Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory - Tidewater Drive Chapel

Reuben Birdwell Seay, Jr.

December 3, 1922 - March 20, 2010

Reuben Birdwell Seay, Jr., born December 3, 1922, went home to be with the Lord March 20, 2010. A lifelong native of Norfolk, VA, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and worked in Civil Service retiring from Newport News Shipbuilding in 1977 as Supervisor of Nuclear Division Sup Ships. After retirement he devoted his time to Gideon's International and his beloved Norview Baptist Church. ...
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Martin Perry, Jr.

March 19, 2010

Martin Perry, Jr., 87, of the 600 block of Beachview St., Norfolk, VA, passed away March 19, 2010, in DePaul Hospital. A native of Pasquotank County, NC, he was the son of the late Martin and Addie Perry, and the widower of Dorothy A. Perry. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as a Technician. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. He is survived by his daughter,...
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Harry Vincent Wiehr

November 18, 1953 - March 17, 2010

Harry Vincent Wiehr, 56, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Born November 18, 1953 in Yonkers, New York, he was the son of the late Pauline Sachar and Harry Wiehr. He was a Computer Manager with Verizon with 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 36 years whom he married October 7, 1973 in White Plains, NY, Cheryl Anne Carpenter Wiehr; five children...
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Mildred H. Arthur

March 16, 2010

Mildred H. Arthur, 91, of the 100 block of W. Randall Avenue, Norfolk, VA, passed away March 16, 2010, in Norfolk, VA. A native of Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late L.S. and Alice Hutchins, and the widow of Kemp B. Arthur, Jr. She was a member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church for 59 years since 1941 and the Ocean View Chapter #34, Order of the Eastern Star, for 39 years...
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Dorothy Arnold Zuidema

March 16, 2010

Dorothy Arnold Zuidema, 77, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. A devoted Mother and Grandmother, she is survived by her three children, daughters, Frances Wilburn, Sharon Cobb, and son, Craig Zuidema; three grandchildren, Derrick Wilburn II, Rebecca Hougland, and Stefan Cobb; and great granddaughter, Trinity Cuellar. A 2 p.m. service on Monday, March 22, 2010,...
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Grace Showalter Kinch

March 15, 2010

Grace E. Kinch, 84, of the 1200 block of Virgilina Avenue, Norfolk, VA, passed away March 15, 2010, in her home. A native of Lancaster County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Showalter. She retired from Be-Lo/Fresh Pride Food Stores Meat Department with over 50 years of service. She is survived by her loving husband since 1943, Ralph C. Kinch, Sr.; six children, Ralph C...
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Otto Lyle Neigenfind, Jr.

March 15, 2010

Otto Lyle Neigenfind, Jr., 82, of the 4400 block of Cambria Street, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away March 15, 2010, in his home. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Ethel S. and Otto L. Neigenfind, Sr. He retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years serving during the Korean Conflict and was present during testing of Nuclear Bomb. He also retired as Food Service...
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Mildred M. Robinson

March 15, 2010

Mildred M. Robinson, 85, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. A native of Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Ruth P. Waterfield, and the widow of Spurgeon Milton Robinson. She is survived by her three sons, Robert, Harry and Ronald Robinson; daughter-in-laws, Donna and Jo; six grandchildren, Debra, Michael, Heather, Lisa, Holly and Melissa;...
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Jacqueline Duncan Pickler

March 13, 2010

Jacqueline Duncan Pickler, 88, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, died on March 13, 2010, at Westminster Canterbury in Virginia Beach, VA. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Edgar (Pick) L. Pickler, Jr. She was predeceased by her parents, L. Stanley and Sally White Duncan; and her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Andrew Benjamin (Ben) Consolvo, Jr. She is also...
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Thelma C. Williams

December 10, 1916 - March 13, 2010

Thelma C. Williams, 93, of Norfolk, VA and formerly of Franklin, VA, passed away peacefully March 13, 2010, at a local hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ethel and Joe Cutchins, and the widow of Benjamin H. "Willie" Williams. She retired from The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) having worked as a Produce Manager and Bookkeeper. She was a long time member of Park Place...
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Eileen Joyce Lung

March 12, 2010

Eileen Joyce Lung (nee Carren), of Virginia Beach, VA, died March 12, 2010, in her home surrounded by her family. She was 68. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Saul and Esther Carren. She was the wife of the late Gene Armand Lung for 46 years. Mrs. Lung was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She married Mr. Lung and together they traveled often due to his career...
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Elizabeth Ange Oliver

March 20, 1920 - March 11, 2010

Elizabeth Ange Oliver, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2010. Born March 20, 1920, in Plymouth, NC, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Elsie Ange. Mrs. Oliver was a founding member of Willowwood Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon and elder. She and her husband, Roger, spent countless hours volunteering at the church-attending to the gardens and encouraging...
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Clayton Lad Krejci, Sr.

