The loss of a loved one can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions, feelings of stress and anxiety and grief that makes events difficult to handle. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. 2023 Poole's Funeral Home. She was a housewife and a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Send Flowers Send Flowers. The Clippers enter at No. He was born May 19, 1936, in Hampton, Virginia. Ms. Kazuko Bauguess, 67, a native of Japan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. 1515 S. Church Street , Smithfield, VA. Jehovah has Lawrence in his memory, and there will be a joyous time when he will be resurrected to an earthly paradise. Les passed away peacefully . He was born in Hecla, Pa., on June 26, 1921. The experienced funeral directors at Poole's Funeral Home will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service with compassion, dignity and respect. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He was a firefighter for the U.S. Civil Service at Langley Air Force Base for the last 18 years. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. E. Ray Bynum officiating. His thesis was selected for Rutgers University and Harvard University libraries. He was a native of Isle of Wight County. She was predeceased by her partner of 12 years, Sam Zillner, her brother, Richard, and her parents, Louis and Margaret Avila. He had been a Virginia resident since 1962 and a resident of Williamsburg since 1990. Viewing will take place Friday, April 28, 2023 from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. He owned and operated a men's clothing store in Des Plaines, Ill., before moving to Virginia. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, Kellam's Grace Andes throws the ball to first during a game at Kempsville High in Virginia Beach last week. 8721 Colonial Trail East | Smithfield, VA 23430 | Tel: 1-757-357-4742 | Miss. Ruth Dagmar Olson, 84, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in Hampton. The funeral service will be held at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. From casket choices to funeral flowers, we will provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Virginia (Virgi) Alamillo Rich, 70, passed away surrounded by family after a yearlong battle with cancer on April 6, 2023. Mr. Rex is survived by his wife, Effie; two daughters, Judy Hunt, and her husband, David, of Newport News, and Susan Buckley, and her husband, Ronald, of Lewisville, Texas; four grandchildren, Bryan Hunt, serving with the Foreign Service in Botswana, Kelly Hunt of Newport News, Mark and Gregory Buckley of Lewisville, Texas; and his sister, Eleanora Baker, of Andreas, Pa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Box 22, Urbanna, Va. 23175; or to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P.O. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Enfield, N.C., with the Rev. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He ran his company successfully for over forty years. He leaves to cherish his memories one goddaughter, Evelyn Manley of Alexandria; one brother, Richard Smith of Newport News; five sisters, Mamie A. Batchelor, Mary J. Tolliver and Patty Z. Highsmith of Hampton, Margaret S. Lynch and Hilda S. Jefferson of Richmond; four sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law; five nieces, 12 nephews, 19 great-nieces and nephews, six great-great-nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 6812 River Road, Newport News, Va. 23607; or to the Boy Scouts of America, 11725 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Va. 23606. She was a member of Norview Baptist Church. You can click this link to create an obituary. Annie Watson Mabry Coleman slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999. She is also survived by her stepmother, Alma McDaniel; and two half-brothers, James Thomas McDaniel and William C. McDaniel of Richmond. Greater Hampton obituaries from the Daily Press and other Virginia obituary sources. Explore life stories, offer tributes/condolences, send flowers or create a lasting online memorial for loved ones. 1 in the 757Teamz rankings this week. Great Bridge surged from No. She received her education in North Carolina, which was also her birth state. Twelve great-grandchildren, Kimaana Miles; Kedar Miles; Khemi Miles; Henry Rush; Cash Rush; Jahzara Manley; Shamiyah Taylor; Ahmyas Taylor; Briylin Taylor; JuanYae Evans; JAdore Evans, and Sincere Blizzard. She is survived by one son, Michael Nevseta, and his wife, Carol, of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; and one sister, Blanche Rowe Trombley, of Hayes. The family will be at the church one hour prior to services for a visitation with friends. She will be receiving visitors at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel on Friday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. She will lie in state Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. Services will begin at 11 a.m. at the United House of Prayer, 1811 Ivy Ave., officiated by Apostle Boyd. 3, trading places in the rankings with Western Branch after beating the Bruins 7-3. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen L. Roane; two sons, Ernest A. Roane of Silver Spring, Md., and Walter T. Roane of Petersburg; two daughters-in-law, Evelyn and Sharleen Roane; three grandchildren; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Arrangements by Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. She was a resident of Newport News for many years. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. April 11, 2023 Obituaries He was the . He is survived by his two children, Sue Todd Lanier of San Mateo, Calif., and K. Frederick Lanier Jr. of Williamsburg, and his wife, Danuta, and their two children, Cristina and Elizabeth Todd. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Gladys Holloway Apr 15, 2023 Surry, Va. Mr. Jerome King Apr 13, 2023 Surry, Va. Eugenia Fling Hills Apr 7, 2023 John "Kimball" Payne, a former Baltimore Sun reporter who later became a Virginia investment banker, died Feb. 25 from sarcoma at his Virginia Beach home. She served under Bishop "Daddy" McCollough as well as our present overseer, Daddy Madison. 6 Western Branch in this weeks biggest game, are the only unbeaten team in Hampton Roads. She is survived by her son, James D. Olson, and wife, Judy L. Olson, of Yorktown; daughter, Miriam Ann Olson, of Hampton; grandson, Michael S. Olson, and his wife, Brenda L. Olson, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and sister, Anna Erickson, of Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Staff Builder's Hospice, 6161 Kempsville Circle, Suite 205, Norfolk, Va. 23502. Arrangements have been made by Riverside Funeral Home. Edith Rowe Nevseta, age 75, died Jan. 31, 1999. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. He was born Dec. 28, 1929, to the late Herbert and Patty Johnson Smith. The Knights won the game 2-0 and remain No. Smithfield, VA - It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Leslie Marable Rutledge, Jr., of Smithfield, VA, on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 77. He was a wonderful father who always cared for his family first. He received the Meritorious Award from the American Heart Association in 1965 and the Brotherhood Citation from the National Conference of Christians and Jews in 1975. As a member of the 315th Troop Carrier Squadron he received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement and exceptional airmanship in the execution of missions in Holland. Simply browse the Smithfields obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Francine B. Blizzard; and his parents, John Henry and Cora Rhodes Blizzard. Karl F. Lanier, age 88, a native and lifelong resident of Newport News, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Lawrence E. Blizzard, Sr., please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Daily Press Obituaries Submit an Obituary Sort By: Obituaries Locations Funeral Homes High Schools Colleges 3,132 Obituaries Today Yesterday Sunday, April 16, 2023 Saturday, April 15,. At 15-0 the Knights, who host No. 7. She was a member of Norview Presbyterian Church. (Rev. He always welcomed anyone in his home, and his family never had to worry about a place to stay when they came to town. Mr. Lanier is listed in "Who's Who in the South and Southwest" and in "Personalities of the South." Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. William (Bill) Freeman, Jr 61 of Shelton, WA passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2023. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. She is survived by a son, Paul H. Downs, and his wife, Anne, of Virginia Beach; brother, Wilson Armstead, of Mathews; sister, Ruby Grubb, of Ark; and many loving nieces and nephews. Services entrusted to the professional staff of Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by O.H. In his memory, contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. She joined Cherry Chapel Baptist Church, Hobgood, N.C., and accepted Christ as her personal savior. Search Smithfield obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Smithfield. Martha Massey died Feb. 3, 1999. She served faithfully with the Second Senior Choir until her health failed her. 12 as their 4-3 win over Poquoson drops the Islanders out of the top five to No. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The next five: Smithfield, Kecoughtan, Gloucester, Kempsville, York. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Whether you have come to our site for information about an upcoming service or to make arrangements for one, we hope the information you find here will be helpful. Kitty will be remembered by many, but especially by her family, as a warm and loving mother and grandmother. Let the family know you are thinking of them. He taught his only son Lawrence Blizzard, Jr., how to landscape, and eventually, Lawrence, Jr. added concrete contracting to the company before branching off and starting his own company, L. E. Blizzard Concrete Contractor, Inc. Lawrence loved people and animals. SMITHFIELD - Charles Randal Edwards Sr., 57, of 14245 Poor House Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998. Born in 1953 and a graduate of Apple Valley HS in 1971, Virgi worked at . 21:4). Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Tom Bosserman and the Rev. Dr. Braxton Allport Jr., will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by Pastor Larry Bateman. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Francine B. Blizzard; and his parents, John Henry and Cora Rhodes Blizzard. Enter your email below to receive a grief support message from us each day for a year. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Published by Daily Press on Nov. 27, 2022. . Moses was a native of Enfield, N.C., where he received his education in the Halifax County public schools. Donations may be made to the Peninsula Boys' Club or the charity of your choice. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1965 after 22 years of service. She was the widow of Sidney Coleman. Funeral Home website by, Join our obituary notification email list. Following his retirement, Lanier joined the faculty as a lecturer at the College of William and Mary, Graduate School of Business (1976-83), and continued his work as chairman of the Investment Committee for Newport News Employees' Retirement Fund (1972-96) and as vice chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (1978-94). He grew up knowing how to landscape, plant/harvest vegetables, and farm. Our honest service and commitment to excellence have served our customers well, and you can rest assured that we can assist you in your time of need. Mr. Nathaniel David Copeland, 93, was called to eternal rest on Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at Maryview Nursing Center, Suffolk. Professional services entrusted to the White-Tidewater Funeral Home, Jamaica. 