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

Zeno G. Nichols Sr.

VIRGINIA BEACH - Zeno Gray Nichols Sr., 83, passed away peacefully Sept. 24, 2006. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Hilda E. Nichols. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1944. He was a retired automotive mechanic with Colonial Chevrolet and the City of Virginia Beach. He loved baseball and was a well known player in the Norfolk City Leagues in the late 1950s through the early 1960s. He continued his passion for baseball as an umpire at Trant Memorial Field in Virginia Beac...

Pauline Bernice Hanna

NORFOLK - Pauline Bernice Hanna, 84, of the 400 block of Fisherman's Road, passed away peacefully Sept. 26, 2006. A native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Pearl Hostetter. She was a devoted member of St. John Lutheran Church and was very active in numerous church activities. She is survived by her husband, Robert G. Hanna; two daughters, Roberta Jean Wilbur and husband Billy of Auburn, N.Y., and Phyllis Ann Johnson and husband Mickey of Norfolk; t...

Lou Ann Wood

NEWPORT NEWS - Lou Ann Wood passed away on Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital in Waukesha, Wis. She was 50 years old. Lou was born in Norwalk, Calif., Sept. 22, 1956. She loved to travel, especially to Atlantic City.

Hilda Seale Gibbert

VIRGINIA BEACH - Hilda Seale Gibbert, known by her friends as the "Queen of Windom" died with her family around her Sept. 20, 2006, in Virginia Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Susan Seale of Bridgetown, Barbados and her beloved husband, Paul Gibbert. Hilda was born and raised in Barbados and was a longtime resident of Virginia Beach. Most recently, she had resided in Kill Devil Hills. Hilda is survived by her daughter, Kay Alverson and partner Lu Ann of Manteo, N.C....

Virginia P. Vann

Annie Mae Huseby

NORFOLK - Annie Mae Huseby, a native of Norfolk, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at the home of her daughter in Raleigh, N.C., after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Formerly Annie Mae Whitehurst, she is survived by her children, Hans Huseby Jr. of Merritt Island, Fla., Neil Huseby of Mount Laurel, N.J., Leslie Smith of Raleigh and Henry Huseby of Medford, N.J. Her brother, George Whitehurst of Norfolk also survives her. Her grandchildren include Meghan Huseby, Erin-K...

Milton P. Mason

NORFOLK - Milton P. "Candy" Mason, 63, of the 2300 block of Harrell Ave., passed away Sept. 25, 2006. He was born Feb. 9, 1943, to the late Alberta Knox Mason and Walter Eugene Mason in Norfolk. Milton was a 1961 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State University. He played semi-pro football and Norfolk Neptunes football. He retired from The Virginian-Pilot, where he worked in telemarketing for 12 years. He leaves to cherish his memory four sons, Milton P. Jr. ...

James D. Curl

Andrew V. Davis

Lisa C. Higgins

CHESAPEAKE - Lisa C. Higgins passed away Sept. 26, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 26 years, Cmdr. John P. Higgins; three daughters, Lisa McCracken and husband Billy of Corpus Christi, Texas, Natalie and Kimberly Higgins; and one son, Edward Higgins, all of Chesapeake; a brother, sisters, and many relatives in Quezon City, Phillippines. She enjoyed a long and rewarding career in banking and loved gardening, cooking, fi...

Jane M. Darden

Gilbert J. Dexter

VIRGINIA BEACH - Another member of the "Greatest Generation," Gilbert J. Dexter, 82, went to be with the Lord Sept. 26, 2006, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Kewanee, Ill., he was the son of the Woodbury C. and Effie B. Dexter. He retired from 22 years of faithful service to the U.S. Navy, was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor and a veteran of the Aleutian theater and the invasion of Southern France, among others, during World War II. He took part in Inchon Landing dur...

Sherman E. Foster

Isabel C. Grant

Robert E. West

CRESWELL - Robert Edward "Bobby" West, 71, died Sept. 26, 2006, at Chowan Hospital, Edenton. Born July 7, 1935, in Tyrrell County, he was the son of the late William and Martha Agnes West and was preceded in death by his sisters, Augusta White and Dorothy Cooper; brothers, Herman West, Lawrence West, Archie West and Acie West. Mr. West was a retired painter and avid musician.

Christopher J. Lyman

RICHMOND - Christopher Joseph Lyman, 25, of Virginia Beach and Richmond, passed away suddenly Sept. 25, 2006. Left to remember his tremendous and unique spirit are his mother, Carol Lyman, his brother, John Williams, his grandmother, Blanche Zornek, and an extensive list of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nicholas Zornek Sr. Chris was a talented writer who would be terribly disappointed by this generic ode, but delighted that it was pointed out.

Bette Jean C. Garst

LUBBOCK, Texas - A celebration of life service for Bette Jean Cofer Garst, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church Lubbock with the Rev. Keith Wiseman and the Rev. Jay Horton officiating. The family requests that you join them following the service in the church parlor for a time of fellowship and reunion. Bette passed away on Sept. 26, 2006, at home with her loving husband, Harold, by her side. She courageously fought Parkinson's disease for more than 20 years, bu...

Melvin L. Williams

PORTSMOUTH - Melvin Larmar Williams of Merrimac Drive went into eternal sleep Sept. 23, 2006, in Maryview Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents, James B. and Bertha Allen Williams Sr. He was a contractor for many years and a member of Sixth Street Baptist Church, Suffolk. He leaves to mourn his memory three daughters, Shaneka Brown, Donna Williams and Sharonda Williams, all of Portsmouth; three sons, Melvin Brown of Portsmouth, Antonio Brown and Antione Brown; two sisters, Masie M...

Tyrone D. Johnson Jr.

VIRGINIA BEACH - Tyrone Deleanor Johnson Jr., 41, of the 1500 block of Jameson Drive, passed away Sept. 23, 2006. He was born Jan. 17, 1965, in Norfolk and was educated in the Norfolk public school system. He was a member of New Life Apostolic Church, Chesapeake. Tyrone was the owner of Johnson's Professional Lawn Care and also was a barber. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Barbara Overby-Johnson of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Jessika Johnson of Virginia Beach and Tiara Williams o...

Elliott L. Johnson

SUFFOLK - Elliott Lee Johnson, 80, died Sept. 27, 2006, at his residence. Born in Nansemond County, he was a son of the late Jesse and Birdie Edwards Johnson and was a retired farmer. He was a member, trustee and on the board of deacons of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a charter member of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Carrsville Ruritan Club. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Virginia March Johnson; two sons, Warre...