January 6, 1918 - March 11, 2010

Clayton Lad Krejci, Sr, 92, LCDR USN Retired, passed peacefully with his family at his side on March 11, 2010, in the Palliative Care Unit at the VA Hospital Center, Hampton, VA. Born January 6, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio, Clayton enlisted in the United States Navy in 1936 at the young age of 18 where he spent 28 years. He received his officer's commission in 1943 after completing pilot's...
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Robert Daniel St. Laurent

March 11, 2010

Robert Daniel St. Laurent, 73, of the 6300 block of Granby Street, Norfolk, VA, passed away March 11, 2010, in his home. A native of New Bedford, MA, Bob was the youngest of six children of Philip and Diane St. Laurent. He was predeceased by his wife, Sandra E. St. Laurent. A Sergeant in the Unites States Air Force he served as an Electronic Photographer. He graduated from the University of...
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Monroe Nelson

March 11, 2010

Monroe Nelson, 91, of the 1300 block of Jenifer Street, Norfolk, VA, passed away March 11, 2010, surrounded by his daughters. A native of Whitmer, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Warren Vernon and Bertha Nelson, and the widower of Bobetta Jane Nelson. He retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and also retired from Civil Service at the Naval Air Rework Facility...
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Geraline M. Cook

December 1, 1936 - March 10, 2010

Gerri Cook, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend left us too soon on March 10, 2010. Gerri's love of her family and life in general made her the matriarch of her family. Married to her soul mate Don in 1954, they met at the Methodist Children's Home in Winston-Salem, NC and have been together ever since. Born December 1, 1936 in Winston-Salem, NC to Ira B. and Elizabeth M. Mize. She...
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Margaret Dobbins Mowrey

October 4, 1923 - March 10, 2010

Margaret Dobbins Mowrey, 86, went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2010, at a hospital after a short illness. She was born in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Lola Weeks Dobbins and Walter Wise Dobbins who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Richard Derr Mowrey; and her brother, John P. Dobbins, Sr. of Suffolk, VA. She graduated from Maury High School...
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Michael Lee Ullrich

May 3, 1950 - March 9, 2010

Michael Lee Ullrich, aka U-Turn Mike, 59, passed away March 9, 2010, at his home in Virginia Beach, VA of natural causes. Mike was born May 3, 1950 in Lake Hurst, NJ to Richard and Mary Ullrich. He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy and was an avid biker and an extremely capable mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his parents, Richard and Kiyoko; his sons, Richard and Steven...
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Mary Virginia Powell

January 6, 1926 - March 8, 2010

Mary Virginia Powell, 84, formerly of Powhatan Avenue, Norfolk, VA, passed away March 8, 2010, in Brighton Gardens. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Gable. She had worked as a Bookkeeper in the family's business when she moved to the Tidewater area. Miss Mary was active in the Port of Hampton Roads and was known by many of the businesses that are...
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William Louis Mull III

January 6, 1924 - March 8, 2010

William Louis Mull III, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. Born in Muscatine, Iowa January 06, 1924, he was the son of Helen Fern White Mull and William L. Mull II. He is survived by his wife, Gwyneth; step sons, Douglas and Patrick; seven children, Ann Kaufman, Barbara Collins, Judy Meyers, Kathe Mull, John Mull, Virginia Kafer, and Cindi Hays; and fourteen grandchildren; and one great...
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Nancy M. Jernigan

March 13, 1932 - March 8, 2010

Nancy M. Jernigan, 77, of the 5600 block of Springwood Drive, Portsmouth, VA, passed away March 8, 2010, in her home. A native of Smithfield, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Inzy Wood, and the widow of John D. Jernigan. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Root and husband Bill of Gulfport, FL; her son, Harold Jernigan...
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Kemp B. Arthur, Jr.

October 29, 1920 - March 6, 2010

Kemp B. Arthur, Jr., 89, of Norfolk, VA, passed away March 6, 2010. A native of Morehead, NC, he was the son of the late Ella Lee Howerton and Kemp B. Arthur, Sr. He retired from Civil Service at the Naval Air Rework Facility as a Aircraft Examiner after 32 years of service. He was a member of Miles Memorial United Methodist Church, a US Naval veteran of WWII, a US Merchant Marine veteran...
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Laurel Leonce Landry

January 24, 1915 - March 4, 2010

Laurel Leonce Landry, 95, died peacefully March 4, 2010, in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Landry, known as "Larry" to his friends and family, and "Papa" to his adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren, was born in Plattenville, Louisiana in 1915. He was the son of Ney P. Landry and Louise Guillot. After High School in Louisiana, Mr. Landry worked locally until he felt called and...
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Penelope Ann Miller

October 28, 1940 - March 4, 2010

Penelope "Penny" Ann Miller, 69, of Gravenhurst Drive, died March 4, 2010, in her home. She was born in Lockport, NY and was the daughter of the late John G.C. Miller and Helen R. Miller. Penny received her B.A. from the University of Buffalo in 1963, a M.A. from the University of Michigan in 1965 and a M.A. from Regent University in 2007. She retired in 1978 from Bell Aerosystems as a...
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Ruth Viola Tennefoss Burgess

March 2, 2010

Ruth Viola Tennefoss Burgess, 93, formerly of Norfolk, VA, passed away March 2, 2010, in Raleigh, NC. A native of Fentress in Norfolk County, VA, she was one of eleven children of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mabel Keim Tennefoss, and the widow of Webb L. Burgess, Jr. She was a graduate of Great Bridge High School. Ruth was very active in the Cub Scouts having served as a den mother and...
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Bessie Virginia Powell Carlson

