Dimitrius T. Bryant
May 12, 2022
Dimitrius Trevelle Bryant departed this life on May 12, 2022. He attended Lakeland High School. Dimitrius was the proud owner and cook of Humble Guys Soul Food. He was affectionately known to many as “Mookie,” “Henry”, “Lil Meet'', “Meet” but best known to his friends as Humble Guy. Dimitrius enjoyed spending time with his children, family, and friends. What he...
Thomas Crocker
May 12, 2022
Thomas L. Crocker, 87, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Ivor, Virginia. Thomas affectionately known as “Tom-Mane” by family and friends, was such a light in this sometimes-dark world and he will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. He touched the lives of so many people across multiple generations. During His time...
Joanne Bruce
May 12, 2022
Joanne (Sanders) Bruce, age 58, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in her home on May 12, 2022. She was born on January 4, 1964 in Newark, New Jersey to Preston and Sue Sanders. Joanne graduated from Marion High School, Marion, South Carolina, class of ‘82. Marion is also where she met and married Herbert Bruce, Jr in 1984....
Richard "Pretty Ricky" Cofield
May 5, 2022
Richard "Pretty Ricky" Cofield, 68, entered into eternal rest with is heavenly father on May 5, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. He was born in Nansemond County to the late Clinton L. Cofield, Sr. and Sallie Cofield. He was predeceased in death by his father Clinton L. Cofield, SR., his mother, Sallie Cofield, sister, Carolyn J. Cofield,...
Rufus "Skoota" Lindell Artis
May 4, 2022
Mr. Rufus “Skoota” Lindell Artis departed this earth unexpectedly on May 4th, 2022, in Suffolk, VA at the age of 31. He is preceded in death by his father, Rufus Lee Artis Jr.; His Grandparents, Lula Mae Artis, Rufus Lee Artis Sr., and a host of aunts and uncles. Rufus Artis was born on February 3rd, 1991 in Suffolk, VA...
Gloria Lee Burrus
May 3, 2022
Gloria Lee Burrus, 70, transitioned on May 3, 2022 at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Gloria was born in Isle of Wight County to the late Israel Charlie Cross and Maggie Baton Cross. For the last few years she resided at 7000 Auburn Street, Norfolk VA. She was a native of Suffolk, VA (Hollywood) for many years, where she...
Benjamin Kelly Joyner
May 3, 2022
Benjamin Kelly Joyner, 63, of Nancy Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Sentara Obici Hospital. A viewing will be held 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held noon, Thursday, May 12, 2022 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. He will be laid to rest in Pleasant Hill...
Barbara Ann Jones-Battle
May 2, 2022
Barbara Ann Jones Battle aka “BB” was born in Emporia Virginia on Nov. 21, 1955 to the late Paul and Annie Ruth Jones. Barbara Battle departed this life on May 2, 2022 at Obici Hospital. She attended John F Kennedy school. Barbara was married to the late Wilbert Battle. Barbara was employed as a prep cook at Plaid Turnip for...
Elizabeth M. Bernard
May 1, 2022
Elizabeth M. Bernard peacefully departed this world with members of her family by her side at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, Virginia on May 1, 2022. Elizabeth was born to the late John and Martha MaGee in Suffolk, Virginia on July 9, 1925. Even though she moved to Harlem, New York at the age of 2, she spent her summers in...
Marvis Melissa Harris
Apr 25, 2022
Marvis Melissa Harris, 57, of Nansemond Parkway transitioned Monday, April 25, 2022 at her residence. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Nansemond-Suffolk Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.