The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
Patrick C. Malone
NORFOLK - Patrick Charles Malone, 52, passed away Jan. 15, 2008, in the United Hospital Center. Mr. Malone was employed as a limousine driver. He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Dean Stewart Malone and Julia Brown Malone who survives in West Virginia. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by one brother, Dean S. Malone of West Virginia; sister, Julia Ann Ensley of North Carolina; one niece and two nephews. Mr. Malone was Catholic by faith.
Services were conducted by Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, WV 26301.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
George E. Nugent
NORFOLK - George Earle Nugent, 80, went home to be with the Lord Dec. 18, 2007. A native of Masontown, Pa., he was the son of the late George Patrick and Nancy Cochran Nugent and the husband of the late Alice Mae Nugent. An Army veteran of World War II, he was the retired owner of Coastal Metal Supply and a member of Norview Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Nancy N. McNiff and her husband Gene McNiff of Virginia Beach and Donna N. Pearsall and her husband Frank Pearsall of Blacksburg, Va.; a son, Martin Craig Nugent of Norfolk; a brother, Frank C. Nugent of Monroeville, Pa.; four grandchildren, Kyle M. McNiff of Indianapolis, Ind., Ryan P. McNiff of Alexandria, Va., Matthew and Alison Pearsall of Blacksburg; a great-grandson, Benjamin R. McNiff and another great-grandson expected in the spring.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Norview Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Yellowstone Association Development Office, P.O. Box 117, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190. Please share a memory with the family at
www.grahamfuneralhome.com.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
Louis M. Saunders
NORFOLK - Louis Maxwell Saunders, 96, of the 400 block of Sinclair St., beloved father and grandfather, passed away Jan. 14, 2008, at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. He was a lifelong Norfolk resident and a son of the late Isaac and Ida Saunders.
Louis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Matilda Harfield Saunders; a son, Harvey Ronald Saunders; and two brothers, Morris and Jake Saunders.
He is survived by a son, Dr. Myles Saunders and his wife Greer and a grandson, Matthew Saunders, all of Beverly Hills, Calif. Louis is also survived by his sister-in-law, Virginia Harfield Goodman and brother-inlaw, Leonard Goodman and several nieces and nephews.
He was a Maury High School graduate and a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He operated Maxwell’s Cut Rate in downtown Norfolk. Through his guidance and hard work it evolved into Louis M. Saunders Co., one of the leading toy and patent drug distributors in the area. Never ones for the limelight, Lou and Matilda were supporters of the Chrysler Museum of Art. They set up an art scholarship in memory of their son, Ronald at Old Dominion University. They also never failed in supporting the Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia or the United Jewish Federation and other charitable causes. Louis was a long-standing active member of the Civitan Club and was also a member of the Ohef Sholom Temple.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg, Cantor Gordon Piltch and Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a favorite charity.
H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
James E. Schaeffer II
NORFOLK - James Edward Schaeffer II, 84, of the 1300 block of E. Ocean View Ave., passed away Jan. 16, 2008, in Hopewell, Va.
Born in Norfolk to the late Ralph F. “Pop” Schaeffer and Helen Petree Schaeffer, he was an executive with Sheller Globe Corporation, a member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church and Norfolk Masonic Lodge No. 1 AF&AM. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Company L 338th Infantry Division, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Gallantry. A lifelong resident of Ocean View, Mr. Schaeffer was in the first graduating class of Granby High School, a graduate of the College of William and Mary and an Eagle Scout with Troop 5 BSA.
He was predeceased by his wife, Edna G. Schaeffer and is survived by a daughter, Robyn Schaeffer Green and husband Roger of Colonial Heights, Va.; a son, James Edward Schaeffer and wife Tammy of Durham, N.C.; two grandchildren, Zachary T. and Kathryn M. Green of Colonial Heights, Va.; and two nieces, Brenda C. King of Richmond, Va., and Gayle C. Hoyt of Chambersburg, Pa.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Chapman. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.hollomon-brown.com.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
Fred D. Taylor
PORTSMOUTH - Fred. D. Taylor, 84, of the 3500 block of Tyre Neck Road, was called home to be with the Lord Jan. 14, 2008. Mr. Taylor was a World War II Army veteran and a lifelong member of Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Taylor leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Vornie Taylor-Allen (Alfred); a son, Byron D. Taylor (Sylvia); a son-in-law, James Edwards Jr.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Mamie L. Taylor and daughter, Deidre D. Edwards.
