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Sam T. Barfield
NORFOLK - Sam T. Barfield, 90, of the 5400 block of Coburn Crescent, passed away March 4, 2008.
Born Aug. 18, 1917, in Charleston, S.C., Sam was the fourth of seven children born to Ollie and Dick Barfield. His father’s work with the newspaper brought them to Norfolk when Sam was a young boy. Sam graduated from Maury High School in 1935 and served in the Civilian Military Training Camp (CMTC) at Fort Meade, Md.
Sam was married in 1940 to Valerine Smith and had one daughter, Sharon Lee Barfield.
He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and did his training at Parris Island, S.C. and selected to go to Officer Candidate School at Quantico, Va. He later served in the Pacific during World War II, achieving the rank of first lieutenant. He served during battles on Guadalcanal, Ulithi, Saipan, Tinian, Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He later served in China until he returned to the United States.
After his military obligation was completed, Sam returned to the plumbing and supply business at Hagan Supply, of which he later became owner and president. He served on numerous civic, community and church organizations.
Sam ran for the Norfolk City Council, was elected and served for two and one-half terms, from Sept. 1, 1960 until Sept. 1, 1969. Sam resigned to run for the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue. He was elected as Commissioner of the Revenue for seven terms and served continuously from Jan. 1, 1970, until Dec. 31, 1997.
Sam was a member and past president of the Commissioners of the Revenue Association. He was co-founder and past president of the Virginia Locally Elected Constitutional Officers, and a member of the Hampton Roads Commissioners of the Revenue Association.
After his retirement from public office, Sam enjoyed working and worshipping at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and was as active as possible in the Crossroads Lions Club until his heath declined.
Sam was preceded in death by his first wife, Valerine; his parents, Dick and Ollie Barfield; two sisters, Francis and Dicksie; and brothers, Travis, E. Herman and Arthur D. Barfield Jr.
He is survived by his wife Jan of 14 years; his beloved daughter, Sharon Lee Barfield; his sister, Elizabeth Burton and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1445 Norview Ave., Norfolk, with the Rev. Joel Harvey officiating. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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James W. Robinson
NORFOLK - James W. Robinson, 84, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away March 5, 2008. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Gladys Mae Porter Robinson and John Garland Robinson Sr.
Mr. Robinson was a graduate of Maury High School and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Following the war, he enrolled at North Carolina State University where he graduated with a degree in engineering. He worked for General Electric in New York before returning to Norfolk in 1950 where he owned and operated his own custom residential construction company. In 1967, he went to work for the federal government as a construction engineer where he worked until his retirement in 1992.
Mr. Robinson loved music, had a keen sense of humor and greatly enjoyed the company of others. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Neca Robinson; his daughter, Leslie Lee Robinson; his son, Stephen James Robinson and his wife Cydney and their daughter, Rebecca Lynn Robinson, all of Norfolk.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home, 631 Westover Ave., Norfolk. The family will be at the funeral home Friday from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. for visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501-9873.
Condolences may be offered to the family through www.dmvobits.com/cox.
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Theodore R. Uphold
NORFOLK - Theodore Ray Uphold, 89, of the 7200 block of Newport Ave., formerly of Colerain, N.C., died March 4, 2008, in River Pointe Rehabilitation & Health Care, Virginia Beach.
Mr. Uphold was born in Kingwood, W.Va., a son of the late Charles and Ada Victoria Shrout Uphold and was the widower of Mary Elizabeth Holloman Uphold. He was a member of Colerain Baptist Church and had retired as a lineman from what is now N.C. Dominion Power after 32 years of service. Ted was a Navy veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Linda Uphold of Norfolk and Victoria Hord of Shiloh, N.C.; a son, Terry Wayne Uphold of Portsmouth; two sisters, Edna Ivan of Beatrice, Neb., and Velma Pollman of Marysville, Kan.; grandchildren, Derek Uphold of Chesapeake and Sara Elizabeth Uphold of Portsmouth; greatgrandchildren, Tori Uphold of Chesapeake and Jaelyn Lomax of Portsmouth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Hillcrest Cemetery, Colerain, N.C., with Edgar Robinson Jr., officiating. The family will receive friends at Garrett Funeral Home, Ashley Chapel, 205 NC Highway 42 West, Ahoskie, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today and will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Mr. Uphold’s memory to River Pointe Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 4142 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or to Alzheimer’s Research, 742 N. Main St., Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526.
