Our Obituaries
Rita Elizabeth Walters
April 24, 1932 - January 27, 2018
Rita Elizabeth Walters, 85, passed away to be with her loving husband, Edgar on Saturday night in Virginia Beach. Rita was born in Yonkers, NY to the late Peter and Antoinette DiSandro. Rita was a devoted homemaker who focused on her family's happiness. She loved spending time with her family, cooking her favorite Italian dishes, reading and her love of animals. She is survived by her...
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Ruth R. Johnson
August 24, 1933 - January 26, 2018
Ruth R. Johnson went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2018 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was born to the late Lee and Emma Robinson in Bladen County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Robert and Edward, her sister, Belle, her daughter, Jackie and her dear friend Dorothy Deal. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Glenn Johnson, her...
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Gerald S. Hoggard
June 22, 1937 - January 25, 2018
Gerald S. Hoggard, 80, passed away on January 25, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1937 to the late Ferris and Bert Hoggard in Norfolk, Virginia.Gerald was a retired Police Officer. Mr. Hoggard worked for Norfolk Law Enforcement and Virginia State Port Authority Police.He is survived by his wife of 55 years Grace D. Hoggard; daughter Beth Hoggard-Bechthold and Steve O'Neal; and granddaughter Abby...
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Carmel Mary Greene
August 18, 1926 - January 25, 2018
Carmel Mary Greene, 91, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Carmel was born in Jacksonville, FL. She is predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Cecil M. Greene, she is also predeceased by fifteen siblings. She loved to sew, crochet, play the organ and enjoyed making Raggedy Ann dolls to give away as gifts. She is survived by her children, Terry L. Greene (Ginette),...
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George Bernard Fox
March 13, 1934 - January 25, 2018
George Bernard Fox, 83, passed away 25 January 2018, at home, surrounded by his family.George was born in Cincinnati Ohio to the late George C. and Ruth J. Fox. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Dennis E. Fox, and in 2010, by his wife Matilde (Dadia) Fox, and his oldest son, Michael R. Fox.George was a long-time resident of Virginia Beach, where he retired from the Navy as a Chief...
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Susan Catherine Girard
July 22, 1920 - January 24, 2018
Catherine Girard, 97, passed away on January 24, 2018. She was born on July 22, 1920 to the late Hugh C. and Hazel Eichelberger in Norfolk, Virginia. Her husband of 60 years Carl H. Girard preceded her in death.Catherine loved God, her family and her home. She is survived by her daughters Susan Futrell and her husband Stephen; and Cecelia Dudley and her husband Dennis; sister Ann Barnes; 6...
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Carlton Theodore Goodwin
July 2, 1928 - January 23, 2018
Virginia Beach - Carlton Theodore Goodwin passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of Jan. 23, 2018. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father to his children, Carlton, Theresa, Deborah, Michael, Mark, Matthew, Cara, Jaimie and Peter. He was also survived by his brother, Jack Goodwin and an amazing number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Carlton was a man of deep faith, an...
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Carolyn E. Beagle
January 14, 1930 - January 23, 2018
Carolyn E. Beagle, 88, passed away on January 23, 2018. She was born on January 14, 1930 to the late Albert and Virginia Litchfield in Massachusetts. Her husband James M. Beagle preceded her in death.She is survived by her children Wayne, Brian, James, Linda, Ronald and Steve; twelve grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10...
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David Edward Schleicher
April 20, 1958 - January 18, 2018
David Edward Schleicher, 59, passed away on Thursday in Norfolk. David was born in Erie, PA to the late Leonard and Charlean Schleicher. David was a US Navy veteran and after the service he started up Hampton Roads HVAC Service, Inc. and continued that for 28 years. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Terry; son, Mickey Sirna (Barbara); daughter, Aimee Sirna; grandchildren, Emmet and...
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Delores Jean Ruble
December 5, 1938 - January 16, 2018
Delores Jean Ruble, 79, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018.Mrs. Ruble was preceded in death by her parents Kelsey Bailey and Jessie Skidmore, her husband Foster Lewis Ruble and a granddaughter in law Jennyfer Ruble and Angel Babies. She retired from the Y.M.C.A. as a child care provider and was an active member of Princess Anne Plaza Baptist Church for many years. She supported the Hardee...
