Robert J. Carson
CHESAPEAKE -- Robert James Carson, 72, of the 3000 block of E. Indian River Road, found peace on Jan. 16, 2002, in Chesapeake General Hospital.
Born in Portsmouth, he was a certified public accountant and a sole practitioner in his accounting firm on Granby Street in Norfolk since 1976. He was a Baptist.
Mr. Carson graduated from Portlock High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1954. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Norfolk Elks Lodge No. 38, the American Legion Post 204, and the Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America.
Survivors include a son, James A. Carson Sr. and his wife, Kim, of Greensboro, N.C.; a daughter, Susan L. Carson of Virginia Beach; a brother, Richard F. Carson and his wife, Nitta, of Virginia Beach; two grandsons, of which he was so proud, James A. Carson Jr. and Christopher Michael, both of Greensboro, N.C.; and his friend and confidant of many years, Carola Carlisle of Virginia Beach.
Mr. Carson donated his body to Eastern Virginia Medical School for scientific study and research.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.dmvobits.com/cox
Charles E. Goodwyn Jr.
CHESAPEAKE -- Charles Everett Goodwyn Jr., 78, of Chesapeake and formerly of Dundas, Va., died Jan. 17, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Gills Goodwyn; his son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. Goodwyn III and April Varney Goodwyn of Virginia Beach; two grandchildren, Anne Kelsey Goodwyn and Adam Turner Goodwyn. He was brother to the late Margaret G. Vinall.
Charles was a retired salesman and a member of Great Bridge Methodist Church in Chesapeake.
The family will receive friends today from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, Va., where a funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
Please consider memorial donations to the South Eastern Virginia Alzheimer's Association, 20 Interstate Corporate Center, Suite 233, Norfolk, VA 23502.
Joseph C. Hughes
CHESAPEAKE -- Joseph C. "Joe" Hughes, 87, of the 200 block of Centerville Turnpike North, died Jan. 19, 2002. He was born in Old Trap, N.C., to the late William "Billy" and Maggie Toxey Hughes and was the husband of the late Lillie Denny Hughes. A bridge tender, he retired from the Army Corps of Engineers after 38 years of service. He was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army veteran having served as a sergeant in World War II under General Patton.
He is survived by two daughters, Betty Gibbs and husband Raymond of Gibbs Woods, N.C., and Sandy Barcroft and husband Cecil of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Sharon Newbern, Lisa Douglas, Stacey Brady and Joseph Gibbs; 10 great-grandchildren and he was expecting his 11th great-grandchild on Tuesday; two sisters, Sarah Webb of Chesapeake and Dora Golden of Norfolk; three brothers, George C. "Chuck" Hughes of Chesapeake, Clifton E. "Cliff" Hughes of Virginia Beach and Louis "Cornell" Hughes of Portsmouth; and a special friend, Estelle James of Chesapeake. He was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Kiff and two brothers, Albert "Vance" Hughes and William H. Hughes.
A funeral service will be held Monday at 3 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, by the Rev. Earl Sutton and the Rev. Lary R. Blodgett Sr., with burial in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home todaySunday from 7 to 8 p.m. and at the residence at all other times. Friends may sign the register book at www.grahamfuneralhome.com
Nellie W. McDaniel
CHESAPEAKE -- Nellie Wallace McDaniel, 81, of the 1200 block of Edgewood Ave., died Jan. 19, 2002.
Born in South Norfolk, she was the widow of Corbett D. McDaniel and the daughter of the late Iva Young Wallace and John Wallace. Mrs. McDaniel retired as a telephone operator from the City of Chesapeake in 1984 after 12 years, and was a member of Portlock United Methodist Church and former member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Corbie Mae Snyder of Chesapeake; a sister, Mary E. Aman of Chesapeake; a brother, John B. Wallace of Lynchburg; and two grandchildren, Corbett D. Snyder and Heather Mae Snyder.
A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. John Haynes. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Visitation will be Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mary B. Payne
CHESAPEAKE -- Mary Busbee Payne, 87, of the 1100 block of Portlock Road, died Jan. 18, 2002, in Chesapeake Healthcare.
Born in Raleigh, N.C., she was a homemaker and the widow of Henry French Payne. Mrs. Payne was a member of Rosemont Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy P. Snyder and husband Milton L. Snyder of Norfolk; two granddaughters, Janeese Bank and husband Larry Bank Jr. of Biloxi, Miss., Rita L. Oliver and husband Bret of Chesapeake; four great-grandsons, Walter, Alexander, Arnold and Bret Jr.; nephew, Jack Rowland and wife Betty Jo of Chesapeake; a niece, Pearl Rowland of Chesapeake; and a dear friend, Vivian Hodges.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. Henry Napier. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk. Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Bertie F. Crank
NORFOLK -- Bertie Frances Crank, 90, went to be with the Lord Jan. 18, 2002.
Born in Wilson County, N.C., she resided in Norfolk for the past 70 years. She was an active member of Temple Baptist Church where she was a founding member and teacher of the Crusaders Bible Class. She was also a member of the Temple Tones, Baptist WMU, and church bowling league. Bertie served in the community with the Union Mission Ladies' Auxiliary, Hope Haven Children's Home and Meals on Wheels. She was the widow of A. Elmer Crank and was predeceased by her son, Walton A. Crank.
Surviving are her children, Louis H. Crank and wife Frances of Virginia Beach, Virgie L. Wakefield and husband Bob of Cape Cod, Mass., daughter-in-law, Pat M. Crank of Virginia Beach, B. Sue Vaughan of Huntington Beach, Calif., June C. Matal and husband Vince of Raleigh, N.C., Ella Mae Jones of Norfolk and Eugene F. Crank and wife JoAnne of Norfolk; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. A funeral will be held by the Rev. Mark Pullen Monday at 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Union Mission, 120 Brooke Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510.
Mildred M. Harrison
NORFOLK -- Mildred Miles Harrison, 84, died Jan. 18, 2002, in Thornton Hall Nursing Home.
Mrs. Harrison was a native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and retired as a registered nurse from Virginia Beach General Hospital. Her first husband, James Gordon Butler Sr., and her second husband, George Rodney Harrison, predeceased her.
She is survived by a son, James Gordon Butler Jr. and wife Kay of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Jean Butler Price and husband Michael of Yukon, Okla., and Virginia Lilley of Chesapeake; three sisters, Barbara Ellis of Onancock, Va., Suzanne Martin of Saxis, Va., and Mary Evelyn Draper of New Castle, Del.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Vivian E. Hill
NORFOLK -- Vivian E. Hill, 75, of the 2100 block of Jeffrey Drive, died Jan. 17, 2002, in her home surrounded by family, following a brief bout with cancer.
She was a native of Baltimore, Md., and the widow of Edgar H. Hill Sr. She was a member of the American Legion Post No. 327 in Norfolk.
Survivors include two sons, Jim Tangires and wife, Diane of Buford, Ga., and Edgar H. Hill Jr. of Virginia Beach; a sister, May Burns of Baltimore, Md.; a niece, Linda Thomas of Baltimore; two grandchildren, Jamie Tangires and Austin Colby Hill; and a great-grandchild, Gage Grissom.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Pat Holden officiating. The family will receive friends at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Vivian was dearly loved and will be missed by her family and friends.
Karl A. Lindquist Jr.
