All Obituaries

James Alvin Parker was born in Gates County on May 12, 1960 to the late James William "Nackie" Parker and Jessie Blanchard Parker. On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the Lord called James, whom many knew as "Alvin" home while on a work assignment in Sampson County, NC. During his younger years, he attended Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Sunbury, NC. He also attended Gates County Public Schools and Job Corp. He had a great love for Gospel Music, specifically...

William T. Ralph, Jr., 78, of Corapeake, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday September 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.   A celebration of life will take place on Sunday September 20, 2020 at 1:00pm at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Suffolk, Va.  A viewing and visitation will take place on Saturday September 19, 2020 from 3:00pm-6:00pm at the funeral home.

A time to be born: On March 7, 1968, Allen Sr. & Rebecca Kee was truly blessed with a healthy baby boy. He was the 14th child of fourteen. George’s Christian parents took him to church at an early age, where he learned about the life of Christ. George was baptized at an early age and upon his illness, he gave his life to Christ. George (AKA) Smooth was educated within the Gates County Public School System. He also completed Job Corp and the pro-logger certification...

On Sunday September 6, 2020, Jerry Brothers went to be with the Lord at the age of 95 years old.  He was born to Joseph and Lillie Gertrude Brothers in Corapeake, NC on October 15, 1924.  He lived most of his life in Philadelphia, Pa.  His final resting place will be in his hometown surrounded around family.   Jerry met and married Marion Nottingham on March 9, 1963, who he remained married to until her death in October 2019. He was the father of three children...

Crystal K. Hall, 32 of Plainfields, IL peacefully transitioned from this life on September 4, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Crystal was born in Brooklyn, New York to Marsha L. Hall and Richard A. Hall.  However, she was raised the better part of her childhood in Richmond, Virginia and later the family made Plainfield, Illinois their home. Crystal graduated from Minooka High School in Minooka, Illinois in 2005 and attended Joliet Junior College.  She loved to read and...

JACQUELINE R. GRANT Jacqueline was born September 13, 1949 to the late Edward and Lottie Riddick. She departed this life on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She joined St. John A.M.E. Zion Church at a very early age. She loved the Lord and served faithfully on the Stewardess Board. Jacqueline met and married Roger W. Grant and moved to Washington, D.C. There she worked at the Navel Base. To their union, two daughters were born, Janet Grant (Wallace) and Roxanne Grant (Michael) both of...

Ernestine T. Bond, affectionately known to many as “Ma-ma” and to others as “Tine”, was born on September 25, 1934 to the late Rufus and Sarah Lassiter. At a very early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. She served faithfully there as a missionary until her health declined. Living a fruitful life of longevity, she served as a loving housewife and a reliable babysitter to nearly every child in the neighborhood....

Beverly Celestine Hudson Harrell, 53, of Corapeake, NC, departed this life on August 12, 2020 peacefully in her home after a short battle with breast cancer. She was born in Hackensack, NJ on May 15, 1967 to Albert Hudson, Sr. and the late Eula Mae Payton. Beverly was educated in the public schools of Gates County and was a graduate of the Red Barons Class of 1985. She later became employed as a bus driver with Gates County Public Schools.  Prior to her illness, she was employed by...

Ms. Erma L. Parker, 88, of Gates transitioned from this life on August 5, 2020 with her loving family beside her.   The family will receive members of the community on Sunday August 9, 2020 from 3:00pm-6:00pm at the funeral home.   A funeral service will be held on Monday August 10, 2020 at 12:00pm on the church grounds of Ballard Grove Baptist Church.   In accordance with the regulations issued by the Governor, face mask are required to be worn for both the...

Ms. Myrtle H. Eure, 76, of Suffolk, Va peacefully transitioned from this life with her loving family beside her on Wednesday July 29, 2020.    A memorial service to honor the life of Ms. Eure will be held on Saturday August 8, 2020 at 1:00pm at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Suffolk, Va.