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

Patrick J. Nee Jr.

MOYOCK - Patrick Joseph Nee Jr., 59, died Feb. 1, 2010 at home in Moyock after a long battle with cancer. Pat was born in Portsmouth, a graduate of Portsmouth Catholic High School, Class of 1969. He retired as a rigger supervisor with 38 years of service from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a member of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church in Maple, N.C.

Thomas Lee Slagle

VIRGINIA BEACH - Thomas Lee Slagle, 64, passed away Feb. 1, 2010 at his residence. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Slagle; his sister, Susan Flanigan; his daughter, Michelle Louise Slagle; and a son, Michael Thomas Slagle. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Louise Slagle; his children, Shelley Slagle, Steve Slagle and his wife Misti, and Jonathan Slagle; his grandchildren, Taylor, Ava, and Laurel Anne. Also surviving are his brother, Jack Slagle and his sister, Tina Blaz...

Susan P. Bass

Ernestine Lytle Dancy

NORFOLK - Ernestine Lytle Dancy, 58, of the 4800 block of Windermere Ave. passed away Jan. 28, 2010, at her residence. She was born April 24, 1951, to the late Gloria and Earnest Lytle in New York City. She is survived by her husband, Alonzo Dancy; one daughter, Veronica Wenze; two sons, Andrew (Robyn) and Patrick (Shacana); two sisters, Gloria Lytle and Crystal Lytle; one brother, Eugene (Lori); and a host of other relatives and friends.

Carl L. Macdonald

William P. Love Jr.

VIRGINIA BEACH - William Putnam Love Jr., 94, returned to his Maker on Jan. 19, 2010 at Pacifica Senior Living following declining health. He would have been 95 on March 1. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Eleanor Craft Love in 1996. He is survived by his devoted wife of 12 years, Elizabeth Barnes Love of Lanexa, Va. For the past year in Virginia Beach, Bill had a special, blessed relationship with his oldest son, Richard H. Love and his wife Eunice. He is also survived b...

John T. Dearing Jr.

CHESAPEAKE - The Rev. John T. Dearing Jr., 91, passed away Feb. 1, 2010. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 3, 2010, at Great Bridge Baptist Church. The interment will be private. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Joseph A. Machanty

VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph A. Machanty, 83, passed away Jan. 28, 2010 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Irmina S. Machanty and many friends.

Ingrid E. Deguzman

NORFOLK - Ingrid Elizabeth DeGuzman, 70, went home to be with Jesus on Jan. 31, 2010. Born in Bonn, Germany, Ingrid was the widow of Manuel Idos DeGuzman. She attended Liberty Baptist in Hampton, and Azalea Baptist in Norfolk.

Edith Mae Green

NORFOLK - Edith Mae Green of the 2400 block of E. Virginia Beach Blvd. departed this life Jan. 29, 2010 at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. She was born in Norfolk, March 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Willie and Annie Dailey and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. She was a faithful and devoted member of Refuge Assembly of Yahweh of Norfolk and served as a missionary for more than 40 loyal years. Edith was predeceased by Clarence Green Sr., her husband of 56 years; thre...

Peter H. Makris

YORKTOWN - The Reverend Peter H. Makris, retired priest of the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, fell asleep in the year of the Lord, on Jan. 31, 2010 at the age of 76. He was a devoted father, a loving grandfather, a dedicated cleric and a 40- year resident of the Peninsula. Father Makris, born in Lowell, Mass., was the son of Harry G. Makris and Anastasia Goumenis Makris. He graduated from high school in 1951 as a National Honor Society member and was accepted to the Holy ...

Peggy A. Deans

PORTSMOUTH - Peggy Ann Deans, 69, of the 3200 block of Lilac Drive, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in a local hospital. Born May 16, 1940 in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Mildred Deans. Peggy was a secretary for Empire Machinery & Supply Co. in Norfolk, and a member of the Alliance Church in Portsmouth.

Brenda Louise Hewitt

VIRGINIA BEACH - Brenda Louise Hewitt, 65, of the 3400 block of Sale Drive, passed away with the loves of her life beside her on Jan. 30, 2010 in Norfolk. A native of South Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. Sheahan and Doris O. Ryals and wife of Lawrence F. Hewitt. She retired from E.V. Williams Co. after 20 years, where she made many lasting friendships. She also worked with her husband, Larry at Maaco for five years. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Dana S. Ma...

Waverly R. Doughtie

CHESAPEAKE - Waverly Ray Doughtie, 63, of the 1900 block of Merganser Court, passed away Feb. 1, 2010 in his home. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late William H. and Audrey N. Doughtie. He was a supervisor for J.D. Miles Roofing Company for more than 25 years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam era.

Kermit T. Foreman Jr.

NORFOLK - On Jan. 31, 2010, in the early morning hours God in his infinite wisdom dispatched an angel to bring his child, Kermit "PeeWee" T. Foreman Jr. home. Pee-Wee, as he was affectionately known, leaves to cherish many memories his special lady of 30 years, Gwendolyn; nephews, Karl Hill (Karen) of Norfolk, Alton Hill of Fulton, Del., Glenise Morris (Gregory) of Texas; a special cousin, Roland Ridley Sr. (Judy) of Portsmouth and a host of other relatives and friends.

Andrew A. Arnold

PORTSMOUTH - Andrew A. Arnold, 96, of the 1700 block of Parker Ave., died Jan. 29, 2010 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He was born in Lignite, Va., and was a member of White Rock Baptist Church in Philadelphia. He is survived by one daughter, Evelyn A. Hyman; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Daquan Mario Hill

Lottie Ann Jones

NORFOLK - Lottie Ann Jones died Jan. 31, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Kenny Jones; two sons, Travis Jones and Luke Jones; her mother, Babara Glaser; father, David Glaser; father- in-law, Kenneth Jones; one brother-in-law, Joe Jones; and godmother, Marion Bulinskey.

Dorothy Estes

SHREVEPORT, La. - Dorothy Bugg Nolan Estes, 72, formerly of Chase City, Va., Niles, Ohio and Norfolk County, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at her home with her family by her side. She was the widow of John H. Estes and the daughter of the late John R. Bugg Sr. and Marie Chatham Bugg of Chase City, Va.

Mark Dixon Silva