Virginian Pilot Newspaper Obituaries and News Articles Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia 16 December 1865 to present date (First Edition: December 1996: Surnames "D") Researched by Ann Marie (Byrnes) LaDue 3910 Wyckoff Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 Email: RMidgette@aol.com USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. JOHN BARTLETT DAIL Wednesday, December 30, 1953 Hertford, North Carolina, December 29 - Age 72, died Tuesday, December 29, 1953 at 2:00 pm at his home near Hertford after a long illness. He was the son of the late BARTLETT and SALLY DAIL and the husband of Mrs. ISADORA GRIFFIN DAIL. He was a member of the Center Hill Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. NEAREST JORDAN of Tyner, North Carolina and Miss MARY FRANCIS DAIL of Hertford; 6 sons, CLIFTON DAIL of Staten Island, New York, W. NORFLEET DAIL of Hopewell, JOHN ELGIN and PERCY W. DAIL, both of Hertford, CLARENCE L. DAIL and THOMAS A. DAIL, both of Hertford; 1 brother, NATHAN B. DAIL of Tyner; 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 31, 1953 at 2:00 pm at the Lynch Funeral Home by the Rev Mr. CHANDLER, pastor of the Center Hill Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev C.W. DULING, pastor of the Hertford Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cedar Wood Cemetery. RACHEL VIRGINIA DAIL, Miss Sunday, December 27, 1953 / Monday, December 28, 1953 Age 34, of 3721 South Highland Avenue, Broad Creek Village, died in a Norfolk hospital Thursday, December 24, 1953 at 6:30 am after a heart attack. She had been in failing health for a year. A native of Pitt County, NC, she had lived in this section 9 years. She was a member of the Durham Baptist Church. Surviving are her parents, JOHN DAVID and Mrs. ROSA WILLIAMSON DAIL; 2 sisters, Mrs. HORRACE G. HANKS of Lansdale Gardens and Mrs. R.A. BASS of Durham, NC and 3 brothers, DALTON DAIL of Broad Creek Village, CLARENCE DAIL of Mebane, NC and WILLIAM T. DAIL of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 27, 1953 at 2:00 pm at the Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk. The Rev E.S. HIGGINBOTHAM, pastor of the Nelson Park Baptist Church, officiated. Pallbearers: C.S. DAIL, H.G. HANKS, J.V. HANKS, JOHN HANKS JR, EDWARD BLAKE and R.W. REVELLE. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. JOHN FRANKLIN DAILEY (P) Tuesday, December 1, 1953 / Wednesday, December 2, 1953 Age 73, husband of Mrs. MAGGIE L. HOGG DAILEY, died Monday, November 30, 1953 at 6:50 am at a Norfolk hospital following an illness of three years. A native of Pasquotank County, North Carolina, he had been a resident of Norfolk for the last 54 years. He was the son of the late JASPER and Mrs. VICTORIA MORGAN DAILEY and resided at 824 West 50th Street. Prior to 3 years ago, he was associated with his son in the operation of "The Igloo", 5103 Colley Avenue. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. EARL B. WAGONER of Norfolk; 1 son, GEORGE W. DAILEY of Norfolk; 3 sisters, Mrs. CHARLES GRANT and Mrs. CHARLES W. MONTGOMERY, both of Norfolk and Mrs. FRANK THOMAS of Virginia Beach; 2 brothers, ROBERT N. DAILEY of Baltimore and EARNEST DAILEY of Norfolk and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 2, 1953 at 2:00 pm at the Cox Funeral Home. Chaplain CARLTON MITCHELL, interim pastor of the Larchmont Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. JOSEPH BENJAMIN DAILEY Tuesday, December 15, 1953 / Friday, December 18, 1953 (the obit for the 15th only listed him as BENJAMIN DAILEY) Manteo, North Carolina, December 14 - Age 79, died in Babylon, New York. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, December 15, 1953 at 2:00 pm in the Mt Olivet Cemetery by the Rev H.R. ASHEMORE, pastor of the Manteo Methodist Church. He was a native of Buxton (Outer Banks) and a former resident of Manteo. He has been a resident of Babylon, New York for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. AMECIA WILSON DAILEY; 2 sons, J.B. DAILEY and ALDON DAILEY and 3 grandchildren, all of Babylon, New York. The body will lie in state from 9 to 11 am in the Twiford Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 15, 1953 at 2:00 pm in the Mt Olivet Cemetery, Manteo by the Rev H.R. ASHMORE, pastor of the Mt Olivet Methodist Church. Pallbearers: HORATIO G. MIDGETT, DEWEY A. MIDGETT, D. CREEDAN MIDGETT, W. HARRIS MIDGETT, ASA H. GRAY SR and JACK WILSON. Burial was in the Mt Olivet Cemetery, Manteo. MARSHALL ERVING DAILEY Senior AKA: JIM Wednesday, December 30, 1953 / Thursday, December 31,1953 Age 64, a member of the Norfolk Fire Division for 16 years before his retirement, died at a Norfolk hospital Tuesday, December 29, 1953 at 9:00 am. He was the son of the late MARSHALL P. and Mrs. MARY BENBURY DAILEY, a native of South Mills, North Carolina and had been a resident of Norfolk for 46 years. His home was at 4102 Sewells Point Road. He was a member of the Park Place Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. VIRGINIA EDWARDS DAILEY; 1 daughter, TOY FAY DAILEY of Back Bay; 5 sons, MARSHALL ERVING DAILEY JR of Norfolk, ERNEST LEE DAILEY and DON WAYNE DAILEY, both of Salem, ALONZA DAILEY and WILLIAM W. DAILEY of Norfolk; 5 sisters, Mrs. J.F. PRITCHARD of South Mills, Mrs. CARL COOPER of Norfolk, Mrs. D.E. THOMPSON of South Norfolk, Miss SOPHIE V. DAILEY and Miss MATTIE W. DAILEY of South Norfolk; 3 brothers, the Rev L.E. DAILEY of Tye River; J.E. DAILEY of Newport News and O.D. DAILEY of South Norfolk; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ewell and Williamson Funeral Home Thursday, December 31, 1953 at 2:00 pm by the Rev HENRY W. TIFFANY, pastor of the Park Place Baptist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. MYRTLE MIDGETT HENRY DAILEY, Mrs. Friday, December 16, 1994 Age 75, of the 300 block of Glendale Ave., a retired supervisor supply technician, died Dec. 12, 1994, in her home. She was born in Mashoes, N.C., and was the widow of GEORGE W. DAILEY. She was retired from the Naval Supply Center, Norfolk, and was a member of Glenwood Park Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, W.T. HENRY SR of Pineland, Texas; three grandchildren, W.T. HENRY JR of Norfolk, G.S. HENRY and V.L. HENRY, both of Bettendorf, Iowa; two great-grandchildren, J.D. HENRY of Norfolk and A.J. HENRY of Bettendorf, Iowa. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. SAMUEL D. AUSTIN. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Glenwood Park Presbyterian Church, 241 Forrest Ave, Norfolk, Va. 23505. J. WILEY DANIEL Saturday, July 6, 1946 Age 64, residing at 1309 Ann Street, died Friday, July 5, 1946 at 5:30 am. He was a native of North Carolina and had lived in this city 15 years. He was formerly employed at the old Parker Hosiery Mill and Dye Works at High Street and the Belt Line Railroad. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. PHOEBE DANIELS; his mother, Mrs. M.E. DANIEL of Rocky Mount, NC; a daughter, Mrs. MAVIS PENTICOFF of this City; a son, MELVIN T. DANIEL of Portsmouth; 2 sisters, Mrs. J.E. COZART of Berkeley and Miss MARGARET DANIEL of Rocky Mount, NC; 4 brothers, JOSEPH DANIEL of Norfolk, P.E. DANIEL of Spring Hope, NC, MATTHEW DANIEL of Rocky Mount, NC and JACK L. DANIEL of Hopewell and a granddaughter, RONELLDA PENTICOFF of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 7, 1946 at 2 pm at the Snellings Funeral Home. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. OHNSON, MAYNARD JOHNSON, ROBERT ROBERTSON, DOUGLASS CLARK, Dr. EDWARD C. JOYNER, JOHN S. OWENS, GORDON TWINE and J.T. BEALE. CHARLES WORL DANT JR (P) Tuesday, October 11, 1966 Virginia Beach - Age 55, electrical worker and sportsman, died in his home at 229 N. Lynnhaven Drive, Monday, October 10,1966 at 6:55 am after a heart attack. He was to have retired next Monday after 38 years at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was foreman of Electrical Shop 51. He was president of the Virginia Beach Anglers Club. A native of Norfolk, he was a son of Mrs. ALICE SUTHERLAND DANT of Charleston, SC and the late CHARLES WORL DANT SR. He was the husband of Mrs. VIRGINIA KRAHENBILL DANT. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union 734 and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Besides his widow and mother, surviving are a son, CHARLES WORL DANT III of Greenville, NC; a daughter, Mrs. LEYETTA MCCONAGHY JR of Philadelphia; 3 sisters, Mrs. MARTHA SHRINER of Charleston, SC, Mrs. A.K. TIPTON of Spring Dale, Ark and Mrs. C.W. SMITH of Altena, Ark and a granddaughter. The body was taken to Simiele Funeral Home. ADA TURNER DARDEN, Mrs. Thursday, January 22, 1953 Franklin - Age 50, well known resident of the Carrsville community of Isle of Wight County, died Tuesday night, January 20, 1953 at Raiford Memorial Hospital after an illness of several weeks. She was the daughter of the late GEORGE T. and KATE CHANDLER TURNER of Accomack County and was a member of the Harborton Methodist Church in Accomack County. She is survived by her husband, ERWIN DARDEN of Carrsville; a sister, Mrs. ELLIOTT RICHARDSON of Crisfield, MD; 2 brothers, P.C. TURNER of Harborton and L.M. TURNER and 3 nieces. The body was taken to the W.J.M. Holland and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the Holland Funeral Chapel Friday, January 23, 1953 at 9:30 am by the Rev EDWIN C. THORNTON, pastor of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mount Holly Cemetery, Onancock. ELLA MAE DARDEN, Mrs. Saturday, January 3, 1953 / Sunday, January 4, 1953 Franklin, January 2 - Age 78, well-known resident of the Carrsville community, died at her home New Year's Day. (Thursday, January 1, 1953) She was the daughter of GEORGE GODWIN and JUDITH ANN LESTER PIERCE of Isle of Wight County. She was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. PHILLIP KEETER and Mrs. ROSSIE BROCK, both of Carrsville; 2 sons, WILLIAM DARDEN of Carrsville and G.T. DARDEN of Holland; 16 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; a brother, FRANK PIERCE of Driver and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the Colosse Baptist Church Sunday, January 4, 1953 at 2 pm with the Rev R.D. STEPHENSON of Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery near Walters. The body will lie in state at the W.J.M. Holland and Sons Funeral Parlor until 1 pm Sunday. JOHN WILLIS DARDEN Thursday, December 31, 1953 Suffolk, Virginia, December 30 - Age 71, died Wednesday, December 30, 1953 at 4:55 am at his home, 145 South Saratoga Street, after a long illness. He was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church, in Southampton County and a son of the late RICHARD and CORNELIA VAUGHAN DARDEN of Southampton County. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. LYDIA WHITE DARDEN; 5 daughters, Mrs. D.G. WADE JR, Mrs. LINWOOD B. WALTON and Mrs. JAMES W. ROGERS of Suffolk and Mrs. JOSEPH R. WARD of Whaleyville and Mrs. A.J. BRADDOCK of Jacksonville Beach, Fla; a sister, Mrs. J.T. HARRELL of Holland; a brother, JAMES WALKER DARDEN of Egg Harbor, New Jersey and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 31, 1953 at 3:00 pm at the Hill Funeral Home by the Rev JULIAN S. HOPKINS and the Rev J. SYDNEY COBB. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. MARGARET WILLIFORD WARREN DARDEN, Mrs. Thursday, October 6, 1966 / Friday, October 7, 1966 / Saturday, October 8, 1966 / Sunday, October 9, 1966 Eclipse - Age 80, of Eclipse, died Wednesday, October 5, 1966 at 8:10 am in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Martin County, NC, she lived in this area 30 years. She was the widow of GARLAND C. DARDEN and a daughter of MACK HENRY and Mrs. LULA MEDFORD WARREN. She was a Baptist. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. MELBA STRAIT of Key West, Fla; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. FRANCES TINKHAM of Suffolk and Mrs. MARY FELTON of Portsmouth; a stepson, WILLIAM J. DARDEN of Portsmouth; 3 sisters, Mrs. ETHEL STEPHENS of Portsmouth, Mrs. MITTIE DARDEN of Eclipse and Mrs. ADDIE HARREL of Scotland Neck; a brother, MARION B. WARREN of Raeford, NC and 5 grandchildren. The body was taken to Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth. The family will be at 3608 Arlington Place, Portsmouth. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 8, 1966 at 2 pm in the family cemetery in Gates County, NC by the Rev B.A. MITCHELL. The family will be at 612 Elmhurst Lane. T.E. DARDEN, Mrs. Sunday, December 16, 1906 Died at the residence of Mrs. M.A. COOPER, 1008 South Meadow Street, Richmond, Virginia, Monday, December 10, 1906 at 8:30 pm. She was of Hamilton, North Carolina. LUCIUS ADAMS DAUGHERTY Senior Wednesday, December 30, 1953 / Thursday, December 31, 1953 Age 75, retired lumberman who was widely known in the industry, died Tuesday, December 29, 1953 at 8:30 am in a Norfolk hospital after an illness of 6 years. A native of Portsmouth, he was a son of the Rev JOHN DAUGHERTY and Mrs. MARGARET GUY DAUGHERTY. He moved to Norfolk in 1917 and resided for many years on Sussex Place, Larchmont. His wife, Mrs. JOSEPHINE HUBBARD DAUGHERTY, died some years ago. He retired because of failing health 6 years ago after having worked for many years for the Addinton-Beaman Lumber Company. Before that, he had been employed by the Blassingham Lumber Company and at one time conducted his own business. