The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) back issues from December 2008:
Lalla Gaskins Hansen.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... NORFOLK - Lalla Gaskins Hansen, 83, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, Nov. 26, 2008. Born in Windsor, N.C., to Eugene V. and Evie Leigh Gaskins, she attended East Carolina Teachers College (now ECU), before marrying the late Peter A. Hansen, whom she met in Washington, D.C., while ...
Nelson Chisolm.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CHESAPEAKE - Nelson Chisolm, 88, of the 3200 block of Lynn Hurst Blvd., died Nov. 24, ...
Ann M. Roberts.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CHESAPEAKE - Ann M. Roberts, 38, of the 2500 block of Circlewood Drive, died Nov. 27, ...
Catherine Harris.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Catherine "Ms. Kitty" Harris, died peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2008, in the presence of her loved ones. She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church for 50 years. Kitty was a member of Zulekia Court No. 35 and served as High Priestess in 1991. Her family ...
Carroll Woodrow Sadler.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... PORTSMOUTH - Carroll W. Sadler, 95, died Nov. 29, 2008, in his residence. He was born in Weems, Va., (Lancaster County) and was the son of the late George and Clara Sadler. Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Sadler. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard with 36 years of ...
Margaret Cuneo Yates.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Cuneo Yates, 94, died peacefully Nov. 29, 2008, surrounded by family. Born in Red House, Va., she had lived in Norfolk since 1944, until moving to Virginia Beach a year ago. A devoted wife and mother, Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Percy E. Yates. She is ...
Calvin C. Holloman Jr.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... IVOR - Calvin C. Holloman Jr., 47, of 36000 block of Atlantic Ave., passed away Nov. 28, 2008. A celebration of life ...
Ronda Gelb Stein.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... NORFOLK - Ronda Gelb Stein passed away Nov. 30, 2008. She is at peace. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Evelyn Gelb (New York City); sister, Renee Roth (Bayshore, N.Y.); daughter, Andra Stein (Norfolk); son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Joy Stein; ...
Dorothy Louise Fowler.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... EDENTON - Dorothy Louise Fowler, 91, of Britthaven, died Nov. 30, 2008. A ...
Laverne Ayers.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SUFFOLK - Services for Naomi Laverne Ayers will be held at 11 a.m. today in New Creation ...
Esther E. Walker.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... MAPLE - Esther Evans Walker, 87, of the 3400 block of Caratoke Hwy., died Nov ....
Mildred Luck Jackson.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CHESAPEAKE - Services for Mildred Luck Jackson will be held at 1 p.m. today ...
Erwin Lee Smith.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CHESAPEAKE - A graveside service for Erwin Lee Smith will be held at 3 p.m. today in Albert G ....
Edna L. Roff.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CONCORD WHARF - Edna Louise Roff, 94, died Nov. 30, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 ...
Leon H. Ferrell.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SUFFOLK - Services for Leon Harry Ferrell will be held at 3 ...
William E. Roberts.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - William Eugene Roberts passed away, at the age of 82, Nov. 28, 2008, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Conway, S.C., to the late John and Claudia Roberts. Gene was married to Margie Exum in Charleston, S.C., on March 21, ...
Clynard Russell Frazier.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Clynard Russell Frazier passed away Nov. 27, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 1915, in Guilford County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Thomas Russell Frazier and Cora Pickett Frazier. Mr. Frazier was a local contractor and was ...
Richard E. Askew.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... AHOSKIE - Richard Earl Askew died Nov. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m ....
Norean B. Harrell.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WINTON - Norean Ballard Harrell died Nov. 27, 2008. A funeral was held Nov ....
Rose Brennan Jones.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WILLIAMSBURG - Rose Brennan Jones, 93, died peacefully at home Nov. 28, 2008. She was born in Portsmouth to Michael and Kate Brennan and graduated from the Catholic High School in Portsmouth. Rose worked for Morris Music Company for 12 years as a phonograph music record sales ...
Andrew Charles Kocinski.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CHESAPEAKE - Andrew Charles Kocinski, 48, died Nov. 23, 2008. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today ...