March 29, 1925 - March 2, 2010

Bessie "Bess" Virginia Powell Carlson, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Bess formerly lived on Hazel Grove Farm in Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania, VA, and Lake of the Woods, Locust Grove, VA, until 2001, when she moved to Virginia Beach, VA to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She was born March 29, 1925, to Willie L. Powell and Pauline Powell. She was raised and graduated from...
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Shirley V. Gildea

April 1, 1927 - March 2, 2010

Shirley V. Gildea, 82, of the 8700 block of Commodore Drive, Norfolk, VA, passed away March 2, 2010, in DePaul Hospital. A native of Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosabelle Pillsbury. She was a member of Ocean View Baptist Church and the Ocean View Senior Center 60 Plus Club. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Robert E. Gildea; two daughters,...
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Thomas M. Hayden

March 1, 2010

Thomas M. Hayden, 58, of Norfolk, VA, passed away March 1, 2010. A native of Rockingham County, NC, he was employed with Wal-Mart. He was an avid Redskins fan. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Janet; his mother, Lois Quisenberry of North Carolina; four brothers, Robert and Joe of North Carolina and Gregory and Cecil of Virginia; a sister, Mary of Virginia; his mother-in-law, Florence...
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Edward Neil Van Pelt

October 4, 1921 - March 1, 2010

Van Pelt, Edward Neil, 88, of Norfolk, VA, died March 1, 2010. Neil is survived by his wife of 57 years, Louann Hall Van Pelt; and five children, Jeff Van Pelt and his wife Sharon of Richmond, VA, Donnie Lou Harrison, Mark Van Pelt, Christie White and her husband Albert, of Virginia Beach, VA, and Kate DeLoach and her husband Paul of Andersonville, GA; and six grandchildren, Neil and Hannah...
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Birgit Maria Weirick

May 6, 1932 - February 27, 2010

Birgit Maria Weirick, 77, passed away February 27, 2010. Mrs. Weirick was born May 6, 1932 in Norrköping, Sweden, to the late Nils Gunnar and Maria Sofia Edler. She was predeceased by John Thomas Weirick, her husband of 45 years. She was born and raised in Norrköping, and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from the local engineering college. As an engineer, she worked...
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Cdr William Harry Austin Jr., USN

February 27, 2010

Retired U.S. Navy Commander William Harry Austin, Jr., age 83, passed away February 27, 2010 in Virginia Beach, VA. CDR Austin was born in Kansas City, MO and lived there until enlisting in the Navy in 1944. Part of the wartime V-12/NROTC Program, he earned his degree at University of Notre Dame and was commissioned in the Navy in June 1946. He served 25 years on active duty and retired in...
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Raymond Cooper Hamlett, Sr.

November 18, 1923 - February 27, 2010

Raymond Cooper Hamlett, Sr., went to be with God on Feb. 27, 2010. He was born Nov. 18, 1923 in Nash County, NC to Albert and Sallie Hamlett, who preceded him in death along with his daughter, JoAnn Hill. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Veryl; his daughter, Carolyn Valton, husband Cleve and grandson, Johnny; son, Raymond Jr., wife Beth and grandsons, Bryon and Raymond III, wife...
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Catherine Caburnay

November 27, 1959 - February 27, 2010

Catherine Caburnay, 50, of Norfolk, VA, passed away February 27, 2010, in her home. A native of Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Jean and Seth R. Bazemore, II. She was formerly employed with the Norfolk Public School System as an Office Manager for 14 years. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle B. Caburnay of Richmond, VA and Myresa N. Caburnay of Norfolk, VA; and a...
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Katherine M. Judd

October 27, 1919 - February 27, 2010

Katherine M. Judd, 90, of the 600 block of Cardover Ave., Chesapeake, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Born in Wayne County, NC, Katherine was a bookkeeper for Norfolk Glass and was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Nelson Harvey Judd, Jr. and was also predeceased by two sons, Nelson Harvey Judd III and Richard Lee Judd, and a daughter, Frances...
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William C. Schenck

January 3, 1925 - February 24, 2010

William C. Schenck, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Bill was a U.S. Navy retiree. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; son, William H. (Deborah); daughter, Merrily Hunter; son, Gary L.; three grandchildren; one great grandson; and cat, Skeeter. Services will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel on Saturday, February 27th, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. with visitation...
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Michael Horba

February 24, 2010

Michael Horba, 90, formerly of the 1200 block of Janaf Place, Norfolk, VA, passed away Feb. 24, 2010, in Dunn, NC. A native of Buck Run, PA, he was the son of the late John and Pearl Horba. He retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Gunnersmate and also retired from Civil Service. He was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and Fleet Reserve Association Branch #60. He is...
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Daniel M. Brody

August 19, 1930 - February 23, 2010

Daniel M. "Dan" Brody, of Mooresville, Indiana, passed away on Feb. 23, 2010. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Brody was the son of the late John J. Brody and Margaret M. Singleton. Mr. Brody is a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving proudly for 25 years. After military retirement Mr. Brody was employed by Kansas City Life Insurance Company. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
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Bertie L. Eanes

April 17, 1910 - February 23, 2010

Bertie L. Eanes, 99, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Born in Norfolk, VA, she was the widow of Robert Howard Eanes, and is survived by a son, John Howard Eanes and his fiance Sissy Lapetina; a daughter, Janice Harrison and husband George of Chesapeake, VA; five grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Thomas Eanes. A graveside service...
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Margie E. Hodges

October 25, 1937 - February 22, 2010

Margie E. Hodges, 72, of the 1400 block Baychester Ave., Norfolk, VA, passed away on February 22, 2010, at a local hospital. Born in Washington D.C., Margie is survived by her husband, Lester P. Hodges; three sons, Paul Lee Hodges and wife Darlene K., Kevin Linwood Hodges, and William Russell Hodges, all of Norfolk, VA; two grandchildren, John and Michelle; six great grandchildren, Raquel,...
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George Henry Hamilton, Jr.

