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

Thomas C. Mceachin

Thomas Christopher McEachin Jr., 52, known to all as "Fellow," of the 100 block of Hough Ave. passed away on July 17, 2004, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born March 21, 1952, in Norfolk to the late Ernestine Holley McEachin Davis and Thomas C. McEachin Sr. He attended Norfolk public schools and worked as security for Shop and Go Convenience Store. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Cynthia S. McEachin of Norfolk; three daughters, Rekitah Johnson-Green of Alexandria, Thomi...

Norma J. Hargis

James A. Mcginn

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Arthur McGinn, 18-year resident of the Tidewater area, passed away July 21, 2004, in his home following a long battle with cancer. A native of Rock Falls, Ill., Col. McGinn retired to the Tidewater area after 30 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. A 1957 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and naval aviator, his service included two combat tours in Vietnam flying helicopter gunships, command of two helicopter squadrons and a wing support gro...

John S. Cottman

John Stanley Cottman was born Nov. 1, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pa. He succumbed to a long illness during the evening of July 13, 2004, in his home at age 55. John led what he considered to be a full and substantive life. An extended family member, he affectionately called, "Aunt Claudia," raised him from childhood and devoted herself to his happiness and future.

Muriel Kuehn

Muriel Kuehn, 92, of Seagate Colony, died July 17, 2004, in Virginia Beach. She was the daughter of Charles and Florrie Maddison (M.B.E.) of the United Kingdom. She will be remembered for her service in the British military during World War II, her interest and dedication to sports and her love of nature and animals.

Edna Chernault Dean

Edna Irene Chernault Dean, 89, passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 20, 2004. She was a native of Roanoke, a member of Jackson Memorial Baptist Church and a retired salesperson for Sears Roebuck and Co. Mrs. Dean is the widow of James Mayburn Dean. She is survived by a daughter, Donna D. DeGroff and her husband Jack of Chesapeake; two grandchildren, Cheryl Ann Wiedeman and her husband Douglas of Midlothian, Va., and Susan Denise Bell of Portsmouth; two great- grandchildren, Jared Tretola ...

S. Marlene Richardson

S. Marlene Richardson, 54, passed away July 20, 2004, from an extended debilitating illness, at her home in Norfolk. Marlene was born Jan. 28, 1950, in Newport News, to Herbert and Vinnie Armstrong. She graduated from Denbigh High School and attended William and Mary College of Medicine. Marlene retired after 22 years at the former AT&T as an advertising executive. Marlene is survived by her loving husband, Dock Richardson; her siblings, Carolen Alexis, Tonie Lynn and Georgie; her close frien...

Brittany M. Smythe

Brittany Cheyenne Marie Smythe, 4, of Norfolk, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2004, at the home of her grandparents in Brooklet, Ga. Miss Smythe attended The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints of Norfolk. She was a Tots graduate of Norfolk Recreation Center of Norfolk. She is survived by her parents, Tommy and Sabrina Smythe of Norfolk; three sisters, Sierra Lovette, Brianna Smythe and Mandie Smythe, all of Norfolk; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Paula Bittle of Louisiana; he...

Marjorie H. Wootten

Marjorie Hundley Wootten, 88, of Farnham and formerly of Hampton, died July 18, 2004. She was the widow of Stafford S. Wootten and a retired teacher. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte W. and H. Wilkes OBrien of Dearborn, Mich. and Carol W. and William A. Bernard of Chesapeake; son and daughter-in-law, Stafford Scott Jr. and Brenda S. Wootten of Mount Solon; eight grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren.

Richard P. Woods

Richard Patrick Woods, 66, of the 4600 block of Berrywood Road, passed away on July 18, 2004, in San Diego, Calif. A native of Oswego, N.Y., Mr. Woods retired from the U.S. Navy in 1971. He was the founder and owner of Kempsville Family Skating Center and a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

Lillian Staehr

Lillian Staehr, 87, formerly of North Bellmore, N.Y. died July 20, 2004. She is survived by daughters, Carol Diaczun and son-in-law Paul of Virginia Beach and Karen Nicki of Spring, Texas; a son, Paul of N. Bellmore, N.Y.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bobby L. Hurdle

Kelly R. Jerabek

Kelly Regan Lovell Jerabek, 27, of the 4400 block of Pope Valley Court, passed away July 18, 2004, at a local hospital. Kelly graduated from Norfolk Academy in 1994 and from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Kelly was employed by The Merck Corporation as a pharmaceutical sales representative. Survivors include her husband, Ludvik Jerabek; infant daughter, Mackenzie Suzanne Jerabek; her father, Dr. LaVerne Ray ...

Floyd L. Bailey

Floyd L. Bailey departed this life July 20, 2004, in Richmond. He is survived by his daughter, Marcia B. Greiner (Mike); three grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Elma W. Jones

Taylor Dale

Taylor Dale, 8, of Bows and Arrows Road, died Monday, July 19, 2004. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland and had completed the third grade. She was a member of Windsor Baptist Church, active in the GAs, vacation bible school and in the Playdoh Bowling League. Survivors include her mother, Sharon Macvie Dale; father, Gavin Andrew Dale; sister, Beth Dale; brother, Gavin Andrew McCallum Dale, all of Zuni; maternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Stewart Macvie of Scotland; paternal grandparents, Jacqu...

Helen H. Walters

Guadalupe Hernandez

Guadalupe "Lupe" Hernandez, 51, died July 20, 2004. He was born in Harlingen, Texas, Dec. 13, 1952. Lupe retired with 22 years of service from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer. He was currently employed with Northrup Grumman. He was predeceased by his brother, Raul Hernandez. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Krista Marie Hernandez; daughter, Dana Hernandez; and sons, David and Joseph Hernandez, all of Virginia Beach; his adult children, Adam Hernandez of Virginia Beach, Mi...

Izetta F. Boylton

Lowell W. Bass Jr.