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Cynthia Ellen Doan
November 7, 1962 - January 15, 2018
Cynthia Ellen Doan, 55, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.Cindy was born in Norfolk, Va and was preceded in death by her parents, Raymon and Mae Myers and a sister Gayla Myers.Survivors include her loving companion Matthew McGinnis; a son Brandon Closson; two granddaughters Shyann and Lilly Closson; four sisters Lisa Latham and husband Dale, Debbie Pratte,...
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Linwood Leon Heffington,
September 18, 1932 - January 12, 2018
Linwood Leon Heffington, Sr., 85, died peacefully at his home on January 12, 2018 after battling Parkinson's Disease since 2011. He was born in Princess Anne County on September 18, 1932.He was the last of ten children born to James Edward Heffington and Vergie Mae Heffington. He attended Kempsville High School. He worked as an auto mechanic for over forty years at several automotive repair...
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Raymond A. Nunez
February 25, 2004 - January 8, 2018
Raymond Allen Nunez, 13, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2018 in Virginia Beach. Raymond was born in Norfolk, VA to Lisa Nunez and her late husband, Ricardo Nunez. Raymond's family called him a true gamer, he loved playing video games in his spare time. He was an honor student at Bayside Middle School and he enjoyed shooting hoops and drawing as well. He is survived by his mother, Lisa...
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Carol Sybil Lantz
December 25, 1930 - January 8, 2018
Virginia Beach - Carol Sybil Lantz (Walker), 87, passed away peacefully on Mon., Jan. 8, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.Carol was born on Dec. 25, 1930 in Mississippi to Majy O. and Eva E. Walker. She was passionate about the care and well being of the community by being a Girl Scout leader, a secretary for the Navy, a grey lady for the military hospital, a volunteer at the Republican Women...
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Raymond L. Hart
December 16, 1952 - January 7, 2018
Raymond L. Hart, 65, passed away on January 7, 2018. Born in Thomaston, Connecticut to Donald and Leah Hart, he lived most of his life in Virginia Beach, Virginia.Ray was a passionate man who loved life, his family, friends, and the United States Navy. CMDCM(SW) Ray Hart enlisted in the United States Navy in August 1971 and retired on February 2, 2002. Ray started his second career with HMS...
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Lyndon Hamm
November 5, 1948 - January 7, 2018
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Florence Louise Nugent
September 1, 1933 - January 5, 2018
Virginia Beach - Florence L. Nugent, 84, died January 5, 2018. Born in New York, raised in Masontown, PA, and spent the remainder of her years in Norfolk, and VA Beach raising her family.Florence never met a dog or person she didn't love, she never met a stranger. She loved to spend time with her children, and grandchildren, and playing the piano.Florence was predeceased by her husband, John F....
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Esther G. Espiritu
August 16, 1931 - January 4, 2018
Ester Lagrosa Golingco Espiritu, a long time military wife and business owner, of Norfolk, VA, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018, at her home after enduring the debilitating effects of a long illness. She was 86. Esther was born on August 16, 1931, to Pedro and Antonia Lagrosa Golingco in Tabaco, Albay, in the Philippines. She graduated in 1956 from University of Santo Thomas, the...
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Louis Samuel Harford
December 14, 1931 - January 4, 2018
Louis S. Harford, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2018. He was born to the late Mark and Ada Harford. He is also predeceased by his brother, Mark H. Harford, Jr. After graduating from Maury High School, Louis went to work for Freedom Ford, as Parts Manager for 52 years. He was married to Mary L. "Bobbie" Harford in his church, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church over 65 years ago...
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Edward Joseph Hampshire, Sr.
March 5, 1922 - January 4, 2018
Edward Joseph Hampshire (March 5, 1922 - Jan. 4, 2018)Edward J Hampshire, 95, passed away peacefully January 4, 2018 and was predeceased by his parents, Eva and Edward Hampshire, his loving wife of 72 years, Clare Matter Hampshire, sister Lucille H McGowan and brother, Roland C Hampshire. Survivors left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Carol Bryant and Leslee Hampshire, two sons Joe ...
