The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) back issues from January 2009:
Franklin D. Scott III.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHESAPEAKE - Franklin Dale Scott III, 51, of Chesterfield Loop, passed away Dec. 30, 2008 ....
Mable E. Sykes.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... NEWPORT NEWS - Mable Evelyn Sykes of the 600 block of 33rd St. died Dec. 29, 2008. A funeral will ...
Robert M. Downing.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... NORFOLK - Robert Morgan "Bobby" Downing passed away in his home in Middleburg Dec. 17, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born in Norfolk Oct. 31, 1951. In 1969, Robert graduated Lake Taylor High School's first graduating class and attended Old Dominion University ...
James Roy Bunn.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHESAPEAKE - James Roy Bunn, 91, passed away Dec. 29, 2008. He was a native of Six Forks, N.C., and had been a Virginia resident for 49 years. As a farmer, he worked for Bayville Farms Inc. and retired in October of 1992 after a 33-year career. He was respected and loved by ...
Lucille C. Peele.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... AHOSKIE - Lucille Clementine Peele, 90, died Dec. 29, 2008. A funeral ...
John O. Edwards Jr.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... HAMPTON - John O. Edwards Jr., 70, of the 300 block of Catalpa Ave., died Dec. 25, 2008. A funeral ...
Ellsworth Johnson.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... NORFOLK - Ellsworth Johnson, 92, of the 1800 block of Princeton Ave., was called home to be with the Lord Dec. 31, 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Johnson was a member of the First Baptist Church Berkley where he served as a member of the choir and was a Sunday school ...
Earl R. Davenport Sr.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHESAPEAKE - Earl Randolph Davenport Sr., 78, formerly of Chesapeake, residing in Blackstone, Va., died Dec. 27, 2008, in Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, Va. Earl was predeceased by his father, Rama R. Davenport; mother, Ruth V. Hannaberry; ...
W.A. Dowless.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... HYPOLUXO, Fla. - Waitus Avant Dowless, affectionately known as "WA," recently of Hypoluxo, was called home to be with the Lord Dec. 29, 2008, at age 80. Born in Bladen County, North Carolina, WA served as a paratrooper during World War II with the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne division before ...
Morris G. Pritchett Jr.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... COLUMBIA - Morris Grady Pritchett Jr., 67, died Dec. 30, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Tyrrell County, Jan. 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Morris G. Pritchett Sr. and Dorothy Morris Pritchett. He served in the U.S. Marines and in the ...
Riley J. Bates.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PORTSMOUTH - Riley J. "Rommie" Bates, 77, of the 1300 block of Roosevelt Blvd., died Dec. 26, 2008. He was a native of Portsmouth. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972 as a technical sergeant after 22 years of service and also as a mechanic from Proctor and Gamble. He was a member of ...
Teddy Max Midkiff.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... NORFOLK - On Dec. 28, 2008, Sgt. Teddy Max Midkiff left this world to go on to the next to be with Christ. He was a devoted husband and a beloved father. He served his country in the U.S. Army with pride. He served the City of Norfolk for 28 years as a police officer. He was a scout ...
Mary Ann B. Dickerson.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... MAPPSVILLE - Mary Ann B. Dickerson, 61, died Dec. 24, 2008. A funeral will be held ...
Maggie G. Joyner.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PORTSMOUTH - Maggie G. Joyner, 86, of the 900 block of Elmhurst Lane, died Dec ....
Earl F. Nunley.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHESAPEAKE - Earl Franklin Nunley, 76, passed away Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Frank and Martha Nunley. He retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of dedicated service. Earl also worked for the Postal Service and was a longtime over-the-road truck driver ....
George P. Handy.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PAINTER - George P. Handy, 29, died Dec. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m ....
Stephen A. Guiliani.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Stephen A. Guiliani, 52, passed away Dec. 29, 2008. He was born in Illinois on May 15, 1956. Stephen loved to build things and was a construction worker for many years. He is survived by his parents, Emile Guiliani of Illinois and Charlene Guiliani ...