April 7, 1939 - February 21, 2010

George Henry Hamilton, Jr., 70, died Feb. 21, 2010. A service will be Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel is handling arrangements.
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James Thomas Brew

April 8, 1954 - February 21, 2010

James Thomas Brew, passed away in his sleep at his home in Virginia Beach, VA on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Jim, as he was known to friends and family, was born April 8, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia to J. Don and Ruby Summers Brew. His early years were spent in Tidewater then in Northern Virginia. His parents missionary work allowed Jim to become a man of the world before graduating high...
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Charles Frederick Wilson

August 21, 1941 - February 21, 2010

Charles Frederick Wilson, 68, passed away February 21, 2010, in DePaul Hospital. He was born in Norfolk, VA. Fred was a graduate of Granby High School, a member of the lost Class of '59. He attended the Division of William and Mary. He was an electronics instructor at LF 18 at the Norfolk Naval Air Station. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Carlisle Wilson, Sr.; and brother, Alvin...
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James Tilford Wade

October 30, 1914 - February 20, 2010

James Tilford Wade, 95, of the 2400 block of Mimosa Rd., Norfolk, VA, passed away February 20, 2010, in Virginia Beach, VA. A native of Columbia, Missouri, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Ilah Wade. He retired from the International Longshoreman's Association as a Checker with ILA Local #1624 Checkers Union. He retired in 1982 after 42 years on the waterfront. He attended First United...
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Councill Dozier Garrett

September 13, 1921 - February 18, 2010

Councill Dozier Garrett, 88, resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died at home on Thursday, February 18, 2010. Son of the late Jesse Councill Garrett and Ada Dozier Garrett Gresham, both natives of Norfolk, Virginia, Councill was born in the Ingleside home of his maternal grandparents shortly after the untimely death of his father in a tractor accident. Councill is survived by his wife,...
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Bruce Jay Trauger

November 7, 1949 - February 18, 2010

Bruce Jay Trauger, 60, died Thursday in the hospital after a long battle with cancer. The only son of the late Eleanor and Ken Trauger, he is survived by two children, Justin and Shannon; sister, Bonnie; uncle, Jimmy; several aunts and cousins; mother-in-law, Margaret; and former wife, Peggy. A Vietnam veteran who served eight years in the Navy, this was followed by a 32 year career as a...
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Robert J. Chamberlain

June 28, 1930 - February 16, 2010

Robert J. Chamberlain, 79, of the 100 block of Leicester Avenue, Norfolk, VA, passed away on February 16, 2010, at the VA Hospital in Hampton, VA, where he had been a patient. He proudly served in the US Navy for 20 years. Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret; their daughter, Donna M. Valentine, her husband Jeffrey A., and two grandsons, Brandon R. and Kyle J. of Chesapeake,...
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Chester Wenzel Preston

July 27, 1940 - February 16, 2010

Chester "Chet" Wenzel Preston, died the morning of February 16, 2010, at 69 years old. He was born on July 27, 1940 in Surigao, Philippines. Chester is the eldest of thirteen children from Clement and Evangeline Wenzel Preston. Chester is survived by his wife, Elena Berdos Preston of 27 years. He is also survived by his children, Evangeline, Joyce and Kelly, Sargent and Rachel, Charles,...
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Frances June Barlow Sandlin

June 2, 1924 - February 16, 2010

Frances June Barlow Sandlin, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was born June 2, 1924, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Algernon Henry Whitfield Barlow and Sarah Diana Norsworthy. June is survived by her husband of 65 years, Lt. Col. Jesse O. Sandlin, USAF Ret.; four daughters, Dale Wells, husband Ron, Joyce Bynum, husband Bruce, Margaret (Peggy) Bull,...
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John Raymond Lynch, Jr.

