Malcolm Nathaniel Hardy
Feb 23, 2023
Malcolm Nathaniel Hardy, 43, of Churchland, in Portsmouth, VA passed away on February 23, 2023. Malcolm was a special man; he had a loving, caring, and trusting heart. He was a US Marine, a Biker, a Mason, and a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Brother. He possessed a smile and disposition that would light up a room. He loved with all...
Geraldine Hampton-Jones
Feb 21, 2023
Geraldine Hampton-Jones, 69, of Birch Lane, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Hampton and Flora Mae Hampton, grandson, Montrel Savon Jones, brother, Melvin Foster and her husband, Amos Lee Jones. Geraldine Jones (Chick Chick) was a graduate of Pembroke High School in Hampton, VA...
Earl Deloatch, Sr.
Feb 16, 2023
Earl Harrington Deloatch, Sr. A long time resident of Suffolk, VA died on February 16, 2023. He was born in Suffolk, VA on November 24, 1945 to the late David Wardell Deloatch, Sr. and Essie Mae Deloatch. Earl attended elementary and high school in Suffolk, and graduated from East Suffolk High School. Earl worked and retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard...
Linwood U. Holland
Feb 16, 2023
Deacon Linwood U. Holland, 99, of South Quay Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his residence. He was a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal and a Montford Point Marine WWII Veteran. A viewing will be held 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life...
Octavia Ruffin
Feb 16, 2023
June 25, 1936 - February 16, 2023 Our beloved mother/matriarch, Mrs. Octavia Anderson Ruffin departed her earthly life on February 16, 2023 at her residence (317 St. James Ave.) She lived at her residence for over 60 years. She was a native of Suffolk, Virginia where she attended East Suffolk Middle School. She was employed by Obici Hospital (during her...
Gerald Ravis Wiggins, Jr.
Feb 16, 2023
Gerald Ravis Wiggins, Jr was born on August 15, 1971 to Gerald Ravis Wiggins, Sr and Paige Olivia Scott-Wiggins in the Hampton, VA. Gerald Jr, aka man-man, attended John F. Kennedy high school and was a part of the wolverine graduating class of 1989. While attending John F. Kennedy, he was a part of the football team where he played...
Floyd Ricks, Sr.
Feb 8, 2023
Mr. Floyd A. Ricks, Sr. went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 8, 2023. He was born to Dorothy M. Porter Ricks and Alivia “Buster” Ricks on March 3, 1927, in Windsor, VA. After the death of his mother at a young age, he and his brother Lloyd was raised by their maternal grandparents, Jesse and Elle...
Thelma Artis Faulk
Feb 7, 2023
On February 7, 2023 Thelma Artis Faulk transitioned into eternal rest. She was born February 6, 1927 to the late Percy Lloyd Artis and Lucy Claiborne Artis. She was married to the late James Thomas Faulk, Jr. and to that union five children were born, James Harold Faulk (Carrie), Rosalyn Yvonne Copeland, Bernice Burkhalter (Gerald), Sandra Willins and Patty Faulk...
Melinda Estelle Golden
Feb 6, 2023
After a long battle with autoimmune and chronic illnesses, Melinda Estelle Brown Golden (née Ransome) passed away on February 6th, 2023, at Banner Thunderbird Hospital, in Glendale, AZ and was surrounded by her daughters Miaka and Alexxus Golden and her ex-husband Gregory Golden. Melinda was born in Harlem, NY on Jan 16th, 1958, at Harlem Hospital, to the late Scotty...
William Elmo Martin, Jr.
Feb 6, 2023
William Martin, Jr. (JR), formerly of Alexandria, VA, and recently of Suffolk, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, February 6, 2023. JR was the beloved son of the late William E. and Eleanor L. Martin. JR is survived by his loving children, Drukevia Biggs, Cashawn Sydnor, Willie Brim, Aisha Wellington, LaToya Martin, Aaron Gray, Amber Agee, Alexis...