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Ronald Oakley Andrews
Birth Date:
1944-10-28
Deceased Date:
2004-06-26
Obituary:
Ronald O. “Ronnie” Andrews, born October 28, 1944, died June 26, 2004. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, a brother, Donald Horne, and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Vickie; two daughters, Sherri L. Solis` and her friend Tim Edgerton, and Christina Andrews Linnette and her husband Demetrius; three granddaughters, Shondrayia V. Solis`, Shontel Linnette, both of Norfolk, VA, and Harley-Rose Griggs of Astabulah, OH; his parents, Alice and William B. Horne; a brother, David G. Horne and wife Susan and daughter Miranda; a brother-in-law, Curtis E. Edwards and wife Vicki; sister-in-laws, Susan Livingston, Lynnette Castelli and Lloydette Diggs and husband Richard; numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the special forces and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a Private Investigator and also retired from Civil Service as a Purchasing Agent. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2004, at 1 p.m. in Lafayette Presbyterian Church at the corner of Lafayette Blvd. and Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, VA by the Rev. Dr. Max G. Culler. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel in charge of arrangements. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. - See more at: http://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituary/Ronald-O.-Andrews/Norfolk-VA/133814#sthash.Kq5Mz6pW.dpuf
Ronald O. “Ronnie” Andrews, born October 28, 1944, died June 26, 2004. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, a brother, Donald Horne, and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Vickie; two daughters, Sherri L. Solis` and her friend Tim Edgerton, and Christina Andrews Linnette and her husband Demetrius; three granddaughters, Shondrayia V. Solis`, Shontel Linnette, both of Norfolk, VA, and Harley-Rose Griggs of Astabulah, OH; his parents, Alice and William B. Horne; a brother, David G. Horne and wife Susan and daughter Miranda; a brother-in-law, Curtis E. Edwards and wife Vicki; sister-in-laws, Susan Livingston, Lynnette Castelli and Lloydette Diggs and husband Richard; numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the special forces and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a Private Investigator and also retired from Civil Service as a Purchasing Agent. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2004, at 1 p.m. in Lafayette Presbyterian Church at the corner of Lafayette Blvd. and Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, VA by the Rev. Dr. Max G. Culler. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel in charge of arrangements. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. - See more at: http://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituary/Ronald-O.-Andrews/Norfolk-VA/133814#sthash.Kq5Mz6pW.dpuf
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Cecil Herndon Armstrong
Birth Date:
1943-12-07
Deceased Date:
1993-11-10
Obituary:
Cecil H. Armstrong , 49, of the 3900 block of Marina Lake Road, a general manager, died Nov. 10, 1993, in Chesapeake General Hospital. Mr. Armstrong was born in Norfolk and was employed with Hercules Fence Company. He was a member of Avalon Church of Christ. Survivors include Bonnie, and daughters, Rhonda Armstrong of Newport News and Bandi Rood and son-in-law, Jonathan Rood of Newport News; five sons, Samuel Armstrong Jr. and Richard Armstrong of Elizabeth City, Robert Armstrong , John Rose Jr. and Timothy Rose, all of Columbia, N.C. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Avalon Church of Christ, 804 Woodstock Road, Virginia Beach, by Jimmy Bennett. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Kellam Funeral Home, Pleasant Hall Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Foundation or to Avalon Church of Christ.
Cecil H. Armstrong , 49, of the 3900 block of Marina Lake Road, a general manager, died Nov. 10, 1993, in Chesapeake General Hospital. Mr. Armstrong was born in Norfolk and was employed with Hercules Fence Company. He was a member of Avalon Church of Christ. Survivors include Bonnie, and daughters, Rhonda Armstrong of Newport News and Bandi Rood and son-in-law, Jonathan Rood of Newport News; five sons, Samuel Armstrong Jr. and Richard Armstrong of Elizabeth City, Robert Armstrong , John Rose Jr. and Timothy Rose, all of Columbia, N.C. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Avalon Church of Christ, 804 Woodstock Road, Virginia Beach, by Jimmy Bennett. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Kellam Funeral Home, Pleasant Hall Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Foundation or to Avalon Church of Christ.
