OTHER RECENT DEATHS

(As complete a listing as possible of deaths of relatives of all post-1955 NNHS students and faculty members occurring between 2001 and 2004.)

Elizabeth Griffin Holmes, grandmother of Sherry Holmes Varacalli ('65) of Newport News,
passed away in Hampton on Friday, January 5, 2001 at the age of 104. 
Sherry's husband, Gene Varacalli, is a member of the NNHS Class of 1962.

Randolph Louis Norsworthy, father of David Norsworthy ('65) of Powhattan,
 passed away in Newport News on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at the age of 89.

Christopher Ray Gunnels, son of Shirley Kennedy Gunnels ('66),
passed away in Newport News on Sunday, January 14, 2001 at the age of 22.

Brenda Woolard Donato ('65) of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. lost her father, Noah T. Woolard
of Newport News, on February 13, 2001 in Newport News. 

Elvin Rosalee Collins, mother of Gene Collins ('60) of SC and Pauline Collins Shofner ('65)
of Newport News, and aunt of Neta Collins Hastings ('60) of VA and Rip Collins ('65) of Nashville, TN,
passed away on February 21, 2001 in Newport News. 

Edith Whitcomb, mother of Libby Whitcomb Ellis ('63) of Lakeland, FL;
Edna Whitcomb Harrison ('65) of Newport News, Adrian Whitcomb ('67) of Newport News;
John Whitcomb ('69); and Susan Whitcomb Harlin ('72) of TX; passed away
on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in Winter Haven, FL at the age of 85 during
a bout with pneumonia.  Mrs. Whitcomb's husband, Adrian H. Whitcomb,
passed away Thursday, September 14, 2000 in Bartow, Florida at the age of 89.
  Edna's husband, Jack Harrison, and Libby's husband, Gene Ellis,
are both members of the Class of 1961.
Mrs. Whitcomb was a gifted artist whose paintings enriched the lives of many. 
Some of you will recall her portrait of Woodrow Wilson which was displayed
in Woodrow Wilson School.  Even more of you will remember her beautiful still life
celebrating the new senior band uniforms which appeared in the 1964 Anchor,
as shown below.

Click on photo to enlarge.

Bernice Schwartz Ellenson of Newport News, 86, mother of Harron Ellenson ('65) of Boston,
passed away Sunday, April 1, 2001.  Mrs. Ellenson was widely known and respected due
to her high involvement in civic affairs and her dedication to the Jewish community in particular. 
She also served as president of the NNHS PTA during the 1964-65 school term.
Her funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 1:00 PM at Temple Sinai. 
Mrs. Ellenson's nephew, Rabbi David Ellenson ('65) of California, will officiate.

Wayne Stokes' mother, Eva Stokes Hunt Gray, passed away
on Wednesday, April 25, 2001 in Newport News.

Olga Panos Konstant, 75, mother of George Konstant ('65) of Toano, passed away
Saturday, August 4, 2001 at Mary Immaculate Hospital.  A native of Baltimore,
she had been a peninsula resident since 1955. 
Before her retirement, Mrs. Konstant was co-owner and operator
of the Colony Restaurant and K & K Drive Inn, Newport News.
A funeral was conducted Wednesday, August 8, 2001
at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. 
Interment followed in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Lisa Powell, 31, oldest daughter of Forrest Powell, ('63) and Sharon Lamberth Reavis ('63),
both of Richmond, was among the divers tragically lost off the coast of Belize
on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 when struck by Hurricane Iris. 

Claud Harvey, father of Donald Harvey ('65) of Virginia Beach, passed away
on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 in Newport News at the age of 84. 

Nelson Harris' mother, Margaret C. "Margie" Harris, passed away
in Yorktown on Sunday, November 4, 2001. 

Sophie (Selma) Diamondstein Levinson, mother of Ilene Levinson Lieberman ('65)
of Israel, died Thursday, November 15, 2001 in West Palm Beach, FL
of ovarian cancer at the age of 75. 
She was buried on Sunday, November 15, 2001 at 11:00 AM
at the Hebrew Cemetery in Hampton. 
Ilene is married to Paul Lieberman of the WHS Class of 1961. 

