Terry Knight
Oct 19, 2023
On Thursday October 19, 2023 at 7:25 p.m., Ms. Terry Valena Eaton Knight entered into her eternal rest surrounded by her children, nieces and other loved ones and friends.
She was born February 14, 1959 in Franklin, Virginia to the late Bishop L.F. Eaton, II and the late Reverend Barbara Bracey Eaton. She attended the Franklin public schools and graduated...
Byron Winthrop Darden
Oct 17, 2023
Byron Winthrop Darden, 56, of Lake Cahoon Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence. A Funeral Mass will be held noon, Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Parrish, 1244 V St SE, Washington, DC 20020. A celebration of life will be held noon, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church,...
Rufus E. Wiggins, Jr.
Oct 15, 2023
Rufus Eddie Wiggins, Jr. transitioned from life on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence in Suffolk, Virginia.
Rufus was born on 30 August 1953 to Catherine and Rufus Wiggins Sr. He accepted Christ at an early age while attending Greater First Baptist Church in Suffolk, Virginia.
He is a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Suffolk,...
Shirley Ann Harper
Oct 14, 2023
Shirley Ann Harper, 71, of 402 Pleasant Street, Suffolk, Virginia entered into eternal peace at her residence on October 14, 2023.
She was a native of Isle of Wight County and was the daughter of the late Sophia and Garland Baker, and widow of Joe Edward Harper. She was predeceased in death her one sister, Parnell "Gale" Gray.
Shirley's daughter...
Annie L. Tucker
Oct 14, 2023
Annie Lou Tucker, peacefully passed away on October 14, 2023, while residing in Virginia. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Blease Sims and Susie Wilson Sims, and her husband James Edward Tucker, Sr. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she migrated to New Jersey at an early age Ann met her husband in the Bronx, New York...
Clarence Wardell Ash, Sr.
Oct 12, 2023
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Clarence Wardell Ash, Sr., peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by his faithful, loving wife and children. He was born July 9, 1929 to the late Beverly and Marie Colander Ashe in Suffolk, VA. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia, adopted son, Tyrone Copeland; three brothers, Thomas, Lonnie and...
Marvin Copeland, Sr.
Oct 12, 2023
Marvin Copeland Sr., whose easy-going demeanor and endearing smile were lifelong characteristics, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
If on March 18, 1943, Marvin (the eighth of nine children born to the late Jordan and Bessie Copeland) had greeted his parents with a smile, it would be no surprise.
The easy-going style and smile were evident during...
Cynthia McLaughlin
Oct 11, 2023
Cynthia McLaughlin,60, Franklin, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in her beloved home. She was born June 9, 1963 in Suffolk, VA to the late Mary E. Goodman and Phillip Bernard Brown.
She was a graduate of John Yates High School and Suffolk Beauty Academy. She wa a well known outgoing free spirited woman that was loved by many....
Mary Elizabeth Rice
Oct 10, 2023
Mary Elizbeth Rice, affectionately known as “PUDDIN” went from labor to rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born and raised in Nansemond County, Va. To the late Josephus C. and Louvenia Scott.
As an adult, she married the love of her life Eddie S. Rice and they had 10 children. Puddin was preceded in death by her husband;...
Dr. Bernard Elbert Glover
Oct 7, 2023
Dr. Bernard Elbert Glover, 90, of Suffolk, Virginia passed away peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born April 27, 1933 in the Chuckatuck area of Sufolk, Virginia to the late Vinnie and Albert C. Glover. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Dr. Glover is survived by his wife of 67 years, Juanita Cross Glover....