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Robert Bruce Ayers
Birth Date:
1945-10-25
Deceased Date:
2022-04-28
Obituary:
Bruce Ayers, a resident of Tulsa, passed away on April 28, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born October 25, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, May 16, 2022 at Floral Haven Rose Chapel.
Bruce Ayers, a resident of Tulsa, passed away on April 28, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born October 25, 1945, in Norfolk, Virginia. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, May 16, 2022 at Floral Haven Rose Chapel.
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Harry W. Bailey
Deceased Date:
2006-06-09
Tim Soyars
- March 25th, 2013
“Mr. Red-Headed Harry Baily”
It was in Mr. Matney’s history class in Norview Jr. High that I first met Harry. He was shy and not very talkative, but Mr. Matney was determined to try to make everyone in his class an extrovert. As I recall, Mr. Matney made class seat assignments and I ended up sitting beside Harry. The teacher gave homework reading assignments and during class period he’d ask questions. At first only a few students would raise their hands to answer, and while Mr. Matney would call on the raised hands, he also called on those who tried to make themselve invisible. Harry was always in the latter group.
Mr. Matney called his students by their last name, Mr. Jones or Miss Miller. But when he called on Harry, it was “Mr. Red-Headed Harry Baily.” After a few class sessions, most kids began raising their hands whether they knew the answer or not, but Harry kept his on his desk and Mr. Matney called on Harry often. Our teacher was jovial and laughed often as he addressed the class. Mr. Matney never ridiculed a student for not knowing an answer, but when he called on Harry, he’d begin to laugh and say, “Mr. Red-Headed Harry Baily,” laughing as he said the name, “What’s the answer to the question.” Harry would sometimes know the answer, but he never raised his hand.
I really didn’t know Harry very well, but I always considered him a friend. He was a nice guy. Rest in peace old friend.
Mildred E. Furlough (Bailey)
Deceased Date:
2009-05-23
Obituary:
Mildred Bailey Furlough, 64, of the 300 block of Gallbush Rd., passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009, in her home. Born in Norfolk, VA, to the late Charles H. and Evelyn Little Bailey, Mildred was retired from AT & T Telephone where she was an operator for 30 years. She was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, the Telephone Pioneers Club, CWA and the Tidewater Photography Club. Mildred is survived by her beloved husband of 43 ½ years, William A. "Bill" Furlough; a daughter, Alyssa O'Neal of Suffolk, VA; a son, John A. Furlough and wife Melissa of Virginia Beach, VA; a half-sister, Margaret Caldwell of Fairfax, VA; and four grandchildren, Kathryn Brown, Wulfe O'Neal, Christian Furlough, and Caitlin Furlough. She was predeceased by a sister, Martha Toler. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Elmwood Cemetery with Rev. Thomas L. Mercer, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Ave. S., 17th Floor, NY, NY 10016. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. - See more at: http://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituary/Mildred-Bailey-Furlough/Chesapeake-VA/673931#sthash.1YI5whGb.dpuf
Mildred Bailey Furlough, 64, of the 300 block of Gallbush Rd., passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009, in her home. Born in Norfolk, VA, to the late Charles H. and Evelyn Little Bailey, Mildred was retired from AT & T Telephone where she was an operator for 30 years. She was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, the Telephone Pioneers Club, CWA and the Tidewater Photography Club. Mildred is survived by her beloved husband of 43 ½ years, William A. "Bill" Furlough; a daughter, Alyssa O'Neal of Suffolk, VA; a son, John A. Furlough and wife Melissa of Virginia Beach, VA; a half-sister, Margaret Caldwell of Fairfax, VA; and four grandchildren, Kathryn Brown, Wulfe O'Neal, Christian Furlough, and Caitlin Furlough. She was predeceased by a sister, Martha Toler. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Elmwood Cemetery with Rev. Thomas L. Mercer, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Ave. S., 17th Floor, NY, NY 10016. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. - See more at: http://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituary/Mildred-Bailey-Furlough/Chesapeake-VA/673931#sthash.1YI5whGb.dpuf
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John C. Barnes
Deceased Date:
2012-07-29
Obituary:
Brenda Broome
- March 5th, 2014
Oh my goodness, this is the first I have heard about John. He worked with my mother, Frankie Broome, at J.C. Penney's. I remember his two room mates and going dancing with him (I was in high school). He picked out my prom dress and had a corsage made to match a piece of the material. I have so many memories flooding my mind right now. I saw him about 15 years ago when he was working at Greenbrier mall and he didn't recognize me but when I told him who I was he asked what happened to my freckles (they are mostly age spots). What a kind and talented person. He used to do the art shows at Southern Shopping Center and people would always ask us if we took dance classes together. He was one of my all time favorite dance partners.
