Mrs. Doris A. Boykin, 86, peacefully transitioned in her sleep on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Sandston, VA at the home of her daughter. She had been under the excellent care of her daughter since sustaining a near-fatal car accident over 4 years ago. Having fought the fight and grown tired, the Lord gave her her wings and crown. She...
James Tyler, 70, of E. Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1951 in Franklin, Virginia to the late Essie Emily Johnson Tyler and Ernest Napoleon Tyler. Later in life he migrated to Newark, N.J. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Lee Johnson. He...
“ I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” 2Timothy 4:7 KJV On July 16, 2022 God gently called Sandie Francis into Eternal Rest. Sandie was born in Holland Va. to the late Lillie and Clyde Francis on January 21, 1931. He was a faithful member of Tabernacle Christian Church where he...
You wonder why I didn't say goodbye. My ship came in the morning. It was a joy to see. The Captain was Jesus and he softly called me Friday morning, July 15, 2022. Edward Junious Hopson answered the call, took the Master's hand, nestled in His arms...my rest is complete! Edward was the beloved son of Lester Vernon Hopson, Sr....
Teaisa Ann Chapman better known as “TeeTee” came into this world on May 1st, 1972 at Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. She was an abundance personified, a living cornucopia in human form. She was the oldest daughter to her mother Phyllis Ann Chapman and the oldest sibling to her late father Curtis Gene Simmons. It was shared growing up that...
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, God in his infinite wisdom dispatched an angel and called Apostle Raymond J. Wiggins II from labor to reward. Apostle Raymond J. Wiggins, II was born on February 11, 1954, to the late Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. and Arrie Dell Wiggins, Sr. in the city of Suffolk, Virginia. Raymond J. Wiggins, is a graduate...
Chiqueita T. Clark, 41, of Proctors Bridge Road, Ivor, VA, transitioned Monday, July 11, 2022 at John Randolph Hospital in Hopewell, VA. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Gilfield Baptist Church, Ivor, Virginia. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Dorothy Mae Thompson, 82, of Lake Kennedy Drive, Suffolk, VA transitioned Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A public viewing will be held 12 Noon - 5:00pm, Sunday, July 17, 2022 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A graveside service with entombment will be held 12 Noon, Monday, July 18, 2022 at Carver Memorial...
On the morning of Saturday, July 9, 2022, God sent His Angels to claim one of His own. Marion Williams Collins, also affectionately known as, “Mother Collins” was born August 6, 1942 to the late John Henry and Annette Ricks Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ellis “Bob” Collins. She was the sister to Celestine “Mickie”...
Lynn Edward Smith, 92, of Blythewood Lane, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Hampton VA Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1930 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late James and Lenora Smith of Suffolk. After entering the Army where he was a World War II Veteran he relocated to Washington, D.C. He leaves to cherish his...