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. W.R. ARMSTRONG III of Great Bridge; Miss JOSEPHINE DAUGHERTY of Norfolk and Mrs. R.W. DIEHL of Seattle, Washington; 1 son, LUCIUS A. DAUGHERTY JR of Norfolk; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. FRED BATES of Richmond and Mrs. ELIZABETH KING of Atlanta; 2 brothers, JOHN DAUGHERTY of San Juan, Puerto Rico and Dr. THOMAS DAUGHERTY of Charleston, West Virginia; 1 half sister, Mrs. MALCOLM BEAZLEY of Portsmouth and 2 half brothers, DANIEL DAUGHERTY and JAMES B. DAUGHERTY, both of Norfolk. The family will be at the residence of his son, 5309 Powhatan Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 31, 1953 at 2:00 pm at the Cox Funeral Home by the Rev NEAL ELLIS, pastor of the South Street Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Burial will be in the family plot in Forest Lawn Cemetery. BESSIE CHAPMAN DAUGHTEY, Mrs. Thursday, February 26, 1953 Age 73, of Vance Township, near Kinston, North Carolina, sister of Mrs. JAMES P. SMITH of Portsmouth, died Monday, February 23, 1953 at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, February 25, 1953 at the North Carolina home, conducted by the Rev A.E. BROWN at the Methodist Church in Grifton, North Carolina and the Rev PAUL PARKER of the Christian Church at Hookertown, North Carolina. ROBERT LEE DAUGHTREY Tuesday, December 2, 1952 Suffolk, Virginia, December 1 - Age 88, resident of Nansemond County and Suffolk until last April (1952), died Monday, December 1, 1952 at 8:00 am at the home of his daughter, Mrs. ROY C. MINNICK of Gladys, Campbell County. He was a son of F.C. and MARY FRANCES KING DAUGHTREY of Nansemond County and was a senior deacon in the West End Baptist Church here. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. MAGGIE BAKER DAUGHTREY of Gladys; 2 daughters, MRS. MINNICK and Mrs. SANKEY JOHNSON of Suffolk;; a sister, Mrs. E.J. ROBERTSON of Norfolk; 2 brothers, WILLARD DAUGHTREY and WALTER DAUGHTREY, both of Holland, Nansemond County; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Thursday, December 4, 1952 Suffolk, Virginia, December 3 - Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 3, 1952 at the Hill Funeral Home by Dr. SPARKS W. MELTON of Norfolk, Dr S.T. HABEL of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the Rev THOMAS W. FRYER of Danville and the Rev JULIAN S. HOPKINS of Suffolk. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: JOHN ROBERT JOHNSON, MAYNARD JOHNSON, ROBERT ROBERTSON, DOUGLASS CLARK, Dr. EDWARD C. JOYNER, JOHN S. OWENS, GORDON TWINE and J.T. BEALE. CORINNE WHITEHURST DAVENPORT, Mrs. Saturday, July 6, 1946 Died Tuesday, July 2, 1946. Funeral services were conducted in the Selden Chapel, Christ and St Luke's Episcopal Church, Friday, July 5, 1946 at 3:30 pm by the Rev TAYLOR WILLIS, D.D., rector of the church. Delegations were present from the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the American Revolution. The officers of Pickett-Buchanan Chapter, UDC, served as honorary pallbearers. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery. MARVIN J. DAVENPORT, Corporal Saturday, January 10, 1953 Elizabeth City, North Carolina, January 9 - Age 23, of South Mills, Camden County, died in Korea October 19, 1952 at Mundung Ni. Funeral rites will be conducted Sunday, January 11, 1953 at 2:30 pm at the Trinity Methodist Church at South Mills by the Rev K.W. TAYLOR, pastor assisted by the Rev HERMAN DILDAY, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial will be in the South Mills Cemetery. He was a native of Hickory, Virginia, who had lived in South Mills for 12 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. ANDREW W. DAVENPORT; a member of the Trinity Methodist Church; a member of W.O.W. Lodge, Camp No 46 of South Norfolk, Virginia and a graduate of South Mills High School. He went in the Army in January 1951 and had served in Korea since May 1952. THOMAS FELTON DAVENPORT Thursday, October 6, 1966 / Friday, October 7, 1966 Creswell, NC - Age 87, a retired state and county official, died Wednesday, October 5, 1966 at 2:15 am in Washington County Hospital, Plymouth. A lifelong resident of Washington County, he was a son of JACOB and Mrs. MARY ELIZA BATEMAN DAVENPORT and the husband of the late LILLIE FURLOUGH DAVENPORT. He was a retired superintendent of Pettigrew State Park. He was the oldest member of Mt Tabor Free Will Baptist Church, a former member of the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education of Washington County. He also had been chairman of Washington County Democratic Party. He was one of the organizers of the Albemarle Conference of Original Free Will Baptists. Surviving are 4 sons, SEATON E. DAVENPORT of Creswell, ROGER DAVENPORT of Garner, GILBERT DAVENPORT of Boston and THOMAS DAVENPORT of Warren, Michigan; 3 daughters, Mrs. VIRGINIA SPENCER of Columbia, Mrs. CALLIE SWAIN and Mrs. MARY FURLOUGH of Creswell; 2 stepsisters, Mrs. SADIE WHITE and Mrs. LILLIAN SAWYER of Chesapeake; 23 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. The body is at Walker Funeral Home, Columbia. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 7, 1966 at 2:30 pm EST in Mt Tabor Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev FRED POWERS and the Rev BILL BRAKE. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Walker Funeral Home in Columbia in charge. GEORGETTA DAVIDSON Tuesday, January 1, 1907 Died at the residence, No 529 29th Street, Park Place, Sunday, December 30, 1906 at 4:00 am. She was the daughter of J.E. and ADDIE M. DAVIDSON and was 3 years and 3 months. Funeral services were held from the residence Monday, December 31, 1906 at 3:00 pm. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Rev W.P. WRIGHT, pastor of Denby's M.E. Church, Norfolk County, officiated. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Sunday, January 6, 1907 IN MEMORIAM to Mr. and Mrs. J.E. DAVIDSON (in memory of their daughter) The little white hearse came to our door, and took the light of our life away; we shall see her on earth no more, no more, but we hope to see her in realms of day. Our sinless one hath passed the gates, and safely crossed the river wide, and in her happy home she waits, beside the throne of Him who died. Waits to see each earthly friend, amid the Golden City's throng, where amid joys that never end, together singing the new song. O thou happy little one, all earth's ills have passed thee by, never a storm beneath the sun, reaches to thy home on high. Hard the battles we must fight, Help us, God, to fight them well, then in realms of pure delight, with our little one we'll dwell. GAIL WARWICK . LOUISE ELEY DAVIDSON Wednesday, October 26, 1983 Suffolk - Age 81, a native of Nansemond County and the widow of JUNE ODOM DAVIDSON SR, died Tuesday, October 25, 1983 in her home at 228 Highland Ave. She had retired as a seamstress at Young Men's Shop. She was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church, the Ladies Bible Class and the Women's Fellowship. She was a charter member of the Holland Women's Club. Survivors include a daughter, DORIS D. BAKER and a son, J.O. DAVIDSON JR, both of Suffolk; a sister, Mrs. GIBSON PIERCE of Suffolk; a brother, CECIL ELEY of Windsor; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 27, 1983 in Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home by the Rev DANIEL A. BOWERS. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 pm Wednesday, October 26, 1983. Memorial donations may be sent to the Holy Neck Christian Church memorial fund. BEULAH HALL DAVIS, Mrs. Saturday, January 24, 1953 Gloucester, January 23 - Age 80, died at her home at Bena, Gloucester County, Wednesday, January 21, 1953 after a lingering illness. Surviving are 1 daughter, Miss DAISY DAVIS; 2 sons, IRVIN DAVIS and CLAYTON DAVIS, all of Bena and 2 brothers, JOSEPH W. HALL of Bena and PAUL HALL of Newport News. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 25, 1953 at 2:30 pm at Bethlehem Methodist Church with the Rev N.F. HUNT, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Gloucester Point Cemetery. The body will remain in Hogg's Funeral Home at Wicomico, until the time of the funeral. CEDRIC WHIMS DAVIS Sunday, October 16, 1983 Suffolk - Age 68, of 107 St Anne Ave, died Saturday, October 15, 1983 in Louise Obici Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Conway, North Carolina and the husband of TROY DRAPER DAVIS. He was a retired Norfolk Naval Shipyard shipwright and was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Lasker, North Carolina. He was a member also of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1743 and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 1086. He was an Army veteran of World War 2. Other survivors include a daughter, BEVERLY D. TRIPLETT of Portsmouth; a son, C. DAVE DAVIS of Camden, North Carolina; a brother, WILBUR DAVIS of Rich Square, North Carolina and 2 grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 18, 1983 in Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will be at his home. D. WATT DAVIS Friday, November 30, 1906 of Alexandria, Virginia, private dispatcher to President SPENCER. (Please see SAMUEL SPENCER, same date, train wreck) HATTIE DAVIS, Mrs. (AA) Sunday, December 14, 1952 Age 46 of 7556 Diven Street. She was the 15th traffic fatality in Norfolk this year. (Please see Mrs. JULIA CLYDE MIDGETT, same date) HERMAN MASTON DAVIS Sunday, January 11, 1953 Age 41, of 443 Barclay Avenue, Alexander Park, died Friday, January 9, 1953 at 10:00 pm in his automobile on Kirby Avenue, Alexander Park. He was a native of Galax and has been residing here for 10 years. He was a carpenter. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. EDITH COX DAVIS; 2 sons, EUGENE DAVIS and JIMMIE DAVIS of Alexander Park; 2 brothers, COY DAVIS of Galax and GLENN DAVIS of Thomasville, North Carolina and a sister, Miss GLADYS DAVIS of Galax. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. SIMON DAVIS. The body will be taken by motor Sunday morning, January 11, 1953 from the Sturtevant Funeral Home to Galax for funeral services and burial. HILLARY LEONIDAS DAVIS Sunday, February 1, 1953 Edenton, North Carolina, January 31 - Age 83, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. DAVIS WATSON, on North Broad Street, Saturday, January 31, 1953 after a long illness. A native of Currituck County, he had lived most of his life in Virginia until moving to Edenton 12 years ago. He was a member of St Paul's Episcopal Church and the Ocean View Masonic Lodge. Survivors are 2 sons, J. LEON DAVIS of Norfolk and JACKSON C. DAVIS of Washington, DC; 2 daughters, Mrs. L.P. WILLIAMS and Mrs. M. DAVIS WATSON, both of Edenton; 1 sister, Mrs. AGNES HOLLOWELL of Norfolk and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the grave in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Sunday, February 1, 1953 at 3:00 pm by the Rev GORDON BENNETT, rector of St Paul's Episcopal Church. The family requests no flowers. JOHN W. DAVIS Tuesday, January 1, 1907 Died Sunday, December 30, 1906 at the city Almshouse. He leaves a wife and 2 children. He lost his eyesight some time ago while at work in the Navy Yard by a piece of steel getting in them. Unable to work, he went to the Almshouse rather that be a burden to his family. His funeral was conducted at the grave in Oak Grove Cemetery Monday, December 31, 1906. Rev C.J.D. PARKER conducted the service. LOGAN D. DAVIS Wednesday, November 14, 1906 / Thursday, November 15, 1906 Died at his residence, corner 25th Street and Armisted Avenue, Park Place, Monday, November 12, 1906 at 8:30 am of complication of diseases. He was 50, in his 51st year of age. The funeral will take place from the above residence Wednesday, November 14, 1906 at 2:00 pm. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. He was a member of the firm of Dozier and Davis, contractors. He is survived by a widow, who was formerly Miss MARY DEGGE. Rev GEO W. JONES. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery. The pallbearers were: LUTHER MACHEN, E. NASH, JAMES DURNELL, D.W. RAPER, A.E. CARPER and J.T. HUDGINS. The Harmony Lodge, I.O.O.F. were in attendance. LULA DAVIS, Mrs. Saturday, October 1, 1955 Portsmouth - of 1106 Washington Street, died Wednesday, September 28, 1955. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 1, 1955 at 2:00 pm at the Foster Funeral Home. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. MARIA DICK DAVIS, Mrs. Thursday, January 1, 1953 widow of GEORGE W. DAVIS and mother of Miss IRENE DAVIS of 1326 Westover Avenue, died Monday morning, December 29, 1952 at her home in Jackson, NC after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, December 30, 1952 at the Jackson Funeral Home by the Rev W.O. WILSON, pastor of the Jackson Methodist Church. Burial was in the family cemetery near Conway, NC. Besides her daughter here, Mrs. Davis is survived by 2 sons, ARCHIE DAVIS of Emporia and GEORGE DAVIS of Roanoke Rapids, NC and a nephew, BENNIE VICH, of Portsmouth. MARY ELLEN DAVIS, Mrs. Thursday, December 31, 1953 Age 92, widow of CHARLIE H. DAVIS and daughter of ELEY and Mrs. ANN RODGERSON, a native of Martin County, North Carolina and a resident of Norfolk for 7 years, died Tuesday, December 29, 1953 at 11:05 pm at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ANNIE D. NICHOLSON, 4216 Newport Avenue, after an illness of one week. She was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church, Martin County. Besides her daughter, she is survived by 2 sons, WILLIAM MACK DAVIS and THOMAS V. DAVIS of Jamesville, North Carolina; 19 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. The body was sent from the Derry-Twiford Funeral Home Wednesday, December 30, 1953 to Plymouth, North Carolina for funeral services and burial. ROSCOE S. DAVIS Saturday, December 15, 1906 Newport News, Virginia, December 14 - 17 year old was fatally injured Friday, December 14, 1906 by falling from a door in the rear of the stage of the Academy of Music and striking on his face on the pavement 18 feet below. He died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. The reached for a rope which was suspended from a block above the door, lost his balance and fell. He was unconscious when picked up and died without regaining consciousness. The boy was a son of LOGAN T. DAVIS, a ship carpenter employed at the ship yard and worked as an extra hand at the Academy. THOMAS W. DAVIS Sunday, December 2, 1906 / Tuesday, December 4, 1906 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. ZEPH L. DAVIS, of 533 South Main Street, died Saturday morning, December 1, 1906 after a brief illness. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon, December 2, 1906 at the residence and interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. VARINA JEFFERSON DAVIS, Mrs. (P) Wednesday, October 10, 1906 Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 9 - Mrs. J. A. HAYES left Colorado Springs last night for New York City, called by the announcement of the serious illness of her mother, the widow of the President of the Confederacy. New York, October 9 - The widow of the President of the Confederate States, is ill with a cold at the Hotel Majestic, this city. Her illness is believed serious. Her daughter, Mrs. J.A. HAYES, of Colorado Springs, is on her way to New York. She is now n81 years old, caught a severe cold last Saturday, October 6, 1906 and on Sunday, October 7, 1906 was instructed to take to her bed. Dr. ROBERT H. WYLEY, who has been her physician for years, said, "She is very ill. At her advanced age, every precaution must be taken against the most trivial complaint." Tuesday, October 16, 1906 New York, October 16 - She is dying of pneumonia at the Hotel Majestic here. It is believed that she cannot survive more than a few hours. She has been ill several days, but it had been believed that she would recover up to last night, when a sudden change for the worse was noticed. Wednesday, October 17, 1906 New York, October 16 - Who had been ill for a week, died at 10:25 pm, Tuesday, October 16, 1906. Death was due to pneumonia induced by a severe cold which she contracted upon her return from the Adirondacks, where she had spent the summer months. Although grave fears were felt from the first, her wonderful vitality which brought her safely through a similar attack a year ago, gave hopes of ultimate recovery until Tuesday night. Then a decided change for the worse was evident. The attending Physicians announced that the end was near. It was then believed that she could not survive the night. She rallied slightly during the early hours of Tuesday. Shortly after 7:00 am Tuesday, she had a sinking spell. Rev NATHAN A. SEAGEL, rector of St Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, was hurriedly summoned to give religious comfort to the patient in her last moments of consciousness. The clergyman remained some time. AN hour later, it was announced that she had lapsed into a state of coma. The period of unconsciousness continued to the end. At the bedside when death came were MRS. J. ADDISON HAYES of Newark, New Jersey, her only surviving daughter; JEFFERSON DAVIS HAYES, her grandson, is a student at Princeton University; Mrs. CHARLES E. BATESON, a niece; Dr. and Mrs. GUSTAVE WEBB, the latter a granddaughter and Dr. ROBERT H. WYLIE, who with Dr WEBB, had cared for her throughout her illness. J. ADDISON HAYES, husband of her daughter, had been summoned from Colorado Springs. He was hurrying across the continent when a message announcing her death intercepted him. She has for some years made her home in this city, where she had a wide circle of friends. Throughout her illness solicitous inquiries regarding her condition were continually made at her apartment. She went to the Majestic a short time ago on her return from the Adirondacks where she spent most of the summer. The day she reached town, she was stricken with a cold which induced pneumonia. Her marvelous vitality, however gave hope of ultimate recovery until Monday, when her physicians announced that death was near. Near by relatives were at once summoned to the hotel. Those as a distance were notified. DR. WEBB, husband of one of her granddaughters, has attended the patient throughout her illness. She had her 80th birthday on May 7th of 1906. The late years of her life have been saddened by the loss of her daughter, WINNIE, who died in September 1898 at Narragansett Pier. She was born at Natches, Mississippi on May 7, 1826. She came of distinguished parentage, her grandfather being, Governor RICHARD HOWELL of New Jersey and her father and mother being WILLIAM BURR and MARGARETTE KEMPE HOWELL. She was educated at private schools in Philadelphia and by private tutors at home. On February 25, 1845, she married JEFFERSON DAVIS, then a lawyer and planter of Warrenton County, Mississippi. Six months after her marriage, JEFFERSON DAVIS developed political ambitions and went to congress. In 1846, he resigned his congressional seat and enlisted in the American Army to fight for the Independence of Texas. In that struggle, he was severely wounded and returning home, went to his Brierfield Plantation where his devoted wife nursed him back to health. Inspired by the ambitions of his wife, he did not long remain in private life. He was elected to the United States Senate shortly after the close of the Mexican War and there hiswife was one of his most capable counselors. When the south seceded from the union, she followed her husband to Richmond, where she shared his trials and troubles as president of the Confederate States. By her devotion to the southern cause and the support she gave her husband and Confederate leaders, she won the hearts of every southern man. During his imprisonment at Fortress Monroe, she was permitted to share his sufferings and trials. She accompanied her husband to England after his release from the federal prison. As amanuensis to her husband when he wrote the "Decline and Fall of the Confederate Government" and as the author of the "Memoirs of Jefferson Davis", she achieved literary distinction. She also wrote numerous articles for the magazines and newspapers, mostly relating to the Confederacy and in answer to criticisms of the Confederate government and policies. Although, all her property is in Mississippi, she has made her home in New York for health reasons. Thursday, October 18, 1906 Richmond, Virginia, October 17, 1906 At a conference of high state and city officials, including Governor SWANSON, Lieutenant Governor ELLYSON, Adjutant General ANDERSON and other distinguished citizens of Virginia, held Wednesday afternoon, October 17, 1906, it was arranged that the funeral of Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS shall take place in St Paul's Church, this city, at 8:00 pm Friday, October 19, 1906. General STEPHEN D. LEE of Mississippi, Commander In Chief of the United Confederate Veterans, has been asked to act as chief marshal on the occasion and has accepted the honor. He is now on the way to Richmond. He will issue an order requesting that all the living Confederate Generals meet him here on Friday, October 19, 1906. Governor SWANSON will issue a proclamation calling for a general suspension of business on the occasion of the funeral, the governors of all the states that made up the Confederacy being expected to be present at the obsequies, and all the Confederate and military organizations of Virginia, besides those of other Southern States, will take part in the sad ceremonies. The remains will lie in state in St Paul's Church between the time of their arrival here Friday, October 19, 1906 and the hour for the funeral. It is a striking coincidence that the remains of Miss WINNIE DAVIS, the "Daughter of the Confederacy" arrived here for burial on Friday morning, September 23, 1898 and that the remains of her mother are now also to arrive for sepulture here on a Friday morning. The immediate arrangements for the fundal are in the capable and devoted hands of J. TAYLOR ELLYSON, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. The Hollywood Memorial Association met in Lee Camp Hall Wednesday, October 17, 1906 and drafted suitable resolutions regarding the death of Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS, the wife of the President of the Confederacy. A committee of eight ladies was appointed by Mrs. ELLYSON to attend the funeral service. They are, besides Mrs. ELLYSON, Mrs. CLAUDE A. SWANSON, the wife of the Governor; Mrs. E..D TAYLOE, Mrs. ARCHIE ANDERSON, Miss NANIE BAUGHMAN, Mrs. MARIA ROBINSON, Miss F.E. MUNFORD and Mrs. J.H. TIMBERLAKE. The Richmond Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, also adopted resolutions. The committee appointed to attend the services from the chapter includes Mrs. N.V. RANDOLPH, Mrs. HUGH MILLER, Mrs. B.A. BLENNER and Miss JULIA A.M. LEE. The Confederate Memorial Literary Society sent a telegram of sympathy to Mrs. J. ADDISON HAYES, daughter of Mrs. DAVIS, Wednesday, October 17, 1906, expressing sympathy for her in her bereavement, Mrs. ALFRED GRAY, Mrs. JAMES D. WERTH, Mrs. THOMAS J. BOCOCK and Mrs. J. ENDERS ROBINSON were appointed a committee to represent the chapter at the funeral. It was announced Wednesday, October 17, 1906 that the body of Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS will be taken to Richmond Thursday night, October 18, 1906. It will be accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. ADDISON HAYES, JEFFERSON DAVIS HAYES and Dr. WEBB all of the immediate family. The Guard of Honor of Confederate Veterans, in charge of MAJOR EDWARD OWEN, Commanding Confederate Veteran Camp of New York, will accompany the body to Richmond. Mrs. J.H. PARKER, president and a delegation of the New York Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will be included in the party. Among the telegrams of condolence received Wednesday, October 17, 1906 by Mrs. DAVIS's daughter, was from Mrs. PICKETT, wife of the famous Confederate General. Many letters and telegrams were received from the various chapters of the Daughters of the Confederacy and the camps of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Washington, DC, October 17 - President ROOSEVELT on Wednesday, October 17, 1906, sent the following telegram to Mrs. J. ADDISON HAYES, expressing the sympathy of Mrs. ROOSEVELT and himself over the death of her mother: "The White House, Washington, D.C., October 17, 1906. Mrs. J. ADDISON HAYES, Hotel Majestic, New York City. Pray accept the most sincere sympathy of Mrs. ROOSEVELT and myself, THEODORE ROOSEVELT." The president and his wife also have sent flowers for the funeral of Mrs. DAVIS. New York, October 17 - Many prominent persons, including a large number of southern friends of the family, called Wednesday, October 17, 1906 at the Hotel Majestic to condole with the relatives over her death. Telegrams were received from all parts of the country, an especially large number coming from the southern states. The body will be taken from this city Thursday, October 18, 1906 at 9:30 pm. A Guard of Honor, the membership of which has not been given out, will accompany the body from the hotel to the train and on the train to Richmond. General THEODORE S. GARNETT of Norfolk, Commanding the Virginia Division, United Confederate Veterans, was in receipt Wednesday, October 17, 1906 of an order from General STEPHEN D. LEE, commanding the United Confederate Veterans, relative to her death. Assuming the duties imposed by this order, General GARNETT, Wednesday, October 17, 1906 announced the following appointments for attending the fundal obsequies of Mrs. DAVIS, to be held Friday, October 19, 1906 in Richmond, Virginia. Honorary Pallbearers: Generals STEPHEN D. LEE, Mississippi; A.P. STEWART, Tennessee; S.B. BUCKNER, Kentucky; L.L. LOMAX, Virginia; R.F. HOKE, North Carolina; W.L. CABELL, Texas; JAMES H. LANE, Alabama; MARCUS J. WRIGHT, Washington, DC; C. IRVINE WALKER, South Carolina; CLEMENT A. EVANS, Georgia; W.P. ROBERTS, North Carolina. Active Pallbearers: Major Generals THOMAS W. CARWILE, South Carolina; JULIAN S. CARR, North Carolina; GEORGE W. GORDON, Tennessee; F.P. FLEMING, Florida; GEORGE P. HARRISON, Alabama; ROBERT LOWRY, Mississippi; C.M. WILEY, Georgia; BENNETT H. YOUNG, Kentucky; K.M. VAN ZANT, Texas; JAMES B. GANTT, Missouri; N.H. ROBERTS, Arkansas; WILLIAM E. MICKLE, Louisiana; A.C. TRIPPE, Maryland; ROBERT WHITE, West Virginia; BRIGADIER GENERAL STITH BOLLING, Virginia and COLONEL EDWARD OWEN, New York. The representatives of all camps of the United Confederate Veterans' Association have been requested to report their attendance in Richmond and will be assigned places in the procession. Confederate Veterans from all parts of Virginia and the Virginia Camps of Sons of Veterans will be represented at the funeral. Commander H.C. HOGGARD, of Pickett-Buchanan Camp of Veterans, Thursday, October 18,1906 appointed a committee of ten to attend the funeral and Commander PEATROSS of the Norfolk Sons of Veterans, appointed a committee of 14 to represent the camp at the obsequies. State Commander W.W. OLD of the Virginia Sons of Veterans, appointed a committee of 12 from different cities of the state to represent the entire Virginia Sons at the funeral. The committees are as follows: From the Pickett-Buchanan Camp, C.V.: General THEO. S. GARNETT, past Commanders JAMES M. KEELING, W.C. WHITTLE, RICHARD A. DOBIE, D.S. BURWELL, GEORGE T. PARKER, HENRY FINK, WALTER A. EDWARDS and Comrades O.H. PERRY, ROBERT BROUGHTON and any others who may desire to attend the funeral. From the Pickett-Buchanan Camp, Sons of Veterans: GEORGE F. ARPS, Dr. ISRAEL BROWN, CLAIR E. CRAWFORD, D.M. ETHERIDGE, GEORGE P. GATLING, F.S. HANCOCK, H.C. HOGGARD JR, JAMES V. TREHY, WILLIAM T. SHANNONHOUSE, R. HUNTER RODGERS, FRANK W. KELLINGER, J.H. OLD, ROBERT TALT, Rev C.E. WOODSON and any others who can attend. From the Virginia Division, United Sons of Veterans: JOHN B. LIGHTFOOT JR of Richmond; JAMES P. BARNES of