Lula Mae Cooley
CHESAPEAKE -- Lula Mae Cooley of the 400 block of Longdale Crescent died Jan. 13, 2002.
The widow of Earl Cooley, she retired as a beautician from Crestwood Beauty Salon. She was a member of Garrett Community Baptist Church, the Deaconess Ministry, United Order of Tents, Annie B. Morring No. 607, and United Order of Tents, Lois Cason No. 787.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Elliott and husband Vernon of Chesapeake; two sisters, Elma L. Adams of Chesapeake and Betty M. Bell of North Carolina; a brother, David Jones of Baltimore; a grandchild; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be at noon Thursday in Garrett Community Baptist Church, Victoria Avenue, Norfolk, by Bishop Johnnie Reid Jr. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Garden, Norfolk. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.
Evelyn Dunbar
CHESAPEAKE -- Evelyn Dunbar, 82, died Jan. 14, 2002, at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, Fla.
A native of Chesapeake, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie Dail of Elizabeth City, N.C., and the widow of Wheeler Dunbar of Chesapeake. Evelyn was a seamstress, homemaker and loved everyone that knew her.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Moulton of Englewood, Fla., and Fran Old of Chesapeake; a son, Ron Dunbar also of Englewood; a sister, Ruby Olsen of Satellite Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, by the Rev. Charles L. Moseley. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Josephine Kelley
CHESAPEAKE -- Josephine Kelley of the 300 block of Outlaw St., died Jan. 12, 2002. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Dome of Canaan Baptist Church. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge.
Rose Marie Otts
CHESAPEAKE -- Rose Marie Otts, 82, died Jan. 13, 2002.
She was born in Norfolk to the late Michael Pizzo and Bessie Ringold Pizzo and was the widow of Peter R. Otts. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a real estate agent, an Avon representative, worked as an employment agent for Snelling & Snelling and was an artist. Mrs. Otts was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Women of the Moose, Lodge No. 898.
Survivors include two daughters, Elaine Colucci of Orlando, Fla., and Pamela A. Perucci and her husband Phillip of Norfolk; two sons, Michael F. Perucci and wife Mary of Chesapeake and John R. Perucci Sr. and wife Rebecca of Virginia Beach; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Audrey Bolin of Norfolk; and a niece.
A Christian Burial service will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory by Father Christian J. Haydinger. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Lillie H. Smaw-Gordon
CHESAPEAKE -- Lillie H. Smaw-Gordon, 79, of the 900 block of D St., entered into eternal rest on Jan. 12, 2002. She was born in Tarboro, N.C., and was employed with Indian River High School for 22 years. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, Columbus Gordon Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Jessie Smaw of Virginia Beach and LaVeta G. Mabry (Melvin) of Chesapeake; five sons, Paul Hayes (Shirley) of Virginia Beach, Edward Smaw Jr. of Portsmouth, Clyde Smaw of Chesapeake, Columbus Gordon Jr. (Connie) of Virginia Beach and Vincent Gordon of Atlanta, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Hattie Roberts (Ed) of Suffolk; a sister, Barbara Anne Coverton of Portsmouth; four brothers, Herman Hayes of Norfolk, Leon, William and Raymond Hayes, all of Suffolk; two adopted sisters, Louise Carter of New York and Blanche Lee of Chicago; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.
James T. Barbour
NORFOLK -- James T. "Jim" Barbour, 53, died Jan. 13, 2002. He was a well-known jazz composer and arranger, renowned musician, and multi-instrumentalist. Jim performed with greats such as Joe Jones, Della Reese, Mel Torme, Billy Taylor, Eloise Laws and Frank Sinatra.
Known as one of the world's greatest drummers, Jim's original and impressive CD's will not let us forget his respect and love for jazz music. He served in the U.S. Army Band and taught music at Fort Monroe, Va.
Jim will be dearly missed by his wife, Ruthie; two sons, Vince and Chad Barbour; two sisters, Dixie L. Garrison and Peggy Barco and husband, Frank; a brother, Al Barbour and wife, Emily; four close cousins, Anthony, Phillip, Joseph, Mirabile and Jean Smith; and many other close cousins, many close friends, especially Robert Adkins.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling arrangements.
He was a Christian and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior.
Sherry A. Baum
NORFOLK -- Sherry Anne Baum, 27, died Jan. 12, 2002. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge.
Sylvia W. Carson
NORFOLK -- On Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10, 2002, the Death Angel visited the DePaul Medical Center and quietly took from our family circle, after a short illness, our beloved mother and grandmother, Sylvia Ward Carson of Bonnot Drive.
She was born in Suffolk to the late Milton Ward and Mary Ellen Boone on Dec. 2, 1935. She was also predeceased by a brother, Wilbert Wheeler Sr. She was a graduate of East Suffolk High School in Suffolk, and a former member of Metropolitan Baptist Church in Suffolk. After moving to Norfolk, she later joined Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained until her passing.