NORFOLK -- TMCS, Karl A. "Lindy" Lindquist Jr., U.S. Navy retired, 75, died Jan. 17, 2002, in his home.
Born in New London, Conn., he was the son of the late Karl A.E. Lindquist and Violet Wallace Lindquist. He retired with 31 years from the U.S. Navy as senior chief torpedoman and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a Christian. Mr. Lindquist was a member of Fleet Reserve Branch 60, VFW at large, the National Rifle Association and the Lake Taylor Civic League.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Myra G. Lindquist; a daughter, Sharon L. Lindquist-Skelley and husband Tom Skelley of Ohio; two sons, Karl A. Lindquist III and wife Karen of Norfolk and Craig L. Lindquist and wife Sandra of Virginia Beach; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Hoffine and husband Harold of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory by Pastor Ken Gerry of New Life Christian Center. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors.
The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Juanita F. Insley
PORTSMOUTH -- Juanita Fay Insley, 74, of the 2700 block of Victory Blvd., died Jan. 19, 2002. A native of Canton, N.C., she was the widow of Charles L. Insley. She was a Baptist and a member of the DAV Auxiliary Unit 41, Dolphinette Anglers Club and the South Loxley Garden Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Shelia Eunice and husband Taylor of Portsmouth; four sons, Kenneth Insley and wife Constance of Suffolk, Gary Insley and wife Debra of Bremerton, Wash., Charles Insley Jr. and wife Gayla of Portsmouth and Ray Insley and wife Betty-Jo of Portsmouth; a sister, Marjorie Wade of Florida; a brother, Harry Warren of Canton; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by Charlie Baumgardner. The family will be at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Merrill C. Barrett
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Merrill Carr Barrett, formerly of Virginia Beach, died Jan. 18, 2002, in New Bern, N.C. There will be a private burial. Cotten Funeral Home, New Bern, N.C., is in charge.
Olivia Blackwell
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Olivia Blackwell, 93, of the 3900 block of W. Colonial Parkway, died Jan. 18, 2002, in her residence. She was a native of Liberty, N.C., born to the late Green and Mary Liza Andrew.
She is survived by her sons, George Blackwell and wife Kara of Mebane, N.C., Robert Blackwell Sr. and wife Evelyn of Norfolk; daughters, Mary McNeely and husband Eugene of Virginia Beach, Ida Mae Benson of Norfolk, Rosa Lee Clemmons and husband Ruben of Louisburg, N.C.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be conducted Wednesday at noon in Union United Church of Christ, 877 Goff St., Norfolk, by the Rev. Linda Clark. A viewing will be held Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Riddick Funeral Service. Interment will be at Roosevelt Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the residence, 3957 W. Colonial Parkway, Virginia Beach.
Florence W. Davis
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Florence White Davis, 86, went to be with our Lord, on Jan. 18, 2002.
Florence was born in Middlefield, Ohio, on Dec. 29, 1915, along with her twin brother, Lawrence, the second of nine children. After helping to support her large family as a teenager, she worked for orphanages in Macon, Ga., and at the United Methodist Children's Home in Richmond. After marriage to her beloved husband, Victor, they moved to Virginia Beach where she resided for almost 40 years. She was active as a volunteer and faithful attendee of Tidewater Central Church of the Nazarene for over 38 years.
Florence was a wonderful cook and homemaker and will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. She was predeceased by her mother, Grace White, husband Victor L. Davis Sr.; her brothers, Lloyd White and Graydon White Jr.; a sister, Evangeline Mesearch; a stepson, John D. Davis and a stepdaughter, Linda Davis Culpeper. Florence is survived by her brothers, Ralph White of New Castle, Pa., Basil White of Las Vegas, Nev., Virgil White of Point Richey, Fla., the Rev. Larry White and a sister, Myra White, both of Escondido, Calif. She also leaves behind her stepchildren, Robert Davis and Jeff Davis of Virginia Beach; her grandchildren, Lynn Davis, Robin Parker, Jill Szlij, all of North Carolina, Brian Davis and Gregory Davis, both of Virginia Beach.
A memorial service will be held at Tidewater Central Church of the Nazarene at 5514 North Parliament Drive, Virginia Beach, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 22. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Tidewater Central Church of the Nazarene.
Gerald T. Denicourt
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Gerald T. "Jerry" Denicourt, 55, of the 400 block of Coconut Lane, died Jan. 16, 2002. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel.
Jack D. Dineen
VIRGINIA BEACH -- John "Jack" Carl Dineen, 75, of the 500 block of Lakewood Circle, died Jan. 15, 2002, in a local hospital.
Jack was born Jan. 9, 1927, in New York to the late Thomas Dineen and the late Ida Bopp Dineen. He was the widower of Eleanor Fawn Dale Dineen. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in Vietnam and was a member of the VFW Post 392.
He is survived by three sons, Michael A. Dineen, Patrick S. Dineen, and Gavin J. Dineen and wife Holly, all of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Kathleen F. Hendrix and husband Mitchell of Lowgap, N.C., and Kelly A. Finkelstein and husband Bruce of Virginia Beach; a brother, Tom Dineen of California; a sister, Margaret Finnerty of Texas; 10 grandchildren, April, Donovan, Mitchell Jr., Joshua, Nicole, Brandee, Andrew, Nicholas and Gavin Jr.
A memorial service will be held at the VFW Post 392, Virginia Beach, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at 2 p.m. The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to VFW Post 392, 2408 Bowland Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23454.
J. Gary Lane
VIRGINIA BEACH -- J. Gary Lane, 51, died at his home Jan. 17, 2002, after a battle with leukemia. He was born in Herrin, Ill., and graduated from Denbigh High School in Newport News. He attended the University of Virginia (BA and JD), earning his law degree in 1978. In June 1978 he began working for NW Railway and worked for Norfolk Southern Corporation and its predecessor roads for 23 years. At the time of his death, he was chief legal officer of Norfolk Southern.
Survivors include Nadine I. Lane, his wife of 27 years; their two children, Ethan J. Lane and Bonnie P. Lane; his sister, Karen G. Lane of Roanoke; and nephew, Elijah L. Smith. Gary was the son of John S. and Bonnie M. Lane, both of whom predeceased him.
A memorial service, led by the Rev. Rob Stevenson of Acts 2 Church, will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Church of the Nazarene, 4413 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MCV Bone Marrow Foundation, P.O. Box 980157, MCV Hospital, Richmond, VA 23298-0157. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is in charge.
Myrtle H. Newlon
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Myrtle H. Newlon, 91, of the 5600 block of Wesleyan Drive, died Jan. 17, 2002.
Born in Raleigh, N.C., she was the widow of John William Newlon and a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Norview Chapter No. 131 and Order of the Amaranth, Macb Court No. 9, Norfolk.
Survivors include a daughter, Judith Hugo Corrado of Lebanon, N.J.; a son, Glenn Thomas Lowe of Athens, Tenn.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Harwood Edward "Eddie" Lowe.
A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, by the Rev. David Wade. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, 2709 Glendale Ave., Norfolk, VA 23518.
Lily P. Nichol
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Lily P. Nichol, 92, died Jan. 18, 2002. She was born in England in 1909 and had been a resident of this area for 22 years. She enjoyed flower arranging, making doll clothes and needlework.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Abeleda and husband Ben of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Michelle, Suzette, Sheree and Marissa; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at their home Monday at 3 p.m. Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Lions Club.
