into eternal rest peacefully at the Courtland Rehabilitation Center located in Courtland, Virginia. Leroy was born December 11, 1943 to the late Ruth Wellons Lane and reared by the late James Walter Lane, Sr. Leroy...
Ocie L. Boone
Nov 18, 2022
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath take away: blessed be the name of the Lord". Job 1:21 Ocie Lee Boone was born August 9, 1941 in Gates, North Carolina to the late Mary E. Boone and the late Johnnie B. Boone. He worked as a lumberman for many years. God in his infinite wisdom decided on November 18, 2022...
Antone' Montana "Daddy" Artis
Nov 10, 2022
God mercifully called his darling son Antone' Montana Artis to glory on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Antone' was born November 6, 2001 to Derrick Artis and Lindi Sexton-Boone in Norfolk, VA. He completed his education in Suffolk Public Schools where he attended Nansemond River High School. Antone' played the drums for a short time at Diamond Grove Baptist Church for...
Marian Benjamin
Nov 9, 2022
Marian Benjamin, 93, transitioned Wednesday, November 9, 2022. All services will be held in New Jersey. Please keep the Benjamin family in your thoughts and prayers.
Reginald E. Boone, Sr.
Nov 9, 2022
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, our all- wise God called our loving father, brother, Uncle and friend, Reginald E. Boone, Sr., known to many as Moose, home to his eternal rest. He was born January 18, 1950, to the late Junius A. Boone, Sr. and Gracie V. Boone of Suffolk, Virginia. Reginald attended John F. Kennedy High School in Suffolk,...
Joyce Rose Rogers
Nov 6, 2022
Joyce Rose Rogers, 88, of Bethlehem Street, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, November 6, 2022 at her residence. A public viewing will be held 12 Noon - 5:00pm, Thursday, November 17, 2022 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A celebration of life will be held 11:00am, Friday, November 18, 2022 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc....
LaRon Markee "Deebo" Claude
Nov 4, 2022
LaRon "Deebo" Claude, 45, of of Millstone Court, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, November 4, 2022 at Bon Secours Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank Daniel, Mary Claude and Helen Heloise Bagley; uncle, Kevin "KC"Claude of Suffolk, VA and his aunt, Gloria Jean Rodgers. He was a class of 1996 graduate of Lakeland High School where he...
Prestonia Purdie
Oct 27, 2022
“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.” Kalu Ndukwe Kalu On October 27, 2022, Prestonia Joyner Purdie heard the words, “Well done” as she peacefully transitioned during her sleep while in the care of her devoted daughter, Valerie and son-in-law, Junie. After 90 years...
William Rainey Jones
Oct 26, 2022
On Thursday morning, October 26, 2022, our dearly beloved – William Rainey Jones –transitioned peacefully into eternal rest. William Jones (a.k.a. “Boot) was born March 12, 1943, to George Jones and Mary Virginia Vaughn in Franklin, Virginia. William was educated in Franklin Public Schools. He relocated to New York where he worked and retired as tractor-trailer trainer for New York...