Janice E. Clark
CHESAPEAKE -- Janice Eileen Clark, 64, of the 1300 block of Waterlawn Ave., died Jan. 16, 2002. A memorial service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.
Evelyn Dunbar
CHESAPEAKE -- Evelyn Dunbar, 82, died Jan. 14, 2002. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, by the Rev. Charles L. Moseley. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park.
Curtis McFaden
CHESAPEAKE -- Curtis "Eugene" McFaden died Jan. 17, 2002. Eugene was the son of the late Curtis M. McFaden and Genevieve F. McFaden.
Eugene was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Aug. 30, 1935, and grew up in the Norfolk and Chesapeake areas. He attended South Norfolk High School and Maury High School and served in the U.S. Army from October 1950 to October 1953. Eugene was a locomotive engineer with the Norfolk and Southern Railroad and an active member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers until his retirement due to poor health.
He is survived by his brother, Barry A. McFaden and wife Connie of Chesapeake; sister, Lynda M. Cullipher and husband Ken; niece, Amy C. Wlodyka and husband Neil; two great-nephews, Jack Curtis and Samuel David; a great-niece, Mary Neil; nephew, Christopher "Chris" Todd Cullipher; longtime and devoted friend, Hugh Shelton and wife Grace; and his faithful companion, "Chippy."
Eugene will be remembered for his service with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, his love for animals and his compassio.for his friends.
A graveside service will be held at Riverside Memorial Park Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is in charge.
Alan J. Sweeney Jr.
CHESAPEAKE -- Infant Alan Joseph Sweeney Jr. died Jan. 15, 2002. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Princess Anne Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, is in charge.
Fred F. Tyson Jr.
CHESAPEAKE -- Fred Franklin "Buddy" Tyson Jr., 66, died Jan. 16, 2002. Mr. Tyson was a retired painter with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Spruill Tyson; a daughter, Tina Tyson and son-in-law, Paul Kumpf; two sisters, Anne Tyson Boyce and Barbara Tyson; three brothers, Barry Tyson, Ervin Tyson and Bill Tyson; and granddaughter, Kristina Tyson Kumpf.
A celebration of Mr. Tyson's life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Mount Tabor Freewill Baptist Church, Creswell, N.C. The family will receive friends at Evans Funerals and Cremations today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and following the service.
Patricia A. Ingram
NORFOLK -- Patricia Ann "Trick" Ingram, 47, died Jan. 15, 2002, in Bon Secours DePaul Hospital. She was a native of Norfolk.
Survivors include her husband, David Ingram; daughters, Arica White and Litricia Williams; sons, Kendall White and David Ingram Jr.; her mother, Barbara Skinner; sisters, Sandra Corprew, Ellen Skinner and Virginia Butts; brothers, Andrew Skinner Jr. and Shelton Skinner; a grandparent, Willie Williams; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Andrew M. Skinner Sr.
A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St., with burial in Roosevelt Memorial Park.
James M. Staton II
NORFOLK -- James McClease "Bubba" Staton II, 50, of the 900 block of Bagnell Road, died Jan. 13, 2002, in Norfolk General Hospital.
A native of Charleston, S.C., he was a mess attendant, food service, Naval Air Station galley for 15 years.
Survivors include his wife, Harriett Briggs Staton; a daughter, Michele McElveen of Norfolk; two sons, James McElveen and Corey Eugene Staton, both of Norfolk; three sisters, Betty Helms of Kansas City, Mo., Linda Staton-Jackson of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Gabrela Staton of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Maurice Staton and Micheal Davis, both of Norfolk; seven grandchildren; father and mother-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. John R. Briggs Sr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and loved ones. He was predeceased by his parents, Lois and James Staton.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street, by the Rev. Frank Worrell. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m.
Katie Johnson
NORFOLK -- Kathleen "Katie" May Johnson, 51, of the 700 block of Red Mill Road, went home on Jan. 17, 2002, in Maryview Hospital.
Born in Delaware, Katie was a nurse at Portsmouth Surgical, where she served for 18 years and a medical instructor at several local schools.
Survivors include her soulmate, Pete Kors of Norfolk; a son, Patrick Hugo of Chesapeake; best bud, Kristin Terensky of Norfolk; her family at Portsmouth Surgical and Spanky, Ossie, Sammie, Frances, Fancy Pants, Maggie and Joe Joe.
A visitation will be this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 5 p.m. Saturday, in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk, by the Rev. John McCloud. Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Grover E. Chapman
PORTSMOUTH -- Grover E. Chapman, 77, of the Churchland area of Portsmouth, died Jan. 15, 2002, in his residence.
Mr. Chapman was born in Widen, W.Va. He retired after 34 years from C&P Telephone Co. and also retired as a funeral attendant from Snellings Funeral Home. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and a member of the Golden Rule Class. He was a U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran having served in the South/West Pacific; lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers; Herndon Lodge No. 264 AF&AM in Herndon, Va., where he was past master; Churchland Lodge No. 276 AF&AM; Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies and Khedive Temple of the Shrine; OES, Esther Chapter No. 37, Churchland.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Louise Thomas Chapman; a daughter, Margie Chapman Rankin Cassis and husband David Cassis of Charleston, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Mark Rankin of Wilmington, Del., Lauren and Lee Cassis of Charleston, W.Va., and Susan and Buck Chapman of Virginia Beach. He was predeceased by a son, Robert T. Chapman; a grandson, Brett Chapman-Zemaitis; two sisters, Margaret L. Chapman and Mary Kathryn Stanley.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by the Rev. Robert Cofield. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens with military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4320 Bruce Road, Chesapeake.
Willie Davis Jr.
PORTSMOUTH -- Willie Davis Jr., 63, of the 600 block of Dunedin Road, died Jan. 13, 2002, at Chesapeake General Hospital. He was born in Norfolk.
He is survived by three daughters, Arlene Cowell, Francine Davis and Willie Mae Davis of Portsmouth; two sons, Raymond Davis Sr. of Chesapeake and Freddie Lee Davis of Raleigh, N.C.; three sisters, Margaret Banks, Veronica McMillian and Emma Williams of Chesapeake; and a brother, Freddie Davis of Norfolk.
A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Fitchett Funeral Home Chapel, 1821 E. Liberty St., Chesapeake. Cremation will follow.
Mamie P. Molohon
PORTSMOUTH -- Mamie Pauline "Tenny" Molohon, 72, who shared a home with her sister at 46 Loxley Road, was called to her eternal rest Jan. 10, 2002.
There will be a gathering in her loving memory on her birthday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in her home. All arrangements were handled by Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Chapel.
Napolean C. Smith
PORTSMOUTH -- Napolean Clifford Smith, 85, of the 1300 block of Wool Ave., died Jan. 15, 2002, in Maryview Medical Center.
Born in Smithfield, N.C., he was the widower of Gertrude H. Smith and retired from Inside Machine Shop 31, Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 31 years of service. Mr. Smith was a member and usher of Celestial Baptist Church, Portsmouth.