She retired from Federal Fleet and Industrial Supply Center of Norfolk for 27 years of service. She was a member of the Area Council Missionary of Norfolk, Adult Sunday School, AARP, Lupus Foundation, Single's Group of Eastern Virginia Chapter, Family Investment Center at Oakmont North, NAACP, No. 2 Choir at Mount Gilead, and Board of Christian Education: Affiliated Mason and Holmes Missionary of Norfolk, Affiliated Women's Auxiliary of Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Convention, Affiliated Virginia Baptist State Convention, Affiliated Tidewater Peninsula Baptist Association, Affiliated BTU Congress: "Missionary of the Year 2001," Election Officer of city of Norfolk; office clerk at one time Bell Atlantic Telephone in South Hampton Roads Area; secretary of Tanners Creek East Civic League of Norfolk; participated with Christian Broadcasting Network Inc.; provided church correspondence to Military Families; and volunteered as Receptionist for Benevolence.
Sylvia was married to Willie Leslie Carson and to this union was born two children. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She dedicated her life for their comfort and enjoyment. She made it known to her family and friends constantly that she was ready to answer when God called her.
Her survivors are stepfather, William Boone of Suffolk; two daughters, Sheila Bentley of Virginia Beach and Connie White Sherrill of Willingboro, N.J.; three stepsisters, Delores Simpson of Suffolk, Frances McCray and Virginia Small of New York; four stepbrothers, Calvin of Newport News, Raymond, Edward and Charles Boone of New York; five grandchildren, Marques and Falynn of Virginia Beach, Shauvaun, Nathan and Britni of New Jersey; one great-grandchild, Ymani of New Jersey; two sons-in-law, William Bentley of Virginia Beach and James Sherrill of New Jersey; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 1057 Kennedy St., with Dr. Shelton Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. at Riddick Funeral Service.
Frances L. Cornioli
NORFOLK -- Frances L. Cornioli, 81, died Jan. 15, 2002. A graveside service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, is in charge.
Samuel A. Cuffee Sr.
NORFOLK -- Samuel Alexander Cuffee Sr., 85, retired employee of the Virginia Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co., went to be with our Lord and Savior after an extended illness on Jan. 12, 2002 at Thornton Hall nursing home. He lived in Norfolk.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Agnes M. Cuffee; a son, Samuel A. Cuffee Jr. and wife, Kathie; an aunt, Beatrice Mullen of Fentress, Va.; four grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
A funeral will be held at noon Thursday at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church, Norfolk. The Rev. Harold Cobb will officiate. Burial will follow in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hale Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. today and other times at the family residence.
James M. Dawson
NORFOLK -- James M. Dawson, 91, of the 8000 block of Galveston Blvd., died Jan. 15, 2002 in Portsmouth.
Mr. Dawson was born in Thornburg, Iowa, and retired as a chief petty officer from the U.S. Navy as an aircraft motor mechanic after 21 years of service. He also retired from the civil service and was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch No. 60.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 63 years, Owantha Cass Dawson, and his beloved family, Rodger Dawson and wife, Jeannie, Monica Bemb and husband, Tom, Jimmie Cass and wife, Ann, Virginia Cass, Lucille and son, Larry, Geraldine and family, granddaughter, Dianna Byers, Cindy, Sherry, Greg and Tami; and a sister, Lois Holland.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Burial will follow with military honors in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Mary E. Harrison
NORFOLK -- Mary E. Harrison, 75, of the 8100 block of Turner Road, died Jan. 13, 2002, at a local nursing home. Born in Virginia, she was a retired J.C. Penney bookkeeper. Mary was an avid animal lover.
The widow of Garland C. Harrison, she is survived by four sons, Larry and wife, Donna Harrison of Texas, Ronald Harrison of Norfolk, Darryl Harrison and wife, Phyllis Harrison of Georgia, and Vaughn Harrison of Norfolk; and five grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Montira J. Martin
NORFOLK -- Montira J. Martin, 2 weeks, of the 7800 block of Woodall Road, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002.
She is survived by her parents, Marquita Martin and Monteil Anderson, both of Norfolk; grandparents, Tracey and Eric Walden, Cynthia Anderson, James Spivey, Clyde and Catrina Sawyer, all of Norfolk; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge of arrangements.
Rona V. Mitchell
NORFOLK -- Rona V. Mitchell, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, of the 2600 block of Chesapeake Blvd., was called home to be with the Lord Jan. 12, 2002.
Rona was a dedicated member of Gideon's Riverside Fellowship and a past member of New Calvary Baptist Church. She was a deaconess, a member of the Pastor's Aid, an honorary usher and member of the Golden Age Club. She was also a former member of the Salvation Army Home League and the Norfolk State University Brambleton Center Senior Citizen's Club.