4 this week, as the Warriors dropped three places to No. Arrangements by Peninsula Funeral Home. March 13, 2023 He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for seventeen years before moving on from that employer to pursue his passion for working the land and starting his own company, L. E. Blizzard Landscaping & Grading. He met the love of his life, Francine, in his teenage years, and together they have five children; Wanda Blizzard of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Angela Bremby (David) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Venus Taylor (Lowell) of Nassau, Bahamas; Lawrence Blizzard Jr. (Dorothy) of Smithfield, Virginia and Jewel Blizzard of Newport News, Virginia. Smith and Son Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the residence at 12:15 p.m. Saturday. Glen E. Burkhammer, 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Because of her love for the Lord, we rejoice in the confidence that she will enjoy eternal life with her husband who preceded her, Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Forbes. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Lewes, Del. She will be greatly missed. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life is on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Family Life Church, 14411 La Paz Dr, Victorville, CA 92395. Dr. Robert D. Marston officiating. Virginia (Virgi) Alamillo Rich, 70, passed away surrounded by family after a yearlong battle with cancer on April 6, 2023. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Box 1130, Gloucester, Va. 23061. Who Where Receive obituaries Frederick Gibbs Jr. April 4, 2023 (64 years old) View obituary Adrienne Carr April 1, 2023 (64 years old) View obituary Janice Cypress Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 729 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 3C, Newport News, Va. 23606-4217. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church, Highway 13 South, Ahoskie, N.C. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Felicia Bailey of Smithfield, Erica and Jessica Cordela of Newport News; three sons, Milton Hayes of New Jersey, Anthony Bailey of Detroit and Andrew Bailey of Smithfield; four sisters, Rosa Lee Bailey of Newport News, Cora Bailey of Smithfield, Mary Lou Bailey of New Jersey and Margaret Bailey of Newport News; two brothers, Willie E. Bailey, and his wife, Shirley Bailey, of Smithfield, and Walter Bailey of Newport News; and a devoted friend, Grace Wiggins, of Franklin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at O.H. Lawrence graduated from Phenix High School and then went on to attend Virginia State College and Norfolk State University. Interment will be in Lower United Methodist Church Cemetery. Lawrence has eight grandchildren, Joseph Rush III (Joy); Delvenia Brown (Jeffrey); Lenisha Jackson-Miles (Charles); Lowell Taylor II; Antoine Taylor (Paige); Fanshawn Taylor-Evans (John); Lawrence Blizzard III (Shaquanna) and Lauren Blizzard. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Active in the community his entire life, his civic and business activities included service as: president (1976-77) and board member (three terms) of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; member of Virginia State Chamber of Commerce (1964-76); member of Committee on Admissions and Special Finance Ways and Means Committee (1973-75) for Hampton Roads Maritime Association; board member (1965-78) and member of the Executive Committee (1965-76) for Peninsula Industrial Council; member of Board of Directors of First & Merchants National Bank (1964-82); member of Board of Directors (1975) of Carolina-Virginia Chapter, Robert Morris Associates; member of the Federal Legislative Committee (1973-75) of the Virginia Bankers Association; Member of Newcomen Society in North America (1965-76); president (1981-82) and member Board of Directors (1983-86) Peninsula Fine Arts Center; president (1950-51) and member of Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the American Institute of Banking; member of Board of Directors (1966-67) of Virginia Hospital Service Association; member of Board of Directors (1965) for Home Builders Association; chairman of Virginia Chapter (1972) of Leukemia Society of America; chairman of Peninsula Campaign (1976) for the Hampton Institute; treasurer and member of Board of Directors (1963-75) for Peninsula Boys' Club of America; president and member of Board of Directors (1964-66) and Board of Trustees (1964-77) for United Way of Virginia Peninsula; treasurer (1972) of Peninsula Chapter of Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Adults; President of Newport News Lions Club (1960); member of Steering Committee of Formation, treasurer, member of Board of Directors and Board of Trustees for the now Peninsula Nature and Science Center (1963); coordinator (1966) of National Alliance of Businessmen; member of President's Council for the College of William and Mary (1975-76); general chairman of Virginia Chapter of Bicentennial Campaign (1976); chairman (1955) of Campaign for the March of Dimes; chairman (1962) of Campaign for the American Heart Association; member of Board of Directors (1963-65) for the American Red Cross; member of Board of Directors for