Survivors include three sisters, Lucille Williams of Portsmouth, Ella M. Smith of Smithfield, N.C., and Bernice Jenkins of Raleigh, N.C.; three brothers, James D. Smith and George Smith, both of Raleigh and Robert D. Smith of Garner, N.C.; a host of nieces, including Gloria P. Christian and Zelda P. Scott, whom he raised, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Celestial Baptist Church, Portsmouth, by the Rev. Leon J. Boone with burial in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Portsmouth. Viewing at Corprew Funeral Home will begin at 2 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Patricia Ann Krohn
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Patricia Ann Krohn of the 900 block of Holladay Lane died Jan. 14, 2002 in a local hospital. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Colonial Crematorium is handling arrangements.
Alice M. Aguiar
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Alice M. Aguiar, 93, formerly of Barrington, R.I., died Jan. 17, 2002, in a local hospital.
Born in Providence, R.I., Mrs. Aguiar was retired from Allendale Mutual Insurance Co., and had resided in Virginia Beach since 1979. She was the widow of Manuel D. Aguiar and was predeceased by her son, Leonard M. Aguiar.
Survivors include her daughter, Geraldine and son-in-law, Capt. Robert H. Fred, U.S. Navy retired of Norfolk; daughter-in-law, Carole M. Aguiar of Virginia Beach; and her grandson, John M. Aguiar of Texas.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted by the Rev. Michael A. Diaz Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Pawtucket, R.I., at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 360 Southport Circle, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
William Joseph Cady Jr.
VIRGINIA BEACH -- William Joseph Cady Jr., 78, of the 1700 block of Honorary Court, died Jan. 16, 2002, in Virginia Beach.
Mr. Cady was born in Amsterdam, N.Y., the oldest son of the late William J. Cady and Veronica M. Cady. He served his country honorably in World War II as a B-24 bomber pilot. He retired as a lieutenant colonel following a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force. He later retired from Electronic Data Systems where he was a systems analyst.
Mr. Cady was a graduate of St. Mary's Institute of Amsterdam, N.Y., and Syracuse University. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Air Force Association. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Willetta C. Martuscello and Catherine C. Francis.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Priscilla B. "Polly" Cady; his children, Elizabeth Cady Heischober of Virginia Beach, Thomas W. Cady of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jane Cady Wright of Norfolk, James R. Cady of Menlo Park, Calif.; a brother, John R. Cady of Mendon, N.Y.; a sister, Mary C. Brodie of Amsterdam, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Stephen C. Wright and Caroline P. Wright of Norfolk, Allison L. Heischober of Virginia Beach, Rachel A. Cady, Benjamin T. Cady and Natalie K. Cady of Pittsburgh, Pa.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral service and burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on Feb. 7, 2002 at 12:45 p.m. with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross Therapeutic Apheresis, 611 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510 or to the Air Force Association, c/o Robert C. Hudson, 3113 Lynnhaven Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Harvey B. Cotton
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Harvey B. Cotton, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 16, 2002, in Chesapeake. Born in Rocky Mount, N.C., he retired from Ford Motor Co., and was a member of Westwood Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ludie D. Cotton; two daughters, Jean C. Hann and her husband, Harry J. Hann, of Virginia Beach and Vicki C. Baylor and her husband, James E. Baylor Jr., of Norfolk; two sisters, Thelma C. Britt of Grantham, N.C., and Melba Jackson and her husband, Lloyd Jackson, of Smithfield, N.C.; a brother, Deloit Cotton and his wife, Nannie Cotton, of Grantham; three grandchildren, Jerald L. Hann, Jean-Marie Cabaniss and her husband, Patrick Cabaniss, and Patricia Hann; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey S. Menzel.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, by the Rev. Jess Jackson. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
"We would like to acknowledge and thank the family of Chesapeake Place for the loving care and support they have given us at this difficult time."
Ray T. Smith
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Ray Thomas Smith, 61, of Pleasant Ridge Road, died Jan. 16, 2002, in a local hospital.
Born in Princess Anne County, Ray was the only child and much loved son of Roland James Smith and Estelle Peele Smith. Ray will be buried beside his parents.
A graveside service will be held at Charity Cemetery by the Rev. Gretchen O. Simpson Nelson at 10 a.m. Saturday. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, is in charge.
Allen Stern
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Allen Stern, 69, of the 3100 block of Silver Sands Circle, died Jan. 17, 2002, in a local hospital.
A native of Rumson, N.J., Mr. Stern was an All-Star Baseball Player for Rumson High School in the 1950s. He attended Florida Southern University and was employed with S & K Menswear for 12 years. Allen was a devoted husband and father.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Rita Stern; three sons, Robert Stern of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Jay Stern of Collegeville, Pa., Steven Stern and his wife, Diana, of Raleigh, N.C.; a cousin, Thomas Mott of Ocean, N.J.; his nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved, Arnold and his wife, Lori, Bambi and her husband, Andy, Ricky, Brett and Wendy.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg. The family will be at 3159-101 Silver Sands Circle, Virginia Beach. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, The Lost Chords, 2730 Ellsmere Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23518.
Alice L. Earl Powell
SUFFOLK -- Alice L. Earl Powell, 74, of the 5600 block of Plummer Blvd., died Jan. 15, 2002, in Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth.
A native of Norfolk County, she was the widow of Willie Powell Sr. and retired from the STOP Organization as a school bus driver after 28 years of service. Mrs. Powell had been a member of Union Baptist Missionary Church, Suffolk, where she was a member of Senior Choir, Combined Choir, a Sunday school teacher and involved with many other church organizations and activities.
Survivors include three daughters, Alverna Bolden of Baltimore, Md., Gracie B. Barfield of Suffolk and Shirley P. Brown of Norfolk; a sister, Virginia Stevenson of Portsmouth; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; an aunt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Union Baptist Missionary Church, Suffolk, by Bishop C.V. Russell Sr. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. Viewing at Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, will begin at noon today. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Frances B. Brittle
WAKEFIELD -- Frances Branch Brittle, 80, died Jan. 17, 2002. For 56 years she was the wife of Wallace Freeman Brittle who passed away in 2000.
She is survived by her daughter, Becky B. Ringler and husband, Terry, of Smithfield; her son, Wayne "Smokey" Brittle and wife, Sherri, of Wakefield; two grandsons, Wallace Wayne Brittle Jr. and wife, Leslie, and Christopher B. Ringler; a granddaughter, Sarah Lynn Ringler; a sister, two brothers; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother.
A funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Purviance Funeral Home Chapel, Wakefield, with the Rev. James Kerr and the Rev. Ray Rowland officiating. Burial will be in Wakefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wakefield Vol. Fire Dept., Waverly Vol. Rescue Squad or Ivor Vol. Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends at the family farm.
Ella Mae Johnson
DREWRYVILLE -- Ella Mae Johnson, formerly of Drewryville, departed this life Jan. 13, 2002.
Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull streets, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m., Minister Larry Gibson officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Plain Baptist Church Cemetery, Southampton County, Va. Relatives and friends attending the funeral will assemble at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Lewis Davis Jr.
WATTSVILLE -- Lewis Davis Jr., 66, died Jan. 14, 2002. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Mappsville. Wharton Funeral Home, Accomac, is in charge.