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Katherine Sue Blackmer
July 16, 1953 - January 3, 2018
Katherine Sue Blackmer, 64, passed away unexpectedly on January 3. 2018.Mrs. Blackmer was born in Holland, VA and was preceded in death by her parents Wilford and Mary Spence, a sister Mildred and 2 brothers Bobby and Mutt. She was a beautiful soul and will be dearly missed by all that knew her.Survivors include 2 children Jason Blackmer and wife Rebecca, Ashley Blackmer; a grandson Jacob; 3...
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Lorraine Frances Gossner
November 3, 1936 - January 3, 2018
Lorraine Frances Gossner, 81, passed away in Norfolk on Wednesday, January 03, 2018.Lorraine was born in the Bronx, NYC to the late Francis and Anna Sarandrea. She was an avid Yankees fan her entire life, but family was her priority. As the wife of a career naval officer, she held down the fort for many devoted years, and was always there for her family and friends near and far. She was an...
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James Macrae Jessup
December 12, 1937 - January 2, 2018
James Macrae Jessup, 80, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018.Mr. Jessup was born in Tomahawk, NC on December 12, 1937. Mr. Jessup retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service and served as a merchant marine. He was preceded in death by his parents David Jessup and Elizabeth Kerr Jessup, brothers David, Robert and Jimmie Jessup, sister Gracie Jessup and sister-in-law Sherry Jessup...
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Johnny F. BATTS
October 1, 1937 - December 30, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Wallace Mason Vaughan,
April 15, 1946 - December 30, 2017
Wally was born April 15, 1946. He was a graduate of Princess Anne High School and thereafter served 4 years in the United States Navy, honorably discharged in 1968 and served in the Naval Reserves until 1971. After serving his country, he embarked on a career within the private sector and rose through the ranks to become Production Manager of Planters Peanuts, located in Suffolk, Virginia. While...
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Shirley Lee Sawyer
February 9, 1932 - December 30, 2017
Virginia Beach- Shirley Lee Harris Sawyer passed away Dec. 30, 2017 in her home. She was born on Feb. 9, 1932 in Princess Anne County, VA. Shirley was loved and cherished by her family and is survived by her husband, Edward H. Sawyer; daughters, Linda L. Sawyer, Phyllis A. Sawyer, Emma S. Bertok (Frank) and Shirley R. Waynick (Randy); 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great...
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Shirley Sawyer
February 9, 1932 - December 30, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Melton Lowery
June 3, 1925 - December 30, 2017
Melton Lowery, 92, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2017. He was born on June 3, 1925 in Pembroke, North Carolina. His wife of 71 years Maebelle Lowery preceded him in death.Mr. Lowery retired from U.S. Army, and served during WWII. After Hiroshima he joined the National Guard. He is survived by his sons Buren Lowery and his wife Kathleen; and Anthony Lowery and his wife Maggie; brother...
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Melton Lowery
March 6, 1925 - December 30, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Mary G. Franchi
November 3, 1938 - December 29, 2017
Mary G. Franchi, 79, passed away on December 29, 2017. She was born on November 3, 1938 to the late Walter and Bernice Wasik in Kolbuszowa, Poland. Her husband John Franchi and son John McBrien preceded her in death.She is survived by her son Harry McBrien and his wife Diana; daughter Kathleen McBrien; and granddaughter Lauren McBrien, her "mini me."A Celebration of Life will be held on...
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Michael John McQuaid
August 17, 1952 - December 27, 2017
Michael John McQuaid, 65, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in Virginia Beach. He was born in Massachusetts to the late John and Cecelia McQuaid. He was survived by the love of his life, his loving wife, Betty McQuaid; son, Michael J. Webb and his wife, Lisa; grandson, Christopher Smith; great granddaughters, Evelyn and Kaitlyn Smith and a niece, Tracy Morris. Michael had a witty and...