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Stanley Zedd
PORTSMOUTH - Stanley Zedd, 98, a resident of Beth Sholom nursing home in Virginia Beach, died March 5, 2008.
A native of the Berkley section of Norfolk, he was the eighth child of nine children born to the late Fannie and Abraham Zedd. Mr. Zedd graduated from Maury High School in 1927 and the Medical College of Virginia Pharmacy School in 1930. Mr. Zedd, his brother Raymond, and brother-in-law, Lewis Kootner established their first pharmacy in Norfolk in the mid-1930s. He joined the Navy in 1942 serving in Scotland and France as a pharmacist.
Mr. Zedd married Leah Dolid in 1942. Their 63-year marriage ended with her death in 2006. In 1951, they moved to the 300 block of Sycamore Road in Portsmouth. Mr. Zedd, Raymond and Lewis owned Zedd’s Pharmacy on High at Chestnut. They worked together nearly 40 years until the #####tore closed in the 1970s.
Stanley Zedd is survived by his devoted sons, Arnold and Michael; daughter-in-law, Marcia; sister, Ruth Perel of Richmond; and many loving nieces and nephews.
His children deeply appreciate the loving attention that both Stanley and Leah received in their home for 50 years from Myra Cross and later the staff at the Beth Sholom Home. He was a member of Gomley Chesed Synagogue and served as both a lay leader and Gabbi of the congregation for 20 years. He was also a Gabbi at Beth Sholom Chapel.
A synagogue service will be held at noon today at Gomley Chesed Synagogue. Rabbis Arthur Ruberg and Philip S. Krohn and Cantor Elihu Flax will officiate. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Donations in his memory, if so desired, may be made to Beth Sholom Home, Gomley Chesed Synagogue, or a charity of one’s choice.
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Brenda Wyatt Byrum
SUFFOLK - Brenda Wyatt Byrum, 60, passed away March 4, 2008.
A graveside service with Moose rites will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Holly Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Hampton and Chaplain William Morris officiating. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, and other times at the residence of Runt and Dora Willis, 706 Turlington Road, Suffolk. Condolences may be registered at www.parrfuneralhome.com.
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Albert J. Sequin
VIRGINIA BEACH - Albert J. Sequin, 87, passed away March 2, 2008, at home with his loving daughter, Connie and nurse and friend, Julie by his side. He
went to be with his Lord and his loving wife of 59 years, Stella, and their son, Father Ron Sequin formerly of Richmond Catholic Church and brother, Jimmy Seguin formerly of Macon, Ga.
“Big Al,” as he was affectionately known, proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a first class carpenter’s mate during World War II and was a recipient of numerous awards and citations. After 20 years of military service, Big Al retired and transitioned into civil service to continue serving as a Norfolk Naval Base police officer. After retiring, he chose to continue serving as a volunteer for 16 years at Sentara Bayside Hospital and was a member of the 20th Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans for 25 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Connie and her husband Adrian Macias; three sisters, Anna Lanoue, Sister Margaret Mary Seguin and Chickie White, all from St. Albans, Vt.; two brothers, Gene Seguin of Carson City, Nev., and Harold Seguin of Macon, Ga.; his “adopted family” Ralph, Nancy, Duke and Sarah Diaz; friends, Vince and Ruth and many other long time friends will miss him dearly.
Al always said, “He wasn’t rich in material things but he had a wonderful wife, children and dear friends and that was the greatest of all riches.”
