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

WINDSOR - Sadie Belle Jackson Owen, 97, went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2008. Born in Nansemond County, Virginia, and a native of Whaleyville, she was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Fanny (Skinner) Jackson and was the wife of the late William Henry Owen.

Ruth E. Spivey

SMITHFIELD - Ruth Elizabeth Everett Spivey, 83, passed away March 9, 2008. Born in Suffolk, she had been a Smithfield resident since 1952. Ruth was a member of Smithfield Baptist Church, a devoted wife and mother and particularly cared about the welfare of her children. She was a keen bridge player and always enjoyed her time with "the girls." She also enjoyed fishing, antiques and flea market finds.

Catherine M. Weisz

VIRGINIA BEACH - Catherine Rose Morris Weisz, 85, passed away March 4, 2008. She was born in Capital Heights, Md., to the late John and Rose Benson Morris. She is survived by her husband, John A. Weisz; and two sons, Norman Hutson and his wife Patricia of Chesapeake and James Hutson and his wife Lynn of Louisa, Va., and their children.

Blonese Anderson

Lawrence R. Harris

NORFOLK - Lawrence R. Harris passed away March 1, 2008, in Heindenberg, Germany. He was the son of Charles Harris Sr. and the late Maxine Harris. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for the personnel department of the U.S. government in Aalen, Germany. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Petra Harris of Germany; a daughter, Ashley of Germany; four brothers, Cleveland (Yvette), Charles (Earline), Robert Lee and DeAngelo; five sisters, Darlene, Robin, Regina, Darlene and De...

SILER CITY - Doris Lee Stephens Brower, 81, of N. Hillcrest, died March 9, 2008. Mrs. Brower was born June 10, 1926, the daughter of the late Charlie Ross and the late Thelma (Hinshaw) Stephens. Known as "Steve" to many, she died in God's own time at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She rested there under a quilt of love from Plainfield Friends Meeting. She was retired from the health care industry, having practiced many years as a nurse for Dr. M.J. Dugan, as well as later wor...

Edmund Desjardins Jr.

NORFOLK - Edmund J. "Eddie" Desjardins Jr., 88, entered into eternal rest March 8, 2008. Eddie was born in Pawtucket, R.I., June 25, 1919, the son of the late Edmund Joseph and Albertine Desjardins. He retired from the Navy after a distinguished career and service in two wars. He later retired from civil service at NARF after 21 years of dedicated service. Eddie will always be remembered for his love of gardening, his long walks through the neighborhood and his kindness to everyone. He was al...

Harriet Mae Davidson

NORFOLK - Harriet Mae Davidson, 94, went to be with the Lord March 8, 2008. She was born Jan. 11, 1914, in Byesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late William C. and Grace Foy. Harriet retired from Bon Secours DePaul Hospital with 10 years of service and was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and Senior Club at St. Pius. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Harold Edward Davidson. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Gregory E. Davidson of Columbus, Ohio; two gran...

Victoria O. Simms

NORFOLK - Victoria Osby Simms, 85, peacefully slept into the arms of her Master Friday morning, March 7, 2008, in her home in the 700 block of B Ave. She was born in Isle of Wight County to the late Roxie Giles and Gus Osby. She was educated in the Isle of Wight County Public School System. She was a member of Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Francis Caine and Evelyn Scott Jenkins; one stepdaughter, Donnie Sawyer; two sisters, Virginia Edwards a...

Mary E. Boddie

Brenda Wagoner

Bobby W. Crabtree

VIRGINIA BEACH - Bobby Wayne Crabtree, 75, passed away March 9, 2008. Mr. Crabtree was born March 30, 1932, in Greensboro, N.C. After graduating from North Carolina State University in 1958, he moved to the Virginia Beach area serving as an electrical engineer for more than 40 years with LANT DIV.