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

Archaeologists Have Pulled a 400-Year-Old Slate Tablet...[Derived Headline]

RICHMOND Archaeologists have pulled a 400-year-old slate tablet from what they think was an original well at Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, a historic preservation group announced Monday.

Esther D. Kofsky

Carrie B. Midgette

CHESAPEAKE - Carrie Baum Midgette, 88, died June 7, 2009. She was predeceased by husband, Woodrow Midgette and sons, James and Woodie Midgette. Left to cherish her memory are son, Leonard Midgette and wife Milgn; one sister, four brothers, seven grandchildren, and 16 great- grandchildren.

Lois Vonpieler

PORTSMOUTH - Lois VonPieler, 87, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009. She was a native of Johnson County, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Lillie and Ivan Creech Sr. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank VonPieler; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth VonPieler; and a grandson, Craig Shyver.

Earnest Cross

HAMPTON - Earnest Cross, 73, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009. Born in Southampton County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Annie Mae Turner Cross. He worked at several grocery companies during his career, A&P as the meat manager, Safeway, Food Lion, and Pantry Pride. Preceding him in rest was his wife, Irene Cross and two grandchildren. Surviving members of his family include his children, Terri Lynn Blythe and husband Junior of Franklin, and Gary Dean Cross and wife Marguerite of Fran...

Gil Rivera Flores Sr.

VIRGINIA BEACH - Gil R. Flores Sr. went to be with the Lord, June 6, 2009, after a 4-year valiant battle with lung cancer. He departed this world being held gently in the arms of his adoring wife and best friend, Katherine. Born in the Philippines, he had the opportunity and honor to join the U.S. Navy and become a U.S. citizen, one of the highlights of his life. He enjoyed many tours of duty in his position as a finance officer. After a wonderful career in the Navy, he retired and took on a ...

Joshua D. Wright

VIRGINIA BEACH - Our precious baby, Joshua Detrell Wright, went home to be with the Lord June 7, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother and father, Takeya Peterson and Lastuart Wright; sister, La'shanti Wright; maternal grandmother, Shalonda Peterson and husband Felix Sanchez; paternal grandparents, Fran Wright and Stewart Haynes; maternal great- grandparents, James Peterson and Martha Peterson; paternal great- grandmothers, Ella Wright and Sylvia Etheridge; three aunts, Diamond, Ja...

Jack R. Lilienthal Sr.

Elizabeth Dubois

Tyrando D. Satchell Jr.

SUFFOLK - Tyrando Denvin "TJ" Satchell Jr., 19, departed this life June 4, 2009, in Ogden, Utah. After graduating from King's Fork High School in 2007, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was attached to the 729th Air Control Squadron. "TJ" leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Cynthia J. Horton; father, Tyrando D. Satchell Sr. (Angelique); sisters, Amber S. Satchell, Bryana A. Horton; and brothers, Dimitrius Huntley and Devin Taylor.

James L. Armstrong

Paul S. Armstrong

Judith A. Jennings

VIRGINIA BEACH - Judith Anne Jennings, 66, of Virginia Beach, went to be with her Lord June 7, 2009. Born in Norfolk in 1943, she was the daughter of the late Leon H. and Mildred Brown Gornto. She was a 1961 graduate of Maury High School and retired from the government in June 2004 after 30 years of service. Judith enjoyed the arts, all music and dance. Her hobbies were designing, making and quilting quilts. She always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Left to honor her memory are...

Willie J. Robinson Jr.

Cornelious D. Porter

PORTSMOUTH - Cornelious David Porter, "Porter," 86, of the 1100 block of N. Carrington Crescent, went to be with the Lord June 5, 2009, in his residence. Born in Portsmouth, he completed an eighth grade education. He retired in 1965 after 23 years as an SFC in the U.S. Army and also retired after 23 years from civil service at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in 1992. He was a member of Mosaic of Hampton Roads. His special honors include a promotion to heaven. He is survived by his spouse, Virginia ...

Katherine M. Grier

VIRGINIA BEACH - Katherine "Kathy" Martin Grier, 49, went to be with the Lord June 5, 2009. She passed at home with close family and friends by her side. The family will receive visitors in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, today at 6 p.m. A funeral will be held in Glad Tidings Church, 301 South Newtown Road, Norfolk, Wednesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach.

Clarence H. Bates Jr.

NORFOLK - Clarence Henry "Bud" Bates Jr. passed away June 6, 2009. He retired after 25 years in the U.S. Navy as senior chief. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, relaxing on his porch, and enjoying his view of the bay. He was also a great chef. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Florence A. Bates; his daughter, Florence Glaubke and her husband Freddy; and his son, Clarence H. Bates III; five grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and his canine companion, Binky.

Juanita M. Durbin

VIRGINIA BEACH - Juanita M. Durbin, 79, of the 300 block of Lynn Shores Drive, passed away June 5, 2009, in Virginia Beach. A native of Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Viola Plummer and the widow of Robert W. Durbin. She is survived by her son, Robert J. Durbin; two grandchildren, Carrie Kline and husband Lee and John Robert Durbin; and two great- grandchildren, Madison A. Foley and Ian Robert Durbin.

Ronald J. Veliz

CHESAPEAKE - Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ronald Joseph Veliz, 51, died Friday, June 5, 2009. He was a native of Tucson, Ariz., and was the son of the late Albert and Mary Silvas Veliz. He was a graduate of the University of Arizona, Class of 1980. Cmdr. Veliz was a decorated war hero and a United States naval aviator and veteran of the Gulf War and the Global War on Terrorism. He retired after 26 years service to his country in 2007, and subsequently worked for Comm IT Enterprises as a program ma...

Naomi G. Ricks