A celebration of life will be performed Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 4896 Kempsville Greens Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DAV Chapter 20 at the address above.
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Frederick C. Allen Jr.
CHESAPEAKE - Frederick C. “Muggins” Allen Jr., 72, of the 2300 block of Meadows Landing, passed away March 7, 2008, in the Mayfair House following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Allen was born Aug. 3, 1935, in Stem, N.C., to the late Frederick C. Sr. and Ida Roberts Allen. He was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church where he was formerly a member of the church council. Mr. Allen was the retired owner and operator of Allen Sheet Metal Co., and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 100. He was also an active leader in Cub Scouts and Weblos and enjoyed boating and NASCAR.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lougenia Hayden Allen; three daughters, Jennifer L. Oakey, Mary Lou Allen and Angela F. Byers; two sons, Maurice S. “Tiny” Allen and Frederick C. “Bubba” Allen; nine grandchildren, Heather, Crystal, Derick, Michael, Andrew, Kelly, Morgan, Brent and Rachel; and one great-grandchild, Aeden.
The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. A funeral will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Pastor Steve McGinnis and Mr. B. J. Torrans will officiate. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Allen wishes to express her heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Cindy Payne and the staff of the Mayfair House for the kind and compassionate care given to Mr. Allen. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 6315 North Center Drive, Suite 233, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com .
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Betty Jean B. Whitehurst
CHESAPEAKE - Betty Jean Boyd Whitehurst passed away March 6, 2008 with a peaceful heart and strong spirit.
She was a native of Alderson, W.Va. Betty was an honor graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and lettered in track and field as a hurdle jumper. Betty began a career as an accountant for Tidewater Construction, but she chose to leave that behind when on June 21, 1947 she married Jesse Orlando Whitehurst, who was her beloved husband for 60 years. Betty was a devoted homemaker, an involved and caring mother, daughter and grandmother. She was an accomplished seamstress, and she made the best date nut bars and white chiffon cake on earth. Betty was a longtime member of Churchland Baptist Church, and she served her church family in many capacities through the years. She found great strength in her study of the Bible and prayer. She shared her faith in Christ by teaching Sunday school classes. Betty loved music and reading, bargain shopping and spending time with her family and friends. Family tradition was a priority with her. She recognized and relished holidays and the festivities surrounding them. Betty had a strong appreciation of the beauty of this earth and the people in it. Betty had the most beautiful smile and she will be deeply missed by her family.
Betty is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Strudwick and her husband Jim and Carol Howard and her husband Bill; a granddaughter, Jill Hunter and her husband Brian and a grandson, Nathan Pless.
Visitation will be in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. No family members will be present. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral at 2 p.m. Monday in Churchland Baptist Church. The Rev. Lawrence B. Coleman will be officiating. Graveside services will be private. If contributions are preferred to flowers, the family suggests they be made to Triple R Ranch, 3531 Bunch Walnuts Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Condolences may be made at
www.lovingfuneralhome.com.
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C. Edwin Bell Jr.