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Donald Cooper
December 13, 1936 - December 26, 2017
Donald Cooper, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning in Chesapeake. Donald was a US Air Force veteran and after his service years he worked for NYC transit. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be missed by all. Donald was born in NY to the late Joseph and Inez Cooper and is predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Betty Cooper. He is survived by his...
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Georgia Ike
July 14, 1930 - December 25, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Joyce S. Whitaker
March 2, 1928 - December 23, 2017
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Joyce S. Whitaker
March 2, 1928 - December 23, 2017
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Thelbert Price
November 13, 1933 - December 23, 2017
Thelbert Randall "Randy" Price, 84, passed away at his residence in Bracey, VA on Saturday, December 23, 2017 surrounded by his family. Randy is survived by his wife, Anne Price of Bracey, VA; two daughters, Carolyn Petersen (Maurice Petersen), Kimberly Olson (Jimi Olson), and one step daughter, Cathie Marshall. He has numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Online condolences may be...
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Cloyd Dale Willison
December 29, 1929 - December 22, 2017
Cloyd Dale Willison, 87, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017.Mr. Willison retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service as a Lieutenant J.G. He was former owner of Bayside Village Day School and loved animals.Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Loretta Juanita Bell Willison; sister Nadine Willis; daughter Melody Witt and husband James; son Robin Willison and wife Shelia;...
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Delores June Little
June 3, 1933 - December 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Lee Lee Wells
August 28, 1946 - December 21, 2017
Wyman "Lee" Wells Jr. Lee Wells left his earthly home surrounded by his loving family and best friend, John Hilliard, on December 21, 2017. He was born on August 28th, 1946 in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Lee was preceded in death by his wife and the love of his life, Kathy. His wonderful brother in law, Stan Phillips, was also there to welcome him home. Left to cherish his memory are his...
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Ruth Roberts Evans
April 11, 1970 - December 20, 2017
Ruth Roberts Evans, 47, lost her battle with ovarian cancer on December 20, 2017. A Chesapeake native, Ruth was a customer service representative with Optima Health. Survivors include her daughter Ashley Nichole Powers and husband Chris; two granddaughters Abigail and Madelyn Powers; boyfriend and best friend Dale Mason; mother Linda Roberts Devincenzi; 2 brothers Charles and James Roberts; niece...
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Scott Steven Jones
June 22, 1966 - December 17, 2017
Scott Steven Jones, 51, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones.Scott was born on June 22, 1966 in Malden, MA. He was an usher and member of St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church.Survivors include his parents Phyllis Jones and Harvey Jones; his siblings, Cheryl and Peter Whelan; Allan Jones and Mi Hui Kim; and Lorelei Jones; a niece, Danielle Jones and 2...
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Ruth Selvage Causer
September 4, 1929 - December 16, 2017
Ruth S. Causer, 88, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2017 in Norfolk, VA after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Ruth was born in 1929 in Ridgeway, PA to the late John M. Selvage and Bessie Phillips. She was married to the late John A. Causer, Sr and moved to Norfolk, VA with his career in the Navy. Ruth spent many years watching children in her home and later joined the Norfolk...
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Adeline Rose Reardon
December 15, 1931 - December 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Eva M. Cozzens
April 27, 1928 - December 13, 2017
Eva Melinda (Addison) Cozzens, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on December 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Marion Edward Cozzens and one son, David Cozzens.Eva was born in Cedar Bluff, Virginia on April 27, 1928 to Thomas Albert Addison and Mary Burnett Addison. She was the 5th of 15 children; 6 brothers and 8 sisters and is survived by 2 of her brothers,...
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William Sudik
July 31, 1953 - December 10, 2017
William "Bill" Sudik, 64, passed away on December 10, 2017. He is preceded in death by his grandson Damian Scholz.Left to cherish his memory are his children: Shane Scholz, Will Sudik, and Keely Sudik; grandchildren: Xavier Sudik and Vincent Scholz; and many extended family members and friends.A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 5 p.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home...