Jimmy Parker of Newport News, President of the NNHS Class of 1962, lost his mother,
Virginia Helfrich Parker, on Sunday, January 13, 2002 at the age of 86. 
Mrs. Parker, a lifelong Peninsula resident, passed away at Obici Hospital
only five weeks after the death of her older son, Bubby Parker ('55). 
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she prided herself in staying home to rear her family. 
She was the mother of three sons, two daughters, 18 grandchildren,
22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Her funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 17, 2002,
with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Alyne Tate Davis passed away at home in Newport News in the care
of her family on Monday, February 18, 2002 at the age of 77. 
She was the mother of Malcolm Davis ('65) (and mother-in-law of Polly Norris Davis - '65)
of Newport News, and of Rex Davis ('66), also of Newport News.
Mrs. Davis began her phone company career as a switchboard operator at Camp Eustis. 
Before her retirement in 1983, she had advanced to the position
of group chief operator for Bell Atlantic.
A celebration of Alyne's life was held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 22, 2002
at Parkview Baptist Church, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park. 

Mickey Spivey's ('65) mother passed away at home in Florida
on Wednesday, February 27, 2002.

Henry S. Hatchett, Jr., 86, father of David Hatchett ('65) (and father-in-law
of Linda DeShazo Hatchett -'65) of Yorktown; and of Barry Hatchett ('63) of Crozier;
and of Ronald Hatchett of Newport News;passed away Sunday, April 7, 2002 in Newport News.
Mr. Hatchett was a retired general contractor and home builder.
A funeral service was conducted Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 11:00 AM
n Parkview United Methodist Church.  Interment followed in Peninsula Memorial Park. 

Bruce Spigel ('65) lost his beloved wife, Carol A. Spigel, on Monday morning, April 22, 2002,
at their home in Virginia Beach, after a long and valiant struggle with ovarian cancer. 
Carol was a vibrant and gifted teacher who spent the last 12 years of her life teacher children
with special educational needs.  For the past five years, she specialized in children with autism.
Her funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 12:30 PM
at Peninsula Funeral Home, with burial following in Rosenbaum Memorial Park in Hampton.

Wayne Stokes' ('65) wife, Linda, lost her mother, Darlene Neeley Lamb, to cancer
on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at her home on Newport News. Mrs. Lamb was 77 years old.
A memorial service was held on Friday, April 19, 2002 at Weymouth Funeral Home.

Charles Embler ('65) of Hampton lost his father, William J. Embler,
to cancer on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 in Newport News. 
Burial services were private. 

Maybelle Sledge Smith, 83, mother of Ron Smith ('65) (and mother-in-law
of Patti Elliott Smith - '67), passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2002
in Suffolk, VA.  A graveside service was conducted Tuesday, August 27, 2002
at 11:00 AM in the Somerton United Methodist Church Cemetery in Suffolk. 

Kathleen ("Kat") Daughtrey, mother of Waverly Daughtrey ('58) of Newport News, died Thursday,
September 19, 2002 at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center in Newport News.  In addition
to Waverly, Mrs. Daughtrey is survived by three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. 
A graveside service was conducted on Monday, September 23, 2002 at 11:00 AM.

Jim Holderby, Hampton High School, Class of 1954,
passed away in Pelham, AL on Sunday, September 22, 2002 at age of 67. 
He was the husband of Adrienne Nettles Holderby ('56),
and the son-in-law of Mrs. Frances Nettles,
beloved biology teacher at NNHS for many years. 
The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2002
at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, AL. A funeral service was conducted
at 12:30 PM on Friday, September 27, 2002 at Peninsula Funeral Home.
The family received friends from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service.

Dickie Godwin ('65) of Chesapeake lost his father, Joseph W. Godwin, 86,
on Monday, October 21, 2002 in Newport News. 
A graveside service was conducted on Friday, October 25, 2002
at 10:00 AM in Peninsula Memorial Park. 

Edith Jones Ellis Burton, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2002 in Hampton. 
She was the mother of Arlene Ellis Burch ('67) - and mother-in law of Carroll Burch ('66);
Barbara Ellis Williams ('61), Carolyn Ellis Coble ('60), and David Ellis ('5?).
Funeral services were held at Peninsula Funeral Home on Saturday, November 2, 2002
at 11:00 AM with burial following in Hampton Memorial Gardens. 

Ruby Lee Arnold, 92, of Hampton, mother of Dave Arnold ('65) of Yorktown,
passed away Monday morning, November 4, 2002.
Visitation was held at Peninsula Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 6, 2002
from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.  Graveside services in Thornrose Cemetery
in Staunton were private. 