Ronald R. Olson
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Ronald R. Olson, 55, of the 4800 block of Virginia Beach Blvd., died Jan. 19, 2002. Mr. Olson was born in St. Paul, Minn., and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a shipwright. Mr. Olson is survived by his wife, Laura Lynn Olson of the home.
Besides his wife, Mr. Olson is survived by his father, Richard Olson of St. Paul, Minn.; his mother, Bonnie Olson of St. Paul; his son, Paul Olson and wife Jennifer of Chesapeake; a sister, Cindy Jennings and husband Dave of St. Paul; a brother, Jim Olson and wife Patty of Apple Valley, Minn.; a stepsister, Carol Steinmetz and husband John of Crystal Bay, Minn.; and his two grandchildren, Abigail and Elizabeth.
A memorial service will be held today at 5 p.m. in Twiford Funeral Home, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, with the Rev. Timothy Limburg officiating.
Vernon A. Saunders
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Vernon Aubrey Saunders, 65, died on Jan. 17, 2002.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 685 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. Chuck Moseley. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach.
Oman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Wilson Sharpley
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Robert Wilson Sharpley, 82, of the 4700 block of Haygood Circle, died Jan. 18, 2002.
Mr. Sharpley was born in Chincoteague, Va., and was predeceased by his father, Albert Sharpley, and mother, Laura Pruitt. He retired from the Naval Facilities Engineering Atlantic Command, Norfolk. He served our country in the Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. Sharpley was a member of Haygood United Methodist Church, where he was active in the United Methodist Men's Club and Joy Sunday School. He was past president of the Bayside Lions Club where he received the Melvin Jones Fellow - the highest award available in Lionism. He coordinated drivers to take the blind to a monthly meeting at the Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Accomack Lodge No. 243 AF&AM, Chincoteague, for more than 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Garst Sharpley; daughter, Martha Adams, her husband, Charles Bowman of Chesterfield, Va.; a grandson, Ryan Merritt, his wife, Wendy; and several great-granddaughters; a stepdaughter, Judy Holloman, her husband, Ron, of Duluth, Ga.; and two stepgrandsons; a sister, Louise Dennis of Norfolk; and a loving niece, Claudia Farrell, her husband, Tom of Virginia Beach; two great-nieces, their husbands and children. His very dear and longtime friends, Dr. Mel and Mrs. Marci Novegrod, their children, Shana and Josh of Irvine, Calif. He leaves a host of loyal and loving friends who will miss him for all his kind deeds and loving heart - especially his hugs.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. at Haygood United Methodist Church today by the Rev. W. Mike Nobles Sr. and Dr. Donald Traylor. Interment will be in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is in charge.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bob Sharpley Fund of the Endependence Center Inc., 6320 N. Center Drive, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502, or to Haygood United Methodist Church, 4713 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.
John E. Stratton
VIRGINIA BEACH -- John Edward Stratton, 86, died Jan. 17, 2002.
He was born in Middletown, N.Y., and served his country for 20 years retiring as a chief from the Navy. Mr. Stratton was a survivor of Pearl Harbor and a member of the Police Association.
Mr. Stratton's memory will live on in his survivors: his wife, Charlotte Stratton; two daughters, Helen Franklin and Marie Rush; four grandchildren, Heather F. Smith, Rebecca Rush, William Rush, and Charlotte Rush; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Smith and Madison Smith.
It was Mr. Stratton's wish to be buried at sea so there will be no funeral.
Norma B. Thomas
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Norma Bonney Thomas, 63, of the 800 block of E. Sparrow Road, died Jan. 18, 2002, in a local hospital.
Born in North Carolina, she was the widower of Henry Clay Thomas and a Baptist.
Survivors include three daughters, Janice North and Joy Thomas, both of Chesapeake, and Judy Heyman of Virginia Beach; two sons, Clay Thomas and Cliff Thomas, both of Chesapeake; her mother, Lucille Horton Bonney of Virginia Beach; a sister, Cindy Ray of Virginia Beach; two brothers, Douglas Bonney of Eastern Shore and E.C. Bonney of Virginia Beach; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Ann Manby.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Colonial Grove Memorial Park by the Rev. Wayne Cook. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Helen P. Westermann
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Helen Marie Perkins Westermann of Richmond and Virginia Beach, went to be with the Lord Jan. 17, 2002.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Lewis Westermann; her son, Robert Lewis Westermann Jr. and daughter-in-law, Lyn Rainey Westermann; two grandchildren, Katherine Marie and James David Westermann; and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Park.
Mrs. Westermann was a member of Galilee Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach, the Henrico County Craft Class and the German American Sports Club.
Her remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today and where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery.
Velma N. Bell
SUFFOLK -- Velma N. Bell, 16, of the 400 block of Grant St., died Jan. 16, 2002, in her home.
A native of Portsmouth, she was a junior at Nansemond River High School in Suffolk and a member of St. Matthew United Holy Church of Life, Suffolk.
Survivors include a son, Terrell Bell of Suffolk; her mother, Hilla D. Bell of Norfolk; her father, Vann S. Powell of Suffolk; a sister, Angela Powell of Suffolk; three brothers, Martin Bell and Demeturis Bell, both of Norfolk, and Tyrone Powell of the U.S. Army, Germany; grandparents, Shirley Powell and James Powell, both of Suffolk; a host of aunts, including a special aunt, Janice Roberson and uncles, including a special uncle, Jerome Wolfe; a niece, Destiny White; cousins, in-laws and friends.
A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in St. Timothy Baptist Church, 1703 E. Washington St., Suffolk, by Elder Alexander Cheatham and Pastor I.N. Trent. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. Family and friends will assemble for the funeral procession to the church at 5607 Parish Lane, Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is in charge.
Ruben M. Hooks
SUFFOLK -- Ruben Michael Hooks, 51, died Jan. 17, 2002. Born Dec. 18, 1950, in Eastman, Ga., he was the son of the late James Alvin and Lillian Beatrice Parker Hooks. Mr. Hooks was the former owner of H&H Grading Utility.
Survivors include his brothers, Terry Hooks, Thomas Furgerson, Andy Furgerson, all of Columbus, Ga.; sister, Debra Holland of Columbus, Ga.; sons, Robert Hooks of Calhoun, Miss., Terry Hooks of Chesapeake and Billy Hooks of Jacksonville, N.C.
A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by William Robert Hudgins Jr. The family will receive friends at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, today from 5 to 8 p.m.
Eugene J. Notini
SUFFOLK -- Eugene John "Gino" Notini, 69, of the 100 block of Greenfield Crescent, died Jan. 17, 2002, in his residence.