the YMCA (1959-65); president (1961), vice president (1958-60) and member of Board of Directors (1976-82) of the James River Country Club; President (1974) and member of Board of Directors (1972-75) of Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Newport News; national vice president (1975) of Middle Atlantic Region for the Propeller Club; secretary (1953) and member of the Hampton Roads German Club (1933-94); chairman (1972) and member of Board of Advisers (1972-78) Transportation Corps, Museum Foundation; member of Board of Trustees Science Museum Association of Eastern Virginia (1976-78); and president (1977-78) Association United States Army, Peninsula Chapter. She was comforted by her three children, Charles E. Lundin Jr., Mary Lou Lundin of Richmond and Joan Lundin Henley of Wake; and three grandchildren, Stephanie, Eric and Christopher Henley. Burial will be in Bethany Church Cemetery. She was born in Mathews County and was the widow of Liston Downs. Cox Funeral Home is handling arrangements. He was a civil engineer in Newport News from 1965 until he retired in 1982. 10 two weeks ago, continues its rise through the rankings and is up to No. A homegoing celebration will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. from the Escobrook Baptist Church, Shacklefords, with the pastor, the Rev. He was a member of the Escobrook Baptist Church, Shacklefords. SMITHFIELD Milton Olander "Big Dog" Bailey, 62, died Feb. 1, 1999. 2 with two wins last week to swell its winning streak to 10 games. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. He was born May 19, 1936, in Hampton, Virginia. Neighbors and passersby will remember the beauty she created on the corner of Amherst Street and Chesapeake Boulevard. She was born in Isle of Wight County and had been a resident of Newport News for many years. The viewing will be Friday, September 23, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. He loved to talk and joke, which resulted in longtime friendships with many throughout the years. Richard Brown officiating. Virgi is survived by her former husband, Bill Rich, and their children, Danielle Durham, Vanessa Stevens, Steve Durham, Ciata DeWeese, Brandy Hahs, and Frank Rich as well as nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and four brothers. "Sweet Daddy" Grace in 1933. KENDALL WARNER/STAFF, Speak to recruitment advertising specialist, As newly elected Rep. Jen Kiggans reflects on first few months in Congress, heres what shes been up to, Sen. Kaine introduces national version of state anti-housing discrimination law for veterans, low-income families, Old Dominion, William & Mary tennis teams head to North Carolina for NCAA Tournament, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Arrangements by O.H. Kellam (15-0) held onto the top spot in the 757Teamz top 15 in softball courtesy of a hard-fought 2-0 win over Beach District foe Kempsville. Lanier also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, 1944-46. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Harry Lewis Schuler, age 80, died Feb. 2, 1999, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She was the oldest of 13 siblings, all of whom preceded her, except one. The family has entrusted Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel in Newport News, VA, to assist with services. A native of Bessemer, Mich., she had been a resident of Hampton for 25 years. Moses Lee Smith, "Smitty," of 210 Manchester Drive, Hampton, went home to rest on Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, at the Coliseum Park Nursing Home, Hampton. Recent Obituaries | Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown) 1601 27th Street Newport News, VA 23607 757-380-0251 Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Denbigh) 14346 Old Courthouse Way Newport News, VA 23602 (757) 380-0251 Search the Obituaries Show All / Browse Obituaries He was an honest, hard-working man of his word and always left his customers pleased. She was a life master of bridge; member of the Church of the Good Shepard in Richmond; attended Lower United Methodist Church in Hartfield; and was an advocate of birds and wildlife. His love showed through his conversation. Maxine McDaniel Lundin, age 75, of Wake, formerly of Richmond, loving mother and grandmother, widow of Charles E. Lundin Sr., passed away at home on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, after a short illness. The service will be held at 1 p.m. by the Rev. The viewing will be Friday, September 23, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. The service will also be viewable via livestream, please refer to the funeral homes website; Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown). 6 to No. JACKSON BURCH OBITUARY. Carolyn Clark, officiating. He was 44. In lieu of flowers, the family request expressions of sympathy be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Page Bristow, P.O. Retired Maj. Charles R. "Pat" Rex died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, of cancer after a brief illness. She was a native of Gloucester. Lanier retired as president of First & Merchants National Bank of the Peninsula after a 46-year career in the banking industry. NOTE: These rankings are based on results reported to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press before Mondays games. Mrs. Downs, a longtime resident of Eslabrooks, Norfolk, enjoyed working in her flower gardens. Repast immediately following the burial at the United House of Prayer, hosted by the Second Senior Choir. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 11, 1961.. Reynolds Funeral Home, Ahoskie, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. Arrangements by Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Poole's Funeral Home | Smithfield VA funeral home and cremation local_florist Providing funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. She loved them all. Local obituaries for Smithfield, Virginia 453 Obituaries Sunday, April 30, 2023 Add Photos 16 Memories Estelle Jamison (McDowall) Following a short illness, Estelle McDowall Jamison died on. He was a native of Isle of Wight County and was president of Smithfield Lumber Co. Inc. Kellam held onto the top spot in the 757Teamz top 15 in softball courtesy of a hard-fought 2-0 win over Beach District foe Kempsville. The victory lifted the Grizzlies three spots to No. Local survivors are her sister, Mrs. Rosa W. Hooper, of Newport News; a brother and his wife, Thomas and Catherine Weaver, of Hampton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Lawrence graduated from Phenix High School and then went on to attend Virginia State College and Norfolk State University. Smitty was employed by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. until his illness. . Lawrence Eugene Blizzard, Sr., 86, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Virginia H. Schuler; and brother-in-law, Walter W. Weiss Jr. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. She was known for her courage, generosity, and as an excellent role model. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Stokes. She loved camping, hiking, traveling, crafting, and spending time with family and friends including the YaYa's. Final services will be handled by Floyd Funeral Home, Weston, W.Va. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 729 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 3-C, Newport News, Va. 23606-4217. Lawrence will be sadly missed by everyone, especially his family. Mr. Lanier was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Robertson Lanier. Willie J. Hilton at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Regina I. Burkhammer; two daughters, Kimberly Y. Wright and Debra D. Farrow, both of Newport News; his mother, Freda M. Burkhammer, of Weston, W.Va.; two sisters, Clara Cutright and Mary Taylor, both of Weston, W.Va.; two brothers, Darrell and Charles Burkhammer, both of Weston, W.Va.; and four grandchildren, Michael and Kristin Spiridigliozzi, Jennifer Crane and Justin Farrow. Box 527, Gloucester, Va. 23062. The family gives sincere thanks for all the cards, flowers, and support. Lawrence Eugene Blizzard, Sr., 86, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Lawrence is survived by his brother, David L. Blizzard; and sister, Sylvia L. Peddrew. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. Mr. Samuel C. Stokes died on Jan. 27, 1999. He. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence V. Olson, and her daughter, Ruth Lynn Olson. He moved to Newport News in 1955. April 11, 2023 Obituaries George Merrill Eason, Sr. George Merrill Eason, Sr, 88, of Smithfield, VA passed away on Friday April 7, 2023. Arrangements by Crocker Funeral Home Inc. Gladys Mae White Cowley, age 86, of Hampton, widow of John D. Cowley, died on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. Smith and Son Funeral Home. Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Surry. You can unsubscribe at any time. She was the first born to the union of the late Frank and Annie Watson. Alvina Ray Downs, 91, died on Feb. 1, 1999, at Sentara Village, Chesapeake. Kathryn "Kitty" Davies Forbes, 80, passed Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, 1999, at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. She was born in Bath on Dec. 19, 1924, where she resided until . This was an end to a long and courageous struggle with cancer. Express your condolences with flowers sent to Lawrence's family. She leaves to celebrate her life, one sister, Mrs. Susie Watson Rumble of Newport News; her nephews whom she reared, Frank "Frankie" Watson of Newport News and Donald "Pee Wee" Watson, and wife, Mary, of Dublin; several nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and nephews; cousins; and her entire precious church family. Lanier was graduated from the Graduate School of Banking, Rutgers University (1951). She is also survived by her special niece, Clare "Bobbie" Jones, and nephew, Thomas "Bail of Cotton" Jones, her care givers; as well as her extended children, Martha "Marthie" Staton and family. The funeral service will be held at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of As a glider pilot with the American 82nd Airborne Division, he participated in the combat action of Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands during World War II and received commendation from the minister of defense of the Netherlands. In his earlier years, Lanier played the piano in several local jazz bands, including the Jolly Jazzers and the Rhythm Raggers, and continued to enjoy playing informally among friends throughout his life. KENDALL WARNER/STAFF (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot). The lone newcomer to the Top 15 is Grafton, which beat ranked teams Poquoson and Deep Creek among three wins last week. Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Ivor. Born in 1953 and a graduate of Apple Valley HS in 1971, Virgi worked at Victor Valley Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center before her retirement. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, Langley, in 1978. The family wishes to thank Dr. Melvin Green and his staff, Sentara Hampton General Hospital, co-workers from Eastern State Hospital, as well as those whose names are too numerous to mention, for all prayers, telephone calls and acts of kindness throughout the entire time of her illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, at Riverside Funeral Home, by the Rev.