William Ira ("Duck") Garrett, Sr., of Chesapeake, father of Bill Garrett ('62) (and father-in-law
of Susie Jeffers Garrett - '63) of Raleigh, NC, passed away at Riverside Regional Medical Center
in Hampton on Sunday, November 17, 2002 at the age of 85.
An Army veteran of WWII, he owned and operated Duck Garrett's Auto Glass
on the Peninsula from 1958 until his retirement in the 1980's. 
Among his many varied interests, he was an active member in the clown group
at Morrison United Methodist Church, which visited shut-ins, homes for adults, and nursing homes.
A funeral service was conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 20, 2002
at First United Methodist Church with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park. 

Eunice Bassett Leyland, mother of Walter Leyland ('54) and Tommy Leyland ('58),
passed away on Monday, December 16, 2002 in the James River Convalescent Center
in Newport News at the age of 93. 
A graduate herself of NNHS, Mrs. Leyland was a much loved elementary school teacher,
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She was also very active in community affairs.
 A funeral service was conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 20, 2002
at Trinity United Methodist Church with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery. 

Nellie Ruth Warren Hudson, mother of Garland Hudson ('65)
(and father-in law of Mary Lou Staton Hudson - '65) of Orange Park, FL, passed away
Monday, December 23, 2002 at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center in Newport News
at the age of 80 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 
A former member of the Newport News School Board, Mrs. Hudson was also the mother
of Becky Hudson Pasquantino of Chesterfield, VA and Tina Hudson Ellis of Newport News. 
In addition to her husband of 60 years, Mrs. Hudson is survived by nine grandchildren
and fourteen great-grandchildren,
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 12:30 PM
at Peninsula Funeral Home with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park. 

Clyde H. Bass, 84, father of Brenda Bass Lipscomb ('64) of Spotsylvania, VA,
and Betty Bass Belanger ('65) of Ashburn, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2002
at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. 
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Bass was also a 32nd Degree Mason. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 11:00 AM
at Peninsula Funeral Home with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Rachel Pless Belcher, mother of Linda Pless Taylor ('65) of Hampton, passed away
in York County on Thursday, January 30, 2003 at the age of 82.
Visitation was held at Peninsula Funeral Home on Saturday, February 1, 2003
from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.  Her funeral was held Monday, February 3, 2003
at Whitley Funeral Home in Kannapolis, NC,
with burial following in Carolina Memorial Park. 

Margaret Pickett Elder, mother of Lorena Elder Smith ('60) of Avon Park, FL,
and Shirley Elder Tierney ('65) of Burke, VA,
passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2003 in Newport News at the age of 85.
A native of Greenville, S.C., and a Peninsula resident since 1941,
Mrs. Elder received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
from Duke University in1939.  She worked at Riverside Hospital and taught
at the Riverside Hospital School of Nursing until 1955. 
She then worked in private practice, retiring in 1987.
Mrs. Elder had been a member of Second Presbyterian Church since 1943
where she was active with the Women of the Church, Sunday School, and various circles.
A funeral service was conducted at 2:00 PM. Tuesday in Second Presbyterian Church.
Interment followed in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Helen M. Klesmer, 89, of Toronto, Canada, mother of Michael Klesmer ('59)
of Williamsburg, Harold Klesmer ('61) of Toronto, and Maureen Klesmer ('70) of Atlanta,
died of a heart attack on Saturday, February 22, 2003.
A native of Poland, she immigrated to the United States in 1928. 
Mrs. Klesmer spent most of her adult life in Newport News before moving
to Toronto, where she lived for the past five years.
She was a member of Adath Jeshurun Congregation for 52 years,
the Hadassa, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Jewish War Veterans.
 A graveside service was conducted 4 p.m. Tuesday in Hebrew Cemetery. 
Shiva was observed at the home of Michael Klesmer, 302-B Patriot Lane, Williamsburg.

Jewel Viola Gibbs, 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at her home in Newport News. 
She was the mother of Aderon Gibbs ('66) (and mother-in-law of Patty Dempsey Gibbs - '66)
of Newport News; and of Ann Gibbs Baugh of Poquoson.
A graveside service was conducted on Friday, February 28, 2003 at 11:00 AM
at Peninsula Memorial Park.