Viewing will be held today from noon until 5 p.m. in J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. A life celebration service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Grove Baptist Church, 5910 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, with Pastor Dr. Melvin O. Marriner officiating. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery.
Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
Dorothy G. Hatchner
VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Gibson Hatchner, of the 4800 block of Kempsville Greens Parkway, entered her eternal reward Jan. 13, 2008. She was born in New Castle, Pa., Sept. 2, 1920, to Harry and Margaret Houston Gibson. She was the wife of the late Rev. George Hatchner and attended the Calvary Assembly of God Church, Virginia Beach.
Surviving are a daughter, Donna Fuss and her husband Robert of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Diane Mac-Donald and her husband Robert of Chesapeake, Dale Fuss and his wife Dee Dee of Lafayette, La., and Kenneth Fuss and his wife Paula of Chesapeake; and eight great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Calvary Assembly of God Church, 4925 Providence Road, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. Dan Goff. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Assembly of God Church. Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory with the family at
www.grahamfuneralhome.com.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
Phyllis Heim
VIRGINIA BEACH - Phyllis Heim, 74, passed away Jan. 15, 2008, in Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital. Phyllis was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Himpill, W.Va., the daughter of the late Marvin and Margaret Anderson. Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Raymond W. Heim Sr.; her daughter, Peggy Sue Duke and her close friend Shawna Theriault; her sons, Jerry Heim, Randy Heim and Raymond Heim Jr. Also surviving Phyllis are her grandsons, Jeffrey Duke and his fiancee Stephanie Smith and Matthew Duke.
A funeral to celebrate Phyllis’s life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad on 17th Street in Virginia Beach. Online condolences and Phyllis’s guest book may be signed at www.woodlawngroup.com.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
Constantine J. Karides
VIRGINIA BEACH - Constantine J. “Gus” Karides, 81, departed this life peacefully Jan. 14, 2008, in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side. Gus was a caring, unselfish man whose positive messages and cheery personality touched his family and friends in many ways.
Born in Altoona, Pa., of Greek emigrants, Gus graduated from Albany High School in 1944 before enlisting in the Navy to serve during World War II and became a part of what many consider the “Greatest Generation Ever.” He married his high school sweetheart, Chrisoula “Goldie” (Mafilios) Karides in 1947. During their more than 60 years of marriage, Gus’ love for his wife was never more evident than during the final days of his life.
Gus had a successful career as a businessman and entrepreneur. He and his brother George opened the Strand Fruit Market in Albany, N.Y., and in 1968 they came to Virginia and founded Mr. Jim’s Jumbo Submarine Sandwiches and were regional franchisors for convenient food marts. He was a member of Thalia United Methodist Church and was a leader in the church men’s group and Seekers Sunday School.
Gus was predeceased by his parents, James K. Karides and Vasiliki Kasselides; a sister, Harriet J. Amanatides; and brother, George J. Karides. He is survived by his wife, Chrisoula Mafilios Karides; his daughter, Lillian K. Hingson and her husband Randal Hingson of Morehead City, N.C.; his daughter, Diana J. Martin and her husband James Martin of Charlotte, N.C.; his son, James P. Karides and his wife Guzin N. Karides of Virginia Beach; 10 grandchildren, Constantine C. Hingson, R. Peter Hingson, Christina B. Hingson, Margaret A. Hudson, Sarah C. Hudson, Eric W. Hudson, Rachel J. Hudson, Adam J. Karides, J. Baodan Collins and Neos J. Karides; his sisters, Pauline K. Anastas, Helen Trivelas and friend Raymond DeCecco and Anna K. Mafilios and her husband Achilles S. Mafilios; his lifelong friend, George W. Cooper and many extended family members.
