Roosevelt "Row" Brown, Jr.
Apr 12, 2022
Roosevelt Brown, Jr., 66, affectionately known as "Row" as well as other nicknames, of 105 North 8th Street, Suffolk, transitioned Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Sentara Obici Hospital at 6:55 a.m. Roosevelt was born on December 8, 1955 in Suffolk, Virginia to Georgie M. Brown and the late Roosevelt Brown, Sr. Roosevelt graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in...
Calvin Augustus Diggs, Sr.
Apr 12, 2022
Calvin A. Diggs, Sr, affectionately known as “Jackie” of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Ethel O. Diggs. He was known for his smooth style and genuine smile. He is survived by his children; Calvin Diggs Jr. (Toni), Sonya Diggs, Maurice...
Gloria Franchelle Watkins
Apr 10, 2022
GLORIA FRANCHELLE WATKINS, OF 1404 BLYTHEWOOD LANE SUFFOLK TRANSITIONED SUNDAY, APRIL 10,2022 AT HER RESIDENCE. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THOMAS CHAPMAN AND THE LATE GLORIA JUANITA CHAPMAN.SHE WAS ALSO PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER BROTHER THOMAS CHAPMAN. SHELLY ATTENDED SUFFOLK HIGH SCHOOL, SHE WAS EMPLOYED AT SMITHFIELD PACKING COMPANY ON THE CUT FLOOR & GWALTNEY OF SMITHFIELD IN THE...
Marcus "Marco" Dominic Harvey
Apr 9, 2022
Marcus D. Harvey, 49, born August 7, 1972 to Mary K. Harvey and the late Lloyd Riddick. He attended Suffolk Public Schools, where he graduated from Lakeland High School in 1991. He played football for John F. Kennedy High School where he also ran track. He was a member of New Mt. Joy Food for Living Ministries. He was preceded...
Barbara Thomas
Apr 2, 2022
Barbara Thomas, 75, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held noon, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Canaan Baptist Church. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Eugene Aubrey Harris, Sr.
Mar 31, 2022
Eugene A. Harris Sr., 79, of 6250 Yellow Hammer Road Zuni, Va. departed this life on March 31, 2022. He was born August 4, 1942 to the late Rosa Scott and Aubrey Harris. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Winnegan Harris and brother William Harris. He was educated in the Southampton County school system and at an...
Gloria Butler Bailey
Mar 31, 2022
Gloria Butler Bailey, 74, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She is survived by her husband, George D. Bailey. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2022 at Chapel Grove, Windsor. She will be laid to rest in Nansemond-Suffolk Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker...
Lloyd Thomas
Mar 31, 2022
Lloyd E. Thomas, 63, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on March 31,2022 after a tough, private battle with Chronic Cirrhosis and Sepsis associated Encephalopathy. Lloyd was born on January 25, 1959 to Elizabeth and Benjamin Thomas in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Richmond Academy in Augusta, GA went on to begin his life's journey with the Navy, where he...
Lester Mae Corner
Mar 30, 2022
Although Lester Mae Corner, affectionately known as “Bae”, passed away on March 30,2022, her spirit will continue living on through her adoring family and friends. Lester passed away in her home at the age of 71. She was born in Nansemond County, VA on November 11, 1950 to the late Lester and Reatha Mae Brogdon. She received her formal education...
Montoria "Bookie" Valentine
Mar 25, 2022
Montoria Lavar Valentine 44, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned to his final resting place on March 25, 2022. He was predeceased in death by his mother Annie Carroll, his maternal grandparents, Wade and Martha Carroll and his paternal grandparents, Earnest Sr. and Josephine Jones. Montoria attended Suffolk Public Schools and graduated from Nansemond River High School class of 1996. Throughout, Montoria...