James Pilson Williams, Jr. of Newport News passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2003
at the age of 82.  A graduate of NNHS himself, Mr. Williams was the father of Skip Williams ('60), Diane Williams McLaughlin, and Patricia Williams Boyles, and father-in-law of Larry Boyles ('64).
A pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII, Mr. Williams was a 33 degree Scottish Rite Mason,
and was a member of Bremond Lodge #241 A. F. and A. M.  He was a member of Newport News Scottish Rite Temple, and served as chairman of the Trustees for 30 years. 
He was Master of all four Scottish Rites lodges, and was a member of the Khedive Temple.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 11:00 AM
at Northside Church of Christ in Yorktown, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Willie Nell Crumpler Vellines, mother of the late Charlie Vellines ('65), passed away on Saturday,
March 1, 2003 in Virginia Beach, surrounded by her family.  She was 84.
In 1962, she and her best friend, Margaret Smith, started a non-profit organization  to feed and clothe children whose parents were incarcerated. Family Inmate Aid worked for many years on the Peninsula and helped hundreds of families. She volunteered with the Youth For Christ organization for many years, helping young men turn their lives around and start anew.
She served as a foster parent to many, many children.
She is survived by two sons, Martin W. Vellines, Jr. of Newport News, and Arthur T. Goodson of Hampton; two daughters, Betty L. Brewer of Chesapeake, and Kathy Vellines Plank of Virginia Beach; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 11:00 AM. 
Burial was in Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton.

Dorothy Weger Ruben, mother of Rona Ruben ('61) and Bobby Ruben ('65), and herself
a graduate of NNHS,  passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003 in Newport News at the age of 83.
Shiva was observed at the home of her sister, Miriam ("Mimi") Weger Green ('40),
25 Stratford Road, Newport News. 
A funeral service was held on Sunday, March 9, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Adath Jeshurun Synogogue,
where for many years Mrs. Ruben served as president of the women's auxiliary.
Burial was in Hebrew Cemetery. 

Ena Lukes Drucker Kahan, 88, mother of Jackie Drucker Silverberg, Marilyn Drucker Simon,
and David Drucker ('64), passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2003 in Virginia Beach. 
A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Mrs. Kahan moved to the United States in 1956. 
She had nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. 
Active in civic affairs and volunteer work, she worked as a Sales Associate
in the ladies Specialty store, LaVogue, for over 30 years.
A graveside funeral service was held at the Rosenbaum Hebrew Cemetery
in Hampton at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2003. 
The family sat Shiva on Tuesday after the funeral through Thursday
at 134 West Belvedere Road in Norfolk.

Ella Mae Barrett, mother of Mary Barrett Griffith of Tyner, NC and Ginny Barrett Gray ('65)
of Carrollton, and the late Bill Barrett ('67), passed away in Newport News at the age of 83
on Thursday, March 20, 2003. 
Born in Johnston Co., North Carolina, Mrs. Barrett moved to Newport News in 1957. 
She had four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
A funeral service was held on Monday, March 24 at 2:00 PM at Peninsula Funeral Home,
with burial following in Hampton Memorial Gardens.

Carrie Mae Hill Howard, mother of Ernie Howard and Perry Howard ('68) of Newport News,
passed away on Friday, March 28, 2003 at her home in Newport News at the age of 81. 
A native of Rowan Co., North Carolina, she was retired from National Linen. 
She is survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, March 30 at 3:00 PM in the Peninsula Funeral Home. 
The family received friends after the service until 5:30 PM, and a graveside
service was conducted on Monday at 2:15 PM in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Russell "Rusty" Douglas Murray of Newport News, husband of Sandra Jordan Murray ('67),
passed away in the UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, on Thursday, June 12, 2003
at the age of 53.  He survived eleven years following a heart transplant. 
A native of Beckley, WV, Rusty served three tours in Vietnam
with the United States Marine Corps. 
He and Sandy have three sons and five grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Monday, June 15, 2003 at 10:00 AM
in the Peninsula Funeral Home, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Helen Kyle Wheary passed away at Riverside Regional Medical Center
on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at the age of 92. 
Herself a graduate of NNHS, she was the widow of Louis M. Wheary, Jr.,
long-time attendance administrator (and previously head of the social studies department)
at the high school, and the mother of Julie Wheary Lloyd ('65) of Hampton. 
Retired from the Personnel Division of NASA Langley Research Center,
Mrs. Wheary was very active in church affairs and several genealogical societies.
A funeral service was conducted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 2:00 PM
at Peninsula Funeral Home, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Lula Wall Hinnant passed away Monday, June 23, 2003 in Hampton at the age of 83. 
She was the mother of Donnie Faye Hinnant Cole of Newport News, Jane Hinnant Clark ('67) of Hampton, Diane Hinnant Capps of Gloucester, Deborah Lynn Hinnant King of St. Peter's, MO,
David Hinnant ('63) of Hampton, and Delton Hinnant of Springfield. 
She had 13 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 11:30 AM at Parkview Church of God,
with interment following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Ethel King Miller, 93, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2003
in the James River Convalescent Center.
She was the mother of Dallas Miller of Newport News, Patsy Miller Freeman of Arlington,
and Sue Miller Anspach Dearnley ('64) of Yorktown.  Active in civic and church affairs,
Mrs. Miller had six granddaughters, and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at noon at Parkview Baptist Church,
with graveside services for close friends and family at 3:00 PM at Peninsula Memorial Park.