A celebration of Gus’ life will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Friends may join the family today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Thalia United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gus’ memory may be made to Thalia United Methodist Church Building Fund, Men’s Group or Seekers Sunday School Class.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
Howard C. Holland
DURHAM - Howard Causey Holland, 93, died Jan. 15, 2008. He was born in Gates County, North Carolina, son of Rosa Ella and James Causey Holland. In 1935, Howard graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and did post-graduate work in education. He taught math and science and served as a principal in the North Carolina school system.
Howard was a World War II veteran, serving his country as a U.S. Navy lieutenant commander with combat duty in the Pacific Theatre and in the Bureau of Ships in Washington, D.C. Following the war, he was a pioneer in computer systems and headed up the design and deployment of U.S. government computer installations for the Department of Army Transportation Corps, Army Ordnance and Department of State. Upon retirement, Howard received the John Jacob Rogers Award in recognition of more that 44 years of distinguished service in the U.S. government, including 29 years of outstanding contributions for financial management in the Department of State.
Howard was a strong Christian and very active in his church and community. He served in a wide variety of leadership positions at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Va., for more than 50 years. He coached Little League baseball for more than 10 years.
Howard was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Oma Lee Holland; three children, Alan Holland of Blacksburg, Va., Jim Holland and wife Jan of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Deborah H. Sweeney and husband Frank of Knoxville, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Chase Holland, Jaclyn Holland and Emma Sweeney.
A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Parr Funeral Home, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, by Pastor Ray Warren. Burial will follow at Holly Lawn Cemetery with military honors. There will be a reception for friends and family following the burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Orange United Methodist Church of Chapel Hill, N.C., First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Va., or Kitrells United Methodist Church in Gates, N.C.
Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome com
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 17, 2008; Hampton Roads
James Lee Williams Jr.
CHEVY CHASE, Md. - James Lee Williams Jr., 88, architect and businessman, died Jan. 14, 2008, at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., after a brief illness.
Mr. Williams was a founder and president of Williams and Tazewell & Associates Inc., one of Hampton Roads’ preeminent architectural firms. He was born in Portsmouth to James Lee Williams Sr. and Rozzie Wilson Williams May 27, 1919. He attended public schools, graduating from Maury High School in 1937. After working briefly for a local architectural firm, he was employed as a naval architect at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and later with the Panama Canal. During this period, he continued his education at the Norfolk Division of William and Mary (now Old Dominion University). In 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a radar electronics technician in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Following his service in the war, he entered the University of Virginia School of Architecture, earning his BS in architecture in 1949. While in school, he was member of Scarab, the national honorary architectural fraternity, and later served as its treasurer.
In 1953, he founded Williams and Tazewell, Architects with his friend and classmate, E. Bradford Tazewell Jr. From 1953 until his retirement in 1991, Mr. Williams served as president of the firm. Over this period, the firm distinguished itself with numerous awards and prestigious commissions. Among the projects for which Williams and Tazewell won Virginia AIA Honor Awards were Scope/Cultural and Convention Center and Chrysler Hall at Scope, Norfolk Academy and additions to the Chrysler Museum at Norfolk. Similar awards were given for Hummel Field at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., the Mutual Federal Savings and Loan Home Office, Dominion National Bank, the Administration and Arts and Letters buildings at Old Dominion University, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Administration Building and Tidewater Park Elementary School.
Mr. Williams returned to his alma mater for several important architectural commissions, including the Health Sciences Library, the Observatory Hill Dining Facility, the Nursing Student Residence Hall and additions to Scott Stadium. Local buildings of note designed by Williams and Tazewell include the Virginia National Bank (now Bank of America) building, the library, education building and engineering buildings at Old Dominion University, Sentara Leigh Hospital, the Commercial Place Pedestrian Way, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and the Cedar Point Club.
A member of the Wards Corner Lion’s Club, Mr. Williams served as its president from 1969 to 1970. He was an active member of the American Institute of Architects and served as president of the Tidewater Chapter as well as on local and national committees. He was a deacon in both Park Place Baptist Church and Talbot Park Baptist Church. Mr. Williams was a member of the Dean’s Forum of the University of Virginia School of Architecture for 17 years and a member of the Thomas Jefferson Society. He was also a Mason in George W. Wright Lodge Number 346.