Betty G. Smith.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PUNGOTEAGUE - Betty Gale Smith, 61, passed away Dec. 20, 2008. A ...
W. Robert Anderson.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PORTSMOUTH - William Robert Anderson, 84, went to be with his Lord Dec. 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Lee Anderson. Mr. Anderson was retired from Virginia Mutual Insurance Co. and also worked at the School Board of Portsmouth. Survivors include his wife, ...
Donald L. Reynolds.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Donald L. Reynolds, 70, of the 500 block of Rose Marie Ave., died Dec. 27, 2008. A funeral will be ...
Eldon Bush.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Eldon Bush, 62, died Dec. 29, 2008, in Springfield, Ohio. Survivors include a son, Lonnie (Heather) Bush and three grandchildren, Dakota, Morgan and John William, all of Virginia Beach. ...
Maude Ethel Oquiba.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... HAMPTON - Maude Ethel Oquiba, 67, died Dec. 24, 2008. A funeral will be held ...
James Milton Willard.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - James Milton Willard, 94, passed away Dec. 24, 2008. Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late John and Lula Willard. Jim served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant and was a veteran of World War II. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with ...
Tina M. Ortiz.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PORTSMOUTH - Tina M. Ortiz, a native of New York, passed away peacefully in her home in Portsmouth Dec. 23, 2008. She was the beloved and loyal wife of the late Juan Ortiz and cherished mother of John Ortiz, Diane Ortiz-Pagan and Christal Rabalais and was adored by her canine companion, ...
Ray C. Scott Sr.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SUFFOLK - Ray C. Scott Sr. of the 300 block of Cedar St. died Dec. 29, ...
Joseph Klaus.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SOUTHERN SHORES - Fr. Joseph Klaus, retired Roman Catholic priest, died Dec. 30, 2008, in Duke Medical Center, Durham, N.C. A vigil for the deceased will be held Sunday from 4 until 6 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church, Edenton. A funeral Mass will be ...
Alfred B. Green.(Local)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ELIZABETH CITY - Alfred B. Green died Dec. 25, 2008. A private ...
James E. Brown.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... RICH SQUARE - Dr. James Everett Brown, 90, much loved veterinarian of Rich Square, died Dec. 29, 2008, in Birmingham, Ala. He was born in Rich Square Dec. 12, 1918, the son of Everett L. and Bertha P. Brown. In the fall of 1943, he began his veterinary medical practice on the outskirts of ...
Ann Elaine Waters.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... ELIZABETH CITY - Ann Elaine Waters, 56, of the 600 block of West Elizabeth St., died Dec. 26, 2008. A ...
James Elvin Pritchard.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... LAS VEGAS - James Elvin Pritchard, 85, of Las Vegas, died Dec. 23, 2008. He was a native of Pasquotank County, North Carolina, and a member of Berea Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, N.C. He was in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Whitehill Pritchard; ...
Eura M. Hayes.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... MERRY HILL - Eura Mae Hayes, 68, of the 200 block of Holley Road, died Dec. 27, 2008. A funeral will be ...
Elsie Langston.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Elsie went home to be with the Lord Dec. 26, 2008. She was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Oak City, N.C., to the late Booker T. and Annie Sue Baker. She graduated from West Martin High School in 1955 and later attended Norfolk State University. She then united in holy matrimony ...
Margaret Lassiter.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... RICH SQUARE - Margaret Lassiter, 82, of the 100 block of Meadow Drive, died Dec. 27, 2008. A funeral ...
James E. Jenkins.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... AHOSKIE - James E. Jenkins, 72, of the 200 block of E. Richard St., died Dec. 28, 2008 ....
Charles Green Ambrose.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... NORFOLK - Charles Green Ambrose, 87, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Creswell, N.C., he was the son of Charles Herbert and Mary Ambrose. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Helen Price; and his son-in-law, Berkley Rhodes. He is survived by his wife, Ina Ambrose; his ...
Donald S. Jacobs.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... WARRENTON - Donald Slyvester "Mick" Jacobs, 68, formerly of Rich Square, died Dec. 28, ...