Brenda Shirah
- October 6th, 2013
What a great friend he was from junior high up. He was one of the gang of fun lovers. He will be so missed.
Elmer Ray Barnes
Deceased Date:
2017-12-12
Obituary:
Elmer Ray Barnes, 73, of Norfolk, VA, passed through the Golden Gates to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Sentara Leigh Hospital.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Brenda; beloved son, Curtis; his brothers, Michael and Arnold Barnes; his sister-in-law, Karen Barnes; and sister, Joan Burk. Ray was predeceased by his daughter, Donna Barnes and parents, Evelyn and Elmer Barnes.
Ray was a passionate Harley Davidson rider. He graduated from Norview High School and retired from Lucent Technologies. He was a member of Diamond Springs Disciples of Christ Christian Church. A visitation will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, 1457 Independence Blvd. on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
Elmer Ray Barnes, 73, of Norfolk, VA, passed through the Golden Gates to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Sentara Leigh Hospital.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Brenda; beloved son, Curtis; his brothers, Michael and Arnold Barnes; his sister-in-law, Karen Barnes; and sister, Joan Burk. Ray was predeceased by his daughter, Donna Barnes and parents, Evelyn and Elmer Barnes.
Ray was a passionate Harley Davidson rider. He graduated from Norview High School and retired from Lucent Technologies. He was a member of Diamond Springs Disciples of Christ Christian Church. A visitation will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, 1457 Independence Blvd. on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
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Becky Ann Davis (Bartlett)
Birth Date:
1946-01-05
Deceased Date:
1989-09-17
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Robert F. Bates
Birth Date:
1945-07-22
Deceased Date:
1973-08-11
Conner Bates
- June 27th, 2014
1946-1973
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Garland E. Bennett Jr.
Birth Date:
1945-05-30
Deceased Date:
2010-03-20
Obituary:
Garland E. Bennett Jr. NORFOLK - Garland E. Bennett Jr., 64, passed away March 20, 2010. A native of Norfolk, he was born May 30, 1945 to the late Garland and Helen Bennett. Garland was a graduate of Norview High School, Class of 1963. For a number of years he was a pipefitter at Norshipco, then he became a real estate broker and started his own business, Bennett Realty. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Adrianne Bennett Wilson; brother, Carlton F. Bennett; and grandson, Charlie Wilson, all of Virginia Beach. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the loving care provided by the nursing staff at Consulate Health Care and Medi Home Health and Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 26, at Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, 2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 with a reception to follow at the home of Adrianne and Scot Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Medi Home Health and Hospice Foundation, 1112 B. Eden Way North, Chesapeake, VA 23320, 420-7192. To celebrate the life of Garland, please visit his Everlasting Memorial at www.smithandwilliams kempsville.com.
Published in The Virginian Pilot from March 23 to March 25, 2010
Garland E. Bennett Jr. NORFOLK - Garland E. Bennett Jr., 64, passed away March 20, 2010. A native of Norfolk, he was born May 30, 1945 to the late Garland and Helen Bennett. Garland was a graduate of Norview High School, Class of 1963. For a number of years he was a pipefitter at Norshipco, then he became a real estate broker and started his own business, Bennett Realty. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Adrianne Bennett Wilson; brother, Carlton F. Bennett; and grandson, Charlie Wilson, all of Virginia Beach. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the loving care provided by the nursing staff at Consulate Health Care and Medi Home Health and Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 26, at Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, 2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 with a reception to follow at the home of Adrianne and Scot Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Medi Home Health and Hospice Foundation, 1112 B. Eden Way North, Chesapeake, VA 23320, 420-7192. To celebrate the life of Garland, please visit his Everlasting Memorial at www.smithandwilliams kempsville.com.
Published in The Virginian Pilot from March 23 to March 25, 2010
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