Arthur McKinley Richardson

Jul 22, 2022

On Friday morning, July 22, 2022, angels were dispatched to Suffolk (Buckhorn) Virginia to usher in a servant, our beloved Arthur (Dickie) Mckinley Richardson. With his family by his side, he peacefully entered eternal rest. He was 85 years old and was the son of the late James Matthew Richardson and Permilla Hite Richardson. He was preceded in death by...

Guyron Titus Jones

Jul 19, 2022

Guyron Titus Jones, 40, transitioned Tuesday July 19, 2022. A viewing will be held 12-6 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2022 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A celebration of life will be held noon, August 1, 2022 at New Mt. Joy Food for Living Ministries. Rev. Dr. Akeem Walker will deliver the message of comfort. He will be laid to...

Lonnie "Big Lonnie" Clinton Artis

Jul 18, 2022

Lonnie “Big Lonnie” Clinton Artis, 33, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned July 18, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late Patricia Ann Artis and Lonnie Harper. Besides his mother he was preceded in death by his grandmother Ernestine Mack. Lonnie was educated in Suffolk Public Schools and was a general contractor. He leaves to cherish his...

Cornelius Jordan

Jul 18, 2022

Cornelius Jordan, 33, transitioned Monday, July 18, 2022 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. He will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

Doris A. Boykin

Jul 18, 2022

Mrs. Doris A. Boykin, 86, peacefully transitioned in her sleep on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Sandston, VA at the home of her daughter. She had been under the excellent care of her daughter since sustaining a near-fatal car accident over 4 years ago. Having fought the fight and grown tired, the Lord gave her her wings and crown. She...

James Tyler

Jul 17, 2022

James Tyler, 70, of E. Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1951 in Franklin, Virginia to the late Essie Emily Johnson Tyler and Ernest Napoleon Tyler. Later in life he migrated to Newark, N.J. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Lee Johnson. He...

Mr. Sandie Francis

Jul 16, 2022

“ I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” 2Timothy 4:7 KJV On July 16, 2022 God gently called Sandie Francis into Eternal Rest. Sandie was born in Holland Va. to the late Lillie and Clyde Francis on January 21, 1931. He was a faithful member of Tabernacle Christian Church where he...

Edward J. Hopson

Jul 15, 2022

You wonder why I didn't say goodbye. My ship came in the morning. It was a joy to see. The Captain was Jesus and he softly called me Friday morning, July 15, 2022. Edward Junious Hopson answered the call, took the Master's hand, nestled in His arms...my rest is complete! Edward was the beloved son of Lester Vernon Hopson, Sr....

Teaisa Ann Chapman

Jul 13, 2022

Teaisa Ann Chapman better known as “TeeTee” came into this world on May 1st, 1972 at Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. She was an abundance personified, a living cornucopia in human form. She was the oldest daughter to her mother Phyllis Ann Chapman and the oldest sibling to her late father Curtis Gene Simmons. It was shared growing up that...

Apostle Raymond J. Wiggins, Jr.

Jul 12, 2022

On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, God in his infinite wisdom dispatched an angel and called Apostle Raymond J. Wiggins II from labor to reward. Apostle Raymond J. Wiggins, II was born on February 11, 1954, to the late Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. and Arrie Dell Wiggins, Sr. in the city of Suffolk, Virginia. Raymond J. Wiggins, is a graduate...