Grace E. Hancock
NEW CHURCH -- Grace Ellis Hancock, 82, passed away Jan. 16, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fox Funeral Home, Temperanceville.
Joseph L. Heath
PAINTER -- Joseph L. Heath, 79, died Jan. 14, 2002. A funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge.
Joseph E. Miles
SAXIS -- Joseph Edwin Miles, 64, died Jan. 16, 2002. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Fox Funeral Home, Temperanceville.
William Richardson
OAK HALL -- William Richardson, 93, died Jan. 14, 2002. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Mappsville. Wharton Funeral Home, Accomac, is in charge.
Clyde Scott
NEW CHURCH -- Clyde Scott, 66, died Jan. 16, 2002. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Friendship United Methodist Church, Wattsville. Wharton Funeral Home, Accomac, is in charge.
Cora Toppin
MELFA -- Cora Toppin, 75, died Jan. 15, 2002. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gaskins Chapel AME Church. Wharton Funeral Home, Accomac, is in charge.
Shondell L. Wilson
TASLEY -- PFC Shondell L. Wilson, 23, died Jan. 13, 2002. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Metompkin Baptist Church, Parksley. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge.
W. Ernest Ambrose Sr.
CHERRY -- W. Ernest Ambrose Sr., 85, of the 1100 block of W. Colonial Ave., died Jan. 16, 2002. A memorial service will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.
Mildred Boyce
CORAPEAKE -- Mildred Boyce, 69, of the 1500 block of Hwy. No. 32, died Jan. 14, 2002, at her residence. A North Carolina native, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Knight Sr. and Louise Belmar-Knight and the widow of Floyd Boyce.
She was a member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church, Corapeake, and retired from the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Housekeeping Department.
She is survived by seven sisters, Joyce Boone and husband Leslie, Mary Johnson and husband Henry, all of Corapeake, N.C., Annie Knight of Falls Church, Va., Berda Mae Wise of Arlington, Va., Juanita Albany of Chesapeake, and Dorothy White and husband the Rev. Percy White of Portsmouth; a brother, Nathaniel Knight Sr. and wife Esther; grandchild, John Watford; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church, Corapeake, by the Rev. Stanley Wiggins and the Rev. Percy White. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Joyce Boone, Corapeake. Crocker Funeral Home, Suffolk, is in charge.
Charles H. Calloway
EDENTON -- Charles Henry Calloway, 81, the 3100 block of Gretchen Lane, died Jan. 15, 2002. A funeral will be at noon Saturday at New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, Hertford. Stallings Memorial Chapel, Hertford, is in charge.
Maude L. Creef
WINFALL -- Maude Long Creef, 93, formerly of Elizabeth City, died Jan. 17, 2002, at Country Oaks Manor in Winfall. She was born in Pasquotank County, N.C., daughter of the late Richard and Maggie Ranhorn Long and was the widow of Doss Weldon Creef Sr.
Mrs. Creef is survived by a son, Doss Weldon Creef Jr. and wife, Eva, of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Dossen Michael Creef of Virginia Beach and Jean Gail Fulcher and Jimsennia C. Banks, both of Chesapeake; six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters.
A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, by the Rev. Glenn Greenway. Burial will follow in New Hollywood Cemetery.
George E. Hall Sr.
GATES -- George E. Hall Sr., 57, of the 100 block of Cottongin Road, died Jan. 15, 2002, at his residence. He was a native of Gates, and a son of the late Arthur Hall Sr. and Leolia Taylor-Hall.
He was a member of Miracle of Faith Worship Center, a retired farmer, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Anges B. Hall; two sons, George E. Hall Jr. of Sunbury, N.C., and Antowin S. Hall of Gatesville; two sisters, Idola H. Hyman of California and Dorothy K. Knight of Gates; a brother, Arthur L. Hall Jr. of Fayetteville, N.C.; five grandchildren; an uncle, Calvin H. Taylor of Gates; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Apostolic Holiness Church, Silver Spring Road, by Bishop Robert K. Knight. Interment will be in the Hall Family Cemetery. There will be a wake Saturday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Miracle of Faith Worship Center, Drum Hill Road. The family will receive friends at the residence. Crocker Funeral Home, Suffolk, is in charge of arrangements.
Anna S. Lawrence
RALEIGH -- Anna Spiers Lawrence, formerly of Como, died in Raleigh on Jan. 17, 2002. She was the wife of the late John Scarborough Lawrence.
She is survived by a daughter, Joanna Rollman and husband Roger of Greensboro, N.C.; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh. Memorials may be made to the Lawrence-Spiers Scholarship Fund at Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Raleigh.
Fred J. White
HERTFORD -- Fred Junior "Push-Up" White, 64, died Jan. 13, 2002. A funeral will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Stallings Memorial Chapel, Hertford.
Helen Crippen
LAKEWOOD, N.J. -- Helen Crippen, 85, died Jan. 15, 2002. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Miracle Temple of Faith, Mappsville. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co. is in charge.
James Teigle
NEPTUNE, N.J. -- James "Jimmy" Teigle, 85, a native of Norfolk, died Jan. 12, 2002, in Neptune.
Survivors include his niece, Cynthia Cheatham.
A funeral will be at 6 p.m. today in Jackson Funeral Home, Neptune. Information provided by Chatman/E.A. Hughes Funeral Home.
Patricia J. Watson
BRONX, N.Y. -- Patricia Juanita Watson, 51, of the 200 block of E. 178th St., died Jan. 9, 2002. A funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Hyde Park St., Hertford. Stallings Memorial Chapel, Hertford, is in charge.
Adam M. Brooks
CHESAPEAKE -- Adam Malachi Brooks, infant son of John and Cheryl Brooks, died Jan. 14, 2001, in Chesapeake General Hospital. A private graveside service will be held in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, is in charge.
Forest Clayborne
CHESAPEAKE -- Forest "Buster" Clayborne, 86, of the 3200 block of Moat Lane, died Jan. 13, 2001. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Glory Church of Jesus. P.G. Thomasson Funeral Services Inc., Chesapeake, is in charge.
Rebecca W. Marshall
CHESAPEAKE -- Rebecca "Becky" Warrington Marshall, 66, of the 2500 block of Wild Horse Ridge, lost a valiant fight against cancer in her home surrounded by her family and went to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at 7:50 p.m.
Becky was born July 17, 1934, in Norfolk. She grew up in the Berkley section of the city and graduated from Maury High School in 1952. Becky married Garland Marshall in 1955. They moved to Virginia Beach, where they lived for 25 years and raised three children. Later, they moved to Chesapeake, finally retiring in their dream home in the Wild Horse Ridge neighborhood. Becky had recently retired from the Personal Lines Insurance Business, where she served as an account representative.
A charter member of The Christian Church Uniting, Becky took an active role in all aspects of church life and leadership. She will be especially missed for her loving and animated children's stories and her "homemade" communion bread (especially the leftovers).
Becky enjoyed sewing beautiful dresses for her granddaughters, nieces or any other little girl who needed a pretty lacy dress. She also made "Becky's Babies" that still decorate the beds of many young and older women. She was an example in efficiency by maintaining her career, working full time, raising three children and managing her household. She served as a role model for her sisters and children to follow.