She was predeceased by her husband, David Mitchell Sr.; her mother, Elnora Collins-Emmanuel; her brother, Elijah Collins; her son, Herman E. Mitchell; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
She is survived by seven children, Audrey M. Shands of Virginia Beach, David Mitchell Jr. of Bridgeport, Conn., Bernadine R. Marshall of Norfolk, Moses N. Mitchell of Norfolk, Daniel E. Mitchell of Las Vegas, Nev., Maurice C. Mitchell of Norfolk and Linda D. Mitchell of Norfolk; two daughters-in-law, Jeanette Mitchell of Chesapeake and Eulynda Mitchell of Las Vegas; a godchild, Wanda Rivers of Norfolk; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a very special cousin, Ester Mitchell; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at First Church of Christ Holiness, 862 Princess Anne Road, by Senior Pastor Clyde Doxey Jr. of Gideon's Riverside Fellowship. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 2600 Chesapeake Blvd. at 11 a.m. Thursday for the procession. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Thursday. Hale Funeral Home is in charge.
Schalante D. Newsome
NORFOLK -- Schalante Donte Newsome, 23, died Dec. 29, 2001 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was a native of Portsmouth.
He is survived by his mother, Robin Santiago Lindstrom of Jacksonville, N.C.; a sister, Donice Oliver of Gainesville, Fla.; two brothers, Jonathan Newsome of Norfolk and Cordero Oliver of Gainesville, Fla.; maternal grandmother, Georgia Holley of Gainesville, Fla.; and a host of aunts, uncles, a nephew, cousins, in-laws and friends.
A funeral will be held today at 11 a.m. at Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, by the Rev. Leon J. Boone. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Hampton. Viewing at the funeral home will begin at 9 a.m. today where family and friends will assemble at 10:30 a.m. for the funeral service.
Martha W. Oliver
NORFOLK -- Martha W. Oliver, 73, of the 2600 block of Ballentine Blvd., entered into eternal rest Monday, Jan. 14, 2002.
She was employed at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for 26 years.
She is survived by three sons, Frank Oliver Jr. and wife Jean, Kevin Lee Oliver and wife Tammy, all of Virginia Beach and Roger Oliver of Norfolk; a sister, Viola Eccles and husband George of Norfolk; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be Thursday at the funeral home where the family will meet at 10:30 a.m. the day of the service.
Rosa M. Rhodes
NORFOLK -- Rosa M. Watts Rhodes, born Sept. 11, 1905, was called to her eternal rest Monday, Jan. 14, 2002.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank E. Rhodes Sr. and son, retired Lt. Cmdr. F.E. Rhodes Jr. She attended Norfolk Public Schools and volunteered in the Norview PTA as a young parent. She was a member of Norview Baptist Church, devoted Sunday School teacher, loving homemaker and an avid gardener. During World War II, she served the Red Cross as a trained nurses aide.
Rosa is survived by two daughters, Mildred Shealy of Chesapeake and Jeanne Greif of Norfolk; son-in-law, Conrad A. Greif of Norfolk and daughter-in-law, Beverly Rhodes of Richmond; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by Pastor Herb Holton of Norview Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Friday. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive, is in charge.
Mary Sagnette Steckroth
NORFOLK -- Mary Lou Sagnette Steckroth, 74, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all, died Jan. 11, 2002, in a local hospital surrounded by her loved ones, following a lengthy bout with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Norfolk, she is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Robert J. Steckroth; one daughter, Susan Menke and her husband, Richard, of Chesapeake; and a son, Jeffrey J. Steckroth and his wife, Nikki, of Virginia Beach. She is also survived by a brother, Robert Sagnette of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Jeffrey J. Steckroth Jr. of Norfolk, Wendy L. Shannon and her husband, Mike, Christopher A. Steckroth and Alexander N. Steckroth, all of Virginia Beach, and Katherine K. Menke, and Jennifer Menke, both of Chesapeake. Additional survivors include her sister-in-law, Ruth Farley of Hazleton, Pa., nieces, Mimi Hunter and husband Hampton of Greensboro, N.C., Linda Sims and husband Connie of Hazleton, Pa., and Robert Farley and wife Elaine of Lititz, Pa., Robert Sagnette Jr. and wife Anne of Towson, Md., and Scott Sagnette of Roanoke.
Mrs. Steckroth graduated from South Norfolk High School in 1944. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and a 1948 graduate of the College of William and Mary. She later earned her master's degree in guidance and counseling in 1971 from Old Dominion University, which led to a rewarding career in that field.
Mrs. Steckroth began her career in education teaching sixth grade at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Norfolk and she also taught at the Ferebee School in Ghent. She later became a guidance counselor with the Virginia Beach Public Schools and worked with students at Bayside Junior High School, Brandon Junior High School, Virginia Beach Middle School, Kempsville High School, and lastly Salem Middle School, from which she retired in 1989.
Many wonderful summers were spent at summer camps, including the YMCA Camp in Virginia Beach and the Baptist Camps for Boys in Virginia Beach and Marion, Va. She especially enjoyed her 20 years at Camp Greenbrier in Alderson, W.Va., where she was the camp's dietitian and manager of the Jigger Shop, the camp store.
