He taught his only son Lawrence Blizzard, Jr., how to landscape, and eventually, Lawrence, Jr. added concrete contracting to the company before branching off and starting his own company, L. E. Blizzard Concrete Contractor, Inc. Lawrence loved people and animals. Janice Edwards, 58, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. The family has entrusted Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel in Newport News, VA, to assist with services. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, three daughters, Geraldine Clark, Gracie Jordan and Margaret Banks, all of Newport News; two sons, Thomas Banks of Fort Washington, Md., and Alfred Crews of Hampton; two sisters, Martha Faunteroy of Hampton and Virginia McClenney of Newport News; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a very special friend. He was a wonderful father who always cared for his family first. In lieu of flowers, the family request expressions of sympathy be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Page Bristow, P.O. The family gives sincere thanks for all the cards, flowers, and support. SMITHFIELD - Charles Randal Edwards Sr., 57, of 14245 Poor House Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998. Arrangements by Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. Milton Olander "Big Dog" Bailey, 62, died Feb. 1, 1999. Gladys Holloway Apr 15, 2023 Surry, Va. Mr. Jerome King Apr 13, 2023 Surry, Va. Eugenia Fling Hills Apr 7, 2023 Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Smithfield. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by Pastor Larry Bateman. As a glider pilot with the American 82nd Airborne Division, he participated in the combat action of Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands during World War II and received commendation from the minister of defense of the Netherlands. Annie Watson Mabry Coleman slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999. Glen E. Burkhammer, 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. She is survived by one son, Michael Nevseta, and his wife, Carol, of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; and one sister, Blanche Rowe Trombley, of Hayes. Daily Press Obituaries Submit an Obituary Sort By: Obituaries Locations Funeral Homes High Schools Colleges 3,132 Obituaries Today Yesterday Sunday, April 16, 2023 Saturday, April 15,. 1515 S. Church Street , Smithfield, VA. Published by Daily Press on Nov. 27, 2022. . Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at First Baptist Church East End, with the Rev. Arrangements have been made by Riverside Funeral Home. She served faithfully with the Second Senior Choir until her health failed her. Share your thoughts and memories of Lawrence, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Francine B. Blizzard; and his parents, John Henry and Cora Rhodes Blizzard. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Smithfield obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Arrangements by O.H. Neighbors and passersby will remember the beauty she created on the corner of Amherst Street and Chesapeake Boulevard. Greater Hampton obituaries from the Daily Press and other Virginia obituary sources. Family and friends should assemble at the residence by 12:15 p.m. on Friday. She was a native of Gloucester. The family may be contacted through Mary J. Tolliver at 827-5430, or Mamie A. Batchelor at 826-5377 and 826-7834. Granby, No. The next five: Smithfield, Kecoughtan, Gloucester, Kempsville, York. Kitty will be remembered by many, but especially by her family, as a warm and loving mother and grandmother. He was a firefighter for the U.S. Civil Service at Langley Air Force Base for the last 18 years. Born in 1953 and a graduate of Apple Valley HS in 1971, Virgi worked at . NOTE: These rankings are based on results reported to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press before Mondays games. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Providingfuneral services designed to meet the needs of each family. 1 in the 757Teamz rankings this week. She was a member of Norview Presbyterian Church. Dr. Robert D. Marston officiating. Active in the community his entire life, his civic and business activities included service as: president (1976-77) and board member (three terms) of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; member of Virginia State Chamber of Commerce (1964-76); member of Committee on Admissions and Special Finance Ways and Means Committee (1973-75) for Hampton Roads Maritime Association; board member (1965-78) and member of the Executive Committee (1965-76) for Peninsula Industrial Council; member of Board of Directors of First & Merchants National Bank (1964-82); member of Board of Directors (1975) of Carolina-Virginia Chapter, Robert Morris Associates; member of the Federal Legislative Committee (1973-75) of the Virginia Bankers Association; Member of Newcomen Society in North America (1965-76); president (1981-82) and member