Frances D. Butler
May 20, 2022
Frances D. Butler, 68, transitioned Friday, May 20, 2022 at Consulate Healthcare of Windsor. Viewing will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, Windsor, VA. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery....
Sherman Lee Goodman
May 18, 2022
Sherman Lee Goodman, 72, of Cripple Creek Lane, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held 11:00a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at New Mt. Joy Food for Living Ministries. He will be laid to rest in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to...
DeShawn "Jay Dot" Maurice Bazemore, Jr.
May 15, 2022
At sunset, May 15, 2022, God called his son, DeShawn “Jay Dot” Maurice Bazemore Jr., to His heavenly home to be with Him. He was born to Ms. Jeanette Johnson of Newport News, Virginia and Mr. DeShawn Maurice Bazemore Sr. (Patricia) of Portsmouth, Virginia on January 5, 2000. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Ms. Sharon Denise...
Jacobby Debouvier
May 13, 2022
Jacobby Debouvier, was born to the late Roscoe M. Ricks, Sr. & Peggy J. Williams in Suffolk, Virginia. He was immensed in the faith community and entertainment industry that would be his lifelong support from a very early age. He was educated in Suffolk Public Schools and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He was a Playwright, Actor, Author, Director, Producer, Songwriter,...
Joanne Bruce
May 12, 2022
Joanne (Sanders) Bruce, age 58, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in her home on May 12, 2022. She was born on January 4, 1964 in Newark, New Jersey to Preston and Sue Sanders. Joanne graduated from Marion High School, Marion, South Carolina, class of ‘82. Marion is also where she met and married Herbert Bruce, Jr in 1984....
Thomas Crocker
May 12, 2022
Thomas L. Crocker, 87, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Ivor, Virginia. Thomas affectionately known as “Tom-Mane” by family and friends, was such a light in this sometimes-dark world and he will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. He touched the lives of so many people across multiple generations. During His time...
Dimitrius T. Bryant
May 12, 2022
Dimitrius Trevelle Bryant departed this life on May 12, 2022. He attended Lakeland High School. Dimitrius was the proud owner and cook of Humble Guys Soul Food. He was affectionately known to many as “Mookie,” “Henry”, “Lil Meet'', “Meet” but best known to his friends as Humble Guy. Dimitrius enjoyed spending time with his children, family, and friends. What he...
Richard "Pretty Ricky" Cofield
May 5, 2022
Richard "Pretty Ricky" Cofield, 68, entered into eternal rest with is heavenly father on May 5, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. He was born in Nansemond County to the late Clinton L. Cofield, Sr. and Sallie Cofield. He was predeceased in death by his father Clinton L. Cofield, SR., his mother, Sallie Cofield, sister, Carolyn J. Cofield,...
Rufus "Skoota" Lindell Artis
May 4, 2022
Mr. Rufus “Skoota” Lindell Artis departed this earth unexpectedly on May 4th, 2022, in Suffolk, VA at the age of 31. He is preceded in death by his father, Rufus Lee Artis Jr.; His Grandparents, Lula Mae Artis, Rufus Lee Artis Sr., and a host of aunts and uncles. Rufus Artis was born on February 3rd, 1991 in Suffolk, VA...
Benjamin Kelly Joyner
May 3, 2022
Benjamin Kelly Joyner, 63, of Nancy Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A viewing will be held 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held noon, Thursday, May 12, 2022 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. He will be laid to rest in Pleasant Hill...