Isabelle Bembury.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... NORFOLK - Isabelle Bembury , 85, of the 1400 block of Halstead Ave., died Nov. 25, 2008. A funeral ...
Stanley Thomas Ricks Sr.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SEABOARD - Stanley Thomas Ricks Sr., 78, died Nov. 29, 2008. A graveside service will be ...
Sheldon M. Congleton.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CHESAPEAKE - Sheldon M. Congleton, 69, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Robert and Euleigh Congleton. Sheldon was an avid North Carolina college basketball fan. He retired after 30 years in the ...
Mary Goodwin White.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ELIZABETH CITY - Mary Goodwin White, 78, died Nov. 29, 2008. A graveside service will be held Wednesday ...
Ida Irene Young.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Ida Irene Young, 103, went to be with her Lord Nov. 30, 2008. She was born in Beckley, W.Va., on Jan. 15, 1905, to the late Alice Ashworth and Dan Griffith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Draper Young and by her two sons, Howard Daniel and Billy Ross ...
Willie Bell Griffin.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Willie "Bell" or "Grannie" Griffin, 87, of the 3500 block of Poppy Crest, passed away Nov. 28, 2008. She was a native of Moyock, N.C., and retired after 31 years of services working for the late Dr. James Wright. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ. ...
James H. Riffle.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... NEWPORT NEWS - James Howard Riffle, 65, died Nov. 29, 2008. A ...
Harry P. Harrell Sr.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... PORTSMOUTH - Harry Perry Harrell Sr., 66, of the 1100 block of Melvin Drive, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, in his residence. He was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Gatesville, N.C., to the late James and Ethel Harrell. Harry retired from Pet Dairy after more 37 years of service, where he ...
Rose Driver Watson.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - From the arms of her family and friends to the arms of Jesus, Rose Driver Watson quietly passed away at home Nov. 27, 2008, after a long illness. A native of Waverly, Va., she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Ora Cooper. She was predeceased by her loving husband, ...
He answers his calling, day or night.(Front)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The Rev. Jake Manley had seen all kinds of hurt in 32 years of pastoring. \uF0D3 There were girls who exchanged sex for drugs and men who toted guns on neighborhood streets and got high while their families went hungry. There were mothers who buried teenage sons and mothers who testified ...
teen skeptics find their own answers.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SUFFOLK Doors were open. Lights were off. The thermometer recorded a temperature of 69 degrees. The electromagnetic field meter beeped and flashed as Becca Warren carried it around the second floor of Prentis House. Her team gathered in a room with a fireplace and ...
i did it! i did it!(Daily Break)
Dec 01, 2008 ... What was your breaking point? I have been overweight for 10 years ... when my scale hit almost 190, I knew that it was now or never! I didn't want to go into my mid 30s weighing over 200 pounds. I also couldn't keep up with my kids' energy levels, was unmotivated and ...
BACKING UP: NOT HARD TO DO spam filters need updating too backing up your computer isn't hard to do THE HELP DESK.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Q. I'm getting a new computer for my family and want software to back up whatever we put on it. What's the difference between file-based backup and image-based backup software? A. File-based backup software generally works like this: The program saves copies of files and data on ...
Gulf War syndrome haunts vets, nation.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... AS THE Pentagon begins preparations to reduce the U.S. presence in Iraq, a push is under way to mobilize forces to help ailing veterans of our nation's last conflict there. A panel of scientists and veterans, established by Congress six years ago, recently presented a hefty ...
TECH TOYS.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... MadCatz Triple Tree Guitar and Microphone Stand $29.99 (Guitar Stand), $24.99 (Microphone Stand); www.madcatz.com With all the great music games out these days, you've probably amassed a collection of guitars that rivals the collection of Nigel Tufnel of Spinal Tap ....
Babies sleep right, parents sleep easy.(Front)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Elizabeth Simpson The Virginian-Pilot The deaths are rare, but so preventable. They happen to infants on too-soft couches and water beds. In beds with pillows and fluffy blankets and adults on either side. In positions of affection that restrict ...
