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BERRIEN BISHOP BLEMKER WILLIAMSBURG Barry B.Blemker, husband of Gretchen a brief battle with cancer.A memorial service will be held 3 p.m.Sunday,June Williamsburg Presbyterian Richmond Road, Williamsburg. LISA A.CASSIDONE HAMPTON Lisa A.Cassidone,40,wife of Frederick on Saturday, June by Nicholson- Cummings Funeral BRUCE HORNER NEWPORT NEWS Sgt.Bruce Horner, U.S.Army,43,died on 1,2007, while honorably serving his country in Iraq.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesday,June Weymouth Funeral Home.A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m.Thursday, June Olivet Christian Church, 14425 Old Courthouse interment to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park with full military honors. Please see YELLOWMAGENTA CYAN BLACK B4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2007DAILY PRESS DEATHS B. D. A.

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STEWART R.III B. WALKER Sr. R. WILLIAMS E.Sr. WILLIAMSON F.Jr.

I. WILSON T.Jr. The Daily Press offers two kinds of obituaries.One is a brief death notice, which is published without charge.The other is a paid allows families to publish extended obituary information of their choice.The cost of paid obituaries is $4.25 per line per publication. Additional charge for photographs and online publication. Obituaries can be submitted in person at the Daily Press main office between 8 a.m.and 4 p.m.Monday through Friday.On the hours are 12:30 p.m.to 4 p.m.Death notices are accepted until 5 p.m.

any day of the week.Send e-mail obit to e-mail photo to obits to 244- 7437.The obituary writer may be reached in person or by voice mail at 247-4620 between the hours of noon and 6 p.m. Private individuals who submit obituaries should provide the telephone number of the funeral home handling arrangements.Obituaries can be viewed online at dailypress.com. In an effort to honor those who have donated or Daily Press is joining the Circle of Life by the Global Organization for Organ Donation.If your loved one was a tell the funeral director to have the Circle of Life symbol placed in the obituary. HAMPTON Seth Thomas (Ret.) passed away 10,2007. Born Dec.29,1927,in was the son of the late Seth Thomas Lillia Arriaga Wilson.

Lt.Wilson served his country with honor during WW and Vietnam, retiring in 1973 after 30 years of service. He volunteered over 1,500 volunteer hours as a dosen on the USS Wisconsin, one of many ships he served on during his years of active military service.He was a member of the Veterans of Underage Military American Legion Post in Newport News. He is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 59 May Brandt Timothy Sue H.and Ronnie Wilson; four Ross, Nancy Whitehead and Lucy eight great-grandchildren. Special thanks are extended by the family to the entire staff of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospice Unit in Hampton. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 11 a.m.Thursday,June 14, Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N.Armistead the Rev.Bert Rait.Burial with full military honors will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7:30 p.m.on Wednesday.In lieu of donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family.

SETH THOMAS SUFFOLK Howard Donzel of the 500 block of Chisholm into eternal rest and peace on June Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born in Smithfield to Howard Lee and Lillie Ann Savedge preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Smithfield High School and a U.S.Navy Veteran.Mr.Carter was a Supervisor at the Virginia Department of Transportation.He was a member of Sandy Mount Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his devoted Demetrius Kearney and LeRi- co Karron Battle of Suffolk and Virginia Lee Thomas of Newport Carter of grandchildren; one Newby of Dubois Savedge of Newport other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held at noon 14,2007 at Main Street Baptist the Rev.James Harrison.Interment will be in the Albert G.Horton,Jr.Memorial Veterans Cemetery.The family will be at 515 Chisholm Lane.Crocker Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crock- erfuneralhome.com.