A native of Arlington, Mass., he retired after 20 years from the U.S. Navy and also retired from Navy Club System at Naval Air Station. He was a member of VFW Post 3160 and Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Joan F. Notini; three daughters, Terri Grisham of Menomonee Falls, Wis., Beverly Farnsworth of Mesa, Ariz., and Tina Evans of Norfolk; four sons, Gino Jr. and Joey Notini, both of San Diego, Calif., Jim Mueller and Chris Mueller, both of Norfolk; seven grandchildren; and a niece and nephew.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Lloyd H. Mason
WINDSOR -- Lloyd Herbert Mason, 71, died Jan. 18, 2002, in Suffolk. Born in Beebe, W.Va., he was a son of the late Benjamin and Rosa Huff Mason. Mr. Mason was a graduate of Marshall University and retired head of Internal Review at the Naval Shipyard. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Zuni Ruritan Club, and a member of the Zuni Hunt Club. He was an elder of Bethany Presbyterian Church and a choir member.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Belzer Robertson Mason, and children, Michael E. Mason and Richard A. Mason, both of Chesapeake, Rebecca M. Esopi and her husband, Frank, of Cooper City, Fla., Dale L. Robertson and his wife, Lisa, of Windsor, Kathleen R. Moore and her husband, H.B., of Suffolk, and Glen M. Robertson of Virginia Beach; two brothers, Chester Mason of Columbus, Ohio, and Charles Mason of Glen Dale, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Anthony, Shannon, Sean and Alexander Esopi, Nathaniel and Mallory Moore, Nicole Eicoff, Christine Esopi. He was predeceased by a sister, Adeline Sellers and four brothers, Okie, Milo, Audrey and Dale Mason.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethany Presbyterian Church, Zuni, with the Rev. Douglas Van Niel officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Southampton Memorial Park, Franklin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Presbyterian Church Choir Fund, P.O. Box 41, Zuni, VA 23878. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge.
Constance H. Anderson
POWELLS POINT -- Constance E. "Beth" Hudgins Anderson, 38, died Dec. 15, 2001, in Elizabeth City, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Christopher L. Hudgins and Norma P. Barnes.
She is survived by two sons, Zachary Murphey and Parker McCabe, both of Virginia Beach; and a sister, Christine C. Tillett of Newport News.
The family will receive friends at the home of Joyce Todd, 6316 Shelby Lane, Virginia Beach, on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, from 3 to 5 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Beth's memory to the Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, Va.
Samuel L. Armstead
PLYMOUTH -- Samuel Lee Armstead, retired U.S. Navy, departed this life on Jan. 18, 2002, at his residence in the 100 block of Bateman St., Plymouth, after an illness. He was 69 years old.
Sam was a 1950 graduate of Plymouth Colored High School. While in high school, he was employed at the Roanoke Beacon newspaper. He was employed there until 1952 when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was stationed at the Marine Corps school from January 1952 until September 1955 when he joined the U.S. Navy. Sam had the following assignments over his 28-year career as a serviceman: Sept. 1955 to Dec. 1958, USS Roberts DE 749; Jan. 1959 to Dec. 1962, Robert F. Keller; Jan. 1963 to May 1966, USS Loser DE 680; June 1966 to Sept. 1968, MCB Nine; Nov. 1968 to Oct. 1969, USS Finch DER 328; Dec. 1969 to Feb. 1971, USS Ozbourn DD 846; April 1971 to May 1973, Navsta Washington, D.C.; May 1973 to March 1975, USS Laffey DD 724; May 1975 to Aug. 1977, USS Mount Whitney; Sept. 1977 to June 1983, Naval Station Norfolk. Sam received numerous citations and awards for outstanding service over his years of service. He retired in Norfolk in 1983.
After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Sam returned to Plymouth where he was employed by Simmons Funeral Home, the Washington County Sheriff's Department, the Washington County Board of Education and Toodle's Funeral Home. Sam served his community through memberships in the Carthagenia Masonic Lodge No. 38, the Scottish Rite Consistory No. 248, and the DAV Chapter No. 48. He was a faithful member of the New Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, the New Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Choir and the Golden Jubilee Quartet.
Sam is survived by his wife, Doris M. Armstead; a son, Samuel M. Armstead; six stepchildren, Quinterlene Bowens, Clifton Britton, Sharon Britton Irby, Vanessa Joyner, Natlie Baker and Lisa Cooley; a granddaughter, Chantelle; 16 stepgrandchildren; six sisters, Eloise Armstead, Mary Moore, Elizabeth Armstead, Elnora Armstead, Evelyn White and Delois Wells; two brothers, Lawrence Owens and William Morris Armstead; two aunts, Mattie Baxter and Estella Carson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held at the New Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Madison St., Plymouth, N.C., at 1 p.m. Thursday. The wake will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at New Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Lucille Brimage
MURFREESBORO -- Lucille Brimage, 81, of the 100 block of Washington Ave., died Jan. 16, 2002. A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today in First Baptist Church Murfreesboro. Hunter's Funeral Home is in charge.
Ruby O. Charles
ROXOBEL -- Ruby Olivia Charles, 81, of the 500 block of Hardy St., died Jan. 17, 2002. A funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. today in Sandy Branch Baptist Church. Hunter's Funeral Home, Ahoskie, is in charge.
Vickie H. Hamlett
ROPER -- Vickie Hufton Hamlett, 53, died Jan. 18, 2002. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Horner-Walker Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Isabella L. Benavides
FREDERICKSBURG -- Isabella Luisa Benavides, infant daughter of Chris and Allyson Benavides of Spotsylvania County, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002 at her home.
In addition to her parents, Isabella is survived by two sisters, Rachel and Elizabeth Benavides, both of the home; her maternal grandparents, Phil A. and Linda I. Hart of Norfolk; her paternal grandmother, Luisa D. Benavides of Laredo, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Cristobal R. Benavides.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Paul Scalia officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations in her name to the Catholic Charities of Arlington, Children Services Program, 3838 Cathedral Lane, Arlington, VA 22203 or to the Spinabifida Association of America, 4590 McArthur Blvd., N.W., Washington DC, 20007. Found and Sons Funeral Chapels - Cremation Service of Fredericksburg is handling the arrangements.
Charles W. Byrd
RICHMOND -- Dr. Charles William Byrd, 83, died Jan. 18, 2002. He was born in Locust Grove, Ga., graduated from the University of Georgia in 1939, and was a 1943 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia.
He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in Europe during World War II and was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Bronze Star with First Oak Cluster, Distinguished Unit Badge and Meritorious Service Unit Plaque. Upon his discharge from the army, Dr. Byrd completed his residency in general surgery at the McGuire Veterans Administration Hospital in Richmond. He served as acting chief of surgery at McGuire Veterans Administration Hospital prior to entering private practice in 1961. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Byrd served as chief medical officer of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Co. He was a member of Westover Hills United Methodist Church, Willow Oaks Country Club, and a former board member and former president of the Medical Staff of the Retreat Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Lee Donati Byrd; three daughters, Claudia Byrd Macdonald of Richmond, Dr. Rebecca Byrd Kearns of Norfolk and Jane Byrd Cooke of Richmond; a son, Charles W. Byrd Jr. of Richmond; 12 grandchildren, Jonathan Byrd Macdonald, Rebecca Norwood Macdonald, Benjamin Lee Macdonald, Charles William Byrd III, Sarah Catherine Byrd, James Alexander Byrd, Kate Alexander Kearns, William Albert Kearns, Patrick Byrd Kearns, Caroline Ann Cooke, Jack Edward Cooke and Mark Andrew Cooke. He was predeceased by a brother, Henry Lee Byrd, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., and is survived by a sister, Ruth Byrd Cobb of Americus, Ga.
A private family burial service will be in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Westover Hills United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the church.
George L. Petty Jr.
CHARLOTTESVILLE -- George L. Petty Jr., 80, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Mr. Petty was born in Charleston, W.Va., son of the late George L. Petty Sr. and Kathleen Floyd Petty.
He served in Europe during World War II and graduated from VPI in 1949 with a degree in electrical engineering. He retired from the Ford Motor Co. in Norfolk as plant engineer with 31 years of service.