April 8, 1943 - February 15, 2010

John "Jack" Raymond Lynch, Jr., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, SEAL (Retired), died February 15, 2010, at the age of 66. A native of Providence, Rhode Island, Jack joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served honorably for 22 years. He graduated from Underwater Demolition Team Replacement Training BUD/s Class 29 and had a distinguished and diverse career as a U.S. Navy SEAL, Surface Warfare...
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Jeremy Allan Crow

February 15, 2010

Jeremy Allan Crow, 35, of Norfolk, VA, and formerly of Bison and Huron, SD, passed away Feb 15th, 2010. Upon graduating from Huron High School in 1993, Jeremy enlisted into the US Navy as an Electronic Warfare Technician (EW) and was stationed aboard the USS Ticonderoga. In 1999 he transferred to Navy Space Center Command in Dahlgren, VA where he served as Force Enhanced Petty Officer, Space...
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Elizabeth Ann Goins

July 17, 1933 - February 15, 2010

Elizabeth Ann Goins, 76, of the 8400 block of Radnor Road, Norfolk, VA, passed away February 15, 2010, in Norfolk, VA. A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Marion H. and Mary Ann Garnett, and the widow of John W. Goins. She retired from the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of Ocean View Baptist Church, the...
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Robert B. Cunningham

May 19, 1920 - February 14, 2010

Robert B. "Bob" Cunningham, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 14, 2010. Bob grew up in Burnt House, WV where his father operated a garage and his mother ran an adjoining restaurant. He graduated from Harrisville High School in 1938, and in 2008 was Grand Marshal at his 70th high school reunion. Attending the reunion with him was his wife of 64 years, Willa Ruth. Their friendship...
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Theron Vernon Hamilton

February 13, 2010

Theron Vernon Hamilton, 99, of the 500 block of Maycox Ave., Norfolk, VA, passed away at home surrounded by family Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, after a short illness, departing this world for Eternal life with the Lord. Born in Montgomery County, North Carolina, to Eugene and Kelly Hamilton, he moved to Norfolk in 1935. Here he met and married his lifelong sweetheart, remaining blissfully wed...
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Capt Jon Roger Geer, USN

February 12, 2010

Jon Roger Geer, Captain U.S. Navy (Retired), died February, 12th, 2010, at the age of 85. Captain Geer, a native of Rule, Texas, had retired from the Navy after 27 years of service. A Naval Aviator, he served in various operational, staff and command assignments during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. As a fighter pilot, he served in a number of aircraft carriers in both the Pacific and...
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Barbara Berkstresser

December 6, 1925 - February 10, 2010

Barbara Berkstresser may no longer be with us, but while she was here, she sure knew how to travel well, dress to kill, throw a fabulous party, and love her family. Born on December 6, 1925, she was raised by her parents, Carlene and Herbert Jones in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in a house on Farrington Road with a yard full of apple trees and a wraparound porch. But Barbara didn't stay put...
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Felix Joseph Quagliariello

February 10, 2010

Felix Joseph Quagliariello, 82, of the 1000 block of Charity Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away February 10, 2010, in Bayside Hospital. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Felice and Rosina Quagliariello. He was a retired Aircraft Instrument Technician. He was an avid bowler and a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Jean T. Quagliariello; four...
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David William Duffee

February 8, 2010

David William Duffee, 59, of the 1300 block of Virgilina Avenue, Norfolk, VA, passed away February 8, 2010, in Newport News, VA. A native of North Carolina, he was the son of the late William and Sally Duffee. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel. He was employed with Allied Products. He is survived by his sister, Mary Collins and her husband William, a brother, Michael Duffee, both of...
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Capt Earl Paul

February 8, 2010

Capt. Earl Paul is a man of strong convictions, with the courage to back them to the hilt. He passed away on February 8, 2010. Capt. Earl was convinced his native Norfolk was going to develop in to the sport fishing capital of the mid-Atlantic and did everything he could to hasten the day. He grew up on the beach and waters of the Ocean View and has made his living fishing for most of his...
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James Lee Hollers Sr.,

October 24, 1942 - February 7, 2010

James Lee Hollers, Sr., of the 4900 block of Colonial Ave., Norfolk, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010, at a local hospital. James was born Oct. 24, 1942 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of the late John L. and Irene Bryant Hollers. He retired after 24 years in the U. S. Navy where he was a veteran of Vietnam. He also retired after working 20 years with Civil Service. James is survived...
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Christopher Scott Sublett

February 6, 2010

Christopher "Chris" Scott Sublett, of Lanexa, VA and formerly of Norfolk, VA, passed away February 6, 2010. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was an Electrician with Power Electric and had served his apprenticeship with J.C. Driskill, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Linda A. Sublett; his daughter, Breanna L. Sublett; his parents, Travis G. and Katherine W. Sublett; his brother, Travis D. "Bean"...
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Aubrey Woodrow Dean

September 30, 1918 - February 6, 2010

Aubrey Woodrow Dean, 91, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Ozart, AL, on Sept. 30, 1918, he was the son of the late Walter and Ludie Dean. Aubrey is survived by his wife of 46 years, Edith; his son, Paul A. Dean and his wife Tanya of China; a step-daughter, Mavis Poole and husband Martin of Virginia Beach, VA; a step-son, Thurman Alexander and his wife Pat of Chesapeake, VA;...
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Geneva H. Clanton

January 21, 1919 - February 6, 2010

Geneva H. Clanton, 91, of the 3000 block of Edinburgh Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away February 6, 2010, in Virginia Beach General Hospital. A native of Chesterfield, SC, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Ethel Hall, and the widow of Fred William Clanton. She was a member of Kings Grant Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Jerry W. Clanton of Virginia Beach, VA; her...
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Charles Atkins Perkinson