Petersburg; SAMUEL D. RODGERS of Petersburg; CLARENCE VAIDEN of Manchester; JAMES F. TATEM of Berkeley; R.W. PEATROSS of Norfolk; J. STEWART BRYAN of Richmond; FRANK L. CROCKER of Portsmouth; C.A. ASHBY of Newport News and T.S. GARNETT of Norfolk. Commander W.W. OLD JR, of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans of Virginia, Thursday afternoon, October 18, 1906 directed thought the press that all local camps in all parts of the state proceed at once to name delegates to represent them at the funeral. Where the camps cannot be called to meet in time to take appropriate actions and elect delegates the camp commanders are authorized to name the delegates to attend the funeral in Richmond. From Pickett-Buchanan Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy: Mrs. JAMES Y. LEIGH, Mrs. CHAS. G. ELLIOTT, Mrs. W.W. OLD and Mrs. H.C. HOGGARD. The chapter met Wednesday, October 17, 1906 and adopted appropriate resolutions. From Hope-Maury Chapter, U.D.C.: Mrs. FRANK ANTHONY WALKE, Mrs. THOS. DRUMMOND, Miss URITH GREENE, Mrs. E.B. HODGES, Miss RUTH WILSON. Richmond, Virginia, October 17 - Mrs. J. ADDISON HAYES of Colorado Springs, Colorado, the only daughter of Mrs. DAVIS, desires a military funeral for her mother. This request was made known Wednesday, October 17, 1906 in a telegram which was received by Lieutenant Governor J. TAYLOR ELLYSON as follows: "New York October 17, 1906. Lieutenant Governor J. TAYLOR ELLYSON, Richmond, Virginia: Mother wishes every mark of respect and a military funeral, such as WINNIE had. Please advise me as to arrangements. Gratefully yours, (Signed) MARGARET JEFFERSON DAVIS HAYES" Columbia, South Carolina, October 17 - Governor D.C. HEYWARD, on Wednesday, October 17, 1906 sent the following telegram of condolence, "Please allow me in behalf of our state, to tender you or deepest sympathy in the death of your venerable and venerated mother. We share, with all who loved her in the southland and elsewhere, your sorrow, which brings memories of your distinguished father and of other days." Birmingham, Alabama, October 17 - THOMAS M. OWEN, of Montgomery, Commander in Chief of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans, Wednesday, October 17, 1906, issued a general order to the United States Sons of Confederate Veterans, calling upon the camps to hold memorial exercises in honor of MRS. DAVIS. Friday, October 19, 1906 New York, October 18, 1906 - A simple and brief funeral service was held Thursday, October 18, 1906 at the Hotel Majestic. Rev N.A. SEAGLE of St Stephen's Episcopal Church, officiated. He was assisted by Rev Dr. GEORGE S. BAKER, Chaplain of the Southern Society and Rev HENRY LUBREK, rector of St Timothy's Church. The service was private, only the immediate family, representatives of the United Daughter's of the Confederacy and a small number of intimate friends being present. Numerous wreaths covered the casket, one of which was sent by President and Mrs. ROOSEVELT. Other floral tributes came from the governors of many southern states and from various societies of which she was a member. Late Thursday evening, the body was taken to the Pennsylvania Railroad Station and started on the journey to Richmond, Virginia. A company of artillery from Governor's Island, acted as military escort. A squad of mounted police, the band from Governor's Island and carriage containing members of the family, followed the hearse. Richmond, Virginia, October 18 - The remains will arrive in Richmond Friday, October 19, 1906, where they will be met by members of the Davis Family and an escort of Virginia soldiery and Confederate Veterans. From the station, the body will be taken to St Paul's Episcopal Church, where it will lie in state until Friday, October 19, 1906 when services will be conducted by Rev Dr. FORSYTH, assisted by several other ministers. The body will then be escorted out to the Davis Section of Hollywood Cemetery and laid to rest near the grave of President DAVIS, in the spot selected by her some time ago. The procession from the church to Hollywood will be as imposing as any event ever observed in Richmond. The governors of the 13 states of the Confederacy, nearly all the surviving Confederate Soldiers of high rank, survivors of the Confederate Congress and other branches of the government, state and city officials, Confederate Veterans of Virginia and other southern states, the volunteer military organizations, the Daughters of the Confederacy, the Sons of Veterans, the various Confederate Memorial Associations, the Confederate Memorial Literary Society, the Jefferson Davis Monument Association and similar organizations will unite in this final tribute to the wife of the Civil Leader of the Confederacy. When the remains, accompanied by her children and immediate connections arrive in the city, they will be met by a detail of veterans, six each from Lee and Pickett Camps, Confederate Veterans, who will escort the casket to the church. The men who will act as escort were selected at meetings of the camps tonight. All the morning and honorary guard will stand over the body, the men coming in details of two and remaining an hour or so each near the bier. From one end of the country to the other, tributes t o her have been pouring in. Various meetings are being held all over the United States and (NEED TO COPY THE NEXT PAGE, I MISSED IT) Saturday, October 20, 1906 (NEED TO COPY PAGE 1 TO ADD TO THIS) small silver plate bearing the inscription: "VARINA JEFFERSON DAVIS. Born May 7, 1826, Died October 16, 1906. At Peace" Her resting place is next to that of her husband. A noteworthy personage at the obsequies was JAMES JONES, a Negro man who drove the Davis Family carriage during the war, and he now lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended the funerals of President DAVIS and Miss WINNIE DAVIS. Though now bent with age and much enfeebled, he insisted on being present today. Taps were sounded over her grave by Bugler CORWADAN of the Richmond Howitzers, who performed a similar serve for her husband and daughter. Thus ended the sad ceremonies of Friday, October 19, 1906 in the old capital of the Confederacy. (NOTE: A few pages back list the Honorary and Active pallbearers. They following was printed after the funeral listing the Honorary pallbearers. I noticed more names, so I will retype what was\ printed as follows) Lieutenant Governor ELLYSON, who, at the request of the family, had entire charge of the funeral directions, Friday, October 19, 1906 gave out the following list of Honorary pallbearers: Governor CLAUDE A. SWANSON, Mayor CARLTON MCCARTH, Lieutenant General STEPHEN D. LEE, Colonel ARCHER ANDERSON, Judge JAMES KEITH, United States Senator THOMAS S. MARTIN, Representative JOHN LAMB, Lieutenant Governor J. TAYLOR ELLYSON, ex Governor A.J. MONTAGUE, ex Governor WILLIAM E. CAMERON, President WILLIAM M. TURPIN of the Board of Aldermen, President ROBERT LEE PETERS of the Common Council, Colonel WILFRED E. CUTSHAW, Colonel T. TALCOTT, Major ROBERT W. HUNTER, the Rev JAMES POWER SMITH, the Rev JOHN WILLIAM JONES, Colonel WILLIAM H. PALMER, Colonel JOHN B. PURCELL, JOHN P. BRANCH, EDGAR D. TAYLOR, Captain E.J. LEVY, E.J. BOSHER, PETER MAYO, L.Z. MORRIS, Colonel A.S. BUFORD and Confederate Veterans JOHN A. LAMB and E.L. REDWOOD. The following acted as aides to the marshal: JOHN E. EILETT, Colonel JOHN W. GORDON, JAMES N. BOYD, JOSEPH M. FOURQUREAN, Captain W. BEN PALMER, Major L.T. CHRISTIAN, JAMES R. WERT, E.A. CATLIN, JOSEPH BRYAN, D.C. RICHARDSON and Major OTWAY S. ALLEN, all of this city and the following from the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans of Virginia; General STITH BOLLING of Petersburg, Colonel W.A. STEWART, Captain D.A. BROWN and Colonel JOSEPH V. BIDGOOD. Friday, January 4, 1907 Montgomery, Alabama, January 3 - Tributes to Mrs. DAVIS in manuscript or other eligible form brought forth by her recent death will be sent to the Ladies Memorial Association, to be kept at Montgomery, "the cradle of the Confederacy." VIRGINIA MARY DAVIS, Mrs. Monday, October 17, 1955 Portsmouth - Died suddenly Friday night, October 14, 1955. She was of Langley Avenue, Highland Park. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm on Monday, October 17, 1955 at the Wright Memorial Methodist Church. The body will be taken from the Sturtevant Funeral Home one hour before funeral services. Burial will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery. W.H. DAVIS AKA: BUTTON DAVIS Tuesday, December 4, 1906 More than 60 years old and a Confederate Veteran, was found dead in his home sitting in a chair Monday morning, December 3, 1906 about 7:00 at the home of H.W. FARRELL, in 11th Street. He had been a sufferer from asthma about five years, a greater portion of which time he sat in a chair to sleep. He was better known as "BUTTON" DAVIS and on Memorial occasions was always found in rank, though very feeble during the last several years. He leaves a widow. He served through the entire four years of the strife between the states and ran away from home at the age of 13 to take part. Commander E.L. COX of Niemeyer-Shaw Camp, Confederate Veterans, the Sons of Confederate Veterans are called out Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 1906 at 3:00 pm to attend the funeral. The members will assemble in their rooms in the People's Bank and Trust Company Building. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 1906 at 4:00 pm from the residence of H.W. FARRELL, in 11th Street. The interment will be in the Confederate lot in Magnolia Cemetery. Before the funeral Tuesday, December 4, 1906, Coroner KIGHT will view the remains. LUTHER FRANKLIN DEALE Thursday, December 18, 1952 Newsoms, December 17 - Age 85, prominent farmer of this community, died Wednesday, December 17, 1952 at 6:30 am at his home. He was a member of Boykins Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. LOUISE DREWRY DEALE; 2 sons, WILLIAM H. DEALE of Cradock and JAMES DEALE of Newsome and 3 sisters, Mrs. ANNIE VINCENT and Miss MINNIE DEALE, both of Newsome and Mrs. MOLLIE WILLIAMS of Wilmington, North Carolina. The body was taken to the Purviance Funeral Home where it will lie in state until funeral services Friday, December 19, 1952 at 3:00 pm at the grave in Beechwood Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev N.B. HABEL, pastor of Boykins Baptist Church. JAMES ALBIN DEANS Monday, October 17, 1955 Portsmouth - of 9 Hanbury Avenue, Highland Park, died Friday, October 14, 1921. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, October 16, 1955 at 2:30 pm in the Churchland Cemetery. Pallbearers: VICTOR R. SOUTHERLAND, BRUCE SOUTHERLAND, ROBERT B. DEANS, CARL C. HOUGHTON JR, J. AUBREY HOUGHTON and RAYMOND C. HOUGHTON. Services were conducted by the Rev ERNEST K. EMURIAN, pastor of the Elm Avenue Baptist Church. GARRETT DEUREA DEBAUN Wednesday, December 16, 1953 / Thursday, December 17, 1953 / Friday, December 18, 1953 Age 63, retired farmer of Norfolk County, died Tuesday, December 15, 1953 at 10:30 am at his residence on Providence Road, South Norfolk, after an illness of 2 years. A native of Norfolk County, his late parents were JAMES Y. and Mrs. LUCY WHETZELL DEBAUN. He was a member of the Broad Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. EVA DOXEY DEBRAUN; 2 daughters, Mrs. S.W. LEARY of Old Trap, North Carolina and Mrs. W.S. O'NEAL JR of South Norfolk; 1 son, R.L. DEBAUN of South Norfolk; 2 sisters, Mrs. BESSIE SEELEY of Norfolk and Mrs. I.W. DOXEY of Norfolk County; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 17, 1953 at 2:00 pm at the Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk by the Rev MELVIN HUGHES JR, pastor of Riverside Baptist Church. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. Active pallbearers: E.L. FOREHAND, L.C. CARTWRIGHT, ALBERT O. DOXEY, LINWOOD GRIMES, RALPH W. WHITE and RODNEY H. ONLEY. Honorary pallbearers: JESSE J. PARKERSON, J.T. FOREHAND, HOWARD G. MARTIN, W. ROY BRITTON, W.N. HAMPTON, L.L. WEBB, W. DEAN PRESTON, B.M. WILLIAMS, G.C. OUTLAND and HERMAN HALL SR. OSCAR SMITH DEBAUN Wednesday, January 14, 1953 / Thursday, January 15, 1953 / Friday, January 16, 1953 Age 47, a widely known farmer of Providence, Norfolk County, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 13, 1953 at 1:30 am in Raleigh, North Carolina hotel of a heart attack. Dr. W.L. LONG JR, said he was summoned, but that he was dead before he arrived. The doctor said that he appeared to be the victim of a heart attack. He was in Raleigh on a business trip. Son of the late JAMES YOUNG DEBAUN and Mrs. LUCY WHITZEL DEBAUN, he was a native of Norfolk County. He was a member of the South Norfolk Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. ANNIE ALETHEA SAWYER DEBAUN; 5 daughters, Miss AUDREY MAE DEBAUN, Miss IRENE VERNELL DEBAUN, Miss ANNIE JEANETTE DEBAUN, Miss NANCY CAROLYN DEBAUN and Miss HELEN RENEE DEBAUN; a son, ARCHIE WILBUR DEBAUN, all of Norfolk County; 2 sisters, Mrs. BESSIE WILSON of Fox Hall and Mrs. I.W. DOXEY of Norfolk County and a brother, GARRETT D. DEBAUN of Norfolk County. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 15, 1953 at 2:00 pm at the Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk, by the Rev MELVIN DOLLAR, pastor of Rosemont Christian Church, assisted by the Rev O.D. POYTHRESS, pastor of the South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Captain B.M. WILLIAMS, BARTLEY POWERS, L.L. WEBB, PAUL FOREHAND, CLARENCE MILLER and ROBERT LAMBERT SR. ANNA R. DECATUR Tuesday, October 16, 1906 / Wednesday, October 17, 1906 (Her age could have been 35, it was hard to read) At Kittery Point, Maine, the wife of the late Commodore STEPHEN DECATUR, of the United States Navy died. She was 85 years old and a former resident of Norfolk. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. WYNDAIN R. MAYO SR of Norfolk. The funeral will be solemnized at Kittery Point on Thursday, October 18, 1906 at 3:00 pm and the remains will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, New York. Her grandson, W.R. MAYO JR of this city, left Tuesday night, October 16, 1906 to attend the obsequies. JOHN BLANTON DEJARNETTE Monday, February 9, 1953 Age 13, son of WIRT HENRY and Mrs. NANNIE WHITLOW DEJARNETTE of 600 Elliot Avenue, Alexander Park, died in a Portsmouth hospital Sunday, February 8, 1953 at 7:45 am. He was a native of Halifax County and a student at the Alexander Park School. Besides his parents, he is survived by 2 sisters, JANNICE COLEEN DEJARNETTE and SUE ANN DEJARNETTE; 1 brother, VADEN WHITLOW DEJARNETTE, all of Alexander Park; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. WHITLOW of Tamplin and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. DEJARNETTE of Nathalie. The body was taken to the Snellings Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 pm Monday, February 9, 1953 at the grave in Olive Branch Cemetery. JOHN F. DELANEY Saturday, November 24, 1906 (Also printed his name as JAMES F. DELANEY) VICE PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN SHIPPING COMPANY, FOUND DEAD IN BED, WIFE'S BODY NEAR. WIFE SLAYS HUSBAND, THEN COMMITS SUICIDE. Chicago, Illinois, November 23, 1906 - He was the vice president of the American Shipping Company. He was shot Friday, November 23, 1906 and killed by his wife, who immediately afterward committed suicide. The tragedy occurred in the apartments occupied by the Delaney's at he home of Mrs. CYRUS WOODS, 490 Lasalle Avenue. Late Friday, a servant forced an entrance into the apartments after having made several previous efforts. His body was found on the bed with a bullet wound in the back of the head. Her body was lying close by, a bullet having been fired into her brain through the mouth. The revolver was still clutched in her hand when the room was entered. EDWARD TYLER, a boarder in the house, told the police late Friday, he heard two shots in the night, but paid no attention to them, believing they came from the street. The cause of the shooting is not known, Mrs. WOODS, in whose house the tragedy took place, declared that they had not quarreled to her knowledge and said she knew of nothing that could have caused her to kill herself and her husband. He is said to be well known among business men in New York, where he had lived the greater part of his life. In his clothing was found a card bearing the inscription "J.H. DELANEY, Vice President of the American Shipping Company, 20 Broadway, New York". His name is also in the Chicago directory as Vice President of the American Shipping Company. She was a daughter of CHARLES EDWARD BROWN, formerly of this city. She was born in this city and graduated a number of years ago from the Chicago Dramatic School. She was later engaged by OTIS SKINNER for the cast of "Francesca da Rimini" and afterward played in "The Silver Shield". She was known on the stage as BESSIE MORTIMER. She was 31 years old. Her husband was 36 years old. They were married about 8 years ago and had no children. FLORENCE DELAUNEY, Mrs. Saturday, January 5, 1907 Amherst, Virginia, January 4 - Wife of Professor DELAUNEY, Professor of Art at Sweetbriar Institute. She died there Friday, January 4, 1907. She was a daughter of Dr. HENSLEY of the Island of Jersey and sister of the wife of Professor BISHOP of William and Mary College. Professor DELAUNEY and his wife were married in Williamsburg about 2 years ago. Her remains were taken there Saturday morning, January 5, 1907 for interment. T.B.G. DELK Friday, October 26, 1906 (The heading of this obit says, Funeral of Mrs. DELK, but it's really a he) He was entered into rest Tuesday, October 23, 1906 at his home in Ivor, Virginia. The deceased was 67 years of age and had been sick about four months. The funeral services took place at Mill Swamp Baptist Church and were conducted by the pastor. He is survived by a widow, 2 sons, SAM and GEORGE E. DELK and 1 daughter, Mrs. MAGGIE BARRETT all of Ivor. He also is an uncle of Miss MARY DELK and Mrs. LEMUEL P. JORDAN of Suffolk and Mrs. VICTOR H. BROWN. He was buried by Berlin Lodge No 4, Masons. CHARLES EDWARD DELOATCH Senior Sunday, August 6, 1995 Norfolk - of the 2200 block of Pretty Lake Ave, died Wednesday, August 2, 1995 in a health care center. He was born in Suffolk. He was a member of Open Door Chapel and was in the US Army. Survivors include his wife, MARSHA DELOATCH; a daughter, ANGELA JAMES of Chesapeake; 2 sons, CHARLES EDWARD DELOATCH JR of Virginia Beach and REGINALD LORENZA DELOATCH of Norfolk; his mother, ANNIE MAE WHITE; 2 sisters, ETHEL L. SPENCER and GALE B. WHITE; 4 brothers, LORENZO DAVIS, ARTHUR L. WHITE, ROBERT WHITE JR and DARREL E. WHITE; 5 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 pm Tuesday, August 8, 1995 at Graves Funeral Home by the Rev ANTHONY MOSES. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Friends may join the family at 776 Lake Edward Drive. WILLIAM C. DEMMING Friday, December 14, 1906 / Sunday, December 16, 1906 Died at the residence No 119 North Reservoir Avenue, Thursday, December 13, 1906 at 3:50 pm. He was in the 48th years of his age, after a lingering illness. Funeral services from the residence Saturday, December 15, 1906 at 12:30 pm. Friends of the family are invited to attend. He was the son of Mrs. FANNIE and the late E.C. DEMMING and was born in Norfolk, where he had resided all of his life and where he was well known and highly esteemed. He is survived by a widow, 1 son, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. J.E. DEMPSEY Sunday, November 25, 1906 / Tuesday, November 27, 1906 REFUSED TO UNDERGO OPERATION UNTIL TOO LATE - EXHONERATES PARRISH, WHO SHOT HIM Raleigh, North Carolina, November 24 - A young white man, a resident of Portsmouth, accidentally shot while asleep last Monday night, November 19, 1906 at the Seaboard Air Line Station here by R.B. PARRISH, of the latter railway, died Saturday, November 24, 1906 in the hospital here. He refused, until Saturday, November 24, 1906, when it was too late, to allow an operation which the surgeons say would have saved his life. PARRISH has been in the station house ever since the shooting. Two boys, in the room where the shooting occurred, swore PARRISH took out his pistol and said he would shoot the scare DEMPSEY. The latter made a statement declaring the shooting accidental and PARRISH blameless. The body arrived here on Tuesday, November 27, 1906. The funeral was conducted from his parents residence, No 603 Dinwiddie Street. Rev Mr. HAIGHT conducted the services. The remains were buried in Oak Grove Cemetery. A warrant was issued Tuesday, November 27, 1906 charging, R.B. PARRISH, of the Seaboard Air Line here with murder. The hearing will be Wednesday, November 28, 1906. PARRISH declares the shooting was accidental. There may be only a holding for manslaughter. Two boys are the only witnesses so far found. ALBERT DENAIN, General Thursday, January 1, 1953 Nice, France, December 31 - of the French Air Force, who was Minister of Air in 1934 - 1936, died Wednesday, December 21, 1952 of a heart attack. WILLIAM DENBY Sunday, November 11, 1906 Died at the Norfolk Protestant Hospital, Thursday, November 8, 1906 at 8:00 pm. He was the son of the late ANDREW JACKSON and AMY DENBY. He was 50 years old. The funeral will take place from the grave in Elmwood Cemetery Saturday, November 10, 1906 at 10:00 am. JAMES V. DENNING, Corporal Thursday, December 18, 1952 A list of casualties in the Korean area released by the Department of Defense Wednesday, December 17, 1952 reveals that one North Carolina soldier, previously reported missing in action, was killed in action and another died of wounds. They were CPL JAMES V. DENNING, son of Mrs. BESSIE DENNING of Goldsboro, who was killed and PFC CHARLES GEORGE, son of Mr. and Mrs. JACOB GEORGE of Whittier, who died of wounds. Reported wounded was PFC JAMES D. MCCORMICK, son of NEILL MCCORMICK of Red Springs. ALICE VIRGINIA HAUGHWOUT DENNIS, Mrs. Saturday, October 20, 1906 / Sunday, October 21, 1906 Suffolk - A sister of GEORGE W. HAUGHWOUT of this city, died Thursday, October 18, 1906 at 7:00 pm at her home in Crittenden, Virginia while her husband was in Norfolk. She was expected to join him that Thursday night. She was only ill ten hours. A message telling of the death was received by her brother Thursday night, October 18, 1906 and he left with his family to attend the funeral. She is survived by a husband, Z. WILMER DENNIS, father and mother, 3 children and other relatives. She was 28 years old. CHARLES F. DENNIS Tuesday, January 8, 1907 / Wednesday, January 9, 1907 (the year of death printed was 1906, I put 1907, due to the fact, when the new year starts out, we always make the mistake of this nature. Another obit states he was buried at Elmwood Cemetery) Died at his residence, No 103 Bermuda Street, Monday, January 7, 1907 at 2:05 pm. He was 61 years old, in the 62nd year of his age. The funeral will take place at the grave in Cedar Grove Cemetery Tuesday, January 8, 1907 at 3:00 pm. Friends of the family respectfully invited to attend. The services were conducted by Rev R.N. HARTNESS of the Trinity Methodist Church, Brambleton. Pallbearers: T.M. GILL, P.H. MARQUIS, J. RICE, M.J. SCHELL, F. WHITING and L. CHAPMAN. SAMUEL S. DENNIS, Captain Saturday, December 8, 1906 / Sunday, December 9, 1906 / Tuesday, December 11, 1906 For many years a resident of Norfolk, died at his residence, No 102 Camp Avenue, Atlantic City, Friday, December 7, 1906 at 7:15 pm after a lingering illness. He was in the 68th year of his age. The funeral will take place Sunday, December 9, 1906 at 2:30 pm from the Lekies Memorial Church, which he was a consistent member. Friends of the family invited to attend. He was a man of sterling integrity of character and was universally esteemed in the community. The service was conducted by the pastor Rev W.A. COOPER, assisted by Rev GEO. W. WRAY of McKendree Methodist Church. The remains were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. The pallbearers were: R.D. DENNIS, J.T. KEMP, J.E. DENNIS, W.W. POINDEXTER and E.D. PARGO. J.E. DESHAZO, Mrs. Thursday, November 15, 1906 A telegram was received at conference Wednesday, November 14, 1906 announcing her death. She was the wife of Rev J.E. DESHAZO, a member of the conference. Her death occurred at the home of her brother in Patrick County, Virginia. BETTY WARREN DEWS, Mrs. Monday, October 17, 1955 Smithfield - Age 86, died Friday morning, October 14, 1955. Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 17, 1955 at 3 pm at the grave in the Mill Swamp Cemetery by the Rev R.E. BRITTLE. Active pallbearers were PAUL WARREN, H.L. BAILEY, H.H. BELL JR, E.T. LAINE, W.J. THOMAS, J.A. LOGAN, H.B. SEWARD and B.F. HUX. JOHN DICHT Tuesday, November 27, 1906 ONE MAN IS SLAIN, ANOTHER NEARLY, IN BEAR HUNT. Pittsburgh, Penns, November 26 - Deaths and narrow escapes from bears are beginning to be reported here. JOHN DICHT, 18 years old, was killed in Elk County by a bear on Saturday, November 24, 1906. He shot the bear and attempted to bleed it, thinking it dead. The animal, however, was apparently only stunned. It arose from the ground and showed fight. In the struggle the bear tore off one of the young man's arms and disemboweled him. HENRY BRADLEY, of East Pittsburg, connected with the Westinghouse Electric Company, wounded the bear. Maddened by pain, the bear rushed at the hunter. BRADLEY emptied his repeater at the animal as it descended upon him, five of the bullets taking effect, but only tending to increase its fury. Just as the bear reached him, BRADLEY threw away his gun and drew his hunting knife. Plunging it into the animal's side to the hilt, he reached the heart and the animal dropped dead at his feet. ALFRED ELIJAH DICKINSON, Reverend, D.D. Wednesday, November 21, 1906 ONE OF THE OLDEST, ABLEST AND MOST WIDELY KNOWN BAPTIST PREACHERS IN ENTIRE SOUTH, DIES AT RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Richmond, Virginia, November 20 - One of the oldest, ablest and most widely known members of the Baptist Ministry in the South, died Tuesday afternoon, November 20, 1906 at his home on West Grace Street. He had been in feeble health for many years, but his rallies from previous illnesses had been so remarkable that his friends were sanguine. He was educated at Richmond College and the University of Virginia. After leaving the university, he became pastor of the Baptist Church in Charlottesville. He was afterwards superintendent of Sunday Schools and colportage work under the direction of the Board of the Baptist General Association of Virginia. He accepted the pastorate of Leigh Street Baptist Church, this city. In 1865, he became joint owner and editor with Rev Dr. J.B. JETER in the Religious Herald, a weekly religious publications of the country. He was married 3 times. His first wife was Miss FANNIE TAYLOR, daughter of DR JAMES B. TAYLOR, the first secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Of this union, the following children were born: JAMES TAYLOR DICKINSON, D.D., pastor of the First Baptist Church of Rochester, New York; Mrs. FANNIE TORIAN and Miss NELLIE and Miss JANIE DICKINSON. 