CONSUMERS TIGHTEN BELTS, BUT GOOD DEALS ABOUND FOR TECH GIFTS gadget gifts for 2008.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Omar L. Gallaga Cox News Service Santa Claus laid off 10 percent of his elfin staff this month. The jingle bell industry is seeking a government bailout. Fannie Mae can only afford to buy a pack of tube socks for Freddie Mac this year. If the economic ...
pet gifts that give back (to you).(Daily Break)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Some think it's a little crazy to give gifts to pets, but pet owners know that, secretly, they're also gifts to themselves. Here are some suggestions for you and your furry friends this holiday season. Give yourself the gift of a tired dog. A tired dog is a ...
Wii games are a wee bit too tame not violent enough!(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The Nintendo Wii is finally becoming a bit easier to find on store shelves. Hardcore players, however, are deciding they're no longer interested. It's a shift that Nintendo seems to be aware of and is not all that happy about. Among the crowd that favors ...
the arcade.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Prince of Persia $30-$60 for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, DS (reviewed on Xbox 360) from Ubisoft; Rated Teen The old "Prince of Persia" is dead; long live the new "Prince of Persia." The old "PoP" games were excellent action games with a mental twist, but the new "Prince of ...
Game news: New ratings; more 'Grand Theft Auto' liberty city ii a bone to pick.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... RATINGS PLUS With the holiday shopping season bearing down on everyone, a lot of people who don't usually buy video games are wandering the aisles of electronics stores, wondering what software is really appropriate for the kids. The ratings on the packages are some help - the ...
hi-ho silver and gold.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... HI-HO SILVER AND GOLD Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like purchasing some jewelry that came from Grandma's unclaimed safe-deposit box. That's sort of the idea behind the Illinois Treasury Department's blowout "Silver and Gold" holiday jewelry eBay sale, which kicked ...
SITE SEEING.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ShopSmart, a Consumer Reports publication, has compiled a list of several Web sites to help you skip the surfing and get to the real deals quickly. Here are some of the picks: Buzzillions.com This user-review site has more than 3 million consumer entries . ShopSmart ...
Multiple units work in sync to accomplish singular goal.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Matthew Jones The Virginian-Pilot suffolk When Army Col. Todd Ebel arrived in Iraq's Al Anbar province in February, he was open to the idea of different branches of the military operating together, but was reserving judgment until he saw how it all ...
Shaggy tribute to history's icons.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... GEORGE WASHINGTON, according to legend, had a powerful hatchet swing and a rocket-like arm. But the would-be prospect didn't live long enough to see the invention of baseball, let alone baseball cards sporting the visages of the Washington Nationals. The Father of Our Country, ...
dish is no danger fixing time/date.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Q. I'm hoping you can provide guidance concerning harmful radiation from a satellite dish mounted on my roof. I'm a little concerned because we're expecting a baby soon, and her crib will be just a few feet away from the satellite dish's position on my roof. - James O'Kelley ...
Watchdog group cites video games for violence, sex too violent!(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Andrew Miga The Associated Press Gang members slitting the throats of their rivals and beating up strippers. Combatants hacking away with chain-saw-equipped assault rifles. Football players taking steroids and celebrating game victories with hookers. ...
Have information? Anyone with information on any of these cases is asked to call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Callers remain anonymous, do not have to testify in court and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if the information leads to an arrest. Local police are seeking public assistance in the following cases: crime line.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Armed robbery Shortly before 11 a.m. on Nov. 19, a man entered the Fast Auto & Payday Loan at 1401 South Military H w y., pointed a silver handgun at the employees and demanded money. He then fled toward Paramont Avenue with the money in a white and blue grocery bag. Description ...
Send Bill Clinton to the Senate.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By KARL E. MEYER AND SHAREEN BLAIR BRYSAC AMID THE blizzard of resumes blanketing Washington as the Obama era dawns, there is a superbly qualified candidate for full employment whose name has been overlooked. We refer, of course, to William Clinton, America's 42nd chief ...