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Rebecca O. Worley
January 5, 1949 - December 10, 2017
Rebecca Osborne Worley "Beck-0", was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 5, 1949, and was the daughter of Robert and Rebecca Osborne. She is preceded in death by both parents. Becky is survived by her daughter Susan Michelle Marasco and two granddaughters, Anna Marie and Victoria Michelle Marasco of Chesapeake, Virginia.Becky was a graduate of the class of 1966 of Maury High School in Norfolk,...
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Howard Smith
February 11, 1932 - December 8, 2017
Howard Smith, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on December 8, 2017. He was a retired manager from Roses Department Stores and Bobs Gun Shop.He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Janice Pittman Smith; 4 children, Phil Smith and wife Debbie, Tim Smith and wife Debbie, Bryan Smith and wife Kelly (Bland), Cindy Brown and husband Bill; a sister, Delores Abney and husband Glenn; 9...
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Dorothy Jean Hill
May 18, 1934 - December 6, 2017
Dorothy Jean Hill, 83, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2017.Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Grace Krum and 8 siblings. She retired from Civil Service and enjoyed crafts, ceramics, sewing, gardening and playing piano and electric organ. She was Methodist by faith.Survivors include her loving husband, Mark Hill; 3 children Cynthia Roberts and husband John, Gene...
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Minnie Hayes
February 14, 1929 - December 6, 2017
Minnie C. Hayes, 88, passed away on December 6, 2017 at her residence with her children by her side. She was born in Presley, Georgia to the late Luther F. and Maybell Denton Corn. Preceding her in death are her husband Edward (Bill) Hayes, brother Dexter Corn, and sisters Ruth McMillian and Mary Lou Shook. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Penny) Marcum; son James (Jimmy)Hayes (Louise);...
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Latoya Sherisha BRITE
September 20, 1976 - December 2, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Barbara E. Pickeral
June 12, 1935 - December 2, 2017
Barbara "Bobbie" Elizabeth Pickeral, died on December 2, 2017 in her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia surrounded by her loving family.Bobbie was devoted to her family. Prior to moving to Virginia Beach, she volunteered at the library for the City of Falls Church School System. Her interest included travel, bullfights in Mexico, theater, classes in everything from Spanish to Tai Chi. After moving...
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Roy Christopher Lim
September 2, 2000 - November 30, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Richard Hubert Edwards,
April 6, 1939 - November 30, 2017
Richard Hubert Edwards, Sr., 78, passed away in Norfolk on Thursday. He is preceded in death by his parents Rennis and Louis Edwards; three sisters, Phyllis Worley, Ann Matson and Nancy Fitch; son, Franklin Robert Edwards. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Edwards; son, Richard Edwards, Jr. (Bettie); daughter, Cheryl E. Reyes (Robert); daughter in law, Leslie Edwards;...
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Jerry S. Straney
December 4, 1938 - November 26, 2017
MCPO Jerry S. Straney, of Virginia Beach, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 26, 2017. He was born in Radcliff, Kentucky on December 4, 1938. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Ann Straney. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He proudly served his country in the US Navy for 23 years and retired as a Master Chief. He was an Engineer who worked...
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Donald Ritchie
May 9, 1954 - November 23, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Michael C. Dussia
February 19, 1953 - November 22, 2017
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Betty Jane Cooper
February 16, 1941 - November 22, 2017
Betty Jane Cooper, 76, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2017.Mrs. Cooper was born in Youngstown, Ohio and lived in New York and Chesapeake, Virginia since 1992. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Bertha Mae Lewis, 2 brothers Kenneth and Ronald Lewis.Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Donald Cooper; two daughters Darlene Jackson and husband Tony, and Phyllis Ann Wiggins...
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Wilbert Tull
December 19, 1930 - November 21, 2017
Burial arrangements under the direction of Rosewood Memorial Park.
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Neal Vincent Taylor
August 1, 1973 - November 21, 2017
Neal V. Taylor, 44, passed away on November 21, 2017. He was born in Norfolk, VA. Neal loved his children and his family very much. Neal is survived by his wife, Karla Taylor; daughters, Kasey Taylor and Olivia Taylor; granddaughter, Milo Dison; mother, Marcia Blanchard; step-father, Wilber Blanchard; sister, Ruby Treacy; brothers, Bobby Taylor, Jr. and Russell Taylor; and many extended family...