Carrie Wheaton.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... RICH SQUARE - Carrie Wheaton, 84, of the 2600 block of U.S. Hwy. 258, died Dec. 29, 2008. A funeral ...
Betty B. Hammer.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Betty Andrus Buist Hammer, 83, passed away Dec. 26, 2008, in Sentara Bayside Hospital with her family at her side. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Robert Wesley Hammer; two daughters, Susan Brooks and Marjorie Glaubke, both of Virginia Beach; two sons, Robert Hammer ...
William A. Cofield.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... MERRY HILL - William A. Cofield, also known as "Bro," or "Cozy Boy," 80, of the 600 block of Farless Road, ...
Cuva Ann J. Weinstein.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SUFFOLK - Cuva Ann Johnson Weinstein, 64, died Dec. 30, 2008, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Hot Springs, Va., she was the daughter of the late Dick and Lena C. Johnson and sister of the late Billy Johnson of Augusta, Ga. Survivors include her husband, Dr. David ...
Neal C. Freeman Sr.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... COLERAIN - Neal Calvin Freeman Sr., 57, of Glovers Cross Road, died Dec. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday ...
Edward Sims.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHESAPEAKE - Edward Sims, 83, of the 600 block of Hoffman Ave., went to be with the Lord Dec. 30, 2008, in Chesapeake. A native of Cinderella, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert and Bessie Sims. He retired from the U.S. States Navy after 22 years of service and also retired from ...
Curl P. Snowden Sr.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Deacon Curl P. Snowden Sr., 66, known as "Dickaboy," of the 5000 block of Dodington Court, passed away Dec. 26, 2008, in Sentara Bayside Hospital. A native of Princess Anne County, Mr. Snowden was employed with the City of Virginia Beach Waste Management and retired after ...
Ada F. Herron.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PORTSMOUTH - Ada Ferrell Herron, 89, of Chesapeake Avenue, died Dec. 30, 2008, in her home. Mrs. Herron, a native of Portsmouth, was the widow of Clifton Herron. She retired from Sears and Roebuck Co. as a salesperson, and a member of the Portsmouth General Hospital Auxiliary, Women of the ...
Vegina C. McCoy.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHESAPEAKE - Vegina Chickita McCoy, 45, of the 8200 block of Winstead Place, departed this life Dec. 28, 2008. She was a registered nurse employed with the VA Hospital in Washington, D.C., and she was formerly employed with Prince William County for more than 12 years as a social worker ....
Thomas W. Becker.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SUFFOLK - Thomas Warren Becker, 65, passed away Dec. 30, 2008. He was born in Saginaw, Mich., the son of the late Marian T. and Leonard G. Becker. He was also predeceased by his sister and brother, Carolyn Gumm and Leonard Becker. Thomas was a U.S. Army veteran having served ...
Gracie H. Nimmo.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - God called Gracie Harold Nimmo home Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Virginia Beach Aug. 11, 1926, to the late Jeremiah and Mary Lee Harold, she was the sixth of 12 children. She excelled at many things in her life, most notably her work as a cook at Ringo's, the family restaurant, ...
Martin E. Guerry.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHESAPEAKE - Retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Martin Edward Guerry passed away Dec. 30, 2008, in Portsmouth Naval Hospital. A native of Jamestown, S.C., he retired from the United States Navy as a chief petty officer after 22 years of service. He also retired from St. Joseph Paper ...
Rosa Lee Mitchell.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... CHESAPEAKE - Rosa Lee "Mama" Mitchell, 94, of the 600 block of Huntersbridge Drive, passed away Dec. 25, 2008, in Beth Sholom Village. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Justina M. Wilson; one son, Nathaniel Mitchell; and a host of other relatives and friends. ...
Stephen Moore Jr.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PLYMOUTH - Stephen Moore Jr., 83, of the 1100 block of Reno Road, died Dec. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held ...
Deborah H. Dixon.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Deborah H. Dixon, 51, of the 1300 block of Dalsbury Lane, died Dec. 23, ...