Becky was predeceased by her mother, Mary Baker Warrington Lee and her father, William Vincent Warrington. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 46 years, Garland; her daughter, Cynthia Martin; her sons, Edward and Ben Marshall; her son-in-law, Thomas Martin; and her daughter-in-law and dear friend, Suzette Marshall, all of Chesapeake. Becky was grandma to six grandchildren, Mary Rebecca Matson of Blacksburg, Va., Marshall W. Camden, Alicia E. Camden, Sarah J. Camden, Ben W. Marshall Jr., and Matt G. Marshall, all of Chesapeake.
The oldest of five children, Becky is survived by two brothers, William Warrington of Greenville, N.C., and Thomas Warrington of Williamsburg; two sisters, Linda Tillotson of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Roberta Cavender of Jacksonville, N.C. She will be truly missed by her brothers and sisters and in-laws, a host of nieces and nephews, many dear friends, her church family at CCU, the "girls from the office" and her "friends from Suburban."
A memorial service to celebrate Becky's life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. James Luck, the Rev. Charles Chappell and the Rev. Forest Wells at The Christian Church Uniting, Virginia Beach. There will be a reception in the church Fellowship Hall following the service. Flowers may be delivered to the church between 3 and 6 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, is in charge.
Memorial donations in Becky's honor may be made to The Christian Church Uniting, 6049 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
Becky was a lady to the very end. It is a true and befitting compliment that her nieces have been heard to say, "I want to be just like Aunt Becky."
Gary Lee Wilkins
CHESAPEAKE -- Gary Lee Wilkins, 43, of Kill Devil Hills and formerly of Chesapeake, died Jan. 13, 2001, in North Carolina.
He was a native of Portsmouth and was a carpenter.
Survivors include his father and mother, Charles W. Wilkins and Alice Johnson Wilkins, both of Chesapeake; his wife, Cheryl Wilkins; a son, Cody Lee Wilkins of Kill Devil Hills; a stepson, Brandon Presgraves of Kill Devil Hills; and a brother, Charles Michael Wilkins of Chesapeake.
A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Chaplain John Banks.
Ellis E. Smith
CHESAPEAKE -- Ellis Edward Smith, 89, died Jan. 16, 2001, in a local hospital.
Born in Pulaski County, Va., he retired as a supervisor from Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was a Methodist. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Eileen L. Smith; a daughter, Bobbie Bergey of Chesapeake; two sons, Ellis M. Smith and his wife, Faye, of Richmond, and Anthony R. Smith and his wife, Sybil, of Chesapeake; one sister, Rita Shumate of Midlothian, Va.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Lloyd Hermes of Chesapeake. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jessica Smith Hermes; and a grandchild, Randy Bergey.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, by the Rev. Ed Noble. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Doris M. Beamon
NORFOLK -- Doris McDaniel Beamon, 81, died Jan. 15, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of Mecklenburg County, Boydton, Va., she was the widow of Worth H. Beamon and a member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was predeceased by her parents, G. Stovall and Annie Newtown McDaniel. She is survived by three sisters, Mildred M. Pugh of Pearl, Miss., Elizabeth "Betty" Flibotte of Newport News, and Violet M. Fletcher of Chesapeake; two brothers, Preston A. McDaniel of N. Miami Beach, Fla. and Clarksville, Va., and Joseph D. McDaniel of Herrin, Ill. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her aunt, Miss Pearl Newton; and her brother, Gordon S. McDaniel.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Miles Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Morris Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial donations may be made to the church.
Violet P. Futrell
NORFOLK -- Violet P. Futrell, 87, passed away Jan. 15, 2001, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Futrell was a retired licensed practical nurse.
Mrs. Futrell was predeceased by her husband, Leo E. Futrell Jr. and her daughter, Janet Studds. She is survived by her daughters, Karen L. Martin of Norfolk and Evelyn Richardson of Virginia Beach; her son, retired astronaut, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Paul Weitz and wife, Suzanne, of Flagstaff, Ariz.; her sister, Edith Thompson and husband, Warren, of Boise, Idaho; a brother, John H. McClymont and wife, Marge, of Marieville, Pa.; and her grandchildren, Donald Richardson of Baltimore, Md., Donna Richardson of Virginia Beach, Matthew Weitz of Dallas, Texas, and Cynthia DiFranco of Flagstaff.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel.
Darnice Goodman
NORFOLK -- On Jan. 13, 2001, our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Darnice W. Goodman entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born to John and Mamie Wiggins on Nov. 12, 1955, in Southampton County, Virginia.
Darnice was educated in the Suffolk School system and was a graduate of Paul D. Camp College and Virginia State University. On. Aug. 14, 1982, she entered into holy matrimony with Lowell T. Goodman Sr. Together they both were blessed with six children: Lowell Jr., Danielle, Aaron, Christopher, Ashlee, and Amaris.
She was a longtime employee of Cable and Wireless Communications of Norfolk, and in 1999 she began employment as a business manager with KMC Telecom Norfolk office.
She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Mill Neck Baptist Church, Como, N.C. She later joined First Baptist Church, Campostella, Norfolk. Darnice served on the Usher Board, sang faithfully with the choir, taught Sunday school and participated in many activities of the church.
She was predeceased by her father, John H. Wiggins. In addition to her loving and devoted husband and children, Darnice leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Mrs. Mamie Wiggins of Suffolk; and her loving grandmother, Maggie Graves of Franklin; four brothers, John N. Wiggins of Virginia Beach, Ralphael Wiggins and his wife, Kim, of Hampton, Melvin Wiggins and his wife, Diane, of Franklin, and Lonnie Wiggins of Suffolk; one sister, Blanche Hicks and her husband, Timothy Harris, of Franklin; three sisters-in-law, Joyce and her husband, Carnell Elliott, of Chesapeake, Wilhelmina and her husband, Jesse Britt, of Weldon, N.C., and Mary Goodman of Suffolk; two brothers-in-law, Isaac and his wife, Shirley Goodman, of Virginia Beach, and John and his wife, Deborah Goodman, of Columbia, Md.; five aunts; two uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family and friends will be received at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Riddick Funeral Home, where viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church, Campostella, 1510 Conoga St., Norfolk, by Dr. Harold Cason Sr. Burial will be in Mill Neck Baptist Church Cemetery, Como, N.C.
She was a loving and cheerful person who truly loved people and God above all.
Mack Harper Jr.
NORFOLK -- Mack Harper Jr., 80, died at his home on Jan. 15, 2001.
He was born to Mack and Ada Moore Harper in Edgecombe County, N.C. He worked at the Naval Air Rework Facility at Norfolk NAS, retiring from Civil Service in 1976. Also, he was a veteran of the Civil Air Patrol and the U.S. Navy Air Reserves, serving his country for more than 26 years. He was a faithful member of Azalea Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family, friends, and neighbors who will miss seeing him working on his projects in his garage and driveway. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and citizen who led through deeds and actions, showing those around him how to live, love and laugh.