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Keith Milton Austin
February 9, 1969 - November 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Mabel Gilbert Tatem
November 20, 1921 - November 17, 2017
Virginia Beach - Mabel Catherine Tatem, recently of Appomattox, VA, went home to be with her Lord on November 17, 2017 at the age of 95. She was born on Nov. 20, 1921 to the late Henry Gilbert and India (Butt) Gilbert. She is also predeceased by her husband of 59 years, John Lewis Tatem; her daughter, Darian Lee (Tatem) Smith; and her two brothers, Benny and John Gilbert.She is survived by her...
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Robert W. Harris
March 1, 1945 - November 17, 2017
Robert W. (Bob) Harris passed away on Friday, November 17th 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Chincoteague, VA on March 1, 1945. He is preceded in death by his Dad, Earl Weldon Harris whom he adored. He is survived by his loving Mother, Elizabeth B. Harris and wife, June McClenny Harris, his five children Lynn Harris Dunbar (Dan) of Durham, NC, Scott Harris (Beth) of...
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Brenda Terry
November 23, 1967 - November 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Nola Dolores Davis
August 4, 1934 - November 16, 2017
Nola Delores (Flanders) Davis, 83, was called by her lord and savior to join her beloved Donald on Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was a gentle soul, who loved reading her Bible, enjoyed watching the Andy Griffith show, and took delight in dining out with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Cheatham and Nola (Drake) Flanders, her brother Edward Flanders, and the love...
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Johnny L. Buckner
December 14, 1956 - November 16, 2017
Johnny L. Buckner, 60, passed away on November 16, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 14, 1956 to Daniel L. and Bessie L. Buckner in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is predeceased by his mother, Bessie L. Buckner.Johnny did everything with great enthusiasm and heart. He was a loyal and devoted son, brother and husband. He shared his love of life with all those close to...
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Romeo Soronio Bombase
July 10, 1939 - November 10, 2017
Romeo Soronio Bombase, 78, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. Romeo was born on July 10, 1939, in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines. He served in US Coast Guard retiring after 32 years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Modesta A. Bombase.Romeo will be missed by his two sons, Roland A. Bombase and his wife Amanda of Mountain Home, ID; Randy A....
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Edith A. NICHOLAS
April 9, 1913 - November 9, 2017
Edith Allen Webber Nicholas, age 104, passed away Thursday November 9th, 2017 at Westminster Canterbury in Virginia Beach, VA. Edith was born April 9th, 1913 to John and Florence Allen in Henderson, NC. She graduated from Henderson High School in 1931, and in 1935 she received her nursing degree from Norfolk General Hospital.Edith worked at Norfolk General Hospital before working at the the...
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Carletta Ann Curling
September 21, 1946 - November 6, 2017
Carletta Ann Curling, 71, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2017. Mrs. Curling was preceded in death by her husband Maurice Curling, a daughter Arlene Marie Curling and a sister-in-law Darlene Wellington. She retired as a secretary for Chesapeake Public Schools after 30 years of service and was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Survivors include a daughter Amy Curling and...
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Robert Earl Masengill
May 25, 1930 - November 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Carol Ann Kulikowski
December 2, 1949 - November 5, 2017
Carol Ann Kulikowski, 67 passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2017.Mrs. Kulikowski was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 2, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest Hazelwood and Barbara Niles, her husband Jack Kulikowski and brother Ronald Niles. She was a successful co-owner of a thriving nightclub on The Peninsula for more than 25 years. Carol Ann loved her family...
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Patrick Michael Cochrane
November 28, 1969 - November 1, 2017
Patrick Michael Cochrane, 47, passed away in Virginia Beach on Wednesday, November 01, 2017. Pat was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late James and Anna Cochrane. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Keith and Ronald Cochrane. He owned his own auto mechanic shop in Norfolk and when he wasn't working he was a devoted family man. Pat had a very lively personality and everybody who met him loved...