March 10, 1931 - February 5, 2010

Charles Atkins Perkinson, 78, passed away Feb. 5, 2010, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital after an extended illness. Charles was born in Littleton, NC to the late Robert Thomas Perkinson and Bessie Lee Atkins. He is also preceded in death by his three brothers, Charles Elbert Perkinson and wife, Clara, Millard Lee Perkinson and wife, Jane, and James Earl Perkinson. He is survived by...
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Susan Beal Freeman

February 4, 2010

Susan Beal Freeman, 66, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away February 4, 2010, in Norfolk, VA. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Rohrer of Richmond, VA; two sons, Trey Freeman and Hunter Freeman, and two grandchildren, Ben Freeman and Jordan Freeman, all of Virginia Beach, VA. She was predeceased by a grandson, Jack Freeman. All services will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside...
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Elizabeth Susan Upton Propes

February 4, 2010

A fine Christian woman, Elizabeth Susan Upton Propes, 94, of Norfolk, VA, entered the heavenly kingdom February 4, 2010. She was born and raised in Alderson, WV. She had been a resident of Autumn Care of Norfolk since leaving the Lydia Roper Home in 2007. Prior to Assisted Living, she had lived in "Monkey Bottom", Willoughby since 1942, when she married the love of her life, John Wilson...
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Willie Albert Brown

December 7, 1923 - February 4, 2010

Willie Albert Brown, 86, of the 300 block of Brisa Drive, Chesapeake, VA, passed away February 4, 2010, in Chesapeake, VA. A native of Salem, Virginia, he was the son of the late Woodland and Lillie Brown, and the widower of Dorothy Muriel Brown. He retired from Civil Service as TEO Foreman at the Norfolk Naval Base. He is survived by his four daughters, Daphne Young and husband Kenneth,...
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Donald James Coulsting, Sr.

March 10, 1935 - February 3, 2010

Donald James Coulsting, Sr., 74, of the 8500 block of Culfor Crescent, Norfolk, VA, passed away February 3, 2010, in DePaul Hospital. A native of Groton, CT, he was the son of the late Mary M. and Harry J. Coulsting, Sr. He retired from the Norfolk Police Department following 20 years of service and was also a retired business owner. He was Catholic, a member of the Police Association of...
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Percy Taylor Hodges, Jr.

November 26, 1931 - February 2, 2010

Percy Taylor Hodges, Jr., 78, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at his residence in the 100 block of W. Leicester Ave., Norfolk, VA. He was born in Little Washington, NC, and was the son of the late Percy and Selma Hodges. He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred Ray Hodges; and his brother, Jimmy Gray Hodges in North Carolina. A long-time resident of Norfolk, VA, he retired from the...
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Joyce Davis McAtee

January 25, 1928 - February 1, 2010

Joyce Davis McAtee, 82, of Westminster-Canterbury, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away February 1, 2010, in Norfolk, VA. A native of New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Mildred M. Davis. Joyce was predeceased by her best friend and husband, George Whitecotton McAtee; and brother, Dale Davis. She is survived by her cousin, Charles "Skip" Adams and his wife Mary, and...
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Frances I. Curtis

February 1, 2010

Frances I. Curtis, of Norfolk, VA, passed away on February 1, 2010. She is survived by a son, Richard Curtis; daughters, Joan Worman, Beverly Villemuer, and Betty Starling; eleven grandchildren; and nineteen great grandchildren. Services will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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Richard Hamner Hawkes

October 3, 1922 - January 31, 2010

Richard Hamner Hawkes, 87, of the First Colonial Inn, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away January 31, 2010, in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born October 3, 1922 in Nottoway County Virginia to the late Leslie Carlyle and Ruth Dews Hawkes. He graduated from Blackstone High School in 1939 and Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1943 with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry. He entered the U.S. Army as a Second...
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Barbara Gibson

January 30, 2010

Barbara "Tootsie" Gibson, 45, of Norfolk, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Born in Norfolk, VA, to the late Anna and John McIntyre, Tootsie was the manager at Club 60-Fleet Reserve Association. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Fleet Reserve Unit 60 and Ocean View Democratic Club. She is survived by her husband, Patrick J. Gibson; two...
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Alma S. Cudworth

August 5, 1924 - January 29, 2010

Alma S. Cudworth, "Mama", "Gram Gram", "Sister", "Aunt Al", beloved mother, surrounded by her family, left this world January 29, 2010, to join the angels in heaven. Waiting to greet her there is her husband, Perrin L. Cudworth; and her parents, Fritz and Alice Hayman. Left to cherish her memory is her sister, Nina Brothers; her children, Randy (Kathy) Cudworth, Candy Dennis, Nina (Jimmie)...
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Dimitrios Maroulis

April 30, 1923 - January 28, 2010

Dimitrios Maroulis (Jim), of Norfolk, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010. He was 86. His parents were from Ithaca, Greece, but Jim was raised in New York, New York, where he was born April 30, 1923. He was the son of the late Panos and Spiridoula Maroulis, and was predeceased by his twin sister, Suzie. Trained as an electrical engineer, Jim worked many years for the U. S....
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Ryland Linwood Bonney, Jr.