Lila Mills Guilliams, 87, mother of Charlotte Guilliams Krell ('63) of Richardson ,TX,
passed away Saturday, August 16, 2003 at her home in Richardson, TX. 
A retired bookkeeper, Mrs. Guilliams was survived by four children, three grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. 
Her other children include Elaine Guilliams Austin of Schertz, TX,
David Guilliams (WHS - '65) of Arlington, and Ronnie Guilliams ('57) of Farmville.
A funeral was conducted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 10:00 AM
in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, TX. 
Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas, TX.

Sarah A. "Sally" Trainham Lane, mother of Linda Lane Lane (sic) ('64) of Williamsburg,
and Jay Lane ('68), passed away Friday, September 12, 2003 at her home in Williamsburg. 
An active church leader for over 50 years, Mrs. Lane had two grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
 Funeral services were conducted on Monday, September 15, 2003
at Noland Memorial Methodist Church in Newport News at 11:00 AM,
with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery in Newport News.

Jeanne Kerns Bolden, mother of Butch Bolden ('62) (and mother-in-law
of Kay Andleton Bolden -'65) of Poquoson, Harriet Bolden Stout ('66) of Mechanicsville,
and Earl Bolden of Newport News, died of cancer at her home in Newport News
on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at the age of 83.  A 1941 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Nursing, Mrs. Bolden worked as a registered nurse on the Peninsula for 50 years. 
She was the grandmother of four and great-grandmother of four.
A graveside service was held at 11:00 AM on Monday,
September 29, 2003 at Peninsula Memorial Park.

Edith Smith Woodard, mother of the late Rose Woodard Groff ('65),
passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2003 in Newport News. 
A former computer programmer at Fort Eustis, Mrs. Woodard was active
in church and civic affairs.
A funeral service was conducted on Saturday, October 4, 2003 at noon
at Peninsula Funeral Home, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park
next to her husband, Thurmond, and her only child, Rose.

Donald Lee Haney, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 in Williamsburg.
He is survived by his three sons, Ron Haney ('65) of King and Queen County;
Terry Haney ('66) of Mechanicsville; and Eric Haney of Williamsburg;
as well as two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
A native of Haywood County, NC, Mr. Haney had been a resident of Newport News for 55 years.
He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army, having served with Company B,
Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Armored Division, seeing action in France, Belgium and Germany.
He retired as a welder for Newport News Shipbuilding after 38 years of service.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
at Peninsula Funeral Home.  His funeral service was conducted on Thursday,
November 20, 2003 at noon, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Dorothy Dodge Baldwin, died of cancer on Thursday, November 20, 2003 in Newport News
at the age of 81.  Mother of Madge Baldwin Hollifield ('65) of Newport News, Mrs. Baldwin
was a native of Newport News.
She is also survived by one grandson, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were private.

Tommy Braswell, father of Becky Braswell Branch ('65) (and father-in-law of Kenny Branch - '62)
of Russellville, AR; and of Debby Braswell Miller ('67) of Hampton, passed away
on Saturday, November 22, 2003 in Newport News at the age of 80.
An United States Air Force veteran of World War II, Mr. Braswell retired
from the Newport News Shipbuilding Sheet Metal Shop in 1988. 
In addition to his wife of 57 years and his daughters, he is survived
by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
His funeral service was conducted at the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton
on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 6:00 PM.  Visitation followed until 7:30 PM.
Burial was in North Carolina.