Plug into tech on the cheap There are many ways to reduce your expenses without going cold turkey on tech.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Victor Godinez The Dallas Morning News Americans spent $129 billion on consumer technology last year, but it's a good bet that number could fall in 2008, thanks to the slow economy. If you're pondering a reduced gadget budget, though, don't despair. ...
Tips for bypassing the Windows login page bypassing windows login.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Q. Whenever I update my system, I have to reboot. I also reboot on my own from time to time. When I reboot, I like to go do something else for a few minutes but I can't, because I have to click OK to get by the Windows login page. I have no login password on my system. What can I do to ...
mascot, Entry level, suddenly a coveted occupation.(Daily Break)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SONNY IS a giant ink can with yellow mittens and a yellow cap, and he's part of the weird, seemingly nationwide effort for every small business to create an official mascot. Even weirder is that by taking a closer look at Sonny, you learn a little about the economy. ...
Norfolk to review glut of neighborhood plans.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Harry Minium The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK The city has 81 active neighborhood improvement plans, the oldest dating from 1957, but many of the plans overlap each other and have conflicting goals. Some have not been revised in decades. ...
Best Kid-Friendly Video Games of 2008 Business Editors/Features Editors Best Kid-Friendly Games.(Business)
Dec 01, 2008 ... We played until our fingers ached, but it was all worth it - we found five of the best kid-friendly video games (no violence or mature themes here). Whatever your kid's age or interest, you'll find the perfect gift for this holiday season. We Ski - Wii Age 5+ ...
etc.(Daily Break)
Dec 01, 2008 ... suffolk Area history lovers take note A coffee table book on local history is hitting the market. "The Heart of Suffolk - the Transformation of Suffolk High School into the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts" is due Saturday at the center. The 180-page book covers ...
NATION'S INSURANCE ILLS WARRANT TEAM RESPONSE.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... A C+ IS pretty deflating for a student who bagged all of his weekend plans to hit the books. That's why Virginia's ranking in a new study on uninsured children is so frustrating. Nearly one in 10 children in Virginia has no health insurance, according to Families USA. That's ...
There were plenty of signs.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... A FEW MONTHS ago I found myself at a meeting of economists and finance officials, discussing -- what else? -- the crisis. There was a lot of soul-searching going on. One senior policymaker asked, "Why didn't we see this coming?" There was, of course, only one thing to say in ...
Same as before, but maybe better.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SOUND THE ALARMS, man the barracks, alert the producers! Barack Obama, agent of change, isn't a-changin'. As the president-elect recycles Clintonistas for Cabinet appointments -- even considering Hillary for secretary of state and keeping Bush's defense secretary for at least ...
As work nears, officials say no pain, no gain.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Debbie Messina The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK Light-rail construction will move into the downtown core after the first of the year, creating challenges to motorists, businesses and visitors for the next year and half. The $232.1 million transit ...
TYPING TIES.(Daily Break)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By David Bauder The Associated Press NEW YORK Each night after watching Brian Williams deliver the "NBC Nightly News," an English teacher in Ohio is moved to go to her computer and write - about what Williams wore around his neck. The Brian ...
your views.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Limit Inaugural Excess On Jan. 20, we will inaugurate the 44th president of the United States of America at a cost to the public of about $30 million. Do we really need a huge swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol, along with a parade and many fancy dress balls? ...
276th engineering battalion departs.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Unit size 200 soldiers Leader Lt. Col. James Zollar Location of deployment Afghanistan Deployed date Sunday Return date Expected 1-year mobilization Highlights The Virginia National Guard's 276th Engineering Battalion held a ...
Report: Oceana pilot lost his bearings before collision in June.(Local)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Matthew Jones The Virginian-Pilot virginia beach The Oceana-based Hornet pilot who died in a midair collision with a training plane over the Nevada desert in June had lost sense of where he and his fellow planes were before the crash, according to ...
Like father ...(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... By Joshua Robinson The New York Times Tony Bennett had played under his father, Dick, for all of two months at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay before he began second-guessing himself. On one five-hour bus ride home from Valparaiso, Ind. - a ride that felt even ...