August 27, 1947 - January 28, 2010

Ryland "Sonny" Linwood Bonney, Jr., 62, of the 1200 block of Colonial Ave., Norfolk, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at a local hospital. Born in Norfolk, VA to the late Mabel and Ryland L. Bonney Sr., he was a longtime member of Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church. Sonny is survived by his sister, Lois M. Bonney of Norfolk, VA; a very close and dear aunt, Sallie Davis of Norfolk...
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Landon and Zoey Mason

January 26, 2010

Landon James and Zoey Taylor Mason, infant twins of James and Tammy Mason, died shortly after birth on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, in Chesapeake Regional Hospital. The twins are survived by their parents, James Alan and Tammy Marie Mason; maternal grandparents, Steven and Karen Pals of Ingleside, IL; and paternal grandparents, Terry and Lynn Mason of Belchertown, MA. A graveside service will...
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Nancy L. Wood

February 11, 1939 - January 23, 2010

Nancy L. Wood, of Norfolk, VA, passed away January 23, 2010, in Norfolk, VA. A native of Brockton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Hebert, and the widow of Archie E. Wood. She retired from Academy Van & Storage as a secretary. She was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Charity Lodge #10. She is survived by her sister, Karen L. Jacobs of Plymouth, MA; her...
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Eunice Carr Harrell

November 30, 1908 - January 23, 2010

Eunice Carr Harrell, 101, of the Ballentine, was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Fred Harrell. Born in Suffolk, VA, she was the daughter of James and Martha Carr. She was a charter member of Talbot Park Baptist Church, Norfolk and the Wayside Circle of the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. She spent many hours knitting for children. She is survived by one son, F. Carr...
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Ralph Fann

January 30, 1949 - January 23, 2010

Ralph Fann, 60, of Norfolk, VA, died January 23, 2010. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel is handling arrangements.
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Jane E. Finney

September 28, 1918 - January 22, 2010

Jane E. Finney, 91, passed away January 22, 2010, in her residence. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Robert A. Finney. She had retired from the Civil Service. She is also survived by her sister, Vicki Finney of Portsmouth, NH; and niece, Victoria Beynon of Austin, TX. She was a Roman Catholic and a US Navy veteran of WWII and Korea. Jane spent many years enjoying her...
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Terri Lynn Anderson

January 22, 2010

Terri Lynn Anderson, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, January 22, 2010, from complications of multiple sclerosis. She was 52. She was a U.S. Airways flight attendant and private pilot. She is survived by her parents, C. Ralph and Norma J. Anderson; three brothers, Stephen W. Anderson of Virginia Beach, VA, Brian S. Anderson and Bruce H. Anderson, both of Gloucester, VA. There will be no...
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Helen Middleton Owen Kellam

September 16, 1918 - January 21, 2010

Helen Middleton Owen Kellam, 91, died peacefully on January 21, 2010, after a full and happy life. A lifelong resident of Norfolk, she was the daughter of Judith Berkley Owen and Richard Clement Owen and was the second of their eight children. She graduated from Maury High School and attended Columbia University Teacher's College. Helen was first and foremost a loving wife, mother,...
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Albert W. Gribble

June 8, 1913 - January 20, 2010

Albert W. Gribble, 96, passed away January 20, 2010, in DePaul Hospital. A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late William D. and Lula L. Gribble, and the widower of Annette Gribble. He was retired from Civil Service. He served in the Navy during WWII and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3160. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel...
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Cecil R. Chinn

May 21, 1937 - January 20, 2010

Cecil R. Chinn, 72, of the 8200 block of Gygax Road, Norfolk, VA, passed away January 20, 2010. A native of Kentucky, he was the son of the late Chloe and Doyle Chinn, Sr. He was a self-employed master painter. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Gene I. Chinn; one daughter, Sherry Hayes and husband Doug;...
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Joyce G. Daniel

April 25, 1936 - January 20, 2010

Joyce G. Daniel, 73, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away January 20, 2010, in Chesapeake, VA. A native of Ironton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Pauline Gasser, and the widow of Leslie G. Daniel. She was currently employed with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Inc. as Chapel Secretary at Great Neck Chapel with 4 years of service. She was formerly employed as a Registered Nurse at...
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Carla A. Stillwell

March 23, 1959 - January 19, 2010

Carla A. Stillwell, 50, of East Ocean View, passed away January 19, 2010, in her home. She was born March 23, 1959 in Carlsbad, NM. She was an avid Bingo Player. She is survived by her mother, Billie Downing of Norfolk, VA; five children, Jina Eichel, Eric Stillwell, Shannon Watson of Virginia and Shawn VanHamm and Timothy VanHamm of Minnesota; ten grandchildren; a brother, Ronnie Ratcliff...
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Thomas E. Nixon, Sr.