Roger Dale Hickey.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... VIRGINIA BEACH - Roger Dale Hickey, 57, passed away Dec. 30, 2008. Mr. Hickey was born May 30, 1951, in Creeds (Virginia Beach) to Marvin B. Smith and Marjorie Spence Hickey and was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Spence ...
Pettroner Jones.(Local)
Jan 01, 2009 ... PORTSMOUTH - Pettroner Anderson Jones, 98, of the 6000 block of Arthur Ave., died Dec. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at ...
2 0 0 8.(Front)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Jim Washington The Virginian-Pilot News of naughty teachers, lewd photos, green liquor, Pat Robertson's predictions and The Virginian-Pilot itself drew the most readers to PilotOnline.com this year. Stories that garnered national attention to Hampton ...
It's so gross, it's fascinating.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Irene Bowers Correspondent BAYSIDE While explaining the circulatory system to sixth-graders on a field trip to Eastern Virginia Medical School, Brittany Eubanks, 17, is learning to be a doctor with a heart. "Until I worked with kids, I ...
Mystery surrounds case of two sailors found dead during port call in Africa.(Front)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Louis Hansen | The Virginian-Pilot Crammed into a cab headed toward a luxury hotel in the west African nation of Ghana, Patrick Mack, Lonnie Davis Jr. and two other sailors drank shots from a vodka bottle and raved about their plans to party on New Year's Eve. ...
Some partial question goes herey ...(Suffolk Sun)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Suffolk I n honor of the New Year, I visited First Baptist Church Christian School to talk to some fourth-graders. The first order of business was to explain the word "resolution." Then the youngsters were ready to go - What are your resolutions for ...
Mustangs stop just short of a perfect season.
Jan 01, 2009 ... By John Streit Correspondent Greg Groves made his football team's goal clear at the beginning of the season: make it to Orlando for the 52nd Pop Warner National Championship tournament. But the junior pee wee Virginia Beach Mustangs' prolific offense and ...
Competition is all in the families on Cox swim team.(Virginia Beach Beacon)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By John Streit Correspondent In the world of high school swimming and diving, it's not unusual to have a few sets of siblings scattered across a team's roster. But even within that norm, this year's Cox High School team is an aberration. Of ...
Shoulder injury helped college career finish on right foot.(Suffolk Sun)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Shirley Brinkley Correspondent Suffolk Although it wasn't his first choice, Chris Ashcraft decided to become a football kicker in the ninth-grade. He didn't realize it at the time, but his second choice proved to be a good one in the long ...
Goodbye, 2008. here's what you looked like.(Front)
Jan 01, 2009 ... That's the amount of taxpayer money the U.S. government has pledged to prop up cash-strapped financial companies as of Nov. 25. YOUR SHARE The maximum amount the bailout could cost each taxpayer, based on 139 million tax returns filed last year: $61,871. That's the record number ...
art.(Daily Break)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Muscarelle Museum of Art \uF070 The museum of the College of William and Mary is the first stop for a national tour of 17th century Dutch masterpieces from the collection of the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London. This rare showing of art from an important era focuses on views of ...
Marina Shores Shoppes ready to add businesses.(Virginia Beach Beacon)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Stacy Parker Correspondent OCEANFRONT Checking off the to-do lists will get a little easier for Great Neck area residents with the addition of several businesses at Marina Shores Shoppes. New retail shops are for lease at 2865 Lynnhaven ...
A horse is a course . . . Horse doctors repair hearts A Horse is a Horse, Of Course, Unless it's a Therapist.(Suffolk Sun)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Phyllis Speidell The Virginian-Pilot SUFFOLK Hoofbeats drummed into Leo Parde's consciousness as he jogged along a fence line in rural Chuckatuck. The retired Marine veteran turned and saw a large Paso Fino horse keeping pace with him on the other side ...
Car is the star of production at King's Grant Baptist Church.(Virginia Beach Beacon)
Jan 01, 2009 ... By Jan Gaillard Correspondent LYNNHAVEN CARaoke , anyone? King's Grant Baptist Church members gaped at the ultra-mini Mercedes-Benz parked center stage as they arrived for Sunday service. The tiny two-seater stole the show at the annual ...