HOWARD DONZEL CARTER MATHEWS Erva Lee Sutton Corbett, a loving great-grandmother and sister passed away Spring Arbor Assisted Erva was the daughter of the late Norman O.Sutton,Sr.and Mattie Esther Brooks Sutton.She was preceded in death by her Kaye sister, Velva Sutton five and Lindberg Erva is survived by her husband of 65 W.Corbett daughter, Janie Delores daughter-in- Kruse Dana Corbett Feagin and her Michael Sutton Corbett and his Kaye and and Virginia many and cousins. Erva was born at home in Blakes, Mathews July 23,1922, and was the sixth child of eight.During her her a 1939 graduate of Cobbs Creek High Creek, received the Balfour Award (scholastic and took one year of postgraduate at Mathews High attended banking classes at Rappahannock Community Erva worked for her father in the Tidewater Inn Restaurant located in Gloucester Court a number of years and Barbecue at Erva was a lifetime member of Mathews Chapel Methodist she held positions of leadership in the Society of Christian Service, Administrative a Sunday School Secretary and in the church choir for several years.On Dec. and Jesse William Corbett were married in the Methodist Parsonage at Cobbs the Rev.Jack B.Tay- lor.She retired in 1981 as Assistant Cashier and Head Bookkeeper from Sovran Bank after 17 years.Sovran was NationsBank and is now Bank of America. Upon Lee and JW toured the country in their motor home then decided to live six months in Florida and six months in Virginia.In 1982 Sutton sister and her in the motor home to Grand Ole Upper Room in travels took them to Smokey Natural Bridge, Va. In 1983 their journeys took them to Fort Island and St.

Simons Hampshire, New Vineyard.Erva and travels carried them to all parts of the United States, Bermuda and Canada. Erva Lee and JW lived for several years in moved to Sanders in Gloucester and in January 2007 moved to Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Williamsburg.She lived her life with and kindness.She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. The family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care given to her to the staff at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in to Heartland Hospice in Newport The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.Wednesday,June Foster-Faulkner Funeral ews.A funeral service will conducted by Pastor Doug Johnson at 2 p.m.Thursday, June Mathews Chapel United Methodist burial to follow in H.C.Smither Memorial In lieu of donations may be made in Erva memory to Heartland Fishing Point 23606. ERVA LEE SUTTON CORBETT HAMPTON In loving memory, Robert Eugene Fri- Born in had been a Hampton resident since 1966 where he was the owner and operator of and Towing.He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No.1514 in Newport News. Robert is survived by his loving E.Gaskill,and her loving Dawn Eugene his Rocky William Lee Williams and his their mother, Sandra G.Gutherie;mother,Martha Jane Williams of Hampton and Latina Freeman.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m.Wednesday at R.Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton.Immediately following at 11 a.m.Robert’s life will be celebrated in the funeral home chapel. A beloved and will always be in our hearts and we will always love you. Arrangements by R.Hayden Smith Funeral S.Armistead downtown ROBERT EUGENE NEWPORT NEWS Mr.Nathaniel R. Weaver died his home in Newport News after a very brief illness. He was born Oct.16,1920,in He is survived by his Mae Ashley of children, Hubert Smith of L.

Delts of R. Weaver Jr.of Queens Yvonne Weaver of Newport great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Nathaniel R.Weaver was baptized as one of Witnesses on Nov.9, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.Friday,June the Kingdom Hall of Brown family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.Thursday, June Carter Funeral Home-Denbigh. NATHANIEL R.WEAVER NEWPORT NEWS Dr.Colston R.