Survivors include Sara Black Williams, his wife of 62 years, who currently resides in Chevy Chase, Md.; a daughter, Sally Williams Gresham and her husband Stephen W. Gresham of Washington, D.C.; and a grandson, Christopher Thomas Williams Gresham, also of Washington, D.C.
A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Talbot Park Baptist Church by Dr. Tim Dixon and Dr. Thomas E. Miller Jr. The family will be in the parlor at the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Virginia School of Architecture Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association or Talbot Park Baptist Church. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk chapel, is handling the arrangements.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 18, 2008; Hampton Roads
Christy M. Paul
VIRGINIA BEACH - Christy M. Paul, 30, went home to be with the Lord Jan. 16, 2008. Born in Richmond, Ky., to Rick and Joan Paul, she was a 1995 graduate of Greenbrier Christian Academy and a 1999 graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College. She was a passionate social worker who advocated for children needing foster care and adoption. Spirited and caring, she cherished her special friendships and gave her whole heart to the people she loved. Christy loved the beach, her cats, Alex and Angel, and especially shopping and decorating with her mom.
She is survived by her loving parents; a sister, Heather L. West and her husband Christopher of Clayton, N.C.; her fiance, John Tipton; two aunts, Barbara Grzymkowski and her husband Frank and Margaret Charpentier and her husband Dan; two uncles, David Paul and his wife Bessie and Tommy Paul; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Genevieve Lovell and paternal grandparents, Foley and Rose Paul; and her uncle, Ray Lovell and his wife Sue.
A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, with Christy’s pastor, Eric Driscoll officiating. Burial will be private in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shaohannah’s Hope in memory of Christy Paul, P.O. Box 647, Franklin, TN 37065. Please share your special memory of Christy with the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 18, 2008; Hampton Roads
Lou E. Pharris
CHESAPEAKE - Lou Emma Pharris, 99, passed away Jan. 16, 2008, in a local hospital. Born in Kentucky, she was the widow of Willis Pharris.
She is survived by four grandchildren, William T. Simms of Chesapeake, Catherine Boyd and husband Lee, William Paris, both of Portsmouth and Bernadett Sands of Chesapeake; five great-grandchildren, Willy Simms, Michael and Toni Willoughby and Brian and Brittany Sands; and two nieces, Yvonne Morris and Ann.
The graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood. Arrangements are under the direction of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
The Virginian-Pilot; Jan 18, 2008; Hampton Roads
R. George Ware
SUFFOLK - Rufus George Ware, 78, of White Ash Court, died Jan. 17, 2008, in a Portsmouth hospital.
Mr. Ware, a native of Columbus, Ga., was a retired U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was retired civil service firefighter from Craney Island Station and later worked as a security guard at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Portsmouth. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve No. 40 and the Catholic Church of the Resurrection. He was predeceased by a brother, Lewis Ware.
Survivors include his wife, Roselyn T. Ware; his eight children, Christine J. Ake of Portsmouth, Charles L. Joyce Jr. and wife Nan of Butte, Mont., Mary Kay Shifflett and husband Richard of Portsmouth, Linda J. Whittington and husband Richard of Chesapeake, Patricia J. Herring and husband Danny of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Michael W. Joyce and wife Kim of Chesapeake, Donna J. Baker and husband Bill of Suffolk, Robert W. Joyce and wife Carla of Chesapeake; a brother, Alton Ware Jr. of Denver; 13 grandchildren, Jennifer, Nicole, Sarah, Andrew, Angela, Matthew, Brittany, Christopher, Glade, Catlin, Amie, Timothy and Betty; and three great-grandchildren, Cameron, Corey and Carson.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703, by the Rev. Michael G. Boehling. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church and after the funeral at a reception in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Monday in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens with U.S. Navy honors at the grave. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to his church at the above address or Oasis Social Minister, 1020 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, handling arrangements.