Mr. Petty was the husband of the late Shirley K. Petty. He is survived by two daughters, Lynda C. Vining and Joan E. Cornelius, both of Charlottesville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Teague Funeral Home followed by a reception at Branchlands Village in the Manor House.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chaplaincy Services Fund, University of Virginia Hospital, P.O. Box 800672, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0672.
Sandra Eagle Duvall
NORFOLK -- Sandra Eagle Duvall, 56, of the 9600 block of 15th Bay Ave., died Jan. 6, 2001, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Mrs. Duvall was born on Nov. 1, 1944, in Gaylesburg, Ind., to the late Burle Lynn Eagle and the late Alice Ruth Green. She was raised by her mother and the late Bernard Beissel.
She is survived by one daughter, Alice Harrington of Chesapeake; two sons, Brandon Duvall of Virginia Beach and Chris Duvall of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters, Sharon Eagle, Shelia Eagle and Shelly McCurdy all of Nevada; and two grandchildren, Cheyanna Harrington and Kaitlyn Duvall.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513. The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge.
Winfred Etheridge
NORFOLK -- Winfred Etheridge of the 1500 block of W. 38th Street passed away Jan. 15, 2001, surrounded by his family.
Born in Camden, N.C., on Nov. 23, 1919, Mr. Etheridge served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army and retired from Norfolk Southern in 1984 after 30 years of service.
He survived his wife of 35 years, Olivia Spencer Etheridge. Mr. Etheridge leaves to mourn five children, Antoinette (Toni) Etheridge, Curtis Etheridge, Winfred Etheridge Jr., Brenda Etheridge Haynes and Gerald Etheridge.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today at Graves Funeral Home.
Catherine S. Guard
NORFOLK -- Catherine Smith Guard, 82, died Jan. 17, 2001, at a local hospital.
Born in Charlotte, N.C., she was twice widowed; by her first husband of 31 years, Elbert J. Smith Sr. and by her second husband of 15 years, Silas T. Guard. She was a retired sales person and assistant buyer of Smith & Welton Department Store and a charter member of Lafayette Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Catherine S. Holladay and husband, David, of Virginia Beach; a son, E.J. Smith and wife, Yolanda, of Crofton, Md.; a sister, Ann Scott of Richmond; a brother, Jackson O. Bradley of Mason, Wis.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Barbara Gillis of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; a stepson, Curtis Guard of Vero Beach, Fla.; and a cousin, Harriett Ann Wilcoxson of Lake Lizza, Fla.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, by the Rev. Max Culler with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and also at Mrs. Guard's residence at other times.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lafayette Presbyterian Church Air Conditioning Fund.
Elizabeth Lane
NORFOLK -- Elizabeth "Nina" Lane of the 800 block of Whitaker Lane died Jan. 16, 2001, in a local hospital. Born in New York City, she was a member of First Samuel Holiness Church.
She is survived by four daughters, Sharon Lane of New York City, Caprice Lane Brooks, Evelyn Lane and Carlette Lane, all of Norfolk; a brother, James A. Brown of Norfolk; eight grandchildren; and lifetime friend, Roy Felton. She was predeceased by a son, Carlton Lankford.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Graves Funeral Home with burial in Calvary Cemetery. A wake service will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at 819 E. 29th St., Apt.1, Norfolk.
Juanita M. Moore
NORFOLK -- Juanita Morgan Moore, 81, of the 3700 block of Riverside Drive, died Jan. 18, 2001.
Mrs. Moore was born in Farmington, W.Va., the daughter of the late Willie A. and Maggie D. Morgan. She was the widow of Milton M. Moore. Mrs. Moore was a graduate of the University of Charlottesville and a 1942 graduate of Norfolk General School of Nursing. She retired in 1981 after working for Dr. William Perry Moore for over 39 years.
Survivors include her three sisters, Hazel M. Bennett and Laura Lee Bennett, both of Chesapeake, Elizabeth M. Paul of Virginia Beach; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their spouses and families.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. John Morris. The family will receive friends in the Norfolk Chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. today from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Khedive Temple.
Daisy H. Ritter
NORFOLK -- Daisy Harrell Ritter, 82, of the 5600 block of Elizabeth Ave., went to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2001. She was born in Wilson, N.C., and lived in Norfolk most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Herbert L. Ritter; her brother, Howard Harrell; and three sisters, Ruby H. Blair, Ella H. Millard and Alice H. Norton.
She is survived by her daughter, Jane Ritter MacEmcy and son-in-law, Donald MacEmcy of Norfolk; and her sister, Virginia H. Walston of Richmond.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel.
Sandra Thorogood
NORFOLK -- On Jan. 16, 2001, Sandra "Faye" Thorogood decided it was time to rest. A resident of Norfolk, she knew many people. Sandra was born Dec. 13, 1952, to the late Lucinda Y. Spencer. She was a member of the Calvary Revival Church pastored by Bishop Cortney McBeth. Ms. Thorogood also was a registered nurse for the Veterans Hospital of Hampton for about 15 years.
She leaves behind two daughters, Kristisha J. Hayes of Savannah, Ga., and Yilan Thorogood of Norfolk; one sister, Carolyn Deloatch of Norfolk; one brother, James Everette Jr. of Suffolk; six grandchildren; five great-aunts; three great-uncles; a host of relatives and best friends. She will be truly missed; the smile and love she spread amongst those she cared about will never be forgotten and always treasured.
A funeral will be held at noon Monday in Calvary Revival Church. Burial will be held at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Hale Funeral Home. The remains will rest at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
Christine R. Wells
NORFOLK -- Christine R. Wells, 73, of the 100 block of Howe St., died Jan. 18, 2001, at a local hospital.
Born in Norfolk, she was the widow of Henry D. Wells. She was a member of Bayside Church of Christ and T.O.P.S. in Virginia Beach. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved the Lord and was His faithful servant.
She is survived by two daughters, Denise Byrum and husband, Brad, of Chesapeake and Kathy Davis and husband, Barry, of Virginia Beach; three sons, Barry Wells and wife, Carol, of Colorado, Kent Wells, and Chris Wells and wife, Lorene, all of Virginia Beach; a sister, Naomi Lee of Virginia Beach; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild on the way; Arthur Congleton and wife, Nancy, of Florida; and several nieces and nephews and many loving friends.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bayside Church of Christ by Minister Mike Lucas with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel.
Mary Ann Dancy
PORTSMOUTH -- Mary Ann Dancy, 81, of the 300 block of Choate St., died Jan. 15, 2001, at home.
A native of Edgecomb County, N.C., she was the widow of Benjamin Dancy, a member of Noble Street Baptist Church, Portsmouth, the Missionary Society, Noon Day Prayer and past president of the Nurses Corps.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary V. McCall, Velma R. Dancy and Cathleen Dancy, all of Portsmouth; four sons, Lathan Dancy and Frank Dancy, both of Chesapeake, Thomas Dancy of Washington, D.C., and James A. Dancy of Columbus, Md.; one sister, Ruthie Batts of Portsmouth; a brother-in-law, Joseph Dancy of Tarboro, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. She was predeceased by a twin sister, Sally Ann Weaver; two sons, Benjamin Dancy Jr. and Melvin Dancy; and a grandson, Feral McCall Jr.