Sara Jeffers passed away in Smithfield, VA on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at the age of 83.
She was the mother of Mike Jeffers ('61) of Newport News; Susie Jeffers Garrett ('63)
(and mother-in-law of Bill Garrett -'62) of Raleigh, NC; Scott Jeffers ('68) of Smithfield;
Tom Jeffers of Sandston; and Jack Jeffers of Newport News.
A very active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Mrs. Jeffers is also survived
by nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service was conducted on Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 2:00 PM.
in the chapel of W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
Burial followed in Peninsula Memorial Park.

The Rev. Mr. Albert E. Simms, Sr., father of Al Simms ('60) of Fredericksburg, passed away
on Monday, December 29, 2003 in Richmond at the age of 85.  He served as pastor
of Calvary Baptist Church in Newport News from 1946 to 1960.
In addition to Al, Rev. Simms is survived by his wife, Helen; his son, David Simms of Radford;
eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Friday, January 2, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Westhampton
Memorial Park in Richmond with memorial services following at 2:00 PM.
in the Sanctuary of Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Road.

Hans Frank, father of Ellen Frank Lightman ('64) of Baltimore, MD and Judy Frank Stieglitz
of New York, died in Baltimore on Monday, December 29, 2003 at the age of 93. 
From his hometown in the Rhinepfalz, Germany, Mr. Frank had fled from the Nazis
in 1938 and settled in Newport News.  Together with his wife, Selma Dreifus Frank,
he owned Franks' Market in the East End of Newport News during the 1940's–50's,
and was active in real estate until his move to Baltimore in 1997.
He was a member of Adath Jeshurun Congregation for nearly six decades. 
In addition his wife and  daughters, Mr. Franks is survived by four grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Sol Levinson & Bros., in Pikesville, MD.

Florence S. Larmer, mother of Pam Larmer Traugott ('62) of Lexington and of Bill Larmer ('67)
of New York City, passed away on or about Tuesday, January 13, 2004.  She worked as an executive secretary in a number of businesses, including Colonial Williamsburg and the Virginia Highway Department.
For a number of years she owned and operated the Peninsula Employment Agency in Newport News.

Harry Worsham passed away Monday, January 19, 2004 in Newport News at the age of 85. 
He was the father of Gay Worsham Johnson of Gloucester; Donna Worsham Lonce ('65)
of Newport News; and Sandra Worsham McConnell ('66) of Suffolk. 
He and his wife, Ruth, have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A decorated Army veteran of WWII, Mr. Worsham owned and operated Worsham's Used Cars.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 10:00 AM
at the Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel.

Carl W. 'Budgie' Graveley Jr., 73, husband of Melba Deas (Wood) Graveley ('64/'65),
passed away Saturday, January 24, 2004 in Newport News.
At the age of 14, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marine serving on two convoys to Russia
during World War II. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a
Master Sergeant and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. 
Budgie was active in church and civic affairs, and was lead singer in the "Matinee Idlers".
In addition to Melba, he is survived by one daughter and one stepson.
A Masonic Service will be held at 6:00 PM Monday, January 26, 2004
at Peninsula Funeral Home followed by a visitation until 8:30 PM.
A funeral service was conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Langley Christian Church. 
Burial followed in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Mrs. Marion ("Peggy") Beasley Owen, mother of Bob Beasley ('58) of Newport News;
Dickie Beasley ('60) of Gloucester; and Eddie Beasley ('64) of Panama;
passed away Thursday, January 29, 2004 in Hampton at the age of 83,
surrounded by her family. 
Active in civic and church affairs, Mrs. Owen was preceded in death
by her husband of 50 years, Alvin E. Beasley.  She is also survived
by her second husband, Curtis Owen; five stepchildren, Billy Owen
of Newport News, Janie Passaro, Patsy Niemotka, Vicky Ellis and Rose Spencer,
all of Hampton; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren;
and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  A funeral service was conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 2, 2004
at Parkview Baptist Church, with interment in Peninsula Memorial Park.

John Pugh, father of Nick Pugh (WHS, '65) of Mechanicsville, and father-in-law
of the late Sylvia Summerlin Pugh, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2004
in Newport News at the age of 87.  A U.S. Army veteran of World War II,
Mr. Pugh was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. 
He is also survived by his wife, two other sons, Richard Pugh of Arlington, TX;
John Pugh, Jr. of Newport News; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
 A funeral service was conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2004
in Peninsula Funeral Home, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Edwin Markoff ('52), brother of Shirley Markoff Klein ('61) of Newport News, passed away
on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at the Beth Shalom Home in Richmond at the age of 69. 
A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, Ed was active in Temple
and Masonic activities.  He is also survived by his wife, daughter, and two grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2004
in Hebrew Cemetery on Kecoughtan Road in Hampton.