February 28, 1945 - January 18, 2010

Thomas E. Nixon, Sr., 64, of the 8100 block of Walters Dr., Norfolk, VA, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010, at his home. Born in Norfolk, VA, Thomas was the retired owner of Accent Ltd. He was an avid fisherman and supported his children and grandchildren in their racing ventures. He is survived by his mother, Margaret F. Nixon of Norfolk, VA; wife, Betty B. Nixon of Norfolk, VA;...
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Vera Gray

June 16, 1929 - January 18, 2010

Vera "Faye" Gray, 80, of the 200 block of Doctor Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, went to be with her Lord January 18, 2010, in her home, surrounded by her family. A native of Covington, TN, she was the daughter of the late Earlus and Ella Hudson. She was a long time member of London Bridge Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery for many years, taking care of God's little gifts. She is...
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Alanna Michelle Kyle-Price

January 17, 2010 - January 17, 2010

Alanna Michelle Kyle-Price was born on January 17, 2010, and died that same day. She is survived by her loving parents, Rachel Price and Robert Kyle; and her two brothers, Shaine Carter (9) and Ryan Castro (8). She will be loved and missed by all of her family. A funeral will be held at West Park Church of Christ in Portsmouth, February 1, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. Snellings Funeral Home,...
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Angelina Pascua

September 29, 1936 - January 17, 2010

Angelina Pascua, 73, of the 900 block of Lena Street, Norfolk, VA, passed away January 17, 2010, in DePaul Hospital. A native of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, she was the daughter of the late Pablo and Ann Theresa Reyes. She was a Christian School Teacher for 42 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she participated in every committee on the parish...
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Michael A. Yerigan, Sr.

January 16, 2010

Michael A. Yerigan, Sr., 70, passed away January 16, 2010, in Obici Hospital. A native of Hamilton, Ohio, he was Sales Manager with Don Comer Ford, now Cavalier Ford with 45 years of service. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his five children, Michael (Mickey) Yerigan, Jr. and wife Michelle, Patrick Yerigan, Heather Yerigan, Jeffrey Yerigan (Nicole Cullen), and...
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Benjamin Lafayette Walker, Jr.

July 8, 1917 - January 16, 2010

Benjamin Lafayette Walker, Jr., 92, a resident of Norfolk, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010. He was a United States Navy veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine R. Walker of 58 years; by two sisters and three brothers; both parents and a grandson, Benjamin Lafayette Walker IV. He is survived by one brother, William T. (Potts) Walker, and a sister, Jane...
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Perry K. Mandaleris

November 11, 1949 - January 14, 2010

Perry K.(Bucky) Mandaleris, passed away Jan. 14, 2010, after a continuous seven year battle with cancer. Bucky was the son of the late Joe P. Mandaleris. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela S. Mandaleris; and his loving mother, Stacia D. Mandaleris; his two beautiful and intelligent daughters, Devon Anne and Sarah Field Mandaleris; his sister, Elaine M. Galanides and spouse Pete; and...
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Anna Madaline Shanahan Pravecek

January 24, 1919 - January 13, 2010

Anna Madaline Shanahan Pravecek, passed away January 13, 2010, in her home. A native of Yonkers, New York, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Shanahan, and the widow of Frederick Pravecek. She is survived by her two daughters, Judith Lee Pravecek of Virginia Beach, VA and Barbara Pravecek Pearce and husband of Richmond, VA; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a...
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Irene Dale Dearmond

January 13, 2010

Irene DeArmond, age 55, died January 13th, 2010, in a local hospital. Irene was the daughter of the late Kay DeArmond. She is survived by her son, Jon; her father, Lee DeArmond; her big brother, Bruce DeArmond of Las Vegas, NV; and her (much) younger sister, Jenny DeArmond of Virginia Beach, VA. In addition, she is survived by her aunt, Allene Smith of Maine; and her uncle, Roger Langill of...
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Rose W. Locklear

December 10, 1937 - January 12, 2010

Rose W. Locklear, 72, was a beautiful determined spirit. She moved gracefully through the years spreading laughter and love. She passed away January 12, 2010 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was the daughter of Mary Ruth and John Ernst Wunnenberg, Sr. She retired from Cargill as a secretary. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was very active in the Guild. She is...
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William Edward Heath

June 3, 1921 - January 11, 2010

William Edward Heath, Captain USCG Retired, 88, loving husband and father, passed away at home Jan. 11, 2010. Born and raised in Norfolk, VA, at age 15 he began his love of the sea when he joined the US Merchant Marine working as a cabin boy on a tug boat. Working hard, as was his nature, by 19 he was an Able Seaman. During World War II he served as a licensed deck officer on Liberty Ships...
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Jonnie Bell Williams Kelly

May 13, 1925 - January 10, 2010

Jonnie Bell Williams Kelly, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was born May 13, 1925 in Waycross, GA but had been a Norfolk resident for the past 45 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Jim Kelly, two siblings, and her parents. She is survived by three children, Karen Kelly and her fiance Richard Arrington, Kathy Kelly Dupuy and her...
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Margaret Ann Comstock Lucas

January 8, 2010

Margaret Ann Comstock Lucas, 61, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2009, in a local hospital. Born in Berwick, PA, she was a member of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church in Chesapeake, VA. Margaret is survived by her son, Gerald W. Rouse, Jr. and wife Terri of Rochelle, GA; four grandchildren, Vivian Morris of Prosperity, SC, Gerald W. Rouse, III, Austin Rouse and Aaron Rouse, all of Rochelle...
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Jan Vernie Butswinkas

February 10, 1942 - January 8, 2010

Jan Vernie Butswinkas, 67, passed away January 8, 2010. A native of Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Shackelford and Marie Odeen Lewis. She is survived by her husband, Joseph T. Butswinkas; her son, Dane H. Butswinkas and wife Megan Rupp of Chevy Chase, MD; two grandsons, Joseph O. Butswinkas and John Bailey Butswinkas; three sisters, Brenda Leistner of...
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