Mrs. Steckroth was a longtime member of First Lutheran Church in Norfolk, where she served in a number of positions, including Sunday School teacher and volunteer with the Lunch Ministry Program and Meals on Wheels. Mrs. Steckroth had many interests, including traveling, shopping, collecting and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also an avid Duke University basketball fan.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today at First Lutheran Church, Norfolk, with the Rev. Dr. William Trexler officiating. Burial will be private. A reception at the church will follow the funeral service. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home on Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, is in charge. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Steckroth may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Fay Schaeffer
PORTSMOUTH -- Fay Schaeffer passed away at her home in Portsmouth on Jan. 8, 2002 after an extended illness. Her two daughters, Jaqueline England and Dianna Thornton, and her grandson, Sterling Thornton survive her. Her family and friends will miss her.
China E. Carney
VIRGINIA BEACH -- China E. Carney, 90, of the 5800 block of W. Mastings Arch, died Jan. 9, 2002. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Riddick Funeral Service.
Robert B. Aquilar Sr.
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Robert B. Aquilar Sr. died Jan. 14, 2002 at a Norfolk hospital. He was 82.
Born April 7, 1919, he was the oldest son of the late Pedro and Placida Aquilar. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served his country honorably in World War II, having participated in the North African and Italian Campaigns. Notably, he fought for seven months at the Battle of Cassino. He was the proud recipient of Soldier of the Month on several occasions and was also distinguished as Soldier of the Quarter and Soldier of the Year. He later earned his associate's degree from Brookdale Community College while stationed at Fort Monmouth, N.J., teaching at the Signal School there. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1963, after 20 years, as a sergeant first class having served his country during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Aquilar also volunteered and served as a civilian in the Vietnam War while working at the Defense Department as a communications specialist. He ended his career still serving his country, with the Dept. of Defense. He was a veteran of three wars.
He is survived by and lives in the memory of his beloved wife of 54 years, Gemma Veridicchio Aquilar; two sons, Robert B. Aquilar Jr. of Easton, Md., and David J. Aquilar of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Anna Drake and husband, Randy of Ordinary, Va., Tina Swan and husband, Michael of Norfolk; two grandchildren, Erika Aquilar and Maisle Ostrow of Baltimore, Md.; and his nephew, Greg and wife, Frances Pacheco.
He was a proud and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, followed with military honors. Burial will be private.
Edna B. Blake
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Edna Brooks Blake, 85, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 14, 2002, to join her loving husband of 58 years, Charles Harold Blake Sr.
Mrs. Blake was born on Jan. 16, 1916, in Farnworth, England. She relocated to West Virginia at the age of 4. She married her high school sweetheart and then relocated to Norfolk.
She leaves behind a loving daughter, Kay Ames Duport as well as her son, Charles Harold Blake Jr.; four grandchildren, Melissa Ames Murphy of Syracuse, N.Y., Gregory Ames of San Diego, Calif., Shelly Koesis of Chesapeake and Stephanie Asher of Virginia Beach.
She has one great-grandchild, Christian Asher and is expecting MacKenzie Blake or Gavin James Murphy to be born on Jan. 22, 2002.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
Stephen M. Cholewka
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Stephen M. Cholewka, 83, died Jan. 15, 2002 in Sentara Nursing Center.
He was retired from Northrop-Grumman where he had worked for 29 years, Stephen was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Coast Guard from 1941-1946. Stephen participated in two campaigns: the Okinawa and the Philippine. He was first assigned to the USS Wakefield, which took a direct hit by Japanese bombers. He was then assigned to the USS Nourmahal, which was involved with escorting merchant shipping in the South Atlantic and the Caribbean. In 1944 he was transferred to Amphibian force duty in the Pacific. On March 1, 1945 Stephen was transferred to Landing Craft Infantry, taking part in the Okinawa Campaign. On March 9, 1946, he was honorably discharged. Stephen holds the American Defense Ribbon with one star, the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with one star, the Philippine Defense Ribbon with one star, the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Victory Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal for action in the Okinawa Campaign.
Stephen M. Cholewka was born in West Islip, L.I., New York, on Aug. 1, 1918. He was the son of the late Alex and Barbara Cholewka. He was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Julia H. Cholewka and his brothers John, Samuel, Michael and sister Dorothy. His son-in-law, Terrance A. Mulligan also predeceased him. He is survived by his only daughter, Julia S. "Nina" Mulligan and granddaughter, Christina Mulligan of Virginia Beach.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. Burial will be at Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery, L.I., New York.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Heart Association, or the American Battle Monument Commission, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, DC 20090-6766, Fax: (703) 588-1560 World War II Monument.com
Timothy F. Murphy
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Timothy F. Murphy, 69, died Jan. 14, 2002, at Lake Taylor Hospital.
Born in New York City, Mr. Murphy was retired from The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Irish-American Society. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Roseanna Murphy (nee Farrelly); loving father of Ellen, Tim, Madeline Scully and Mary Kay Carter; cherished grandfather of five; and devoted brother of Denis Sr., Margaret Mary Murphy, S.C., and the Rev. Ned Murphy, S.J.
A Mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will be at Princess Anne Memorial Park. Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Jane C. Pitts
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Jane Carol Coty Pitts, 60, of 3215 Huntwick Lane, 23451, passed away Jan. 14, 2002, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. A native of Richmond, she was a daughter of the late Oswald N. and Kathryn E. Weymouth Pitts, and the beloved wife of Charles Richard "Dick" Pitts Jr.