3 other children died in their infancy. His second wife was Miss LOU CRADDOCK of Halifax County. Of this marriage, 1 child was born, Miss HALLIE DICKINSON. His last wife, who survives him, was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, this city, of which Rev RYLAND KNIGHT, D.D. is pastor. The death will involve no change in the conduct of the Religious Herald. JAMES T. DICKINSON Tuesday, November 13, 1906 Death occurred last week. The funeral took place Sunday, November 11, 1906 in the Wright Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church at 3:00 pm The Rev S.J. BROWNE, the pastor, conducted the services. Interment took place in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Old Dominion Lodge, I.O.O.F. and Portsmouth Lodge, No 16, Knights of Pythias, attended the funeral. HERMAN DICKSON Tuesday, October 23, 1906 WILLIAM R. MORTON, immigration inspector here, received a telegram Monday, October 22,1906 from Miami, Florida, which told of his drowning. He was the brother of Mrs. MORTON. He drowned in the great storm of last week. He was the oldest son of Mrs. DICKSON of North Attleboro, Massachusetts and his aged mother is prostrated. The unfortunate man was employed on the Florida East Coast, railroad, which is building a trestle from Miami to Key West, and the employees are living aboard houseboats. These boats were wrecked and the occupants drowned. JUDITH ESTELLE DIGGS, Miss Wednesday, January 14, 1953 Age 74, retired Norfolk schoolteacher, who taught for many years at J.E.B. Stuart School, died Tuesday, January 13, 1953 at 12:55 am at her residence, 723 West 36th Street. She was taken ill and died with an hour. A native of Mathews County, she had been a teacher 35 years, mostly in grammar school fourth and fifth grades. She retired three years ago. She received her higher education at the State Teachers College, Farmville. Active in church work, she was a member of the Park Place Methodist Church and of auxiliary and the Ladies Wesley Bible Class of the church. Her late parents were WAYNE G. and Mrs. MARY DIGGS of Onemo, Mathews County. Surviving are 1 brother, GEORGE W. DIGGS of Onemo; 2 nephews, EMMETT LILLY and WILLIAM DIGGS, both of Norfolk and 1 niece, Miss MARY JANE WARD of California. The body was removed to the Foster Funeral Home at Blake, Mathews County, where it will remain until Thursday, January 15, 1953 at 12:30 pm when the cortege will leave for Bethel Methodist Church at Laben for funeral services that day. Officiating will be the Rev EDGAR JAMISON NOTTINGHAM III, pastor of the Bethel Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pear Tree Cemetery at Onemo. TUCK DILLARD Monday, October 3, 1966 South Boston - A funeral service will be held Monday, October 3, 1966 at 11 am in First Presbyterian Church. Age 16, a step-grandson of Rep WILLIAM M. TUCK, D-Va, who died Saturday night, October 1, 1966 of head injuries suffered during a football game. DILLARD, a junior, was an honor student at Halifax County High School. He starred in football, basketball and golf. His father is a stepson of Rep Tuck, for whom his boy was named. WINIFRED BRIMMER DILLION, Mrs. Sunday, January 25, 1953 / Monday, January 26, 1953 / Tuesday, January 27, 1953 Age 82, in the 83rd year of her age, widow of WILLIAM EVERETTE DILLION, died at a Richmond hospital Saturday, January 24, 1953. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. H.H. SHIPP of Spokane, Washington, Mrs. GEORGE L. ALLISON of Richmond and Miss DOROTHY DILLION of Washington; 4 sisters, Mrs. J.C.W. GREGORY and Mrs. BURLEIGH WILLIS, both of Norfolk, Mrs. ELSIE SWANN of Baltimore and Mrs. DANIEL WALKEY of Alexandria and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Monday, January 26, 1953 at 2:00 pm by the Rev H.H. MARTENS, rector of St Peters Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: ZACK B. HARRELL, E.H. BLACKBURN, FRANK R. ALLISON, MERWYN H. KELLER, J.C. DAVIS and J.A. BRIMMER JR. FRED N. DILLON, Mrs. Friday, October 19, 1906 Waltham, Mass, October 18 - By the overturning of an automobile at the foot of a long hill between Wayland and Sunbury Center Thursday, October 18, 1906, she was killed. She was of Fitchburg. Mrs. GEORGE P. GRANT JR, also of Fitchburg, sustained a fracture of two ribs and other injuries. GEORGE P. GRANT JR who was operating the machine, escaped practically unhurt. MARY ELIZABETH DILLS, Mrs. Tuesday, October 11, 1966 Norfolk - Age 82, of 3104 Dunkirk Ave, the widow of CLAUDE DUNNING DILLS and a daughter of OTTO P. and Mrs. MARY TITZER YEKER, died in a hospital Monday, October 10, 1966 at 6:52 am. A native of Evansville, Ind, she lived here 46 years. She was a member of Lafayette Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a brother, OTTO T. YEKER of Evansville. The body will be sent tonight at 8 from Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home to Alexander Funeral Home, Evansville, for a funeral service and burial. MARY DIMMITT, Mrs. Tuesday, October 23, 1906 To fulfill an eighteen year old promise, the Rev R.B. GARRETT will leave Tuesday morning, October 23, 1906 for Maysville, Kentucky. Upon his arrival there, he will officiate at her funeral. She died in Maysville on Monday, October 22, 1906. Nearly a score of years ago, Dr. GARRETT was pastor of the Baptist Church in Maysville. In 1888, her husband died. Dr. GARRETT was called upon to conduct the funeral and he saw the body carefully laid away in the town which was the scene of his early days in the ministry. After the funeral, she bound Dr. GARRETT to a promise in her days of grief. Nothing would satisfy her but for the doctor to give her his word that he would conduct the funeral service over her when she died. Monday, October 22, 1906, the doctor received a telegram from Maysville. The day for fulfillment of the promise of long ago had arrived and Tuesday morning, October 23, 1906, he will depart for Kentucky on the sad mission. MARY DINKIE, Mrs. Saturday, January 5, 1907 Richmond, Virginia, January 4 - Died at age 80 at Berryville. BENJAMIN DIXON Thursday, November 22, 1906 Suffolk, Virginia, November 21, 1906 - Died Wednesday, November 21, 1906 at the Suffolk Sanitarium. He had been ill about two days with peritonitis. The funeral will take place Friday, November 23, 1906 from the Fair Ground Baptist Church. CARLTON T. DIXON Wednesday, November 7, 1906 / Thursday, November 8, 1906 Died at the residence of his parents, 521 Church Street, Tuesday, November 6, 1906 at 11:00 am. He was the infant son of CHARLES H. and CORDELLA T. DIXON, aged 1 month and 15 days. The funeral will take place from the above residence Wednesday, November 7, 1906 at 10:00 am by Rev W.A. BARR, D.D., rector of St Luke's Episcopal Church, officiating. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. The remains were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. JOHN WESLEY DIXON Sunday, February 8, 1953 / Monday, February 9, 1953 Smithfield, Virginia, February 8 - Age 74, died at his home at Carrollton Friday night, February 6, 1953 after a short illness. He was a native of Nansemond County and had been a prominent farmer in Isle of Wight County most of his life. He was a member of Whitehead's Grove Baptist Church and the Carrollton Order of Red Men. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. ROSA TURNER DIXON; 2 daughters, Mrs. J.A. BEALE of Reids Ferry and Mrs. H.L. BEALE of Norfolk; 1 sons, JOHN C. DIXON of Carrollton; 1 sister, Mrs. C.G. GOODSON of Norfolk and 1 brother, WASA?DY DIXON of Chuckatuck; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The body will be taken from the Bullock Funeral Home at 1:00 pm Sunday, February 8, 1953 to Whitehead Grove Church until time of service at 3:00 pm. Services will be conducted by the Rev JESSE H. KING, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers: JOHN BARLOW, WAVERLY WATKINS, LINWOOD LATIMER, FRANK LATIMER, CLEVELAND MURPHY and JOSEPH MURPHY. Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family. LILY GORDON DIXON, Mrs. Monday, February 16, 1953 / Tuesday, February 17, 1953 (one of her daughters, Mrs. FRED G. SHESSO, her last name was also spelled CHESSO as noted on Feb 17th. This could have been a correction from the obit on the 16th) Widow of ARTHUR LESTER DIXON, died Sunday, February 15, 1953 at 7:15 pm at a Portsmouth hospital. She was a native of Southport, North Carolina and had been living with her daughter at 104 Oak Hill Avenue, Green Acres, Portsmouth. She was a member of the ST Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth. She is survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. E. MARSHALL CHANDLER of Portsmouth, Mrs. J. EDGAR SUTTON JR of Portsmouth, Mrs. MARVIN L. BRANGAN of Norfolk and Mrs. FRED G. SHESSO of Jacksonville, Florida; 1 son, EDWARD F. GORDON of Hampton; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The body was removed to the Brennan Funeral Home. Rosary services will be conducted there Monday, February 16, 1953 at 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 17, 1953 at 10:00 am at St Paul's Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. THOMAS HILDRETH DIXON Thursday, November 22, 1906 / Saturday, November 24, 1906 Died at the residence, No 544 East Main Street on Wednesday, November 21, 1906 at 4:55 am after a brief illness. He was born in Norfolk. He was the son of GEORGE W. and the late GEORGIA DIXON. He was in the 35th year of his age. Funeral services from above residence Friday, November 23, 1906 at 10:00 am. Friends of the family are invited to attend. He is also survived by 1 brother, CHARLES DIXON. He was a member of Black Hawk Tribe No 57, I.O.R.M., Norfolk Aeire of Eagles and the Bartender's League. The service was conducted by Rev E. P. MINER, of St Luke's Episcopal Church. The interment was in Elmwood Cemetery. Following were the pallbearers: J.F. SHEEHAN, W.R. BROWN, H.S. ARRINGTON, W.R. SHELLY, GEORGE L. PEARCE, FRANK MATTHEWS, JOHN BAMBURGER, W.E. HUFFMAN, JOHN SHUMAKER and W.H. NORRIS. WILLIAM WALKER DIXON Thursday, February 5, 1953 Cape Charles, Virginia, February 4 - Age 75, prominent Northampton County businessman, died Sunday, February 1, 1953 at his home, "Point Pleasant". Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 3, 1953 at the home by the Rev IRWIN G. COUCH, pastor of Capeville Methodist Church. Burial was in Capeville Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers: OTTO LOWE, Dr WEBSTER BARNES of Richmond, CLAYTON P. KING, THOMAS H. DOWNES, GOODWYN JOYNES, W. EDWARD BLOXOM and E. THOMAS MERRITT JR. He was a native of Northampton County, the son of the late THOMAS HUME and MARGARET SARAH WHITEHEAD DIXON. He was actively identified with the religious, civic, business, social and fraternal life of the community. He was a member of Capeville Methodist Church, honorary member of the Cape Charles Rotary Club, past president and member of the Board of Directors of the Northampton County Trust Bank, and a former member of the Townsend Banking Company, which merged with the Capeville Bank and later the Farmers and Merchants Trust Bank of Cape Charles. He was a member of Evergreen Lodge No 105, A.F. & A.M. and Capeville Lodge No 107, from which he received his 50 year membership pin in 1951, Auld Consistory and Khedive Temple, Norfolk and the Eastern Shore Shrine Club. With his brother, the late THOMAS J. DIXON and the late DAVID K. LONG, he founded the firm of W.W. DIXON and Brother more than 30 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. HARRIETT FITCHETT DIXON; 3 sisters, Mrs. WALTER WILKINS JR and the Miss LUCY DIXON and Miss SALLIE DIXON, all of lower Northampton County and 2 great nephews. J.B. DODSON Wednesday, October 3, 1906 Died in Black Mountain, North Carolina, Tuesday morning, October 2, 1906. He was a former resident of Portsmouth. He was 24 years old and unmarried. The funeral services will take place in Black Mountain Wednesday afternoon, October 3, 1906. EDWARD DODSON, of No 633 County Street, this city, received telegraphic information Tuesday morning, October 2, 1906 announcing the death of his brother. He succumbed to typhoid fever. During the period of his residence here, he was employed by the Dickson Lumber Company of Norfolk. Owing to the distance, Mr. DODSON, was unable to leave for the funeral. JOHN WILLIAM DOLAN Wednesday, February 11, 1953 Formerly of Portsmouth, son of the late JOHN T. and ANNIE RILEY DOLAN, died Sunday, February 8, 1953 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Kecoughtan. He is survived by an uncle, EDWARD RILEY of Portsmouth and several cousins, also of Portsmouth. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 12, 1953 at 9:00 am at the Kecoughtan Hospital Chapel. HENRY SMITH DOLLAR Saturday, February 14, 1953 / Sunday, February 15, 1953 / Monday, February 16, 1953 Age 67, in the 68th year of his age, husband of MINNIE ALLEN DOLLAR, died at a Norfolk hospital Friday, February 13, 1953 at 11:00 am. He was the son of JESSIE H. and EMALINE KNOWLES DOLLAR. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. R.J. RAWLS of Birmingham, Alabama; a son, JACK B.H. DOLLAR of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. A.T. MOORE of Mt Olive, Alabama and 4 grandsons. He was a native of Tallapoosa, Georgia and had been a resident of Norfolk for 18 years, residing at 4031 Old Ocean View Road. Until his retirement four years ago, he was with the Welding Shipyard. Funeral services will be conducted at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Sunday, February 15, 1953 at 2:00 pm by the Rev W.A. HALES, pastor of Fairmount Park Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers: J.W. EVANS, JIM G. TAYLOR, E.C. FOWLE, OTHO M. GUY, WILLIAM R. SHRECKHISE, THOMAS F. COYNE, EUGENE W. BURROUGHS, FRED E. HARRISON and W.E. KLINE. MARTHA HELEN CULPEPPER DONGAN, Mrs. Wednesday, February 11, 1953 / Thursday, February 12, 1953 Widow of R. LEE DONGAN, died Monday, February 9, 1953. Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 pm Wednesday, February 11, 1953 by the Rev EDGAR A. POTTS, pastor of Epworth Methodist Church at the residence, 902 Greenway Court. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth. Pallbearers: WILLIAM R. LOWE, Dr. STANLEY GRAVES, LUTHER UPTON, T. RALPH JONES, FERRELL MOORE, JAMES DERRICKSON, JOSEPH FIVEASH, JAMES H. CULPEPPER JR, M.K. SCOTT, E.C. ALLEN, JOHN T. HARDY, R. HENRY MOORE and CHARLES MOORE. JOSEPH LEE DOUGHTIE Thursday, December 24, 1953 / Friday, December 25, 1953 / Monday, December 28, 1953 (the Rev A.W. COATES was also referred to as A.W. COTES) Franklin, Virginia, December 23 - Age 78, well known farmer and merchant of the Blackcreek Community, died early Wednesday morning, December 23, 1953 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. HOEN EDWARDS, near Blackcreek, after a short illness. He was the son of the late JESSE THOMAS and MARY WIGGINS DOUGHTIE of Hertford County, North Carolina. He came to this community about 41 years ago from Hertford County, and has been one of the leaders as a farmer and merchant. He was a member of the Blackcreek Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. LILLIE MODLIN DOUGHTIE of Franklin; 1 daughter, Mrs. HOEN D. EDWARDS SR of Zuni; 1 grandson, HOEN EDWARDS JR; 1 half sister, Mrs. EMMA BARNES of Virginia Beach and a number of nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the funeral home of W.J.M. Holland and Sons of Franklin where funeral services will be held Saturday, December 26, 1953 at 2:30 pm. Burial will be in Popular Springs Cemetery, the Rev A.W. COATES, pastor of the Black Creek Baptist Church, will officiate, assisted by the Rev R.D. STEPHENS, former pastor of the Franklin Baptist Church. Pallbearers: LETCHER ELY, C.C. VAUGHAN III, J. EDWIN MOYLER, W.T. PACE JR, L.H. BABB, Dr. E.M. BABB, CAWLEY EDWARDS and LELAND BEALE. JOSEPH PENDLETON DOWDY Tuesday, October 9, 1906 The 14 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. DOWDY, died Sunday night, October 7, 1906 at 11:05 pm in the family residence, No 2006 London Street, Cottage Place. The funeral will take place Tuesday, October 9, 1906 at 3:00 pm in the residence. CHESTER E. DOWING Sunday, October 16, 1983 Norfolk - Age 30, of 211 E. 29th Street, a native of Norfolk and a son of WILLIAM and LULA COWELL, died Saturday, October 15, 1983 in a hospital. He was a cook and was a Navy veteran. He was a member of Fellowship Church of God in Christ and was vice president of Mayflower Social and Saving Club. Other survivors include 2 sisters, BARBARA GREY and CHINA COWELL of Norfolk; 6 brothers, JOHNNY POPE of New York, ERNEST DOWING, VERNON WINSLOW, ALEXANDER NICHOLS, WILLIAM E. COWELL and TYRONE COWELL of Norfolk and maternal grandmother, CHINA CORNEY of Norfolk. The funeral will be conducted at 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 19, 1983 in Fellowship Church of God n Christ by Elder RICHARD RICHARDSON. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with Twilight Funeral Home, Norfolk, in charge. Visitation will begin Tuesday evening, October 18, 1983 and the family will be at the funeral home from 8 to 9 pm Tuesday, October 18, 1983. CHARLES ALBERT DOWNING Senior Sunday, January 18, 1953 (It states 6 brothers, but only 5 are mentioned) Eastville, January 17 - Age 67, died Saturday, January 17, 1953 at 7:00 am at his home in Birds Nest, Northampton County. He retired from service with the Pennsylvania Railroad two years ago. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 19, 1953 at 2:00 pm at Red Bank Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. JANIE IOLA ISDELL DOWNING; a son, C.A. (TOMMY) DOWNING JR of Norfolk; 5 sisters, Mrs. GLADYS PEARSON of Norfolk and Mrs. DANIEL BADGER, Mrs. H.C. WEST, Mrs. MATTIE SMALL and Mrs. WILLIAM OCHELNOR, all of Birds Nest; 6 brothers, PATRICK DOWNING of Norfolk, CLARENCE BOLTON DOWNING, GOODRICH DOWNING and JAMES DOWNING, all of Birds Nest and JOHN DOWNING of Boston, Mass and 4 grandchildren. JAMES DOYLE Tuesday, October 2, 1906 Policeman BROUGHTON, after a day's work on the case succeeded Monday night, October 1, 1906 in establishing the identity of the negro who was found floating in the ferry slip in this city Monday morning, October 1, 1906. He was a steward, attached to the United States Cruiser Atlanta, station ship at the Naval Reserve Torpedo Station at St Helena. When found, he had a gold watch and a diamond ring on his person. His relatives live in Philadelphia, and Policeman BROUGHTON learned they are quite well to do. The government will doubtless take charge of his body later. CLAUDE WILSON DOZIER Wednesday, January 21, 1953 / Thursday, January 22, 1953 / Friday, January 23, 1953 Age 39, owner-operator of the Southside Market, Campostella, died Tuesday, January 20, 1953 at 4:40 am at his residence at Dozier's Corner after an illness of three months. A native of Princess Anne County, he had resided at Dozier's Corner 10 years. He was a son of Mrs. LILLIE DOZIER JACKSON and the late TULLY PETER DOZIER. He was a member of South Norfolk Lodge 339, A.F. & A.M., Grice Commandery and Khedive Temple of the Shrine. He was also a member of Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, Berkley. Besides his mother, surviving are his wife, Mrs. FRANCES RAILEY DOZIER; 2 sons, RICHARD WILSON DOZIER and WILLIAM NELSON DOZIER, both of Norfolk County; 2 sisters, Mrs. MARGARET DOZIER ISRAEL and Mrs. CATHERINE DOZIER KENNEDY, both of Princess Anne County and 1 brother, FRED S. DOZIER of Roanoke. The body was removed tothe Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk, where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 22, 1953 at 2:00 pm by the Rev J.L. LOWRY, pastor of Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, Berkley. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers: MERL NEWTON JR, HARRY RICHARD, A.R. EVETT, P.E. RICHARD, MURRAY RICHARD, BEN LINGO, Dr. MARVIN B. HARRINGTON and RAYMOND ETHRIDGE. South Norfolk Lodge No 339 A.F. & A.M. conducted services at the grave in Magnolia Cemetery. EARLEY STONEWALL DOZIER Friday, February 27, 1953 Point Harbor, North Carolina, February 26 - Age 68, died Wednesday, February 25,1953 at his home here. A native of Princess Anne County, he had lived at Point Harbor for a number of years. A son of TULLEY EDWARD and SUE STONE DOZIER, he was the husband of Mrs. PEARL HARTLEY DOZIER, a member of the Powells Point Christian Church and a veteran of World War I. Surviving besides his wife is 1 daughter, Mrs. EDITH D. BRINSON of Norfolk; 2 sons, EARL DOZIER of Long Island, New York and EDWARD DOZIER of Norfolk; 3 sisters, Mrs. MEADY CAPPE and Mrs. NELLIE HOVERTY of Norfolk and Mrs. MINNIE SUTTON of Raleigh. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 27, 1953 at 3:30 pm at the Powells Point Christian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. NAOMI HALSTEAD DOZIER, Mrs. Sunday, December 7, 1952 Newport News, Virginia, December 6 - Age 48, wife of JOHN M. DOZIER of Lee Hall, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 6, 1952 at 3:15 pm at the Hospital of the Immaculate. She was a well known churchwoman and played an active role in women's organizations of the Lower Peninsula. A native of Richmond, she had lived since childhood in Warwick County, but lately had resided in Lee Hall. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church of Warwick and president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the church; a member of the Daughters of American Revolution, the King's Daughters and of the Woman's Club of Yorktown. Besides her husband, surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. RALPH MOREHEAD, Mrs. MAHLON HOOVER and Miss LILLIAN SUSAN DOZIER, all of Lee Hall; her mother, Mrs. H.M. CLEMENTS, also of Lee Hall and 1 sister, Mrs. G.A. WATTS of Warwick. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 8, 1952 at 3:00 pm at the Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown. Burial will be in the church cemetery. CLIFTON C. DRAPER (P) Saturday, October 1, 1966 / Sunday, October 2, 1966 Chesapeake - Age 67, of 209 Winston Road, died Friday, September 30, 1966 at 7:55 am in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Drum Hill, NC, he was the husband of Mrs. ROSA LAMB DRAPER and a son of CLEOPAS and Mrs. SALLIE VICTORIA BAKER DRAPER. He was an employee of Seaboard Air Line Railroad and had lived here 46 years. A past president of Portsmouth Shrine Club and a past commander of Portsmouth Commandary Knights Templars 5, he was also a member of Portsmouth Consistory, Scottish Rite Bodies; Port Norfolk Royal Arch chapter 36; Khedive Shrine Temple of Norfolk; McAlister Masonic Lodge 451, Railway Supervisors Fayetteville Masonic Council 27 of Fayetteville, NC. He was also a member of Lodge 45, Railway Supervisors Association; Local 161, International Association of Sheet Metal Workers and Savage Methodist Church of Gates County, NC. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. MINTA BAUGHAM BROOME and Mrs. ENID LEE WILLIAMS of Portsmouth and Mrs. ETHEL D. RUSSELL of Whaleyville. A funeral service will be conductedSunday, October 2, 1966 at 2 pm in the Scottish Rite Temple on Cedar Lane, Chesapeake, by the Rev. FRANKLIN M. MILLS of Cottage Methodist Church and the Rev. GRAHAM S. CARLTON of West End Methodist Church. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The body will be taken from Snellings Funeral Home to the Scottish Rite Temple at 1:00 pm Sunday. JAMES LAFAYETTE DRAPER Tuesday, February 17, 1953 Scotland Neck, North Carolina, February 16 - Age 60, died at his home in Rocky Mount Sunday night, February 15, 1953 following an illness of several months. For many years, he practiced the carpentry trade in Scotland Neck. Funeral services will be held from the home of WILLIAM T. DRAPER in Scotland Neck Tuesday, February 17, 1953 at 3:30 pm and burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. LILLIE CANNO DRAPER; 3 daughters, Mrs. R.E. HADLOW of Houston, Texas, Mrs. HENRY STRICKLAND and Mrs. C.E. PARKER of Rocky Mount; 2 sons, JOHNNIE DRAPER of Rocky Mount and WILLIAM T. DRAPER of Scotland Neck; 2 brothers, CHARLIE DRAPER of Saratoga, Florida and LONNIE DRAPER of Durham and 6 grandchildren. EUNICE EDWARDS DREWRY Wednesday, October 26, 1983 Boykins - Age 93, a native of Severn, North Carolina and the widow of HARRY MOSS DREWRY, died Tuesday in a hospital. She was a member of Boykins Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, EVELYN D. BRETT and a son, MADISON B. (MATT) DREWRY, both of Boykins; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday, October 27, 1983 in Beechwood Cemetery by the Rev G. DURHAM IPOCK and J. BLAINE BLUBAUGH. McDowell Funeral Home is in charge. The family will be at the home of ARTHUR BRETT on Elizabeth Street in Boykins. ROSA GRAY DRINKWATER, Mrs. (P) Thursday, December 18, 1952 Manteo, North Carolina, December 17 - Wife of ALPHEUS W. DRINKWATER, only woman in the history of North Carolina to hold the post of wreck commissioner, among the first to manage a telegraph office and long a leading figure in the religious, fraternal and civic life of Northeastern North Carolina, died in the Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, shortly before midnight Tuesday night, December 16, 1952, 12 hours after suffering the first of a series of cerebral hemorrhages. Coming as a bride to Manteo from her native Currituck County 47 years ago at the age of 20, she shortly was taught telegraphy by her husband, who was at that time in charge of communications for the United States Weather Bureau and when the Western Union established an office here, she was placed in charge of it, a post in which she continued until her death. She was appointed wreck commissioner, once a post of great importance, by Governor J.M. BROUGHTON and reappointed by Governor CHERRY. Her husband was appointed to succeed her by Governor SCOTT. Too shocked to remember clearly Wednesday, December 17, 1952, her bereaved husband was not too sure of his recollection, but she used to recall that it was 49 years ago this week when she first met her husband. He was on duty on the beach across Currituck Sound from her home on Long Point, having established a telegraph office there to keep President THEODORE ROOSEVELT informed as to progress in the salvage of the first submarine, the Moccasin. It was from there that he sent out 49 years ago Wednesday, December 17, 1952 the message that informed a not particularly interested world that the Wrights had flown an airplane from Kill Devil Hill. After 1903, she came to Manteo and taught for a year in the schools of the town and the following summer, she was married at her home in Currituck. A home was built that in time came to be the center of the community's celebrated hospitality. She was an ardent gardener, and the grounds around her house have long been a show place on Roanoke Island. Always, she had time, for her family, her husband and his friends, her telegraph office, her flowers, her church and the fraternal organizations in which she was always active. She was one of the charter members of the Roanoke Island Garden Club, the Manteo Music Club, the Home Demonstration Club, the Rebekah Lodge and the Eastern Star. She was also active in the work of Mt Olivet Methodist Church, from which she will be buried Thursday, December 18, 1952 at 2:00 pm. The body will lie in state two hours before the service. Surviving beside her husband are 2 daughters, Mrs. DOROTHY DRINKWATER of Manteo and Mrs. JOHN L. BOOTH of Norfolk and 3 grandsons, the oldest of which grew up as her own child. Also surviving are her stepmother, Mrs. ANNIE L. GRAY of Norfolk and 2 half sisters, Mrs. ETHEL GRAY LEWIS and Mrs. MARIAN GRAY COLEMAN, both of Norfolk and a half brother, C.K. GRAY of Norfolk. SUSIE BRINKLEY DRINKWATER, Mrs. Sunday, December 28, 1952 (Please see the obit for ZEBULON VANCE BRINKLEY, this is her brother. Her obit has him listed at J.V. BRINKLEY.) Widow of HERMAN M. DRINKWATER, a former Mayor of Virginia Beach, died at the residence, 113 53rd Street, Virginia Beach, Saturday, December 27, 1952 at 4:30 pm. A native of Manteo, North Carolina, she had resided at Virginia Beach for 62 years. She was the daughter of the late WILLIAM C. and Mrs. MELVINA BAUM BRINKLEY. She was prominent in the church and women's activities at the beach, was a member of the Galilee Episcopal Church and the Virginia Beach Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. BESSIE D. HAYES of Virginia Beach, Mrs. WALTER B. REYNOLDS of Elmira, New York and Mrs. CAMILLE D. BODEN of Virginia Beach; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a brother, J.V. BRINKLEY of Manteo. Funeral services will be conducted from the Galilee Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, Monday, December 29, 1952 at 2:00 pm. Burial will be in the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. JUNG CHUNG DUCK Friday, December 25, 1953 / Sunday, December 27, 1953 / Monday, December 28, 1953 Died Wednesday, December 23, 1953. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 27, 1953 at 1:30 pm at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home by the Rev SIDNEY W. QUONG, pastor of the Chinese Baptist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers: HARRY LIANG, SHAKINI JUNG, JUNG WING, CHIN LET, JOCK LEE and EDWIN MOY. LINDA VIOLET DUCK Sunday, December 7, 1952 IN MEMORIAM: In loving memory of my dear wife, who left me a year ago, December 7, 1951. A dear one from me has gone, The voice I loved is stilled; Her place is now vacant, And never can be filled. Husband, OLLIE L. DUCK Monday, December 7, 1953 IN MEMORIAM: In loving memory of my dear wife, who left me 2 years ago, December 7, 1951. To her grave I sadly wander, Flowers I place with loving care; I feel that she is near me, While I sadly linger there. Never shall I cease to love her, Never shall her memory fade, Sweetest love for her lingers, Around her precious grave. Husband, OLLIE L. DUCK CHARLES M. DUDLEY Wednesday, December 12, 1906 / Thursday, December 13, 1906 (The residence of his daughter was also stated as 190 Mason Avenue) Died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W.L. MCDONALD, 199 Mason Avenue at 12:20 am Tuesday, December 11, 1906 at the age of 54 years, in the 55th year of his age, after two months illness. He is survived by an only daughter, stated above, a son, THOMAS DUDLEY, a brother LEE DUDLEY, and a sister, MRS. LULA SCOTT. The funeral will be held from the residence at 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 12, 1906. The services will be conducted by Rev C.E. WOODSON of St Peter's Episcopal Church. The remains were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. EDWARD ALLEN DUFFY Sunday, February 15, 1953 / Monday, February 16, 1953 Age 48, of 1378 East Ocean View Avenue, a salesman for the Contracting Service, was pronounced dead on arrival at Norfolk General Hospital Saturday, February 14, 1953 at 10:15 pm, shortly after he had suffered a heart attack in his automobile at Graydon and Llewellyn Avenues. A native of Hartford, Connecticut, he had lived here since September (1952). He was the son of the late JAMES B. and Mrs. MARY GRADY DUFFY. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. LORETTA BULAK DUFFY; 2 sisters, Miss VIVIAN DUFFY of Atlanta, Georgia and a second whose name could not be learned immediately and 1 brother, FRANK DUFFY of Newington, Connecticut. The body will be forwarded from the Cox Funeral Home Sunday, February 15, 1953 to Hartford, for funeral services at the Fisette Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt St Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, Connecticut. E. WORTLEY DUKE, Mrs. Friday, October 12, 1906 / Saturday, October 13, 1906 Suffolk, Virginia, October 11 - Without ever having regained consciousness after being stricken with paralysis. She died shortly before 9:00 am in the 62nd year of her age. She suffered a stroke which affected both sides while visiting the family of Dr A.W. ELEY on Main Street. She was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. WYATT on Bank Street near Pinner, where she continued to sink slowly. The funeral will take place at 3:00 pm Saturday, October 13, 1906 from the Christian Church and the interment will occur in Cedar Hill Cemetery. She was the widow of the late D.W. DUKE, who, twenty years ago, died even more suddenly than she did. He, on June 5, 1886, was sitting in a chair at Ballard and Smith's store when he suddenly pitched forward to the floor. When they picked him up, he was dead. She was sitting at Dr. ELEY's when her spectacles fell off. Appearing the reach for them, she collapsed and never regained her senses. She is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. VIRGINIA PORTLOCK, Mrs. EUDORA KILBY and Miss NIMONIA ELEY and 4 brothers, all named WILLIAM, are as followed: WILLIAM WALTER, WILLIAM FRANK, WILLIAM ANDREW B. and WILLIAM ELEY. The following persons acting as bearers: Active - W.H. JONES JR, JOHN C. HOLLADAY, Dr. H.W. CAMPBELL, H.S. ELEY, JACOB KELLEY, OTIS S. SMITH, TOWNSEND W. ARTMAN and FRANK T. JONES. Honorary: H.E. SMITH, VIRGINIUS S. KILBY, Colonel THOMAS W. SMITH, DR. W.W. MURRAY, Colonel E.E. HOLLAND and Colonel J.E. WEST. MILDRED WILDER DUKE Sunday, October 16, 1983 Conway, North Carolina - Age 71, died Friday, October 14, 1983. She was a native of Northampton County and the widow of WALTER CLYDE DUKE. She was a member of Conway Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, WALTER LEE DUKE of Conway; a daughter, ELIZABETH D. CONVERSE of Durham; 2 sisters, Mrs. JACK LAVIGNE of West Hartford, Connecticut and Mrs. CHARLES GAINES of Pensacola, Florida and 5 grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 pm Sunday, October 16, 1983 in Conway Cemetery by Rev JAMES HESTER. Jackson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. CHARLIE MORRISETTE DUNCAN Monday, January 5, 1953 / Tuesday, January 6, 1953 Elizabeth City, North Carolina, January 4 - Age 70, of Belcross, NC, died at 2 am Sunday, January 4, 1953 in the Albemarle Hospital after a two week's illness. He was the son of the late EZEKIAL and LOUIE MORRISETTE DUNCAN. He was a lifelong resident of Camden County and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. ANNIE BROWN DUNCAN; a daughter, Mrs. GRADY DOUGH of Belcross; 2 brothers, MARSHALL DUNCAN of Belcross and WILLIAM M. DUNCAN of Raleigh; a grandson, ERNEST DOUGH; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 5, 1953 at 1:30 pm at the Toxey-Berry-Lynch Funeral Home by Dr. J. SAMUEL JOHNSON, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. Pallbearers: CONROY HARRIS, WILLIAM SAWYER, MARVIN HOFFLER, DENNIS OARCLIFT, WILL DOUGH and BRADFORD DUNCAN. LOUISE CLARA DUNCAN, Mrs. Saturday, January 24, 1953 / Sunday, January 25, 1953 / Monday, January 26, 1953 Age 87, in the 88th year of her age, widow of THOMAS JACKSON DUNCAN and daughter of SAMUEL and Mrs. LOUISA GEIGER LORICK, died Friday, January 23, 1953 at 4:20 am at a Norfolk hospital. She was a native of Batesburg, South Carolina and had been a resident of Norfolk for 35 years, residing at 8558 Granby Street at the time of her death. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. HARRY F. BROWN, Mrs. WILLIAM B. HOLLOWELL and Mrs. HAMMILEN W. BROWN of Norfolk; 2 sons, CLARENCE C. DUNCAN of Newberry, South Carolina and J. LIGON DUNCAN of Union, South Carolina; a sister, Mrs. ANNA ADDIE of Warrenville, South Carolina; 23 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was a member of Miles Memorial Methodist Church. Services will be conducted at the H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts Sunday, January 25, 1953 at 2:00 pm by the Rev THEODORE M. SWANN, D.D., pastor of Miles Memorial Methodist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers: S.C. LASTINGER, PHILLIP W. ADAMS, LAWRENCE W. BUNTING, CHARLES W. BOHNEN, PETER MILLER and CARL KEEVER. ROBERT LAFAYETTE DUNN Thursday, February 5, 1953 / Friday, February 6, 1953 Age 68, husband of Mrs. LYDIA DUNN of 525 Clifford Street, died unexpectedly at his residence Wednesday, February 4, 1953 at 6:15 pm. He was a native of Portsmouth and a retired sheet metal worker at the Seaboard Air Line Shops at Portsmouth. He was a member of Central Methodist Church and son of the late WILLIAM E. DUNN and Mrs. ALICE KELLY DUNN. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. FRANCES MAE INMAN, Mrs. DOROTHY CAREY, and Mrs. MARY ALICE LEE, all of Portsmouth and 5 grandchildren. The body was taken to Snellings Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 6, 1953 at 3:30 pm at Central Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 2:30 pm to lie in state for one hour. RUTH STAKES DUNN, Mrs. Saturday, February 7, 1953 / Sunday, February 8, 1953 / Monday, February 9, 1953 Age 76, widow of ROBERT L. DUNN, died at a Norfolk hospital Friday, February 6, 1953 at 3:00 pm after an illness of eight days. She had been in failing health for 15 years. A native of London Bridge, she was a daughter WILLIAM and Mrs. ANGELICA GODFREY STAKES. She had been a resident of Norfolk for 60 years, residing at 424 20th Street. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. ARTHUR C. CASON and Mrs. WILLIAM C. MOYER of Norfolk; 4 sons, PERRY L. DUNN, MACON E. DUNN and GERALD W. DUNN, all of Norfolk and REX LIONEL DUNN of Biloxi, Mississippi; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Cox Funeral Home Sunday, February 8, 1953 at 2:00 pm by the Rev TAYLOR WILLIS, rector of Christ and St Luke's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers: W.M. STOGNER, ALEX H. BELL, MARSHALL STAKES, ALTON STAKES, J. PENN NIMMO, W. KENTON CASON, LEROY OBER and LAWRENCE WILLIAMS. EARL PAUL DUNNING Thursday, December 31, 1953 Age 50, husband of Mrs. KATHLEEN MORTON DUNNING and son of Mrs. ROSE EARLE DUNNING and the late JOHN DUNNING, a native of Chicago and a resident of Norfolk for 24 years, died at the residence, 782 West 52nd Street Wednesday, December 30, 1953 at 3:30 pm. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. ROSE EARLE DUNNING of Jacksonville, Florida and 2 sisters, Mrs. DOROTHY PHELPS of Jacksonville, Florida and Mrs. OLETHA GREEN of Ono, California. The body was taken to the H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts pending arrangements. EMORY PORTER DUREN Friday, January 2, 1953 / Saturday, January 3, 1953 / Sunday, January 4, 1953 Age 63, formerly of Norfolk, died Monday, December 29, 1952 at Miami, Fla after having been in failing health for three years. He was a former employee of the Oxwell Railroad Service Company. He was a native of Thomasville, Ga, had been a resident of Miami for two years. He was a resident of Norfolk from 1933 to 1942. A son of the late THOMAS CLARENCE and Mrs. KATHERINE ELIZABETH MONCRIE DUREN, he was a member of the Flagler Street Baptist Church of Miami and the Masonic Order in Savannah, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. VIRGINIA WARE DUREN of Miami; 2 daughters, Mrs. MICHAEL KORNAZEWICH of King's Beach, Calif and Miss BARBARA ANN DUREN of Miami; 2 sons, JAMES E. DUREN of Greensboro, NC and THOMAS J. DUREN of Norfolk; 6 sisters, Mrs. LLOYD HENDERSON, Mrs. W.L. TURNER, MRS. TOM MCNEILL and Mrs. W.J. GRIFFIN of New Smyrna Beach, Fla, Mrs. FLORENCE SMITH of Miami and Mrs. FRANK BURROUGHS of Jacksonville, Fla and 5 grandchildren. After funeral services in Miami on Wednesday, December 31, 1952 the body was sent to Norfolk. The body will be taken from the Cox Funeral Home to Riverside Memorial Park for services at the grave tomorrow at 3 pm. The Rev JUNIUS FOSTER, pastor of Norview Baptist Church, will officiate. The family will be at the residence of Mr. Duren's son, THOMAS J. DUREN, 4809 Sharpley Circle. Pallbearers were W.J. SMITH, JESSIE HUGHES, RUSSELL DAVIS, C.S. KESTER, GUS O'SHIELDS and MOSES G. TODD. HOSEA DUVALL Sunday, December 2, 1906 Qunicy, Illinois, December 1 - In a quarrel today over receipts for a theatrical performance given at La Grange, Missouri, Constable HOSEA DUVALL was shot and killed and Constable JAMES E. ROYON and ORTON K. STUART, an actor, were fatally wounded, while ROY MILLARD, an actor, was shot through the body and the arm. ROYON and DUVALL were levying on trunks claimed by GILBERT DONALDSON, owner of the show. STUART and MILLARD are alleged to have begun the shooting. ANNE DWIGANS, Miss Thursday, December 10, 1953 Age 84, daughter of the late BENNETT R. and JOANNA COLEMAN DWIGANS, died at the residence, 8000 Van Patten Road, Wednesday, December 9, 1953 at 8:30 am. She was a native of Shellsburg, Iowa and had been a resident of Norfolk for the last three years. She was a member of the Federated Church of Shellsburg. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. E.I. DILLARD of Norfolk, with whom she made her home; 3 nephews, G.L. ORTMAN and FRANK ORTMAN, both of Cotter, Arkansas and G.M. ORTMAN of Rogers, Arkansas. The body will be forwarded from the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home to Shellsburg for funeral services and burial. MICHAEL DYER Tuesday, October 2, 1906 / Wednesday, October 3, 1906 Died at the residence of his son-in-law, WILLIAM HEATHERTON, No 304 Charlotte Street, Sunday, September 30, 1906 at 6 pm. He was in the 76th year of his age. The deceased had resided in Norfolk for many years and was a well known and highly respected. He is survived by several children, who reside in Norfolk, Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia. Funeral services from St Mary's Catholic Church Tuesday, October 2, 1906 at 9:30 am. Friends of the family are invited to attend. Requiem mass was celebrated by Rev Father EDWARD J. WALSH. The floral tributes were beautiful. The interment was in St Mary's Cemetery and the pallbearers: JAMES O'ROUKE, MARTIN CASLEN, JAMES E. PRINCE, MICHAEL CASHIN, EDWARD J. HODGES, J.A. CHARLES, ROBERT FOSTER and JOHN HODGES.