Jeffrey Allen Hopson
May 12, 2023
Jeffery Allen Hopson, 68, of Cypress Chapel Road, Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned on Friday, May 12, 2023. A celebration of life will be held noon, June 9, 2023 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. He will be laid to rest in Balm Church South Campus Cemetery, 3731 White Marsh Road, Suffolk, Virginia. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker...
Roxie Lorraine Binns
May 10, 2023
Our dearly beloved mother, grandmother and sister Roxie Lorraine Binns' fight came to an end on May 10, 2023. Roxie entered her eternal resting place with God early Wednesday afternoon in the presence of her husband, Larry Binns, along with a few family and friends. Roxie was the 2nd oldest of six children, born to the late Artice Ambrose Crawley...
Leland Holland
May 9, 2023
Leland Holland entered into eternal rest on Monday May 08, 2023 at 12:15p.m. He was born to Novella Ash Holland and Hurley M. Holland on July 22, 1925. Leland grew up in Nansemond County, Holland, Virginia and attended Nansemond County Training School. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA. After graduation he entered the US...
Dianne Christine Charles-Meloney
May 8, 2023
Dianne Christine Noel was born on December 5th, 1953 in Trinidad, West Indies. She was the first child of father Carlton Creed and mother, Geraldine Noel. Her brothers are Wayne and Eric. Her childhood was full of adventure, she was thrilled to have little brothers and thought she was one of the boys! In school, she was always ready to...
William Levy Sparrow
May 8, 2023
William Levy Sparrow was born on January 19, 1940, in Suffolk, Virginia. He was the 5th child out of 7 children born to William David Sparrow and Marie Sparrow. William is survived by his sister Lucille Dildy, his son Dale, his loving daughter Willina Sparrow and his grandchildren Vanae Madison and Justin Reid. As a young child, William was a...
Marilyn B. West
May 5, 2023
Marilyn B. West, 79, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, May 5, 2023 in Newport News, Virginia. A public viewing will be held 4:00-6:00pm, Friday, May 12, 2023 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A celebration of life will be held noon, Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Mt. Ararat Christian United Church. She will be laid to rest in the Lauder...
Ketron "Ke Ke" Xavier Smith
May 5, 2023
Ketron "Ke Ke" Xavier Smith, 20, of Kissimmee Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, May 5, 2023 in Suffolk, Virginia. He is the son of Ebony Powell. Ketron was preceded in death by his grandfather, Randy Barnes; great grandmother, Mary White; great grandfather, Leroy White and two aunts, Linda and Sheila and cousin Corey White. "Keke" was a very quiet, shy,...
Helen Patterson Bryant
May 3, 2023
In loving memory of a remarkable soul, who found joy and strength in God’s loving embrace, and mirrored that love in her zest for life. Her faith was her compass, her enthusiasm was infectious. May her spirit forever dance in the eternal light of God’s love, reminding us to cherish each day as a gift. Ecclesiastes 12:7 says, “and the...
Alvin Lee Moore
May 2, 2023
Alvin Lee Moore, 70, transitioned Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in New York. A celebration of life will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Piney Grove Buckhorn Baptist Church, 4901 Deer Path Road, Suffolk, Virginia. He will be laid to rest in the Boykin Family Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Florence Emma Staggs
Apr 30, 2023
Florence Emma Staggs, 76 of 600 Forest Lane, Suffolk, Va. She was a native of Suffolk, born and raised in the Chuckatuck area. She was the next to oldest daughter born to Paul C. Goodman and Mary E. Goodman. She attended Oakland School. She was a member of Friendship Cathedral Church for many years. She was employed for over 40...