Jane was a retired financial analyst with Ethyl Corporation; a member of Galilee Episcopal Church; an active member and past regeant of Lynnhaven Parish Chapter D.A.R.; associate member of William Byrd Chapter, D.A.R.; an active member of the Virginia Tidewater Unit, National Association of Parliamentarians.
In addition to her devoted husband, Dick, she is survived by two cousins, Charles E. Weymouth Jr. and Frances Strother, both of Richmond.
The family will receive friends in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, 601 N. Witchduck Road, today from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral will be conducted in the funeral home Thursday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. J. Coleman Tyler. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. A reception will follow in the funeral home lounge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the D.A.R. Lynnhaven Parish, c/o Nevelyn Stark, 3409 Norfeld Ct., Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
Adelina P. Roa
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Adelina P. "Mamang" Roa of the 3800 block of Purebred Drive passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, at Virginia Beach General Hospital. She was 72 years old, born Jan. 23, 1929 in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur Philippines.
She is survived by her children and grandchildren, Jose "Boy" Roa and wife Lolit and children, Tara and Joseph, Mariano "JoJo" Roa Jr., Mariano "Bobby" Roa III, Ana "Suzette" Tubalinal and husband Edgar and children, Karla and Ptolemy, Monnette "Moca" Roa, Joey and daughter Monique, Mia "Karen" Angeles, Joe and newly born baby girl Sophia, all of Virginia Beach; a son in Kodiak, Alaska, Tereso "Teso" Roa and wife Melissa and children, Giwi and Tereso Jr.; daughters in the Philippines, Shirley Manubay and husband Rodolfo and children, Alpha, Meg-meg, Nadia, Popomg III and Alpha III, Iris Reyes and husband Jimmy and children, James, Jimbo and Jennifer, Reynaldo P. Roa, Nancy Cortez and husband Helario and children, Pocholo, Butog and Karen, Heidi Santua and husband Bernie and children, Valentin and Palanga; her sister, Fe Abad and husband Ernie of Kodiak; sister-in-law, Minviluz Roa of the Philippines and adopted daughter Myrna Gonzalez and husband Joe and children JR., JP., and Michael, Flor and Peter Soriano and son, J Pete, Alice Alonzo and daughter Sharon. She was predeceased by her husband, Mariano Roa Sr. and son, Ferdinand Roa.
She was a retired teacher from the Philippines and was truly loved by everybody she came in contact with. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her so much.
A wake will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, from 4 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday. Her body will be sent to the Philippines for services and burial.
Caron A. Upton
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Caron Arlene Upton, 35, passed away Jan. 14, 2002.
Caron was born in Norfolk and was a graduate of Virginia Tech with honors. She was a poet and a lector at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was a senior partner with BTI Communications.
Survivors include her son, Clayton Alexander and his father Mitchell Britt of Virginia Beach; her mother, Polly Upton of Virginia Beach; her father, Robert E. Upton Jr. and wife Dr. Carole Van Aalten of Norfolk; her sister, Marian G. Upton of Virginia Beach; her brother, Robert E. Upton III and wife Amy and their children, Kyle, Natalie and Alexis all of Virginia Beach; her sister, Kristina Upton Jackson and husband Timothy and their children, Alexander and Christopher all of Virginia Beach; her brother, Paul M. Upton and wife Kathy and son Ethan of Richmond; her grandfather, Robert C. Sellers of Panama City, Fla.; aunts, Barbara Roland of Virginia Beach, Marian Haftel of Jacksonville, Fla., Camilla Worrel of Virginia Beach and her children, Lawson Worrell of Hawaii and Ann Worrell Ritter of New Jersey; her uncles, Michael LaGiglia Jr. and wife Marty and their children, Michael LaGiglia III and Ellen LaGiglia, all of Virginia Beach and Joseph C. LaGiglia.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church by Father James E. Dorson. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A Christian Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. Following the wake the family will receive friends until 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Clayton Alexander Upton College Trust Fund, 937 Rudee Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Reuben Wardell Rosamond
SUFFOLK -- Reuben Wardell Rosamond, 73, died Jan. 11, 2002, in his home in Kilmichael, Miss. He was the son of the late James and Lois Rosamond and was predeceased by his brother, Carmen Rosamond and grandsons, Dustin, Jimmy and Bobby. He was a native of Kilmichael and was a resident of Suffolk and had lived in Tidewater since 1966.
Mr. Rosamond was a World War II and Korea veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired after 23 years service as a chief petty officer. He more recently retired from Farm Fresh as its meat manager and was the former owner of Reubens, a Virginia Beach restaurant. He was an avid hunter and member of the National Rifle Association and was an active NASCAR fan.
His daughters, Debra L. Lipoli and husband Frank of Chesapeake, Nija Rosamond of Maui, Hawaii and Patti Walker and husband Richard of Virginia Beach survive him. He is also survived by a sister, Hilda Pearson of Huma, La., and brothers, Junior Rosamond of Huma, and Ozell Rosamond of Montgomery, Ala.; grandson, Derek Lipoli of Chesapeake; and many loving friends including his companion, Dorothy Miller of Suffolk and special friend, Nicole.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Chesapeake Chapel, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. The family will receive friends in the funeral home, today from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the National Rifle Association.