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Shirley Ann Koellner
January 22, 1937 - October 31, 2017
Shirley Ann Koellner, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Virginia Beach. She was born in Brighton, England to the late William and Gladys Read. She was predeceased by her husband Bob, and her sister Violet Johnson. Shirley was a professional ice skater in her youth. She worked in the Accounting Department at Allied Chemical in NJ. As a native of England, she loved her beloved...
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Caroline Amy Long
September 6, 1947 - October 31, 2017
Caroline "Carol" Amy Long, age 70, passed away on October 31, 2017. Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1947, she grew up in the Washington, DC area, graduating from Albert Einstein High School in 1967. She met her husband, Robert "Bob" Long, while working as a nurse's aide at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Shortly after their wedding, the couple relocated to Virginia Beach,...
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Charles Kenneth Willett
July 12, 1931 - October 29, 2017
Ken Willett, of Virginia Beach, passed away Sunday, October 29th, after a brief illness. Mr. Willett had a distinguished career as a manager and engineer with Western-Electric Company (later Lucent Technologies). He was 86 years old. Ken grew up in Oklahoma City, OK. After graduating from St. Gregory's High School of Shawnee, OK in 1949, he served an enlistment in the United States Navy, then...
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Alva Dorothy Dowe
April 3, 1930 - October 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Loreto Abad Escobar
December 10, 1945 - October 24, 2017
Chesapeake - In the early hours of October 24, 2017, Loreto Abad Escobar, 71, of Chesapeake VA went home to the Lord after a courageous 3-year battle with lung and bile duct cancer. He was in his home with his wife and daughter. He was a kind-hearted, funny, caring, and generous husband, father, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed.Loreto had a humble beginning in Manila Philippines. He...
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Mabel Jane Couch
November 28, 1933 - October 22, 2017
Mabel Jane Couch, 83, passed away on October 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 28, 1933 to the late Roy and Hilda Colpean. Also preceding her in death was her beloved husband of 54 years, Myrl Lee Couch.Mabel was a Navy wife and she made many friendships throughout her husband's military career. She was a homemaker and her family was her life. She loved her...
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John M. Angove
December 23, 1930 - October 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Linda Ann Asperin
March 9, 1947 - October 18, 2017
Virginia Beach - Linda Ann Asperin, 70, passed away on Oct. 18, 2017. She was born on March 9, 1947 in Baltimore, MD. She was a member of Discovery Church. Mrs. Asperin devoted her life to caring for her family and friends.She is preceded in death by her father, William Taylor; mother, Elizabeth Williams; step-father, Kenneth Williams; sister, Sylvia Cichocki and husband Joseph. Left to...
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Quintin Caragan
October 31, 1942 - October 17, 2017
Quintin Domantay Caragan, 74, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2017.Quintin was born in Malasiqui, Pangasinan Philippines. He was preceded in death by his parents Benigno Macaranas Caragan and Manuela Masiglat Domantay Caragan and his siblings Primitiva Caragan, Amado Caragan, Florencio Caragan, Ernesto Caragan and Lucia Santillan. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief Petty...
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Florence Moore Vick
August 24, 1921 - October 17, 2017
Virginia Beach - Florence passed away peacefully on Tues. Oct. 17, 2017. She was born in Princess Anne County on Aug. 24, 1921 to the late Walter J. Moore Sr. and Thelma Moore, who owned Moore's Dairy Farm on Newtown Rd, VA Beach.Florence was married to Albert White Vick Sr., they had two son's Albert Jr. and Richard Vick. She joins them all to live in the light of the Lord. She was also...
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James A. Harrell,
December 6, 1927 - October 14, 2017
James A. Harrell, Jr., 89, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Virginia. Jim was born December 6, 1927 in Norfolk, Virginia. Jim served in the Army in WWII with the 127th Airborne Division as a Parachutist in Sendai, Japan. After the war, Jim met his beautiful bride, Marjorie Ann, and the two were married April 18, 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia. Jim began...
