Vernon C. Hunter, 56, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at New Mount Joy Food For Living Ministries officiated by Pastor Viola Parker. Interment will be in Nansemond-Suffolk Cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com.