The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA

Betty Simmons Gray

David Alan Lewis Jr.

Ella P. Fleetwood

Earnest J. Gwathney Sr.

Earnest Jacob "Hank" Gwathney Sr., 86, of the 2800 block of Breeze Ave., passed on quietly and peacefully into eternal rest on March 28, 2004, at Maryview Medical Center. Born in Norfolk County, Va., he was employed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, for more than 40 years. He was an avid lover of wildlife and nature.

Charlie Richard Cooper

Robert R. Daniels

Earl Harold Bailey

Alvin Hobbs

Herman Lee Cox Sr.

Clarence J. Mudge Jr.

Clarence James "Jim" Mudge Jr., 57, of the 1500 block of James Landing, passed away March 30, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer at home with his family by his side. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he was the son of Clarence J. Mudge Sr. and the late Elsie K. Mudge. A 1964 graduate of Granby High School in Norfolk, Jim then joined the Air Force until 1968. He received a degree in engineering from Old Dominion University in 1973. He was a member of the National Honor Society and Theta Chi Frate...

Josie H. Fairless

Myrtle Barnes

Myrtle Barnes, 85, of Burlington, Vt., died March 22, 2004. Born in Nashville, N.C., she was a graduate of Hicks Beauty Academy in Norfolk and moved to Burlington in 1958 where she resided until her death. Surviving are a brother, Walter J. Morgan and his wife Marie of Corapeake; three nieces; three nephews; and many devoted friends.

Timothy W. Love

Carol Ann Chittum

Margaret Rea Blanchard

Margaret Rea Blanchard, 76, of the 1500 block of Berkley Ave., departed this life March 30, 2004. She was employed with Peoples Drug store for more than 10 years until her retirement and she was a member of Solid Rock COGIC. She is survived by her husband, John H. Blanchard; daughter, Ruth Newkirk and husband Willie; brother, Junious Merritt and wife Grace, all of Teachey, N.C.; four grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Katharine G. Barnhart

Katharine "Katy" G. Barnhart of Oak Hill peacefully won her 28- year battle against Multiple Sclerosis by entering the Gates of Heaven on Sunday, March 28, 2004, surrounded by her family. Katy was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Ronald H. Barnhart in 2001. Katy and Ron met in Omaha, Neb., where she grew up with her parents Katharine (Gert) Allan Goeser and Alvin H. Goeser plus a host of brothers and sisters, who include: Al Goeser Jr. of Omaha, Corlynn Dolezal (deceased), Peter Goeser...

Berniece J. Rawls

Berniece Jones Rawls, 88, died March 30, 2004, at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation Center. Born Aug. 3, 1915, in Suffolk, she was the daughter of the late Cora Gardner and Herman Allen Jones, the widow of Dr. Leslie H. Rawls Jr. and grandmother of the late James Milton Culliton III. She was a graduate of Suffolk High School and Farmville State Teachers College (Longwood University). She was a member of First Baptist Church and was active in the Girl Scouts, having served as a troop leader for ...

Catherine C. Halloran

Catherine "Kitty" C. Halloran, 84, of Clark Summit died March 24, 2004. She was born Sept. 1, 1919, in Scranton, Pa. She was preceded in death by both parents, George and Catherine (Dempsey) Kelly. She is survived by her husband, Edward F. Halloran Sr.; her sons, George E. Halloran of Michigan, Edward F. Halloran Jr. of Virginia Beach, Daniel Halloran of Pennsylvania; her daughter, Maureen Halloran of Florida; two sisters, Mary Alford of Hampton, Ann Dolan of Pennsylvania; four granddaughters...

Verna P. Sullivan

Verna P. Sullivan, 75, known as "Sis" and "Gladys," passed away at her home March 29, 2004, after a brief fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Verna was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., to Estey and Robert Porter. She was one of eight children. She was preceded in death by a son, Phillip A. Sullivan and four brothers, Harry, Robert, George and her twin, Vernor. She is survived by James Sullivan Jr., her loving husband of almost 57 years; a daughter, Shelia Harasimowic...

Edward S. Willis

Edward Shaw Willis, 76, of the 100 block of Smith Ave., died March 30, 2004, at his residence. A native of Sumter, S.C., he was the widower of Esther Louise Jenkins Willis. Mr. Willis was retired from WAVY-TV as a maintenance engineer after 41 years and was a member of Central Baptist Church where he was also a deacon. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.