On December 13, 1947, Ethel Mae Winborne was born in Suffolk, Virginia to the late William T. Johnson and Mary C. Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Winborne Sr.; Son, Thomas Winborne, Jr.; Sons-in-Law, Lester Walton, and Anthony Coleman; Brothers, William Mayso Johnson, Johnnie Johnson, Shelton Johnson, Leon Johnson, and Ernest Johnson; Sister, Carrie Johnson Ingram....
Angelisa Estevia Cohen, 30, of Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born in Lakewood, N.J to Angelita S. Cohen and Esteban Morales, Jr. She graduated from the Pruden Center and attended Paul D. Camp Community College for EMT and received her certificate in Cosmetology. She was employed with Dollar Tree in Suffolk and was a...
Patrick L. Rowe, 66, of Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of late Lucy L. Rowe and Patrick C. Rowe. He was a graduate of L.P. Jackson High School and retired from Blair Brothers, Inc. after many dedicated and faithful years of service. Patrick was a member of First Baptist Gravel...
A time to be Born - Diane Loretta Beamon was born on February 24, 1950 in Suffolk, Va. to the late James Beamon and Getrude Zackery Beamon. A Time to Grow - She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Class of 1968. A Time to Work - She served as an organist for several churches: New Middle...
A Time to Be Born: Vivian Yvette Jones-King was born on October 6, 1958 in Suffolk, VA to Vivian Vines Turner and the late Charlie Jordan, Sr. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Lee Turner. A Time to Grow: Vivian was very proud of her accomplishments at her beloved John F. Kennedy High School. She was an...
Thomas Montgomery, 74, of Barbara Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Mrs. Lizzie Montgomery and Mr. Desso Montgomery. He is survived by his loving wife, Rev. Betty Montgomery. A visitation with family will be held 5-6 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel. A...
Melvin Bowser, 66, of Snead Drive, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Carrie Bowser and Willard Bowser. He retired in 2010 after 30 years of faithful and dedicated services from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Vera Bowser of Suffolk; two...
Dorothy Wiggins,79, transitioned Saturday, October 3, 2020 and Clifton Lee Wiggins, 80, of Suffolk transitioned Friday, October 2, 2020. God sent his Heavenly Angels to carry them home to be with the Lord. A viewing of both Mr.& Mrs. Wiggins will be held 1-6 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A...
Clifton Lee Wiggins, 80, of Suffolk transitioned Friday, October 2, 2020 and Dorothy Wiggins,79, transitioned Saturday, October 3, 2020. God sent his Heavenly Angels to carry them home to be with the Lord. A viewing of both Mr.& Mrs. Wiggins will be held 1-6 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A...
Dr. Albert Lee Gripper entered his eternal rest on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA. He was born April 9, 1948 to the late Paul and Geraldine Finney Gripper. Al predeceased is brother Paul Gripper II, and nephew Paul Gripper III. He grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and at an early age Al became a member...