Delorise Jo Jackson
Dec 4, 2024
Mother Delorise Jo Jackson is the only child of the late Mother Mamie L. Fleetwood and the late Mr. James T. Gatling. She was born in Nansemond County, now the City of Suffolk, in 1951. Mother Jackson spent her childhood and part of her adult life in the City of Newport, News Virgina before deciding later to settle in Suffolk.
She...
Edwin "Bubba" Quinshaw Milteer
Dec 2, 2024
Edwin "Bubba" Quinshaw Milteer, 70, of Highfield Road, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Monday, December 2, 2024 at McGuire VA Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Bubba was the second born of five children to the late Elmer and Willie Beatrice Rose-Milteer. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Elaine Johnson and niece, Shawanda Milteer.
Bubba was a graduate of...
Mother Mattie B. Wood
Dec 2, 2024
Sis. Mattie Wood (“The Songbird of Suffolk”) transitioned early Monday morning, December 02, 2024 at her residence. She’s a daughter of the late Mal and Maggie Hawkins Bradley and was born in Halifax, North Carolina. She later moved to Suffolk, VA and married Mr. John H. Wood. During the marriage, she had 6 daughters and was still able to pursue...
Leandra Trumaine Wilson
Dec 1, 2024
Leandra Trumaine Wilson, was born September 12, 1983 to Michelle Theresa Wilson Joe and Gene E. Turner, at Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. Leandra departed this earthly life unexpectedly on December 1, 2024 at the home of his Uncle Otis Brown in Suffolk, Virginia.
Leandra aka "Lee" and "Willy" attended Nansemond River High School Suffolk, Virginia. After finishing high school Leandra...
Blanche Owens Anderson
Nov 18, 2024
Our beloved mother, Blanche Owens Anderson, sadly passed away on November 18, 2024 at the age of 57. Blanche was born on Kissimmee Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia on July 17, 1967.
She was a graduate of Forest Glenn High School and Paul D. Camp Community College. She worked for Suffolk Public Schools as a dedicated teachers’ assistant until 2012. She was a...
Reverend Susie Gwendolyn Eley-Hobbs
Nov 17, 2024
Susie was born on September 13, 1951 in Nansemond County to Thomas Fenton Eley and Esterine Whitaker Eley Rawlings. She was the third child born to that union.
Susie attended Public School at East Suffolk School and John F. Kennedy High School. She graduated from High School in New York City from Theodore Roosevelt High School. After High School she attended...
Vernell Cordelia Mitchell
Nov 16, 2024
Vernell Cordelia Mitchell, 83, of Wilson Court, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Gates of Heaven COGIC. She will be laid to rest at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Valerie Rosemary Carmichael
Nov 15, 2024
Valerie Rosemary Carmichael, 71, of Pennsylvania Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Friday, November 15, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital. All services will be private. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.
Barbara J. Johnson
Nov 15, 2024
Mother Barbara Joyce Johnson, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who touched countless lives with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering dedication to her family, church, and community.
Barbara worked for many years as a bus driver for Suffolk Public Schools, ensuring the safety...
Marian Olivia Goodman-Anderson
Nov 14, 2024
This is a celebration of the life and legacy of Marian Olivia Goodman Anderson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend.
On Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:46 a.m. God’s heavenly angel descended upon our home and Mom answered the Master’s call. She transitioned from her earthly labor to eternal reward surrounded by her loving family....