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

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Today Art and Artist Workshop, 2-4 p.m. today. Wednesdays at the Suffolk Museum, 118 Bosley Ave Suffolk. Registration $18 for Suffolk Art League members/$22 non-members. Visit www. suffolkartleague.org or call 925-0448.

Voting Rights Victory [Derived Headline]

Voting rights victory A tiny utility district from Texas prevailed this week in its case before the Supreme Court. But there were bigger winners: Congress, whose decision to reauthorize a critical section of the Voting Rights Act was left intact by appropriately respectful justices, and civil rights, which continue to depend on strong enforcement of this law.

Star Power Runner-Up: Kirsten Strausbaugh

Kellam STAR POWER IN MEMORY MARLENA WESH | LANDSTOWN 2008-09 female athlete of the year male athlete of the year 2008-09 RUNNER- UP: James Taylor | Nansemond River JUSTIN HUNTER | OCEAN LAKES STATE CHAMPS! COACH OF THE YEAR Runner-up OH, WHAT A YEAR UNTIL NEXT YEAR ... Justin Hunter's improbable junior year at Ocean Lakes begs a question: "I think we're all wondering, 'What's he going to do next?'" said Chris Scott, the Dolphins' football and track coach.

Jane Spry Weikel

Lloyd W. Crocker

Donnell Godfrey

Margaret A. Howard

Louise M. Hill

Naomi E. Burton

Alicia R. Deluna

VIRGINIA BEACH - Alicia Requinto DeLuna, 65, passed away in her home Friday, June 19, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Alicia retired from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center after 25 years of service as a registered nurse. Alicia was predeceased by her parents, Victoria Requinto and Pedro Villapando and her sister, Angelina Villapando. She is survived by her husband, Julian S. DeLuna Jr.; one daughter, Susan DeLuna Cheatwood; and two sons, Julian Requinto DeLuna III, and Edgar Requinto ...

Joe R. Rodriguez

Vaudie Jones

Ernest S. Roop

SUFFOLK - Ernest S. "Scotty" Roop, 38, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009. He was born in Newport News, the son of Howard S. and Diane Roop. Scotty is survived by his parents; his daughter, Kelsey Wilson; two brothers, Terry Roop and his wife Canda and Michael Roop and his wife Mandy; his grandmother, Ethel Roop; his aunts, Barbara Hooker, Donna Nourse; uncle, Kenny Nourse; nieces, Abby Roop, Carmen Roop, Hayley Roop; nephews, Evan Roop and Levi Roop; as well as a host of other family members.

Wilbur Dozier

CHESAPEAKE - Wilbur "Red" Dozier, 86, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009. He was born in Norfolk County, Aug. 16, 1922, the son of the late Thomas L. and Grace Nichols Dozier. He was a 1940 graduate of Great Bridge High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1941, served in Operation Torch, and survived the sinking of his ship the USS Joseph Hewes. He retired from Sun Oil Co. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon; brother, Elsworth Dozier; and grandson, U.S. Army SSG Jonatha...

Gary Tucker Bateman

Dante F. Cooley

Thelma J. Overton

Frederick Dean Townsend

VIRGINIA BEACH - Frederick Dean Townsend, 76, passed away June 18, 2009. A graveside service will be held today at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Rob Pittman.

Lawrence Abbott

Lori A. Lucero

NORFOLK - Lori A. Lucero, 48, of the 400 block of Kingsley Lane, died June 21, 2009, in her home. Mrs. Lucero was born in Annapolis, the daughter of retired U.S. Navy Capt. Kenneth G. Smith and Patricia Furlong Smith. Mrs. Lucero was a 1979 graduate of Franklin High School in Franklin, Tenn., and a 1983 graduate of Vanderbilt School of Nursing. She had a lifetime career as a registered nurse. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Norfolk. Mrs. Lucero was an avid cyclist...