NORFOLK - Retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. C. Edwin Bell Jr. died on the 5th of March 2008 at home, at Harbor’s Edge in Norfolk. He was 91. Adm. Bell was born July 25, 1916, in Hamlet, N.C.,
the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Edwin Bell Sr. His father was a senior official with the Seaboard Railroad. As a child, Adm. Bell lived in Norfolk and Washington, D.C., graduating from Western High School in Washington. He attended the University of Maryland for one year and then was accepted at the U.S. Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1939. Before U.S. entry into World War II, he served briefly in USS Yorktown and for two years in USS Cole. During World War II, he served in the Pacific in submarines USS Bonita, USS Tinosa and USS Thornback. He made seven war patrols against the Empire of Japan, serving as executive officer of USS Tinosa and USS Thornback, and was awarded two Silver Stars. After World War II, Adm. Bell was executive officer of USS Carp and commanded USS Diodon, as well as Submarine Squadron Five and the attack transport USS Cambria. He attended the Armed Forces Staff College and the National War College and served in the Pentagon as well. His last ship command was of guided missile-cruiser USS Little Rock, flagship of the U.S. 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean, in 1963 and 1964. He was selected for flag rank in 1964. As a rear admiral, he commanded Amphibious Group Four in Little Creek, Va.; as a vice admiral, he was director, Navy Program Planning, where he worked closely with then secretary of the Navy John Warner, and then-assistant secretary of the Navy Charles A. Bowsher. Adm. Bell’s last Navy assignment was as commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, based in Little Creek. He retired as a vice admiral in 1973. His decorations, in addition to the two Silver Stars from World War II, included the Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. After he left the Navy, he took over the management of Norfolk’s Convention and Cultural Center, including the 11,000-seat Scope Coliseum and 2,400-seat Chrysler Hall. He was impresario of the facilities until 1987, hosting such stars as Leslie Caron, Julia Roberts, Howard Keel, Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson as well as professional basketball and the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. After retiring from Norfolk Scope, he booked entertainment for Portsmouth’s Willet Hall for four years.
A member of the Naval Academy golf team, he enjoyed golf for most of his life and could shoot his age well into his 80s. He was a longtime Washington Redskins fan who rarely missed a home game. In recent years, Adm. Bell had lived in Virginia Beach and Naples, Fla. At the time of his death, he resided at Harbor’s Edge retirement home in Norfolk. He was a member of the Princess Anne Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Rachael C. Bell of Norfolk; three daughters, Cynthia B. Doster of Annapolis, Md., Susan B. Moos of Naples, Fla., and Fairfax, Va., and Gail B. Calfee of Shaker Heights, Ohio; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren; and four stepdaughters. His first wife, Ellen M. Bell, died in 1991. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, retired U.S. Army Col. Olin Lee Bell and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. William John Bell, killed in action in the Korean War.
A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Md. The family will receive friends at the Norfolk Chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments Sunday from 3 until 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, 5040 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 104A, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 or to the Midshipman Welfare Fund c/o U.S. Naval Academy.
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William D. Kirby
VIRGINIA BEACH - William David Kirby, 81, passed away March 5, 2008, in his residence.
Mr. Kirby was born in Bluefield, W.Va., Feb. 12, 1927, to the late Samuel H. Kirby and Myrtle Chambers Kirby. David served as a Merchant Marine for many years, enjoyed boxing and was co-owner of a dance studio in San Bernardino, Calif. He loved to write poetry and songs and spent hours at book stores reading. He was loved by his brothers and sisters and will be missed by many.
David was preceded in death by his older brother, James S. H. Kirby. Survivors include a brother, Ralph E. Kirby of Houston; four sisters, Janie Walker of Chesapeake, Shirley Heath and her husband Eugene of Brooksville, Fla., Nancy King of Vero Beach, Fla., and Evelyn Harrington and her husband, Bob of Virginia Beach; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Mr. Kirby’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Friends may send tributes to
www.mem.com.
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Carol D. Roberson
SELBYVILLE, Del. - Carol D. Roberson, 66, formerly of Bowie, Md., died March 5, 2008, in her home.
A native of Bluefield, W.Va., she owned and operated video stores in Ocean Pines and Ocean City for more than 10 years and had worked for Freestate Volkswagon in Marlow Heights, Md., for a number of years. She was a member of Bowie Colts Corral No. 31.
She is survived by her mother, Betty R. Goodloe of Virginia Beach; son, Charles E. Dammann III of Selbyville; stepson and wife, Clyde M. Roberson and Christy of Richmond, Va.; daughter, Tanya D. Knott of Berlin, Md.; two grandchildren, Alex Roberson and Laura Roberson. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde H. Roberson in 1991.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at noon in Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Md., by Pastor David Blackwelder. Friends may call Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home, Selbyville. Donations may be made to Ocean City Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, MD 21811 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163.