Board of Directors (1983-86) Peninsula Fine Arts Center; president (1950-51) and member of Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the American Institute of Banking; member of Board of Directors (1966-67) of Virginia Hospital Service Association; member of Board of Directors (1965) for Home Builders Association; chairman of Virginia Chapter (1972) of Leukemia Society of America; chairman of Peninsula Campaign (1976) for the Hampton Institute; treasurer and member of Board of Directors (1963-75) for Peninsula Boys' Club of America; president and member of Board of Directors (1964-66) and Board of Trustees (1964-77) for United Way of Virginia Peninsula; treasurer (1972) of Peninsula Chapter of Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Adults; President of Newport News Lions Club (1960); member of Steering Committee of Formation, treasurer, member of Board of Directors and Board of Trustees for the now Peninsula Nature and Science Center (1963); coordinator (1966) of National Alliance of Businessmen; member of President's Council for the College of William and Mary (1975-76); general chairman of Virginia Chapter of Bicentennial Campaign (1976); chairman (1955) of Campaign for the March of Dimes; chairman (1962) of Campaign for the American Heart Association; member of Board of Directors (1963-65) for the American Red Cross; member of Board of Directors for the YMCA (1959-65); president (1961), vice president (1958-60) and member of Board of Directors (1976-82) of the James River Country Club; President (1974) and member of Board of Directors (1972-75) of Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Newport News; national vice president (1975) of Middle Atlantic Region for the Propeller Club; secretary (1953) and member of the Hampton Roads German Club (1933-94); chairman (1972) and member of Board of Advisers (1972-78) Transportation Corps, Museum Foundation; member of Board of Trustees Science Museum Association of Eastern Virginia (1976-78); and president (1977-78) Association United States Army, Peninsula Chapter. KENDALL WARNER/STAFF (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot). April 11, 2023 Obituaries George Merrill Eason, Sr. George Merrill Eason, Sr, 88, of Smithfield, VA passed away on Friday April 7, 2023. Martha Massey died Feb. 3, 1999. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, Langley, in 1978. Burial will be in Bethany Church Cemetery. Because of her love for the Lord, we rejoice in the confidence that she will enjoy eternal life with her husband who preceded her, Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Forbes. She is also survived by her stepmother, Alma McDaniel; and two half-brothers, James Thomas McDaniel and William C. McDaniel of Richmond. Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Surry. The victory lifted the Grizzlies three spots to No. Search Smithfield obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Local survivors are her sister, Mrs. Rosa W. Hooper, of Newport News; a brother and his wife, Thomas and Catherine Weaver, of Hampton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Stokes. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Enfield, N.C., with the Rev. Repast immediately following the burial at the United House of Prayer, hosted by the Second Senior Choir. . Sam Elvis "Slim" Eubanks, 85, husband of Marian Turner Eubanks, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The service will also be viewable via livestream, please refer to the funeral homes website; www.cookebros.com. A memorial funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Norview Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. He was born May 19, 1936, in Hampton, Virginia. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Enter your email below to receive a grief support message from us each day for a year. Grassfield edged Nansemond River 3-2 in a key Southeastern District showdown. He retired from Sears Roebuck in 1982. She was a housewife and a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Willie J. Hilton at the funeral home. She received her education in North Carolina, which was also her birth state. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 6812 River Road, Newport News, Va. 23607; or to the Boy Scouts of America, 11725 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Va. 23606. Lawrence graduated from Phenix High School and then went on to attend Virginia State College and Norfolk State University. He was born Dec. 28, 1929, to the late Herbert and Patty Johnson Smith. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1965 after 22 years of service. Virginia (Virgi) Alamillo Rich, 70, passed away surrounded by family after a yearlong battle with cancer on April 6, 2023. Karl F. Lanier, age 88, a native and lifelong resident of Newport News, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. He is survived by three daughters, Felicia Bailey of Smithfield, Erica and Jessica Cordela of Newport News; three sons, Milton Hayes of New Jersey, Anthony Bailey of Detroit and Andrew Bailey of Smithfield; four sisters, Rosa Lee Bailey of Newport News, Cora Bailey of Smithfield, Mary Lou Bailey of New Jersey and Margaret Bailey of Newport News; two brothers, Willie E. Bailey, and his wife, Shirley Bailey, of Smithfield, and Walter Bailey of Newport News; and a devoted friend, Grace Wiggins, of Franklin. April 11, 2023 Obituaries The viewing will be Friday, September 23, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Arrangements by Pretlow and Chapman Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the residence at 12:15 p.m. Saturday. He was a native of Isle of Wight County. She was born in Isle of Wight County and had been a resident of Newport News for many years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. KENDALL WARNER/STAFF, Speak to recruitment advertising specialist, As newly elected Rep. Jen Kiggans reflects on first few months in Congress, heres what shes been up to, Sen. Kaine introduces national version of state anti-housing discrimination law for veterans, low-income families, Old Dominion, William & Mary tennis teams head to North Carolina for NCAA Tournament, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Maxine McDaniel Lundin, age 75, of Wake, formerly of Richmond, loving mother and grandmother, widow of Charles E. Lundin Sr., passed away at home on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, after a short illness. The service will also be viewable via livestream, please refer to the funeral homes website; Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown). Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 729 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 3C, Newport News, Va. 23606-4217. The Knights won the game 2-0 and remain No. Who Where Receive obituaries Frederick Gibbs Jr. April 4, 2023 (64 years old) View obituary Adrienne Carr April 1, 2023 (64 years old) View obituary Janice Cypress She will be receiving visitors at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel on Friday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. She will lie in state Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. Services will begin at 11 a.m. at the United House of Prayer, 1811 Ivy Ave., officiated by Apostle Boyd. 21:4). He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for seventeen years before moving on from that employer to pursue his passion for working the land and starting his own company, L. E. Blizzard Landscaping & Grading. BRUNSWICK - Virginia "Ginny" Trott McCabe passed at Horizons Living and Rehab Center on April 19, 2023 after a long illness. Lawrence was having bible studies to become one of Jehovahs servants for many years. Survivors include his wife, Regina I. Burkhammer; two daughters, Kimberly Y. Wright and Debra D. Farrow, both of Newport News; his mother, Freda M. Burkhammer, of Weston, W.Va.; two sisters, Clara Cutright and Mary Taylor, both of Weston, W.Va.; two brothers, Darrell and Charles Burkhammer, both of Weston, W.Va.; and four grandchildren, Michael and Kristin Spiridigliozzi, Jennifer Crane and Justin Farrow. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Born in 1953 and a graduate of Apple Valley HS in 1971, Virgi worked at Victor Valley Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center before her retirement. SMITHFIELD Milton Olander "Big Dog" Bailey, 62, died Feb. 1, 1999. Please keep the Yeoman family in your thoughts and prayers. He always welcomed anyone in his home, and his family never had to worry about a place to stay when they came to town. He was predeceased by his father, Sam Stokes. She loved camping, hiking, traveling, crafting, and spending time with family and friends including the YaYa's. Moses was a native of Enfield, N.C., where he received his education in the Halifax County public schools. 4 this week, as the Warriors dropped three places to No. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Explore life stories, offer tributes/condolences, send flowers or create a lasting online memorial for loved ones. He was born May 19, 1936, in Hampton, Virginia. Great Bridge surged from No. You can unsubscribe at any time. The family wishes to thank Dr. Melvin Green and his staff, Sentara Hampton General Hospital, co-workers from Eastern State Hospital, as well as those whose names are too numerous to mention, for all prayers, telephone calls and acts of kindness throughout the entire time of her illness. Mr. Allen Roane, 74, departed this life Feb. 1, 1999, at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News. Virginia (Virgi) Alamillo Rich, 70, passed away surrounded by family after a yearlong battle with cancer on April 6, 2023. Box 1130, Gloucester, Va. 23061. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Staff Builder's Hospice, 6161 Kempsville Circle, Suite 205, Norfolk, Va. 23502. Lawrence Eugene Blizzard, Sr., 86, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. 