Edna V. Bivins
Jan 24, 2025
Edva V. Bivins, one of God's precious angels, slipped away quietly and entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born on May 26, 1928 in Nansemond County, Virginia to the late Ernest and Martha Ricks.
Edna was a faithful and dedicated employee of Planters Peanut Company, where she retired after 30 years of loyal service.
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William S. Holoman, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
William Samuel Holoman, Jr., 91, of General Mahone Blvd, Ivor, Virginia, transitioned on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his residence. William Samuel Holoman Jr. was born to the late Annie Mae Coleman Holoman and William Samuel Holoman Sr. on March 3, 1933, in Ivor, Virgina. He was the oldest of his siblings, twin sister Annie Mae, younger brother James and...
Kashawn Renee Watkins
Jan 23, 2025
Kashawn Renee Watkins, of 113 South Capitol Street, transitioned on January 23, 2025 at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Ethel and Sterling Watkins. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Glenda Boone, Carolyn Todd, and Hattie Wilson and one sister-in-law, Shelly Watkins.
Kashawn attended Nansemond River High School and graduated in the...
Durmand H. Skeeter
Jan 21, 2025
Durmand H. Skeeter, 78, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, January 21, 2025. A public viewing will be held 2-7pm at Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Mt. Ararat Christian Church. He will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to...
Perry Lamar Mason
Jan 20, 2025
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day: and not to me...
Albert Wilbert Council,Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Albert Wilbert Council, Jr., of Suffolk, 80, entered into his eternal rest on January 19, 2025. He was found resting in his kitchen sitting in his chair in hopes to prepare a meal-one of his favorite past times. As the youngest of his parents' children, Albert was born on October 4, 1944 to the late Albert Wilbert Council, Sr. and...
Patricia "Tina" Mann
Jan 17, 2025
Patricia "Tina" Davis Mann (Darryl) was a beloved mother of Suffolk, VA. She was a remarkable woman whose love and strength shaped the lives of all who knew her. Tina was a beacon of grace resilience, and warmth. As the loving mother of five, she dedicated herself to her children, instilling in them the values of kindness, faith and perseverance....
Kathy L. Chambliss
Jan 15, 2025
A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 at Noble Street Baptist Church, 100 Noble Street, Portsmouth, Virginia . She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Willie Floyd Gary, Sr.
Jan 8, 2025
Deacon Willie Floyd Gary Sr., the beloved son of the late Jonnie E. and Ellen Morgan Gary, and lovingly raised by the late Victoria and Richard Barnes, peacefully transitioned into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He joyfully accepted Christ at an early age and lived a life of...
Abraham "Ham" Mitchell
Jan 7, 2025
Abraham "Ham" Mitchell, 95, also known as "Mr. CIAA" transitioned Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A viewing will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Metropolitan Baptist Church. A celebration of life will be held noon, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at New Tabernacle, 2500 E. Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia 23434. He will be laid to...