Mr. Harper is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Frances C. Harper of Norfolk; their son, Frederick L. Harper of Kansas City, Mo.; their daughter, Linda K. Pettitt of Huntsville, Ala.; and two grandchildren. Survivors also include his three sisters; his sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and his nieces and nephews.
Mr. Harper donated his body to medical science as a way to support the education of the next generation of doctors. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Azalea Baptist Church in Norfolk. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Azalea Baptist Church, 3314 Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23518, or the Leukemia Society of America, 2101 Executive Dr., Box 21, Hampton, VA 23666.
Carroll W. Jordan Jr.
NORFOLK -- Carroll Weston Jordan Jr., a native of Norfolk, died at the age of 49 on Jan. 13, 2001, in the Northridge Hospital at Van Nuys, Calif.
Mr. Jordan graduated from Granby High School and attended Old Dominion University. He was a championship tennis player and a member of the DeMolay, and had been a member of Ghent United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his mother, Doris G. Jordan and his father, Carroll W. Jordan, both of Norfolk; his brother, Paul G. Jordan and his wife, Debra, of Pocatello, Idaho; and his sister, Mary E. Jennings of Hertford, N.C. Other survivors are his nieces and nephews: Ethan Jennings and Edward Jennings of North Carolina; Robbie Jordan, Myra Jordan Quigley, Katie Jordan, Lisa Jordan, Heather Jordan, Scott Jordan and great-niece Fiona Jordan of Idaho.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Dr. Donald Wilson. A memorial service will be held at a time to be determined. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements.
James W. Ridley Sr.
NORFOLK -- James W. Ridley Sr., 63, was called home to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2001. He was born in Norfolk to Anna Ridley Stokes on May 31, 1937.
Mr. Ridley was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired Civil Service employee from the Navy Supply Center.
Mr. Ridley is survived by his loving parents, Armston and Anna Stokes of Norfolk; and two daughters, Sabrina Ridley Alston of Norfolk and Wanda Ridley Farrar and husband, Bryan of Richmond; one son, James W. Ridley Jr. of Haynesville, Va.; three brothers, Robert Stokes and wife, Yvonne, of Durham, N.C., Gilbert Worrell Jr. of Hampton and Kelsey Worrell of Richmond; three sisters, Barbara Mitchell and husband, the Rev. James Mitchell Sr., of Midlothian, Va., Hortensia Edwards and husband, Anthony, of Virginia Beach, and Elsie Worrell of New York; three aunts, Selena Harris and husband Dr. Delware Harris of Courtney, Va., Essie Ridley of Newport News, and Virginia Powell of Boykins, Va.; two uncles, Reggie Ridley of Virginia Beach, and Annias Worrel of Suffolk; six granddaughters; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A homegoing service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 1057 Kennedy Street, by the Rev. Byron Collins. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. A visitation will be at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Ridley will lie in repose at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Family and friends will assemble at 909 Workwood Road at 10 a.m. for the funeral procession to the church.
Vinnie B. Kelly
NORFOLK -- Vinnie Barco Kelly, 98, passed away Jan. 16, 2001, in a local nursing home.
Ms. Kelly was a lifelong resident of Norfolk. She was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church and two-term president of American War Mothers local chapter. Ms. Kelly was a retired office manager for Sunlight Laundry & Cleaners after 35 years of service.
She was predeceased by her parents, Peter D. and Martha E. Barco and is survived by her son, Julian B. Kelly and wife, Jean, of Norfolk; her grandchildren, Michael Kelly and wife, Melody, of Virginia Beach, Jeffrey Kelly and wife, Teresa, of Tega Cay, S.C., Keith Kelly of Tampa, Fla., Kevin Kelly and wife, Linda, of Newport News; her great-grandchildren, Brian, Michelle, Jacob and Alex; and her great-great-grandson, Michael.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Donald H. Traylor officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel.
Stanley C. Walker
NORFOLK -- Sen. Stanley Clay Walker died Jan. 15, 2001, in a Norfolk hospital.
Senator Walker was born in Norfolk, the son of the late Rhea Lee Walker Sr. and Anne Winfield Walker. He served in the House of Delegates from 1964 to 1971 and the Virginia State Senate from 1972 to 2000 and was elected president pro tempore by the Senate in 1988. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norfolk. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a graduate of Fork Union Military Academy and Norfolk Business College.
Survivors include his wife, Sybil Moore Walker of Norfolk; two daughters, Susan Walker Meslang of Norfolk and Elizabeth Troy Walker of Alexandria, Va.; two grandchildren, Anne Christine Meslang and Stanley Walker Meslang, both of Norfolk; a brother, Rhea Lee Walker of Virginia Beach; one niece, three nephews and many cousins.
He loved his family, state and country.
A funeral will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church by the Rev. George T. Insley Jr. Burial will be private.
The family asks that in memory of Senator Walker, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 3031 Luxembourg Ave., Norfolk, VA 23509. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Roberta C. Watson
NORFOLK -- Roberta Cara Conwell Watson, 68, of the 2700 block of Marlboro Ave., died Jan. 13, 2001.
She retired as an educator after 35 years and was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Watson was the daughter of the late John E. and Ruth E. Conwell. She is survived by a sister, Lucy Ifill; a niece, Adrena Ifill; and a brother-in-law, Adrian Ifill, all of Washington, D.C. She has a host of relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held at noon Friday in First Calvary Baptist Church, 813 Henry St., Norfolk, by Dr. J.L. White Sr. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Family and friends will assemble at the church. Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity for children in her name.
Lousheunda Webster
NORFOLK -- Lousheunda Webster of the 800 block of W. 50th St. died Jan. 15, 2001. Her remains will be sent to Atlanta, Texas. Family and friends can meet at 3704 Elkhorn Ave., Apt. A, from 3 to 8 p.m. today. Graves Funeral Home is in charge.
Virginia A. Brandon
PORTSMOUTH -- Virginia Adell Brandon, 81, of Hobson Street, died Jan, 14, 2001, in her residence.
Born in Portsmouth, she was retired from the Chesapeake Planetarium after 27 years of service. She was a member of Noble Street Baptist Church and Brighton Light No. 118 Order of Eastern Star, a former member of Senior Choir and Missionary Circle.
Survivors include her three stepdaughters, Shirley Jordan, Brenda Rhoulac, and Otelia Lassiter; a sister, Dorothy B. Branch and her husband, Arthur; three nieces, Rosalind B. Moore and husband, Frederick, Alice B. Coston and husband, Roger, and Shirley Smith, whom she raised, and husband, Thurman; three great-nephews, Dwayne Beale, Antonio Coston and Antoine Brandon and wife, Barika; one great-niece, Crystal Beale; a Godson, Walter Anderson and wife, Jessie, of Chesapeake; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, King and Alice T. Brandon; four sisters; and three brothers.
A funeral will be at noon Friday in Noble Street Baptist Church by the Rev. Henry P. Jones. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family will be at Fisher Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday and also at the residence of her sister, 3225 Gwin St., where they will assemble Friday.
John T. Dunston Jr.
PORTSMOUTH -- John Thomas Dunston Jr., 83, died Jan. 14, 2001, in Woodbridge, Va.