Margaret C. Severino
SUFFOLK -- Margaret Cale Severino, 63, a native of Rose Meade, N.C., died Jan. 15, 2002, at Nansemond Pointe Healthcare.
She was the daughter of the late George M. Cale and Della Mary Saunders Cale. She was a member of First Baptist Church, N. Main Street, Suffolk, and Suffolk Moose Lodge N. 141. She retired with Lipton Tea.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Judy S. Taylor of Mount Vernon, Texas, Kathy S. and Albert B. McKeel of Windsor, Va., and Debbie S. and Douglas Grant of Holland, Va.; a grandchildren, Kelly McKeel, Hope McKeel and Shannon N. Babb; great-grandchild, Tonya Conner; brothers, George Raymond Cale of Colerain, N.C., Gene "Skip" Cale of Ahoskie, N.C., and Frank "Fuzz" Cale of Aulander, N.C.; and a special cousin, Barbara G. Barnette of Elizabeth City, N.C.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrell & Hill Funeral Home by the Rev. Charles Thompson. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens, Ahoskie. Friends may join the family Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at the residence, 1073 Carolina Road, No. 29, Suffolk, Va.
Jason Webb
SUFFOLK -- Jason Webb, 24, died Jan. 14, 2002 in Richmond, Va. Jason served in the U.S. Navy and attended Lyndale Baptist Church.
Jason is survived by his mother, Deborah Webb; father, Horace Webb Jr.; sister, Kathryn Webb and son Jacob; grandmother, Grace Murray; grandparents, Horace and Barbara Webb; uncle and aunts, Timothy and Mary Webb, Gail and David Melton, Joan and Gordon Williams, Tina and Larry Sporkin, Brenda and David Lee; cousins, Clint and Keith Melton, Gordon and Kristie Williams, Kristina and Stephen Webb, Helen Sporkin, David, Anna and Bobby Lee.
Memorial services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lyndale Baptist Church, 8320 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA 23235. Donations may be made to the church.
Jason was a wonderful person and touched all of us.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
W. Lester Butler
FRANKLIN -- William Lester Butler, 71, passed away Jan. 14, 2002, at Southampton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Southampton County, he was a son of the late Samuel O. Butler Sr. and Eulalah Minton Butler. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was retired as bookkeeper in the accounting department of Union Camp after 40 years service. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and recently served five years as president of the Senior Citizen Group.
Survivors include two sons, Samuel O. Butler Jr. and Marvin M. Butler and his wife, Edna, all of Franklin; a nephew, Ronald Butler and his wife, Bonnie, of Suffolk; a great-nephew, Kendall Butler; and a special cousin, Jean H. Drewry of Franklin.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Beaver Dam Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Richard Peerey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Samuel O. Butler Jr., 413 Crescent Drive, Franklin. Memorials may be made to Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 3593 Carrsville Hwy., Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home is in charge.
Ruth Gray Carr
CARRSVILLE -- Georgia Ruth Gray Carr, 75, died Jan. 14, 2002, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. A native of Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late George and Celeste Helen Ferguson Gray. Mrs. Carr was employed by W.W. Carr and A.L. Duck Inc. of Walters. She was also a seamstress for Billy Phillips LTD of Franklin, the neighborhood and surrounding area. She was a member of Mount Carmel Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, James M. Carr Sr.; three daughters, Jean Matthews and her husband, Jesse, of Como, N.C., Sarah Vargo of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., and Mary Kueper and her husband, Terry, of Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, James M. "Squirrel" Carr of Carrsville; special nephew, William "Billy" Warren of Windsor; a sister, Elizabeth Stebbins of Pawcatuck, Conn.; two grandchildren, Christopher L. Moore and Eric Vargo of Courtland; and a special devoted pet, "Susie."
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. J. Robert Bennett, the Rev. Larry Allen and the Rev. Father Carl DeSouza officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and requests memorials be made to Mount Carmel Christian Church, 27882 Walters Hwy., Walters, VA 23481.
Jesse P. Hanshaw Jr.
FRANKLIN -- Overseer Jesse Pedro Hanshaw Jr. of the 1300 block of Mariner St., died Jan. 11, 2002 at Norfolk Sentara Hospital.
A member and the pastor of Gospel Tabernacle Church, Cape Charles, and the general overseer of Apostolic Faith Church of God Live On, Grace Mary Church, Melfa, and he received his honorary Doctorate of Divinity.
Overseer Hanshaw was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served his country for four years and was on active duty in the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Hattie M. Hanshaw of Franklin; a daughter, Amanda H. Lane of Richmond; three sons, Pedro M. Hanshaw of Franklin, Calvin L. Hanshaw of Chesapeake, Stephany D. Hanshaw of Suffolk; his stepmother, Helen Hanshaw; a sister, Evora Watson of Atlantic, Va.; a brother, Isaac Hanshaw of Suffolk; 13 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Overseer Hanshaw's remains will be placed in the church for viewing at 10 a.m. the day of service. The homegoing service will be noon Thursday at El-Bethel Worship Center, 4324 Holland Road, Suffolk, with Bishop R.H. Cross Sr., delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery, Franklin. William M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc., 224 S. Main St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements.