Anne F. Foster, mother of Allen Foster ('58) of Yorktown, passed away
on Sunday, March 14, 2004 in Poquoson at the age of 88. 
In addition to Allen, she leaves behind two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 17, 2004
at  Peninsula Memorial Park.

Louis Paul Spritzer, father of Stephanie Spritzer Gelman ('63) of CT, passed away
on Monday, April 5, 2004 in Newport News.  A native New Yorker making his home
in Newport News since 1944, Mr. Spritzer was a pioneer retail merchant,
and actively engaged in civic and Temple affairs.
A graveside service was conducted at 1:30 PM on Thursday, April 8, 2004
in Rosenbaum Cemetery.

 Ralph J. Reighard of Kissimmee, FL, passed away Monday, April 5, 2004, at Osceola
Regional Medical Center at the age of 79.  He was the father of Sonda Reighard Smith ('66)
of Celebration, FL; Brenda Reighard Maiatico ('69) of Fredericksburg; Bobby Reighard
of Kissimmee, FL; and Suzette Reighard Harrison of CO.
A native of Huntsville, AL, he had wintered in FL since 1980, and moved there permanently
in 1989 from Newport News, where he had lived for over 50 years.
He was a retired brakeman for the C&O Railroad, and an Army veteran of WWII.
Mr. Reighard is also survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty; nine grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted at 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 10, 2004
at Grissom Funeral Home in Kissimmee, FL.
 

Friday, October 17, 2003
Hampton, VA

Carl Nettles, husband of Joyce Williams Nettles ('63) of Yorktown, passed away
Monday, April 19, 2004 at the age of 65.  A model technician at Allied Aerospace
for 27 years, Carl was an enthusiastic radio controlled model airplane hobbyist.
He is also survived by two sons, a daughter, and five grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 22, 2004
at Peninsula Funeral Home with burial in Peninsula Memorial Park.

 Isidore Sandler, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2004 in Boca Raton, FL. 
He was the husband of the late Hannah Bromberg Sandler ('40) who died August 8, 1997. 
He is survived by two daughters, Diane Sandler Marcus ('69) of Potomac, MD
and Janet Sandler Suvall ('71) of Boca Raton, FL, and four grandchildren. 
He honorably served his country during WWII in Europe,
after which he owned several furniture stores in the Newport News and Hampton areas. 
He then worked in commercial real estate sales in Newport News for over 30 years. 
He served as a delegate to the State Democratic Presidential Convention in 1968,
and also wrote many letters to the editor of the Daily Press which were published regularly. 
A funeral service was held Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 11:00 AM at B'Nai Israel Congregation
in Hampton, with burial following in Hebrew Cemetery.
 

Verna Soles Sears, 85, mother of Ann Sears ('63) of Gloucester, and Bob Sears ('66)
(and mother-in-law of Vonciel McKeel Sears - '66) of Newport News, passed away
in Gloucester on Saturday, May 15, 2004 following a long illness. 
She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 3:00 PM
at Bellamy United Methodist Church Cemetery in Gloucester.

Zelma Estelle Smith, mother of Bertha Smith Zacharias ('57) of Hampton, passed away
in Hampton on Monday, June 28, 2004 at the age of 88.  She is survived by three daughters,
one son, ten grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
Her funeral service was held on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Parklawn-Wood
Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Parklawn Memorial Park.

Ethel Jaffé Margolis, 94, mother of Joel Margolis ('61) of  Woodbridge, died Thursday, July 1, 2004,
at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center in Newport News. Born in Russia, Mrs. Margolis moved
to the U.S. as a baby, becoming a naturalized citizen. She retired from civil service at Ft. Eustis
in 1989 as a grading clerk with 21 years of service where she received the Civilian Distinguished
Service Medal. She was member of Temple Sinai.
She is also survived by her sons, Larry Margolis of Hampton and her daughter,
Marilyn Margolis Wasserman of Decatur, Ga.; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 4, 2004
at Peninsula Memorial Park.