He was an inspector of metals at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. After an early retirement he took a similar position with Duke Energy in Charlotte, N.C. He was a member of Lake Drummond Masonic Lodge No. 178, Cradock Royal Arch Chapter No. 72, and Victory Chapter No. 16 Order of the Eastern Star. While in North Carolina he was a member of Oasis Shrine Temple and a founding member of Denver Masonic Lodge. He was also an Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Dunston is survived by his wife, Charlotte of Woodbridge; two sons, Samuel Ray Dunston and his wife, Susan, of Centreville, Va., and Thomas Edward Dunston and his wife, Peggy Kirk, of Stanley, N.C.; five grandchildren, Kristie Lyn Harrell and her husband, Conrad, of Arlington, Va., Darin Janes and his wife, Krishna, of Jersey City, N.J., Matthew Ryan of Cotati, Calif., Patrick Neal and Ellis Waller of Stanley; one great-grandson, Tucker Thomas Harrell, named for his grandfather; three sisters, Hilda Bohannan and Frances Booker, both of Gloucester, and Sarah Altemus of Fort Myers, Fla.; and a brother, Harry Lee Dunston of Charleston, S.C.
A funeral will be at noon Thursday in Loving Funeral Home Chapel, Churchland, by Dr. David R. Denny. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends in the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of Northern Virginia, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042.
Florence L. Howell
PORTSMOUTH -- Florence L. Howell, 79, of the 1600 block of Darren Circle, died Jan. 14, 2001, in Autumn Care of Portsmouth.
Born in Thelma, N.C., she was the widow of Prince L. Howell and was a former member of New First Baptist Church Taylorsville, Portsmouth. Mrs. Howell retired from the Portsmouth City Public School System after 10 years as a teacher at Douglas Park Elementary School.
Survivors include a daughter, Vivian Edwards of Chesapeake; four sons, Jimmy W. Howell and Lewis Howell, both of Portsmouth, James Pearson of Hertford, N.C., and Larry Howell of Canada; a sister, Josephine Hill of New York City; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, by the Rev. J. Michael Little. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing at the funeral home will begin at noon Thursday.
Everett J. Matteson Jr.
PORTSMOUTH -- Everett John "Jay" Matteson Jr., 44, died Jan. 15, 2001, in Portsmouth.
Mr. Matteson, a native of Boston, was a retired police dispatcher for the City of Portsmouth. He was formerly active in the Boy Scouts of America, was an Eagle Scout and had received his Wood Badge.
Survivors include his son, Christopher T. Matteson; parents, Josephine Kelley Matteson and retired CWO-4 Everett J. Matteson, U.S.C.G.; sister, Jo Anne M. Foster and her husband, Daniel, all of Portsmouth; and brother, Paul Michael Matteson of Windsor, Va. He was preceded in death in 1978 by a brother, 2nd Lt. Richard John Matteson, U.S.M.C.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Church of the Resurrection by the Rev. Monsignor Thomas J. Caroluzza. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. A Christian Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. The body will be placed in the church at 6 p.m. Thursday. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Strelitz Diabetes Institutes Foundation, 855 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510.
Howard M. Skinner Sr.
PORTSMOUTH -- Howard Manson Skinner Sr., 80, of the 400 block of Leavell Road died Jan. 15, 2001. A native of Nansemond, Va., he retired from the city of Portsmouth as a building inspector. He was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Friendship Sunday School Class, American Fellowship Masonic Lodge No. 148, and Mount Horob Royal Arch, Chapter No. 11.
Mr. Skinner is survived by his wife, Frances Lane Skinner; a daughter, Connie Browder and husband, Gary, of Portsmouth; three sons, Howard Skinner Jr. and wife, Carolyn, of Brandon, Fla., Gary Skinner of Portsmouth, John Skinner and wife, Brenda, of Chesapeake; nine grandchildren, Blair Skinner, Stacie Browder, Lisa Browder, Jessica Browder, Brittany McCann, Holly Skinner, Abbey Greer, John Skinner Jr. and Kevin Skinner; five great-grandchildren, Joseph McCann, Alyssa McCann, Hannah McCann, Shayne Greer and Ethan Greer.
A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Aldersgate United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert F. Cofield Jr. with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Masonic rites. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
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. Friday 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.
Mary M. Daniels
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Mary M. Daniels of the 100 block of South Plaza Trail died Jan. 13, 2001.
Born in Princess Anne County, she was the widow of ElRoy Daniels and a member of The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith.
She is survived by three sisters, Pearl Bonner and Barbara Joyner, both of Virginia Beach, Carolyn Haynes of North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held at noon Friday at Community Funeral Home, Virginia Beach Chapel, by the Rev. John Haynes with burial in Jones Memorial Park.
Ruth E. Hicks
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Ruth E. Hicks, 71, of the 4000 block of Thomas Jefferson Drive, died Jan. 10, 2001, at Sentara Bayside Hospital. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth.
Betty V. Jackson
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Betty VanLoen Jackson, 69, died Jan. 16, 2001, in a local hospital.
A native of London, England, she was the widow of William George Jackson and had retired as an international hair designer. She was an internationally reknowned hairstylist who received the highest accreditation, awards, and recognition for her superb art in hair design and color. Her clients included members of the Royal Court in England, numerous celebrities, heads of state, and socialites to list a few. She was an aspiring poet and author. Above all she was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Stemple and Denize Kearns; a son, David Howard; and six grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Princess Anne Memorial Park by Dr. James Earley. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, from 4 to 6 p.m. today.
Martin Lippman
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Martin Lippman, 77, of Kempsville and a retired New York City teacher, passed away Jan. 15, 2001. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and retired to Virginia Beach 1990.
He is survived by three children, Sandra, Dale and David; two grandchildren, Ariel and Rebecca; Virginia family members, Mildred Lippman, Rose and Carlo Ferrazzoli; and two sisters, Ruth Duberstein and Ethel Lilling, both of Staten Island.
He is remembered for his unselfish and dignified love and dedication to his family, friends and community.
A memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, with a reception following.
Nina H. Robinson
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Nina Hall Robinson, 83, of the 600 block of Lawrence Drive, died Jan. 15, 2001. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hertford County Undertakers, Winton, N.C.
Jewell M. Tabor
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Jewell M. Tabor, 58, 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. Friday 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.
Michael D. Warden
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Michael D. Warden, 48, died suddenly Jan. 15, 2001.
He was born March 4, 1952, and was a lifelong resident of Virginia Beach. Mr. Warden was a Vietnam veteran and was employed as an insulator at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 29 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy A. Warden; a daughter, Christine Warden; a brother, C.H. Warden and his family of North Carolina; two grandsons; and a host of family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 4817 Sheldon Dr., Virginia Beach, 23455, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach Chapel, is in charge.
Betty I. Woods
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Betty Anne Isley Woods passed away on Jan. 16, 2001.
She is survived by her son, Jack Lee Woods; and two sisters, Janice Isley Woolard and Sue Isley Blackwell.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, by the Rev. Warren Wilson. Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Curtis A. Mizell
SUFFOLK -- Curtis Alexander Mizell, 33, of the 500 block of Chisholm Lane, died Jan. 13, 2001. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Applewhite Funeral Home.