A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Noble Street Baptist Church, Portsmouth, with the Rev. Henry P. Jones officiating. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing will begin at 11 a.m. today in Corprew Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Edith B. Edwards
PORTSMOUTH -- Edith Bunn Edwards, 80, died Jan. 17, 2001. A native of Seaboard, N.C., she was a member of Churchland Baptist Church; the Esther Sunday School class; and Woman's Missionary Union. She was also a member of Fellowship Chapter No. 140 Order of the Eastern Star, Christian Woman's Club, and the Portsmouth Music Study Club. She retired from the Norfolk Retail Merchants Association.
Her first husband, Benjamin Council Bunn and her second husband, Thomas Burgess Edwards predeceased Mrs. Edwards. She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Kaye Bunn of Portsmouth; a son, Barry Lynn Bunn and wife, Loretta, of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Shirley Warrick Taylor of Gumberry, N.C.; a brother, Joseph Ellis Warrick and wife, Betty David Warrick, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Hodges Burnett and husband, Andrew Thomas Burnett, Thomas Burgess Hodges, Benjamin Council Bunn and Courtney Ann Bunn.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by the Rev. Lawrence B. Coleman, with entombment in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mary Jo Coley Kirby
PORTSMOUTH -- Our beloved's spirit left to meet God Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital after complicated surgeries and infections. Mary Jo blessed us with 46 years of her talent, love and friendship.
Grieving family include: her husband, Michael J. Kirby and daughter Ashley Coley Bramlette of Portsmouth; her parents, Dorothy B. and William Henry Coley of Portsmouth; a sister and her husband, Joan C. and Michael J. Mercer of Chesapeake; a brother and his wife, Michael A. and Rita V. Coley of Chesapeake; a niece and her husband, Terri C. and Ron W. Holbert of Chesapeake; a niece, Jessica Mercer; a nephew, Jonathan Mercer; and a great-niece, Catherine Holbert of Chesapeake; bereaved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, countless friends and her church family.
Mary Jo was the choir director and lifelong member of Cradock Baptist Church in Portsmouth. She was a most gifted and talented singer. She lovingly devoted her life to spreading her laughter and sharing her voice. Mary Jo spent her whole life serving her community of Cradock and Portsmouth.
She graduated from Cradock High School, Tidewater Community College and Christopher Newport University. She also attended Longwood College and James Madison University. She taught with Portsmouth Public Schools as a music teacher at various locations and was Teacher of the Year.
Mary Jo adored her daughter, Ashley, and had worked actively with children and youth at the church and throughout the community.
Visitation will be held today at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at 2009 Cherry Lane, Chesapeake. A memorial service will be held Saturday at Cradock Baptist Church at 2 p.m. followed by a time of remembrance in the social hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mary Jo Memorial Fund at Cradock Baptist Church for a baby grand piano.
Mary Jo loved life and made friends easily with everyone. God has called our beloved angel home and she will always have a smile on her face and a song in her heart.
Pearl E. Luper
PORTSMOUTH -- Pearl E. Luper, 103, went home to be with the Lord Jan. 18, 2001.
She was a native of Rocky Mount, N.C. Mrs. Luper was born Aug. 29, 1897, the daughter of the late Edwin Thomas and Hattie Wetherington Andrews. She was a member of Port Norfolk Baptist Church for 59 years where she taught the Anna B. Thurston Sunday School Class for many years. She was also a champion of children and animals.
Mrs. Luper was predeceased by her husband, Richard H. Luper Sr.; two sons, Harvey R. Luper and Richard H. Luper Jr. and two grandsons, Harvey R. Luper Jr. and Gerald L. Luper. She is survived by two daughters, Selene Luper Neal and son-in-law Clyde P. Neal Jr. of Norfolk and Helen Luper Garrenton and son-in-law Vincent T. Garrenton of Portsmouth; three granddaughters, Anita Hooten, Marcia Dublinski and husband Steve, Laura Adams and husband Lee; five grandsons, Ken Rhodes and wife Sharon, Clyde Neal and wife Kathy, Vince Garrenton and wife Kathy, Jeff Garrenton and Mark Garrenton; 18 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
While it is hard to let her go, we rejoice for her life with us, for all she has meant to others and for the new life she has now and so richly deserves.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by Dr. Archie S. Corbin Jr. and Chaplain Chuck Leavitt, with burial in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Nannie F. McDaniel
PORTSMOUTH -- Nannie F. McDaniel, 75, of the 2300 block of Piedmont Ave., died Jan. 16, 2001. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Garden of Prayer COGIC No. 4. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home, formerly Serenity Funeral Home, is in charge.
William L. Smith
PORTSMOUTH -- William Lee Smith, 55, of the 900 block of Chumley Road, died Jan. 18, 2001. A private service will be held at a later date. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.
Daphene P. Barco
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Daphene Phillips Barco, 78, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
A lifelong resident of Virginia Beach, she worked for a few years at Dam Neck, and for the last 30 years she operated summer rental properties in Virginia Beach. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she treasured her family, her special friends and her pets. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Barco's mother, Adelaide Nichols, and a brother, Raymond Phillips, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Charles E. Barco Jr. of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Daphene B. Ashley and her husband, John, of Virginia Beach; a son, Charles E. "Chip" Barco III and his wife, Ruth, of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Kara B. Gaunce, Charles W. Barco, Cheryl Ashley and Brice Ashley, all of Virginia Beach.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Maestas Funeral Home, Baltic Avenue Chapel. Following the service, the family will greet friends at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
Louise D. Britt
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Louise Denning Britt, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, 2001.
Louise was born in Angier, N.C., the daughter of the late Joseph Walter Denning and Mettie Melinda Godwin Denning and was predeceased by six sisters and two brothers. She was the widow of Richard Britt and was also predeceased by her daughter, Dottie Britt Smith.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Gail Kuykendall and husband, Jonathan, of Kitty Hawk, N.C., Lisa Wildermuth and husband, Bruce, of Frederick, Md., and Brit Smith of Virginia Beach; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Aaron Kuykendall, Amber of Corinne Wildermuth and son-in-law, A.J. Smith and wife, Pat.
Louise will be greatly missed by her many family members and dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, by the Rev. David Davenport. The family will receive loved ones and friends following the service at the home of A.J. and Pat Smith. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20, 600 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Mary F. Clark
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Mary Feild Clark died Jan. 18, 2001. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Va.
Donald J. Dubois
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Donald J. Dubois, 54, passed away in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Jan. 17, 2001.
He was born in Stoneham, Mass., and was the son of the late Clifford E. Dubois Sr. and Mary Nuzzolo Dubois.
Survivors include his wife, Randall Malbon Dubois; his two sons, Jason B. Dubois and Kyle E. Dubois of Virginia Beach; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Randolph "Pop" and Barbara Malbon; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Anne Malbon; a niece, Nell Malbon; and two nephews, Will and John Malbon.
Besides his family, Donald's passion, dedication and love was for baseball, basketball, working on the sidelines and behind the scenes, and working with young people and Great Neck Pony Baseball.
A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, by the Rev. John D. Burley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Cox High School Baseball Association, 2425 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Lee Gim Siu Eng
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Lee Gim Siu Eng, 89, of the 1000 block of Brockway Court, died Jan. 16, 2001.
Born in Canton, China, she was a member of Chinese Community Center and was an inactive member of the Chinese Baptist Church.