Stewart affectionately as by family and away from cancer on home with his family. Dr.Stewart was born in Washington, D.C.on March son of Colston R.Stewart,Jr.of Carolyn Douglas Hill of both deceased.He graduated from McKinley Tech HS in Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in Physics from Morgan State University in he was a member of the Army ROTC and Omega Psi Phi Fra- received his medical degree in 1972 from Howard University College of Medicine.After completing a family practice residency at Hospital (now known as Howard University entered active duty in the Army and completed an adult psychiatry residency and a child and adolescent fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.In was appointed Chief of Psychiatry at Fort Campbell Army Hospital in Kentucky and went on to become Chief of Psychiatry at McDonald Army Hospital at Fort In 1984 he left active duty service and went into private practice as a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for many and championing the mental health needs of and their families in the Hampton Roads area.He returned to the Army Reserves and retired a Colonel in 1996.At the time of his death he was Chief of and Family Services for the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board where he diligently continued his work on behalf of children and their families. A devoted and loving husband for almost 38 married Selma Ellen Pioche on June greatest joy was the birth of his three sons and watching them grow into and loving families of their own.In recent years he welcomed and rejoiced in the birth of his four affectionately called him An avid boater and loved sharing his passion for the ocean and fishing with friends and family on the Chesapeake his He leaves behind his R.IV and Jomo Pioche and Daniel Alexander and Carolyn, Ayden Ava Ronyl Jean numerous friends and co-workers who will always cherish his memory and his commitment to life and love. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr.William H.Polk,who was not only his family physician but his best friend and long-time fishing buddy.Also, thank you to the many medical professionals and staff that assisted Dr.Stewart during this difficult time. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.on the Peninsula Funeral Warwick Blvd.in Newport lieu of may be made in Dr.

name to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) and the Defense Fund (www.childrensde- fense.org).Interment with military honors will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.Cremation Society of assisting the family. COLSTON RUSSELL STEWART III HAMPTON Adron Lee to be with the Lord peacefully at home on June battling esophageal cancer. Ham was born in retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company after 44 years.He attended First Friends Church in Hampton.Ham was voted Greatest Crabber Fan in loved Bluegrass fes- tivals.Ham loved his was the best brother there was. Ham Rich was preceded in death by his and Viola his Mae Benthall. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 45 and Randall and Sherry and Michael Rich, Frankie Judy beloved his little man great-grandchildren Adrianna and Preston.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m.Friday,June Parklawn-Wood Funeral N.Armis- tead by burial in Parklawn Memorial Park.The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family. ADRON LEE Cherri Monique Dowell March 3, 1971 June 13, 2006 Cherri, it has been a year since you were so suddenly and tragically taken from us. We are overwhelmed with many unanswered questions. Our hearts remain broken and heavy laden.

You made a positive difference in so many lives during your short journey on this earth. People from several countries, states, and local areas have contacted us and shared how you touched their lives in positive ways. We nd a ray of peace knowing you are now one of angels, doing His mighty will, and watching over us. We miss you more than mere words can say and love you with every beat of our hearts. Loved and Cherished Forever, Daddy, Shirley and Family In Loving Memory of John W.

Everette Born Jan 1, 1933- Departed Jun 11, 2005 It has been two years since your passing. Today you left our presence, but not our hearts. Your love and memories will always be a part of us. You are missed very much, and we think about you often. You will always be with us in spirit and love.

Your loving wife Bernice, Children and Family 184397101 2 03608 4 0 4 2 0 1 3 74 3 7 5 SHIRLEY C.CROCKETT ISLAND Shirley C.Crock- away on 11, 2007. Shirley was a native of Island, Mathews retired from the Newport News School system in 1993 after 22 years of service.She was an active member of the Island Baptist Church. Shirley was preceded in death by her B.Callis,and father, Leonard (Scrooch) Callis. She is survived by her loving husband, David C.Crockett,Sr.:son,David Jr.of York, C.Arrington and her C.Rogers and husband, is also survived by three Rae Anne Emily Claire Crockett. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m.Thursday,June Island Baptist Church with the Rev.Dave Patton officiating.Burial will follow in Island Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.on Wednesday, June the Island Baptist Church.

In lieu of donations may be made to the American Cancer Middle Ground Island Baptist Church building 26, or a charity of your choice. Jeanne Etheridge, educator dies at 99 DAILY PRESS WILLIAMSBURG A longtime city resident and educator died last weekend at her Williamsburg home. Jeanne Bell Etheridge was an educator for 42 years, almost 20 of them as principal of Mathew Whaley Elementary School. Miss Etheridge, who retired in 1973, died Sunday at the age of 99. Miss senior class was only 13 strong when she graduated from the old Williamsburg High School.

She went on to earn and degrees from the College of William and Mary, and also did post-graduate work at the University of Chicago. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, at the Cedar Grove Cemetery..