Winifred D. Nice
SUFFOLK -- Winifred DeBenedictis Nice, 79, died Jan. 15, 2001.
Born April 28, 1921, in Nansemond County, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Loudora Howell Holland. Mrs. Nice was a hairdresser for 48 years and former owner of DeBenedictis Beauty Salon. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Jerolene Crusenberry and son-in-law, Robert, of Suffolk; grandchildren, Ann Culley Crusenberry and Ryan Howell Crusenberry, both of Suffolk; and sister, Mary Virginia Brown of Suffolk.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home by the Rev. Bob Stephenson with burial in Holly Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Crusenberry home, 212 Staley Drive. Memorial donations may be sent to the Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1515, Suffolk, VA 23439.
Clifton Stallings
SUFFOLK -- Clifton Stallings, 79, of the 200 block of West Constance Road, died Jan. 13, 2001. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Crocker Funeral Home.
Hubert C. Tillery
SUFFOLK -- Hubert Cale Tillery passed away Jan. 16, 2001, at Nansemond Pointe after a long illness. He was 86.
Born in Lewiston, N.C., to David Linwood and Lessie Taylor Tillery, he grew up with nine brothers and sisters in Southampton County, Va. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served in India during World War II. After military service and marriage, he made Suffolk his family's home. He was involved in automobile sales for more than 40 years.
Mr. Tillery was a past member of the Lions and Elks clubs; past member and president of the Suffolk Shrine Club; and a Mason. He was a longtime member of West End Baptist Church and its Sunday School, serving as deacon and usher for many years. In 1998, West End recognized him as deacon emeritus.
In addition to his parents, his wife of 50 years, Emelyn Hart Tillery, two sisters, Marie and Beatrice, and two brothers, Henry and Julian, predeceased him. A son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy; and two grandchildren, John and Karen, all of Franklin, survive him. He is also survived by four sisters and a brother, Beverly Johnson of Newport News, Lessie Edwards and Katherine Daughtrey of Franklin, Eleise Hancock and Cecil Tillery of Sedley; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. T. Floyd Irby at West End Baptist Church. Burial will be at Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins, Va. The family will receive friends at R.W. Baker Funeral Home today from 7 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6340 Center Drive, York Building, Suite 129, Norfolk, VA 23502, or the West End Baptist Church, 501 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434.
Lawrence E. Gardner Jr.
CARRSVILLE -- Lawrence Earl Gardner Jr., 71, died Jan. 16, 2001, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Mr. Gardner was the widower of Grace "Brad" Bradshaw Gardner and was a retired paper maker with Union Camp Corporation. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and a lifetime member of both Community Hunt Club and Carrsville Hunt Club.
Survivors include two sons, Lawrence E. "Larry" Gardner and his wife, Gwen, and Robert M. "Bob" Gardner; stepmother, Myrtle Winslow Gardner; half brother, Earl Randy Gardner, all of Carrsville; half sister, Shelby Jean Woodyard of Suffolk; and a grandchild, Lisa Marie Gardner.
A graveside funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Richard Peerey officiating. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and suggests that memorials be made to a favorite charity.
Arthur Porter Sr.
NEWSOMS -- Arthur "Thumb" Porter Sr., 75, of Everett Street, died Jan. 13, 2001, at home.
Mr. Porter was an employee of Southampton Public Schools, a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Newsoms, Trustee Board, Male Chorus, and the Senior Choir. He was also a member of Town Council serving for the past 13 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mable B. Porter; four daughters, Bernice Graves of Franklin, Helen Urquhart, Sherry P. Bedoya, Jean P. Stokes of Chesapeake; two sons, Arthur Porter Jr. of Newsoms and Larry Porter of Portsmouth; a sister, Bertha Whitehead of Portsmouth; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rosa H. Porter.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Tabor Baptist Church by the Rev. J.J. Ferguson with burial in the church cemetery. William M. Johnson & Sons Inc., Franklin, is handling arrangements.
Gerald L. Hughes
CHINCOTEAGUE -- Gerald L. "Jerry" Hughes, 58, died Jan. 16, 2001. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Salyer Funeral Home.
Joseph Cherry
AULANDER -- Joseph Cherry died Jan. 14, 2001. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mount Herman Baptist Church, Aulander. Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge.
Marie Evans
AULANDER -- Marie Evans died Jan. 16, 2001. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in Sandy Branch Baptist Church, Aulander. Reynolds Funeral Home, Ahoskie, is in charge.
Hersey L. Holly
WOODLAND -- Hersey Lee Holly died Jan. 14, 2001. A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Jerusalem Baptist Church, Woodland. Reynolds Funeral Home, Ahoskie, is in charge.
Eunice S. Lane
JAMESTOWN -- Eunice Smith Lane, 87, of the 1700 block of Guilford College Road, died Jan. 14, 2001. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. today in Swindell Funeral Home, Hertford.
Lisa K. Mizelle
ELIZABETH CITY -- Lisa Krider Mizelle, 36, of the 700 block of Cherry Glade Road, died Jan. 15, 2001. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Twiford's Memorial Chapel.
Terry L. Roller
SHAWBORO -- Terry Lee Roller, 53, of the 100 block of N. Gregory Road, died Jan. 15, 2001, at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Mr. Roller was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Jenetta Midgett Williams and the late Valton Williams. He was a member of Perkins United Methodist Church.
Besides his mother, Mr. Roller is survived by a sister, Cheryl Blank and husband, David J. Blank, of Elizabeth City; three brothers, Larry Williams and wife, Celeste Williams, of Grandy, N.C., Tom Williams and wife, Julie Williams, of South Mills, N.C., and Gage Williams of Shawboro.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the lobby of the funeral home.
Patrick J. Thompson
CAMDEN -- Patrick Joseph "Pat" Thompson, 50, died Jan. 16, 2001. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City.
Clyde L. Webster
MANTEO -- Clyde Lomax Webster, 97, died Jan. 16, 2001, in Chesapeake.
Mr. Webster was born in Opp, Ala., and was retired from the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an architectural examiner. He was a member of the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, past Exalted Ruler of Elks in St. Petersburg, Fla., and a U.S. Coast Guard volunteer for Port Defense Force in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Webster was the son of the late Thomas and Irene King Webster.
He is survived by a son, Robert Webster of Manteo; a sister, Kathryn Fuller of Spring Hill, Fla.; and a grandson, Thomas Webster of Salt Lake City, Utah.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet United Methodist Church by the Rev. George Speake. Burial will be in Manteo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Manteo Nutrition Site, P.O. Box 787, Manteo, NC 27954. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge.
Elizabeth C. Downing
NEWPORT NEWS -- Elizabeth Healy Cutler Downing, a lifelong Virginia resident, passed away Jan. 15, 2001.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas N. Downing; and her sons, Gordon Cutler and wife, Jane, and their two children, Elizabeth and Joseph, and Nelson Cutler and wife, Kathryn, and their three children, Corydon, Nelson and Jonathan. Her first husband, Gordon B. Cutler and her son, Porter H. Cutler predeceased her.