Louise Janet Bauz, 92, mother of Carolyn Bauz Hawkins and Susan Bauz ('63),
both of Newport News, and Paul Bauz ('65) of Richmond, died Friday, July 2, 2004
at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center in Newport News. A native of New York, 
Mrs. Bauz had been a resident of Newport News since 1948.  She was preceded in death
by her husband, Waldemar M. Bauz, and a daughter, Marie Bauz Holtgreve.
She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A Chapel Service of the Resurrection was held at noon on Tuesday, July 6, 2004
in the chapel at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Newport News.

Marjorie L. Bray Carpini, 82, mother of Carol Lee Collier Sparrow ('63) of Newport News,
Jeannie Collier Fitzgerald ('65) of Hayes, and Suzanne Collier McKown of Hampton,
passed away peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter on Thursday, July 8, 2004.
Born in Suffolk, Mrs. Carpini was a lifelong Peninsula resident.
She was a legal secretary for over 49 years, and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church,
the Legal Secretary's Association, Peninsula Organ Club and The Sunshiners.
She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Peninsula Funeral Home.
A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at the funeral home
with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Margie Ellen Hamilton Booker died Saturday, July 31, 2004 in Newport News at the age of 87. 
A native of West Augusta Co., Mrs. Booker was the mother of Juanita Booker Wittum ('58)
of Cicero, IN; Diane Booker Lindsay of Byron, MI; Mary Ellen Booker Kolton ('61)
of Newport News; and Bunny Booker ('65) of Fenton, MI.
She had 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Booker had been a Peninsula resident for the past 72 years, and was employed
at the downtown W.T. Grants for many years.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004
at the Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel, with following in Peninsula Memorial Park.

Ruth Virginia Brooks Worsham died Friday, August 13, 2004 at Riverside Regional
Medical Center in Newport News at the age of 81.  A native of Centralia, IL, Mrs. Worsham
was the mother of Gay Worsham Johnson of Gloucester; Donna Worsham Lonce ('65)
of Newport News; and Sandra Worsham McConnell ('66) of Suffolk.  Her husband of 60 years,
Harry Worsham, passed away Monday, January 19, 2004 in Newport News at the age of 85.
They had six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was a charter member of Bethany Baptist Church, now known as Faith Baptist Church,
and had been a Peninsula resident for the past 62 years.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 at the Weymouth Funeral
Home Chapel, with the family will receiving friends following the service.

Fred Thomas Cash, father of Becky Cash Blakemore ('64) (and father-in-law of Colin Blakemore - '61)
of Hockessin, DE, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at Sentara Careplex in Hampton
at the age of 90.
A native of Richmond, Va., he had been a Peninsula resident since 1942.
A Peninsula businessman, Mr. Cash had worked in several fields including real estate, insurance,
and construction. He also helped train deaf students at the Virginia State School for the Deaf and Blind
by serving as a part-time teacher for 19 years. He retired from Pembroke Construction Co., Inc.,
in 1981 as Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and co-owner.
He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bremond Masonic Lodge #241 A.F. & A.M.,
and various charitable organizations.
He is also survived by two grandsons.
Visitation for family and friends was held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004
at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 221 34th Street, Newport News, with interment to follow
at the Peninsula Memorial Park.

James Davis, passed away at his home on Friday, September 17, 2004 at the age of 82.
He was the father of Malcolm Davis ('65) (and mother-in-law of Polly Norris Davis - '65)
of Newport News, and of Rex Davis ('66), also of Newport News, and of Vickie Davis.
A worker on the C&O and later CSX Railroad, Mr. Davis was born in Halifax County, VA on May 31, 1922.
His cherished wife of 59 years, Alyne Tate Davis, preceded him in death on Monday, February 18, 2002
at the age of 77. 
The Davis' had three grandchildren.
Mr. Davis was a member of Parkview Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Peninsula Funeral Home.
 Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 23, 2004
at Parkview Baptist Church, Hilton Boulevard, Newport News.

"No one's death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close
to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humanness."
- Hermann Broch

PANIS ANGELICUS

Panis Angelicus fit panis hominum;
Dat panis coelicus figuris terminum:
O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum.
|: Pauper, pauper, servus et humilis. :|

Te trina Deitas, unaque poscimus,
Sic nos tu visita, sicut te colimus;
Per tuas semitas duc nos quo tendimus,
|: Ad lucem quam inhabitas. :|

Cesar Franck's Panis Angelicus midi and Latin lyrics courtesy of http://ingeb.org/spiritua/panisang.html,
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 07/01/03.
Thanks, Dave!

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