7. Recent Obituaries | Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Downtown) 1601 27th Street Newport News, VA 23607 757-380-0251 Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory (Denbigh) 14346 Old Courthouse Way Newport News, VA 23602 (757) 380-0251 Search the Obituaries Show All / Browse Obituaries The viewing will be Friday, September 23, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Harry Lewis Schuler, age 80, died Feb. 2, 1999, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, Kellam's Grace Andes throws the ball to first during a game at Kempsville High in Virginia Beach last week. The experienced funeral directors at Poole's Funeral Home will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service with compassion, dignity and respect. His love showed through his conversation. Bob White and Rev. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Rex is survived by his wife, Effie; two daughters, Judy Hunt, and her husband, David, of Newport News, and Susan Buckley, and her husband, Ronald, of Lewisville, Texas; four grandchildren, Bryan Hunt, serving with the Foreign Service in Botswana, Kelly Hunt of Newport News, Mark and Gregory Buckley of Lewisville, Texas; and his sister, Eleanora Baker, of Andreas, Pa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. You can click this link to create an obituary. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Final services will be handled by Floyd Funeral Home, Weston, W.Va. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 729 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 3-C, Newport News, Va. 23606-4217. Lawrence graduated from Phenix High School and then went on to attend Virginia State College and Norfolk State University. A Celebration of Life is on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Family Life Church, 14411 La Paz Dr, Victorville, CA 92395. He loved to talk and joke, which resulted in longtime friendships with many throughout the years. She will be greatly missed. Ms. Kazuko Bauguess, 67, a native of Japan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. Mr. Will Conley, widower of Rose Mary Conley, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at Sentara Bayside Hospital. Tom Bosserman and the Rev. Lawrence Eugene Blizzard, Sr., 86, of Smithfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Jay Ashby. "Sweet Daddy" Grace in 1933. She was a life master of bridge; member of the Church of the Good Shepard in Richmond; attended Lower United Methodist Church in Hartfield; and was an advocate of birds and wildlife. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memories one goddaughter, Evelyn Manley of Alexandria; one brother, Richard Smith of Newport News; five sisters, Mamie A. Batchelor, Mary J. Tolliver and Patty Z. Highsmith of Hampton, Margaret S. Lynch and Hilda S. Jefferson of Richmond; four sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law; five nieces, 12 nephews, 19 great-nieces and nephews, six great-great-nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Interment will be in Lower United Methodist Church Cemetery. 6 Western Branch in this weeks biggest game, are the only unbeaten team in Hampton Roads. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Kellam's Grace Andes throws the ball to first during a game at Kempsville High in Virginia Beach last week. Viewing will be Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Smith and Son Funeral Home. He is survived by his two children, Sue Todd Lanier of San Mateo, Calif., and K. Frederick Lanier Jr. of Williamsburg, and his wife, Danuta, and their two children, Cristina and Elizabeth Todd. Start your morning in-the-know with the day's top stories. Mrs. Downs, a longtime resident of Eslabrooks, Norfolk, enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She was predeceased by her partner of 12 years, Sam Zillner, her brother, Richard, and her parents, Louis and Margaret Avila. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen L. Roane; two sons, Ernest A. Roane of Silver Spring, Md., and Walter T. Roane of Petersburg; two daughters-in-law, Evelyn and Sharleen Roane; three grandchildren; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. The Clippers enter at No. He was the . Viewing will take place Friday, April 28, 2023 from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Virgi is survived by her former husband, Bill Rich, and their children, Danielle Durham, Vanessa Stevens, Steve Durham, Ciata DeWeese, Brandy Hahs, and Frank Rich as well as nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and four brothers. Ruth Dagmar Olson, 84, died on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in Hampton. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church, Highway 13 South, Ahoskie, N.C. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was born in Mathews County and was the widow of Liston Downs. Simply browse the Smithfields obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name.