The widow of Bing Sing Eng, she is survived by two daughters, Susie Lee of Queens, N.Y., and Mae Boswell and husband, Jeff, of Virginia Beach; three sons, Garland Eng and Marshall Eng, both of Virginia Beach and Victor Eng of Anaheim, Calif.; grandchildren, Stephen and Julie Lee of Oakland, Calif., Vickie and Russ Moy of Sacramento, Calif., and Michael Lee of Queens, N.Y.; and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with Mr. Bon Wong officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family will be at the funeral home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Chinese Community Center or American Diabetes Association.
Johnnie Holmes
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Johnnie Holmes of the 600 block of Fern Mill Court, died Jan. 16, 2001, in Sentara Medical Facility at Rosemont.
Born in Charleston, S.C., he was the widower of Evelyn Crouch Holmes and worked in maintenance for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a former member of Convent Avenue Baptist Church, New York City, where he was a deacon, and a member of Rock Church, Virginia Beach.
Survivors include a sister, Jewell Cosby and husband, John D. Cosby Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be at noon today in Rock Church, 640 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, with Pastor Anne Gimenez officiating. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The remains will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. The family will assemble at the residence at 11 a.m. for the processional. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.
Tamra K. Lanning
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Tamra Kay Lanning, 15, of the 1900 block of Country Manor Lane, died Jan. 17, 2001, in a local hospital. Born in Norfolk, she was a student at Great Neck Middle School.
She is survived by her parents, Sharon Douglas Lanning and Brian Thomas Lanning; maternal grandparents, M. David Douglas and Kay Stokely Douglas of Virginia Beach; paternal grandparents, William E. Spees and Michon E. Spees of Newport, Tenn.; and a host of other family members and special friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, by Minister Stan Paradowski and Ernest Nixon. Following the service, there will be a reception at the Oceana Church of Christ. Memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Epilepsy Association of Virginia.
Rosalie C. Lyman
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Rosalie Cecelia Lyman, 85, of the 1600 block of Old Donation Parkway, died Jan. 16, 2001, in Virginia Beach.
A native of Chicago, Ill., she was a retired civil servant having worked for Army Material Support Command, Vint Hill Farms, Warrenton, Va. She was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and the Virginia Beach General Ladies Auxiliary. A former resident of Fountain Valley, Calif., she had been a member of Fountain Valley Women's Club. She was also a former member and volunteer of Star of the Sea Catholic Church Ladies Guild, a volunteer for the Virginia Beach Center of the Arts, the Red Cross, and had belonged to several bridge clubs.
Survivors include her daughter, Lynda L. Allen and her husband, H. Britt Lipscomb IV, of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Maria Routtenberg and Violet F. Lerno, both of Alhambra, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Dwight Shroeder officiating. Entombment will follow the Mass in Princess Anne Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 800 Los Conaes Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 and/or St. Charles Catholic Church, 545 Randolph Ave., Cape Charles, VA 23310-3305 and/or the Virginia Beach and Rescue Squad, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Jewell M. Tabor
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Jewell M. Tabor, 59, died peacefully Jan. 15, 2001, in her son's home.
Jewell leaves behind to cherish her memory her three children, Sandra T. Cole, Howard R. Tabor, and Cindy A. Tabor; a son-in-law, Scott Cole; and daughter-in-law, Lisa West; her grandchildren, Amanda, Holly, Corbin and Spencer along with so many close friends.
A celebration of life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. today in Tidewater Funeral Choices, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513.
Emma R. Thrasher
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Emma Reid Thrasher died Jan. 18, 2001. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach.
George Ziegler
VIRGINIA BEACH -- George Ziegler, 63, of the 700 block of Avella St., died Jan. 18, 2001, in his home.
Born in Germany, Mr. Ziegler was the son of the late George Lorenz and Margarete Fankhauser Ziegler. He was an insulator for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 28 years and a member of Avalon Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Midgette Ziegler; one daughter, Diane Daleo and her husband, Paul, of Platteville, Wis.; two sisters, Gisela Knight of Chesapeake and Betti Schanno of Germany; and one grandson, Alexander Daleo of Platteville.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday by Pastor James Bennett in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oman Funeral Home, Chesapeake, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center, Chesapeake General Hospital, 736 North Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320, or Comfort Care Hospice, 667 Kingsborough Square, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Ruby L. Harrell
SUFFOLK -- Ruby Lee Harrell, 58, died Jan. 18, 2001. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home is in charge.
Alex O. Roberts
SUFFOLK -- Alex O. Roberts, 77, died Jan. 14, 2001 in his residence.
Born in Suffolk, Mr. Roberts served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army and retired from Norfolk Naval Air Rework Facilities as an aircraft sheet metal mechanic after over 30 years of service. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Suffolk and attended Virginia State University.
The following family members will treasure his memory: a son and his wife, Victor and Brenda Roberts of Norfolk; a daughter and her husband, Alexis and Archie Colander Jr. of South Orange, N.J.; four sisters, Anne Slaughter of Los Angeles, Calif., Francis Brunner, Johnnie Jones and Marion Webber, all of Oklahoma; and four grandchildren, Vera, Brandi, Victor Jr. and Nicholas. In addition, he shared the companionship of his beloved dogs, Blackie and Ebony.
A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Crocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Artificial Kidney Center Patient Education Fund, G-3, 1890 N. Main St., Suffolk, VA 23434. Interment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery.
Mazie L. Brodnax
FRANKLIN -- Mazie Lee Brodnax, 73, of the 300 block of Hogart St., died Jan. 17, 2001, in Southampton Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.
A native of Southampton County, she retired from Apolle Plastics Co. She was a member of White Oak Spring Baptist Church where she served as church clerk and on the Senior Choir.
Survivors include her husband, Madison Brodnax; and brothers Robert Lee Hart and Clarence Hart of Franklin.
A funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in White Oak Spring Baptist Church by the Rev. Eddie Lee. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery, Franklin. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge.
Booker T. Rice
NELSONIA -- Booker T. Rice, 77, died Jan. 15, 2001. A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Methodist Church, Atlantic, Va. Cooper and Humbles Funeral Company, Accomac, is in charge.
Samuel Rogers
PAINTER -- Samuel Rogers, 84, died Jan. 14, 2001. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wharton Funeral Home, Accomac.
Maleik Smith
TEMPERANCEVILLE -- Maleik Smith, 24 days olds, died Jan. 17, 2001. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Wharton Funeral Home, Accomac, is in charge.
James G. Blount
EDENTON -- James G. Blount, 76, died Jan. 16, 2001. A funeral will be at noon today in Gale Street Baptist Church. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge.
Herman Purvis Sr.
PLYMOUTH -- Herman Purvis Sr., 59, of the 100 block of Bradley Road, died Jan. 14, 2001. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Green Church of Christ. Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service, Roper, is in charge.
Edna W. White
HOBBSVILLE -- Edna Ward White, 87, of the 200 block of Punch Bowl Road, died Jan. 18, 2001, in Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News.
Mrs. White was born in Gates County, the daughter of the late Luther and Dode Hobbs Ward. She was a homemaker and the wife of the late Fentress White. A member of Warwick Baptist Church, she had been active in the Adult Ladies Sunday School class and the Minnie Spivey Circle.