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Theresa Ann Herbert
September 18, 1943 - October 12, 2017
Theresa Ann Herbert, age 74, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away on Thursday October 12, 2017. Theresa was born September 18, 1943 to the late Anthony and Mary Vecchi in Brooklyn, New York. Theresa married the love of her life Roger Guy Herbert Sr., on July 11, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York.She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, The Boys and Girls Scouts of America, Otis Air...
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Sue S. Harris
December 25, 1935 - October 5, 2017
Sue S. Harris, 81, passed away on October 5, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Just a few words that describe you.Soft.Gentle.Wonderful.Sweet.Pretty.Classy.Loving.Angel.Warm.Kind.Beautiful.Caring. Mom, you are a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma! You will be missed and you are LOVED!You always said, "We made more great memories today!" Well Mom, we made many, many great...
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Carl M. Tignor
May 27, 1924 - October 3, 2017
Carl Tignor went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2017. He was born May 27, 1924 in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Lucille Beasley Tignor. Carl was the youngest of 10 children and was predeceased by his mother Ida Belle Barnes Tignor, his father George Ryland Tignor, Sr., his six brothers Linwood, Clarence, Wilbur, Aubrey, George, and Joseph as...
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Lenora Virginia Anderson
September 13, 1919 - October 2, 2017
VIRGINIA BEACH- Lenora Virginia Anderson, but known to most as Virginia or Ginny, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2017. Virginia was born in 1919 in Lumberton, NC to the late Roger and Beulah Davis. She had recently celebrated her 98th birthday. She was raised in North Carolina and worked as a nurse during World War II. Her passion in caring for others continued and she worked for...
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John Duane Densmore,
April 27, 1936 - September 30, 2017
John Duane Densmore, Jr., 81, passed away on September 30, 2017.A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park with The Rev. Adam Frye officiating and Full Military Honors.
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Mildred Louise Olenik
June 6, 1921 - September 26, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Irene E. Ward
November 21, 1923 - September 26, 2017
Irene E. Ward, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 26, 2017. Irene was born November 14,1923 to the late George Robert Fields and Irene Barnes Fields. She was preceded in death by her daughter Caroline Lee Ward and her husband John C. Ward, and her nine brothers and sisters. Irene is survived by three step sons, Cal, Randy, and Layne Ward and many nieces and nephews.Irene was a...
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Gerald James Peoples
August 10, 1952 - September 22, 2017
Gerald Peoples, 65, is finally free and in the arms of the Lord as of September 22, 2017. He honorably served in the US Navy for 20 years and retired as Chief. He was always full of life and a ray of light; he brought joy to all who knew him. Gerald was a very generous and loving man who loved his family. Jerry was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.Gerald is survived by his loving and...
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Joyce Jenkins Perger
October 8, 1926 - September 22, 2017
Joyce J. Perger, 90, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2017. She was born on October 8, 1926 to the late Dula and Oitt C. Jenkins in Pageland, SC. Her husband Steve J. Perger preceded her in death. Joyce loved her family and friends very much. She enjoyed playing cards, spending time with the horses and her beloved poodle Andi. She is survived by her daughter Patti J. Perger; sons Steve...
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Ruth Ann Dieffenbach
January 14, 1952 - September 22, 2017
Ruth Ann Dieffenbach, 65, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2017.Mrs. Dieffenbach was the daughter of the late Earl Cartwright and June Tupts Cartwright. She was preceded in death by four brothers. She enjoyed taking care of her flowers and her yard and loved babysitting her grandson.Survivors include her loving husband of forty plus years, George Dieffenbach, a son Michael...
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Delbert Otto Vaughan
March 30, 1934 - September 17, 2017
Delbert O. Vaughan, 83, passed away on September 17, 2017. He was born on March 30, 1934 to the late Fannie and George C. Vaughan in Hertford, North Carolina.His loving wife of 58 years Peggy Ann Vaughn preceded him in death. Delbert was a member of ILA Local 970 of Hampton Roads Shipping Association for 34 years. He was also a retired Union Head Foreman.He is survived by his children, Debbie...
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