Adrian F. Parks
EXMORE -- Adrian Franklin Parks, 87, died Jan. 15, 2002. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Doughty Funeral Home.
Robert O. Berryman Jr.
HERTFORD -- Robert Oliver Berryman Jr., 77, of the 100 block of Clipper Drive, died Jan. 14, 2002, in Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville, N.C.
A native of Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Louise Burroughs and Robert Oliver Berryman. He retired as parts manager with Phillips Oldsmobile in Virginia Beach. He was a member of Hertford United Methodist Church, VFW Post No. 8148 and was a member and past master of Norfolk Masonic Lodge No. 1. Berryman served in the Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Christine Weston Berryman; two daughters and their husband, Janice Mangiaracina and John Jr. of Virginia Beach and Janet King and Phillip of Elizabeth City, N.C.; five grandchildren, John Mangiaracina III, Anna Edgington and husband Reese, Matthew Mangiaracina, Guy Ambrose III and Robert Ambrose.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hertford United Methodist Church by the Rev. Leonard Doucette. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hertford United Methodist Church, Capital Improvements Fund, 200 Dobbs St., Hertford NC 27944. Swindell Funeral Home of Hertford is in charge.
Thurman G. Bunch
GATES -- Thurman Glenn Bunch, 96, of Route 2, Box 363, died Jan. 15, 2002 in Downeast Health and Rehab.
A native of Gates County, he was a member of Reynoldson Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Tom and Julia Hollowell Bunch. He was the widower of Ethelyn Liverman Bunch. He was retired from the State Highway Dept. of Virginia.
Surviving are two sons, Thurman L. Bunch and wife, Susan of Gatesville, Maxey Bunch and wife, Nancy of Bath, N.C.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held today at 1 p.m. at Reynoldson Baptist Church by the Rev. Billy Presley, burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the church social hall and all other times at Thurman and Susan's residence. Harrell Funeral Home, Gatesville, is in charge.
Gilbert S. Futrell
CONWAY -- Gilbert Stanley Futrell, 88, died Jan. 15, 2002 at his home, Route 1. A native of Northampton County, he was predeceased by his son, Jackie Wilson Futrell. He was a retired carpenter and farmer and was a member of Ashley's Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 70 years, Rea Sumner Futrell of the home; a daughter-in-law, Barbara P. Futrell of Elizabethtown; three grandchildren, Stanley Futrell and Donna Bagley of Fayetteville, and Jeffrey Futrell of Elizabethtown; five great-grandchildren, William and Amanda Futrell and Zachery and Brandon Bagley of Fayetteville, and Ashlyn Futrell of Elizabethtown; a brother, Herbert Futrell of Murfreesboro; a sister, Bernice Sumner of Route 1, Conway; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Ashley's Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. David Ross. Burial will follow in the Sumner Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bridgers Funeral Home Inc. in Conway.
Norman L. Mabine
COLERAIN -- Funeral services for Mr. Norman L. Mabine, 77, of 2621 Wakelon Road, who died Jan. 12, 2002, will be held Thursday at 1 p.m., at Ashland Missionary Baptist Church, Colerain. Gilliam Funeral Home in charge.
Ada M. McLawhorn
WINTERVILLE -- Ada Gould Manning McLawhorn, 86, of the 5100 block of Reedy Branch Road, died Jan. 15, 2002 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Alfred McLawhorn. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manning of Greenville.
She is survived by three sons, Dan S. McLawhorn and wife, Janet of Chesapeake, Michael A. McLawhorn and wife, Mary Beth of Elm City, N.C., and Ryan K. McLawhorn and wife, Sandy of Winterville; six grandchildren, Danny McLawhorn, Patrick McLawhorn, Todd McLawhorn, Christopher McLawhorn, Benjamin McLawhorn, Christina McLawhorn; three great-grandchildren, Will McLawhorn, Pierce McLawhorn and Harry McLawhorn.
Mrs. McLawhorn was a member of Winterville Baptist Church for more than 50 years where she was a member of the Philathea Class. She was active in the Women's Missionary Union and taught the Children's Sunday School Class. She was also active in the Home Economics Club of Pitt County for many years.
Visitation will be held at Farmers Funeral Home in Greenville today from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Winterville Baptist Church with Dr. David Kolb and the Rev. Grover Everett officiating. Burial will be at the Winterville Cemetery.
Hazel M. Parker
GATES -- Hazel Matthews Parker, 89, of the NC Hwy. 37, died Jan. 15, 2002, in Nansemond Pointe Convalescent Center, Suffolk.