Survivors include a daughter, Marie W. Hudgins of Hampton; a son, William Marvin White Sr. of Elizabeth City; a sister, Myrtle Baker of Edenton; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Jarvis Ray White.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Warwick Baptist Church by Dr. Charles Jones with burial following in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville, and again in the church social hall following services on Saturday. The family will assemble at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday for the procession.
Mary Ann P. Glynn
HAMPTON -- The Lord in His kindness and mercy, and in accordance with His promise, released Mary Ann Permoda Glynn from the bondage of this life on Jan. 17, 2001. She is no longer called "servant", she is "friend". At 55 years of age, she died where she was born, in Norfolk, peacefully succumbing to the effects of nearly 30 years of multiple sclerosis.
Mary Ann was a registered nurse, a graduate of the former Maryview Hospital School of Nursing, Portsmouth. She served outstandingly in many responsible nursing positions, mostly in critical care, throughout the U.S. and Italy. She was a student in every possible way, formally, in the classroom, and in life itself. She excelled in every endeavor. Unable to work in her eight years in Italy due to no available job positions, Mary Ann volunteered with the Red Cross and shared her wealth of knowledge by teaching well-baby classes and CPR techniques, as well as serving as school nurse at a U.S. military dependents' school.
Preceded in death by her beloved father, Daniel Anthony Permoda, she is survived by her mother, Marjorie Henderson Permoda of Gloucester; three sisters and a brother, with their respective families; aunts and uncles in Norfolk and the state of Georgia; many relatives in the state of Michigan, where she lived a number of years; and by her husband of 30 years, Francis M. Glynn of Hampton. She was the eldest of five children and loved her siblings dearly. They are Judith Irene Schultz of Saverna Park, Md., Donna Louise Davis of Lake Park, Ga., Antoinette Frances "Toni" Marshall of Newport News, and Daniel Anthony Permoda Jr. of West Point, Va.
Her family and friends will celebrate a Christian Wake Service in Mary Ann's honor, led by Deacon John T. Glynn, a brother-in-law, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Gloucester, today at 7 p.m. followed by a social gathering at the church. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. John J. Dorgan of Norfolk, a friend of many years, at noon Saturday. Burial will be in Rosewell Memorial Garden, Ordinary, Va. Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point, is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 405 S. Parliament Drive, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Joseph Sears
NEWPORT NEWS -- Joseph Sears, 33, died Jan. 17, 2001. There will be no services. Kellum Funeral Home provided information.
Inez B. Johnson
SOUTH HILL -- Inez B. Johnson, of South Hill and formerly of Virginia Beach, died Jan. 16, 2001, in South Hill. She was the retired owner/operator of Modern Beauty Academy and a licensed hairdresser.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John H. Johnson IV of South Hill; four daughters and their husbands, Jody and Michael Silva of Suffolk, Becky and Larry Hicks of Summersville, W.Va., Rachel and Dr. Jeff Beavers of South Hill, and Ruth Mansfield of La Crosse; a son and his wife, John Henry and Debbie Johnson V of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Norma Hamm of Alabama, Jackie Smith and Eula Oney of Russell, Ky.; three brothers, Gerald Blevins of Tampa, Fla., Rollie Blevins of Ashland, Ky., and Argus Blevins of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Walton Barry Johnson.
A funeral service will be conducted today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA 23235.
James W. Midyette Jr.
ASHLAND -- James Webb Midyette Jr., 75, died Jan. 17, 2001. Mr. Midyette was born on July 28, 1925, to James Webb and Eula Rollins Midyette in Fredericksburg, Va. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1949 with a bachelor of science degree, after serving in the European and Pacific theatres with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Midyette retired as director of administration of the Virginia State Department of Agriculture in 1985 where his career spanned four decades. He served in many professional associations and was a president of the American Seed Control Officials. He was a member and Fellow in the Virginia Academy of Science, serving on the committee that created the Science Museum of Virginia. He was past commander of American Legion Post 206; past president of the Ashland Kiwanis Club and lieutenant governor of the Capitol District. Mr. Midyette was secretary of the Ashland War Memorial Association; past president of the Independence Ruritan Club; a member of the Central Virginia Men's Garden Club; and a charter member of the Hanover Country Club.
After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens and at Ashland Hanover Visitor's Center. He was an active member of the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and had served on the board of trustees and as superintendent of Sunday School.
Mr. Midyette is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lucille Pope Midyette; daughter, Anne Reid Midyette of Virginia Beach; sons, James Webb Midyette III and wife, Mary Dinardo Midyette, of Chesapeake, John Pope Midyette and wife, Donna Shields Midyette, of Hanover; four grandchildren, Jamie, Lauren, Jackson and Michael Midyette; two sisters, Margaret M. Leinbach of Urbanna and Nancy M. Hypes of Harrisonburg.
The family will receive friends at Reid Funeral Home today from 4 to 7 p.m. A service will be held at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland at noon Saturday with burial at Woodland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Duncan Memorial Church, P.O. Box 247, Ashland, VA 23005.
Garry L. Morrison
RICHMOND -- Garry L. Morrison, 43, of the 3500 block of Chamberlain Ave., died Jan. 13, 2001, in Medical College of Virginia, Richmond.
A native of Portsmouth, he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, and Norfolk State University with a degree in accounting. He had been employed by Liquidation Co. as a senior accountant. Mr. Morrison was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Faye J. Morrison; three daughters, Tiffany Morrison, Faith Morrison, and Meagan Morrison, all of Richmond; his mother, Mary B. Faulcon; and his stepfather, the Rev. James Faulcon, both of Portsmouth; three sisters, Pastor Emma Jean Thompson of Mitchville, Md., Nannie A. Williams of Portsmouth, and Lillian Joyce Brown of Indiana; two brothers, The Honorable Judge Johnny E. Morrison and Dwayne Morrison, both of Portsmouth; mother and father-in-law, Saybell P. Jones and Eddie Jones Jr. of Waverly, Va.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth, with Dr. Curtis E. Edmonds Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, with military honors. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. today in Corprew Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The family will be at the home of his brother, Johnny E. Morrison, 4320 Midfield Parkway, Portsmouth, and will assemble there for the funeral procession to the church.
Florence Hodges Brown
RIDGELAND, Miss. -- Florence Hodges Brown, 93, former resident of Norfolk since 1946, died Jan. 16, 2001, in Ridgeland, Miss.
Born in Mathews County and a resident of Ridgeland for 16 months, she was a retired store clerk from F.W. Woolworth and Co. She was a member of Bayside Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, and Women of the Moose, Norfolk Chapter No. 157, and Norfolk Senior Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Brown Marshall and her husband, John, of Norfolk; a son, Garland Brown and his wife, Mildred Jones Brown, of Madison, Miss.; three grandchildren, Debra Francine Viverette of Ridgeland, Elizabeth Brown Stoltzfus of Gluckstadt, Miss., and Julene Brown Sullivan of Richmond, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Brandi Ackerman of Ridgeland; James Garland Brown Stoltzfus of Starkville, Miss., and Hailey Morgan Sullivan of Richmond; one great-great-grandson, Daniell Christian Ackerman of Ridgeland.
A funeral will be at noon Saturday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Norfolk, with Dr. Richard E. Prince officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Church Cemetery, Foster, Va., at 3 p.m. Family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Camilla N. Washington
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Camilla N. Washington, 25, died Jan. 14, 2001. A funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church, Mappsville, Va. Cooper and Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, Va., is in charge.
