From left to right: Boyd Hogan, Brandi Turner, Bill Powell, Bill Eason, Robert Baker, Earl Smith, Michael Babb

Our Staff

Meet Our Dedicated Staff, this includes our full time and part time staff that helps make our funeral home professional and caring.

	Michael Babb (since Jul 2006)
	Robert Beale (since Jul 2009)
	Carolyn Brothers (since Feb 1993) Mrs. Brothers is a 1956 graduate of Sunbury High School. In November 1960 she married Charles H. Brothers, Sr. They have one son and one grandson. Carolyn has been a member of Whaleyville United Methodist Church for over forty years. She has been the organist and choir director for over thirty years. Carolyn has been with R. W. Baker & Co. since 1993.
	Forest Cathy (since Feb 1990) Mr. Cathy is a 1943 graduate of Suffolk High School and a 1950 graduate of VPI. He served 2 years and 8 months in the navy. Forrest married Mary Jane Brooks of Abington, Va on Thanksgiving day 1950. They have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Forrest has been a member of Suffolk Christian Church since 1970. He retired from Norfolk Coca-Cola Bottling Works in 1980. Forrest enjoys fishing and playing bridge. He has been with R. W. Baker & Co. since 1990.
	Bill Eason (since Dec 2003) Mr. Eason was born in Suffolk and was a 1952 graduate of Suffolk High School where he played football, baseball, and ran track. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and served 4 years in the Korean Conflict and was discharged in 1956 as a Staff Sergeant.  In 1955 he married Anne Benton. They have 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Bill retired from Birdsong Peanut Co. after 26 years. Bill has been a member of First Baptist Church for 60 years. He enjoys playing golf and riding his motorcycle. He has been with R. W. Baker & Co. since 2003.
	Ester Harrell (since Oct 1997)
	Kathy Johnson (since Feb 2002)
	Bill Powell (since 1995) Mr. Powell is a 1958 graduate of Suffolk high School. He was a member of the National Guard from 1962 thru 1968. In 1960 Bill married Roberta Baker of Suffolk. They have 2 Children, five grandchildren. Bill is a member of the Elks Lodge and a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Bill has been with R. W. Baker & Co. since 1960.
	Joe Powell (since Summer 2009)
	Theresa Provost (since Mar 2009)
	Earl Smith (since Aug 2000) Mr. Smith was born in Gates County, N.C. He is a graduate of Sunbury High School. He and his wife Glenda have been married for 30 years. Earl is a member of the Liberty Spring Ruritan Club, Liberty Spring Senior Citizens and Liberty Spring Christian Church. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding. Earl works 2 days a week at Suffolk Meals on Wheels and delivers meals once a quarter. He is an honorary life member of the Nansemond Suffolk Rescue Squad after actively pulling duty for 33 years. Earl enjoys fishing and being active in church. He has been with R. W. Baker & Co. since 2000.
	Matthew Trangenstein (Jun 2009)
	Marjorie Wilkinson (since Feb 1992) Mrs. Wilkinson was raised in Perquimans Co. Hertford, N.C. She moved to Suffolk Va., and in 1942 she married Jack Joyner, who died in 1968. They had one son, Vance and his wife Shelly. Marjorie attended LOMH School of Nursing for Practical Nurse and retired after many years of Private Duty nursing, nursing for Lakeview and for Obici. In 1976 she married Bill Wilkinson who died in 1987. She is a member of Suffolk Christian Church and was past president of the Suffolk Woman’s Club. In her spare time she enjoys the company of her playful pup Mr. Peanut.  Marjorie has one grandson, Jonathan, and is expecting one great-grandchild. Marjorie has been with R. W. Baker & Co. since 1990.
	Larry Willis (since Oct 2007)