Elnora Ricks
Dec 27, 2021
On Monday, December 27, 2021, Elnora Whitehead Ricks, a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, was peacefully called home by the angels of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was born October 5, 1937 in Southampton County to the late Sidney Whitehead and Sue Rainey. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty plus years, Johnnie Ricks, Jr. and her daughter...
Harry Lee Darden, Sr.
Dec 24, 2021
Mr. Harry L. Darden Sr, son of the late Lee A. & Ruth Vaughan Darden , was born December 4, 1933, in Nansemond County, Va. and entered into eternal rest and peace , December 24, 2021, in Sentara CarePlex hospital, Hampton, Va. He was the husband of the late Beatrice Darden, a devoted and loving wife. ( Moma Bea )...
George E. Martin, Jr.
Dec 21, 2021
Our beloved George E. Martin Jr transitioned peacefully from this life on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the blessed age of 96. George was born June 7, 1925 to the late George E. Martin Sr. and Sara Martin. He was preceded in death by his wife Edith Mae (Gatling) Martin and brother, Charles Martin (Hattie); sisters, Julia Bell (James), Tina...
Tyrone Alexander "Ty" Hawkins
Dec 21, 2021
Tyrone Alexander Hawkins was born on January 8,1954, to the late Robert Hawkins and Shirley Hawkins. He was the oldest of three children, two boys, and one girl. He transitioned from this earthly life to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at his home in Suffolk, Virginia. Tyrone lived most of his childhood and adult years in New...
Rose Marie Pope Thurman
Dec 18, 2021
Rose Marie Pope Thurman, 97, of 303 Baker Street, Suffolk, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Autumn Care of Portsmouth. She was born on May 25, 1924 to the late James and Gertrude Pope and was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Thurman and step-son Robert Thurman. Rose received her certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse in...
James G. Baker, Jr.
Dec 16, 2021
James G. ¨Red¨ Baker. Jr. of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned peacefully at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born in Nansemond County. He was preceded in death by his father James G. Baker Sr., mother Laura Bell Copeland, sister Mildred Copleand, Brothers David C. ¨Ko-Koo¨ Baker III, Dwight N. Baker Sr. and Connie L. Baker....
Jermaine "J-Jerk" Brock
Dec 13, 2021
Jermaine "J-Jerk" or "Jay"Brock,35, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Monday, December 13, 2021 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born November 3, 1986 in Suffolk, Virginia to Richard Brock, Sr. and Paulette Wiggins. Jermaine attended Kings Fork High School and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. Jermaine loved to bring joy to those around him and helping those in need....
Toi Kadeem "Super T.J." Porter, Jr.
Dec 12, 2021
On December 12, 2021, Toi K. Porter, Jr, affectionately known as “Super TJ”, gained his heavenly wings peacefully at home surrounded by love. Super TJ loved everyone he came in contact with and his smile was sure to light up any room. Battling cancer for 5 brave years, “Super TJ” became our local hero. He left an impression on everyone’s...
Rosemary Holmes
Dec 11, 2021
Mother Rosemary Holmes was the youngest child born to Carrie Golden and Annie Davis on October 10, 1947. She was born in Queens, New York and later moved to the Bronx where she met her future husband, James Holmes. They were soon married, with 4 children being born from their union. They then moved to Suffolk, Virginia a few years...
Booker T. Patterson
Dec 10, 2021
Mr. Booker T. Patterson, a lifelong member of the Ivor community and beloved Trustee of Gilfield Baptist Church, entered into eternal rest peacefully in his sleep on December 10, 2021 at 8:15 p.m. He was born to the late Mabel Davis Patterson and Wilson Patterson and preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Rosebud Deloris Savedge Patterson, sisters...