Mrs. Parker was born in Gates County and was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Mary Donnie Smith Matthews. She was a homemaker and was a member of Reynoldson Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Elton Parker, a sister, Lucille M. Burton, and two brothers, Kermit Matthews and Alton Matthews, she is survived by three sisters, Evelyn M. Prince of Portsmouth, Etheleen M. Ward and husband, Walter A. Jr. of Chesapeake and Virginia D. Matthews of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Reynoldson Baptist Church by the Rev. Billy Presley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville, or in the church social hall following services on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in her memory be directed to Reynoldson Baptist Church, Gates, NC 27937.
Kathryn W. Todd
WINDSOR -- Kathryn White Todd, 54, of the 100 block of Askewville-Bryant St., died Jan. 14, 2002 in Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Mrs. Todd was born July 16, 1947 in Bertie County to the late Raleigh Gilbert and Viola Mizelle White. She was a member of Askewville Baptist Church and retired from the Bertie County Social Services as a supervisor.
She is survived by her husband Roy C. Todd of Askewville, N.C.; daughter, Karen G. Todd-Dunn of Windsor; a son, Jeff Todd of Austin, Texas; brothers Dancy G. White and William Raleigh White; sisters Christine W. Cobb and Elmarie W. Johnson, all of Windsor; and grandchildren, Chloe Ann Todd and Macey Ashlyn Todd.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Edgewood Cemetery by the Rev. Freddie Harris and the Rev. R.O. Denton Jr. The family will receive friends from their home on Bryant Street in Askewville. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary S. Williams
BARCO -- Mary Ann Seymore Williams, 77, of the 200 block of Barco Road, died Jan. 12, 2002. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Good Hope AME Zion Church, Sligo. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.
Thelma E. Tyson
NEWPORT NEWS -- Thelma Elizabeth Tyson, 87, of 7501 River Road and formerly of Christopher Drive in Chesapeake, died Jan. 14, 2002.
A native of Farmville, N.C., she was the widow of William Earl Tyson Sr. At age 14, she was baptized and joined Friendship Baptist Church in Farmville. She was last a member of Emmaus Baptist Church, Chesapeake.
Survivors include a daughter, Faye T. Brough and husband Dr. James W. Brough of Newport News; a son, William E. Tyson Jr. of North Hollywood, Calif.; a sister, Captola Owens of Macclesfield, N.C.; two grandchildren, Robert N. Smith and wife Beth and Barbara Weiss; five great-grandchildren, Nathan Hudson, Kyle Weiss, J. Robert Smith and wife Brandi, Christopher Smith and Crystal Smith; a great-great-grandchild, Joseph Ryan Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Dr. S.E. Hathaway III. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home the hour before the service. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
The family would like to express their love and appreciation to the very special people at James River Convalescent Center who became her extended family.
Fred T. Laughon Jr.
RICHMOND -- Fred Thomas Laughon Jr. died Jan. 14, 2002, in Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Helen Martin Laughon; a son, Fred Thomas Laughon III and wife Vivi Bergh Laughon of Tallahassee, Fla.; a daughter, Neville E. Laughon of Richmond; two granddaughters, Tovi Laughon Heffron and husband Christopher Keys Heffron and Lissi Laughon Rabon and husband A. Tyler Rabon; three great-grandchildren, Thomas Keys Heffron, Patrick Christopher Heffron and Fisher Martin Heffron.
Born in Johnson City, Tenn., April 25, 1915, he was educated in the public schools of Portsmouth and graduated from the University of Richmond and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., Th.M. He was honored by the University of Richmond with a DD degree and Stetson University of Deland, Fla., with a DD degree. He was an honorary member of Florida Blue Key and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was chaplain at the Florida House of Representatives.
He served the Baptist denomination as a member of the Virginia State Foreign Board, Board of Trustees Baptist Foundation, S.C. State Mission Board of Florida, member and president of Radio and Television Commission, Southern Baptist Convention. He served seven pastorates: Gwathmey Baptist Church, Ashland, Va., Second Baptist Church, Richmond, Va., Carlyle Avenue Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky., pastor of First Baptist Church, Front Royal, Va., 1942-1947; pastor of Talbot Park Baptist Church, Norfolk, 1947-1953; pastor, First Baptist Church, Orangeburg, S.C.; pastor, First Baptist Church, Gainesville, Fla., 1957-1972; special assistant to Radio and Television Commission as a liaison with the Foreign Mission Board in Richmond, 1972-1978. He was invited to supply in many pulpits; banquet speaker for business and professional events. He spoke for Rotary Conventions in the United States and England.
Since 1978 he had been self-employed. In his woodworking shop he reproduced 18th and 19th century salesman's sample furniture and wooden dolls. His reproductions are sold in Williamsburg as well as to doll collectors all over the world.
When the Laughons moved to Richmond, they moved and restored an 18th Century home, "Cheswick," located on Franklin Farms on Three Chopt Road.
The services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Cannon Memorial Chapel on the campus of the University of Richmond. No flowers please, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Bennett Funeral Home, Richmond, is in charge.
John A. Ward
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- John A. Ward, 81, died Dec. 31, 2001. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., he went to St. Petersburg in 1986 from Norfolk. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a salesman in the automotive industry.
Survivors include four daughters and five sons.