Mrs. Cutler Downing, the daughter, of Elizabeth and Joseph E. Healy, was born in Matthews County and was a graduate of St. Anne's School in 1941 and Sweetbriar College in 1945.
She was a director of the Farmer's Bank of Mathews (now Bank America); a member and chairman of the board of trustees of the Charles H. Taylor Memorial Hampton Public Library; a member of the Kecoughtan Literary Society; and the Junior League of Hampton Roads.
An avid golfer, she scored four holes in one over her playing career and was a member of the James River Country Club Women's Golf Association where she was a former club champion.
A funeral will be held at St. Johns Church in Hampton at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial services will be private. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, Hampton, is handling arrangements.
Robert H. Pride Jr.
HAMPTON -- Robert H. "Bob" Pride Jr. was called home to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001.
A native of Chesterfield County, Va., he spent most of his young years growing up in South Norfolk where he attended public school. He attended both Randolph Macon College and the College of William and Mary.
Bob was a kind and loving son, husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. He lived life to its fullest until slowed by age and illness, even then finding pleasure in all he was able to do. He never met a stranger.
He was self-employed as the owner/operator of Pride Motors, Bob Pride Inc., Bob Pride Aluminum Products Inc., Adobe Corp., and Bob Pride Construction Co. He was at one time a part owner of PDR Inc., Foundation Development Corp., and Century 21 Carmel Realty.
Bob was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, the Randolph Macon Kappa Alpha fraternity, an inactive 32nd degree master mason of the Scottish Rite, a Cansurmount Counselor, The Randolph Macon Old Grads, the South Norfolk High School "Old Timers" Club, and a life member of the James L. Hale Memorial Chapter, American Ex-Prisoners of War.
Until becoming too ill, he had served as a volunteer at the Hampton VA Medical Center and, even after becoming ill, he remained an avid supporter of the New Horizon Performing Arts Group.
He was predeceased by his parents, R.H. Pride Sr. and Thelma V. Pride, and a son, William H. Pride II.
Bob leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his loving wife, Frances Farmer Pride, with whom he shared a bond of love and friendship for 36 years, that only a fortunate few ever experience; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert H. Pride III and Pat of Newport News, Rock Elder Pride and Jane of Richmond, Randolph J.W. Pride and Kathy of Richmond; one brother, William Thomas Pride II of Newport News; eight grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 230 33rd St., Newport News. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 7 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Lloyd F. Stephenson officiating. The interment will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of memorial contributions to St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, P.O. Box 258, Newport News, VA 23607 in Bob's name.
R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Hampton, is in charge.
Inez B. Johnson
SOUTH HILL -- Inez B. Johnson, 77, formerly of Virginia Beach, died Jan. 16, 2001, in Community Memorial Healthcenter, 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, Jody Silva of Suffolk, Becky Hicks of Summersville, W.Va., Rachel Beavers and husband, Dr. Jeff Beavers, of South Hill, and Ruth Mansfield of La Crosse; a son, John Henry 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.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. Visitation will be Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA 23235.
John P. Minor Jr.
RICHMOND -- John Parker Minor Jr., 52, of Richmond died suddenly Jan. 13, 2001. Born in Norfolk, Mr. Minor was a graduate of Granby High School and attended Weaver Airline Personnel School in Kansas City, Mo. During his employment with Braniff Airways Inc., he enjoyed worldwide traveling and scuba diving in foreign waters. He was also an accomplished woodworker.
He is survived by his parents, J. Parker Minor Sr. and Hope Falconer Minor of Norfolk; a sister, Patricia M. Kappel and husband, F. Johnston Kappel, of Severna Park, Md.; three nieces, Amy P. Kappel of Bowie, Md., Betsy K. Maddock of Fredrick, Md., Courtney J. Kappel of Severna Park; and two aunts, Marie M. Henley and Dolly McGuirt of Virginia Beach.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church, 6901 Newport Avenue, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Norfolk Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), 9329 Capeview Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503 or Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church, 6901 Newport Ave., Norfolk, VA 23505.
Harry A. Bowser III
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan -- Harry A. "June" Bowser III of the 100 block of Chung Kang St. died Dec. 8, 2000. A native of Portsmouth, he resided in Taichung, Taiwan. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 30, 2001, in Las Vegas.
Joseph D'Angelo
McHENRY, Ill. -- Joseph D'Angelo, 59, passed away Jan. 15, 2001.
Mr. D'Angelo was a 21-year U.S. Navy veteran, and was a member of UDT Team 21/SEAL Team Two and the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was a business owner for 18 years in McHenry.
He was the beloved husband of Marilyn A. (nee Teal) D'Angelo; loving father of Theresa "Terry" (Gary) Wrzesinski of Grayslake, Joseph M. (Kim) D'Angelo of McHenry, and David (Meg) D'Angelo of Crystal Lake; fond grandfather of Samantha and Seth Wrzesinski, Daniel, Timothy, Nicholas, James and Vincent D'Angelo, and Matthew, Mark and Laura D'Angelo; dear son of Gertrude Kotelsky of South Plainfield, N.J.; loving brother of Janice Bowman, Thomas (Darlene) Kotelsky Jr. and Joseph Kotelsky, all of South Plainfield, James (Donna) Kotelsky of North Plainfield, N.J., and Salvatore (Shirley) D'Angelo of New York.
He is resting at George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home, McHenry. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick Countryside Cemetery in McHenry. Memorials may be made to the Naval Special Warfare Foundation, P.O. 5365, Virginia Beach, VA 23471.
Mabel Durham Harrison
DOVER, Del. -- Mabel Harriett Durham Harrison, 90, died Jan. 6, 2001, in a nursing home. Her husband of 63 years, William "Bill" H. Harrison, died in 1996.
Born in Norfolk March 23, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Frank Owen and Alice Timmons Duncan Durham. She was the last of her generation of Durhams who, until the late 1940s, were the only Durham family in Norfolk. After graduating from Maury High School, she worked at Henry B. Gilpin Co., where she met her future husband. They married in 1932 and later were transferred to Dover, Delaware, where they resided until their deaths.
Mrs. Harrison is survived by several nieces and nephews, Betty Durham Bailey of Charlotte, N.C., Barbara D. Vanne of Marco Island, Fla., Stephen D. Clemans of Poestenkill, N.Y., Elwood Barrows "Barry" Durham Jr. of Virginia Beach, John R. Durham Jr. of Falls Church, Va., David O. Clemans of Cape May, N.J.; and her sister-in-law, Mrs. John R. Durham Sr. of Norfolk. Another niece, Harriett Durham Batchelor, who was her namesake, died in 1998.
The Durham family also wishes to thank some very special neighbors of the Harrisons, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Kelly and Ms. Nancy Hart, for their years of friendship and untiring assistance.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk.
Robert B. Jones
SALISBURY, Md. -- Robert B. Jones, 81, died Jan. 13, 2001. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron. Bounds Funeral Home, Salisbury, is in charge.
John T. Pearce
HARRELLSVILLE, Fla. -- John T. Pearce, 75, died Jan. 15, 2001. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Meherrin Baptist Church Cemetery, Murfreesboro, N.C. Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie, N.C., is in charge.
