Obituaries

James Joseph Siegel

James Joseph Siegel

Apr 7, 2017

Carrollton, Virginia: James Joseph Siegel Sr., 82, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was ushered into the presence of his Savior, at 05:30 A.M. on Friday, April 07, 2017. He was born on January 30, 1935 and was one of eight children born to Elizabeth and Howard Siegel. He faithfully served his country as a Gunner’s Mate aboard the USS Macon in the...

Thomas Ackie Gwaltney

Thomas Ackie Gwaltney

Apr 7, 2017

Thomas Ackie Gwaltney, 70, passed away April 7, 2017 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with his family by his side. Tommy was the son of the late Will M. Gwaltney Sr. and Dorothy G. Gwaltney. Tommy retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as an Apprentice Instructor after 43 years of service. He was a charter member of the Surry Volunteer Rescue...

Shirley Lewis Bonenberger

Shirley Lewis Bonenberger

Mar 25, 2017

  Shirley Mae Lewis Bonenberger passed away on March 25 at the age of 92. She is predeceased by her husband Norman G. (Bonny) Bonenberger, parents Owen C. Lewis and Irene C Lewis, sisters Lois C. Ayres, Irene E. Lewis, and brother Owen C. (Buddy) Lewis, Jr.She is survived by her children Norman Cary Bonenberger (Linda) of Portsmouth and Sandra...

Evalyan Lassiter Cannon

Evalyan Lassiter Cannon

Mar 24, 2017

Smithfield: Evalyan Lassiter Cannon, 80 passed away on Friday March 24, 2017 with her family by her side. Born in Newport News, Virginia she moved to Smithfield where she lived for nearly 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years William Woodward Cannon.She is survived by two daughters Carole E. Naibauer, Judith C. Bacalis, (Theodore),...

James Edmund Pope

James Edmund Pope

Mar 22, 2017

James Edmund Pope, 67 of Chuckatuck went to be with the Lord at his residence with his family by his side. Affectionately known as “POP POP”. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Pamela Elliott Pope. He was the son of the late Leroy Pope Jr. and Mary Alice Woodward Pope. He is survived by his daughters Rhonda...

Joseph Johnson Baroody

Joseph Johnson Baroody

Mar 11, 2017

Joseph J. Baroody passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017 at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his partner Richard M. Driver, III. He is survived by Susan D. Webb, Nancy D. Fortier, and their families. Joe was a resident of Magnolia Manor, and the family would like to thank the wonderful staff there for all they did...

Baxter Burnett Davis

Baxter Burnett Davis

Mar 10, 2017

Battery Park: Baxter Burnett Davis passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 10 after a short battle with cancer. He was born February 14, 1952 in Elizabethton, TN and was the son of the late Baxter K. and Novella Davis. He was a welder, working at Newport News Shipbuilding and later at Smithfield Foods, where he retired from in...

Garland Norfleet Brock

Garland Norfleet Brock

Mar 2, 2017

Garland Norfleet Brock, Jr. 62 of Smithfield passed away peacefully on March 2, 2017 after a courageous 17 year battle with cancer.  A lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County, he is survived by his dedicated and loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Jones Brock. He was the son of the late Garland Norfleet Brock Sr. and Katie Ann Jones.  Garland...