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Bruce Saunders
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Table of Contents
Cemeteries
Crafford Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Fitchett Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Fitchett Cemetery #2 Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Gambol Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Gibb Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Green Lawn Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Herbert Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Index to "Cemeteries of the City of Newport News, formerly Warwick County, VA" July 2006 Dawn Stewart
Lebanon Church Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Lee Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Maney Cemetery Apr 2000 Marcia Chambers
Morrison Episcopal Church Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Newport News Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Not Named Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Peninsula Memorial Park (partial)
~ see also Virginia Tombstone Photo Project
May 2003 Dawn Stewart
Peninsula Memorial Park (partial) May 2003 Dawn Stewart
HOOPER Plot, Peninsula Memorial Park
Ann Cabaniss HOOPER DALEY - tombstone photo ; caption/description
Helen HOOPER RUSSELL- tombstone photo ; caption/description
Jun 2007 Mary W. Daley
Providence Ammish Church Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Russell Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Walls’ Slave Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Warwick Memorial Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Warwick River Mennonite Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Wilbern Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Wilson Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
Young's Cemetery Sep 2004 Joan Renfrow
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History
Newport News, origin of its name Aug 2000 William and Mary Quarterly
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Image Index
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Military Records
Confederate Pension Roles, Veterans and Widows Dec 2002 Joan Renfrow
Gold Star Honor Roll
  ~ Virginia World War History Commision, 1947
Apr 2020 Bruce Saunders
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Newpapers
"Z.T. JONES' SISTER DEAD":
 ~ Ada Talitha (JONES; Mrs. Stephen W.) ROBERTS, d. ca. 24 Feb 1909
 ~ trial for assault postponed
 ~ brother T.G. JONES murdered 26 Oct 1908
 ~ "Daily Press" - article among coverage of murder
Mar 2020 Matt Harris
"Suffolk Officer Shot" 1920
 ~ officer Henley Wescott "Monk" CHURN, Sr.
 ~ Ft. Eustis soldier William JONES arrested
 ~ "Richmond Times-Dispatch" - article
Mar 2020 Matt Harris
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Obituaries and Funeral Records
Oswald Gray ALLEN, of Hilton, shipyard painter
 ~ b. ca. 1868, Boston, MA, d. 16 Aug 1935, at home, Carrollton
 ~ interred in Battery Park Baptist Church Cemetery
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Loutie (FAISON; Mrs. Robert L.) ATKINSON, of Newport News, formerly of Dendron
 ~ b. 7 Dec 1876, Dinwiddie Co., d. 21 Oct 1949, at daughter's home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Jun 2020 Bruce Saunders
Mamie Lee (VAUGHAN; Mrs. B.F. "Frank") BAINES, of Newport News
 ~ b. 6 Jan 1878, Nansemond Co., d. 9 Jun 1958, Newport News
 ~ interred in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, near Windsor
Jun 2022 Matt Harris
Irma Amarcus (NORFLEET; Mrs. William E.) BARBER
 ~ Suffolk native, d. 29 Nov 1981, Newport News, age 83
 ~ interred in Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery
Jul 2011 Bruce Saunders
John Thomas BARCLAY, Newport News jeweler
 ~ b. 2 Mar 1889, Lead, SD, d. 6 Mar 1941, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Mar 2020 Matt Harris
William Edward BARRETT, lawyer & real estate businessman, former Delegate
 ~ b. 2 Dec 1863, Smithfield, d. 24 Jan 1938
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Harry Clay BEALL, retired C.&O. telegraph operator
 ~ b. 7 Jul 1866, Carthage, OH, d. 2 Mar 1937, Hampton
 ~ interred in St. John's Church Cemetery, Hampton
Oct 2022 Matt Harris
Sarah J. (Mrs. Caleb M.) BEASLEY
 ~ d. 15 Feb 1905, at home, Newport News, age 70
 ~ interred in Cedar Grove Cemetery (EXT-B56-L3-S4SW), Norfolk
Feb 2011 Donna Bluemink
Joseph Huntington BERRY, of Claremont, WW-II Naval commissary clerk
 ~ b. 9 Mar 1908, Newport News, d. 22 Nov 1946, Charlottesville
Oct 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Herbert Wesley BOOTH, Sr., of Hilton Village, retired watchman
 ~ b. 1 Mar 1881, Surry Co., d. 8 May 1949, Newport News
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Sep 2020 Bruce Saunders
Robert Arthur BRACEY, of Newport News, auto salesman
 ~ b. 2 Jul 1905, Zuni, IoW.Co., suicide 26 Sep 1945, at work, Newport News
 ~ interred in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, near Windsor
Oct 2022 Bruce Saunders
Aaron Shirley BRADSHAW, of Newsoms, farmer, formerly of Newport News
 ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 25 Jul 1953, Suffolk, age 40
 ~ interred in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms
Nov 2018 Bruce Saunders
Franklin Pierce BRADSHAW, Newport News banker, formerly of Richmond
 ~ Windsor native, d. 28 Feb 1961, at home, Newport News, age 55
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Oct 2012 Matt Harris
Lemuel Callcote BRANCH, auditor - Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.
 ~ b. 3 Jan 1880, Windsor, d. 17 Feb 1937, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2017 Carolyn Keen &
Bruce Saunders
Helen Foushee BRETT, of Newport News
 ~ Como, NC native, d. 8 Jan 1987, age 87
 ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Block S, Lot 3), Suffolk
Nov 2009 Bruce Saunders
Harriett Irma (CONNER; Mrs. A. Earl Jr.) BRIGGS, of Newport News
 ~ Rich Square, NC native, d. 14 Nov 1956, Newport News, age 36
 ~ interred in Riverside Cemetery (Episcopal Section, Plot 20), Courtland
Jun 2016 Bruce Saunders
Laura N. BRITT, former teacher for the deaf & blind at Newport News
 ~ Zuni native, d. 22 Jul 1951, at cousin's home, near Myrtle, age 68
 ~ interred in Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery
Jan 2009 Bruce Saunders
Joseph Coleman BRITTLE, of Suffolk, retired from Newport News Shipbuilding
 ~ b. 18 Nov 1894, Southampton Co., d. 25 May 1994
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Oct 2020 Bruce Saunders
Marian Elsie (RAYFIELD; Mrs. Joseph C.) BRITTLE, of Hampton
 ~ b. 6 Sep 1915, Newport News, d. 20 Mar 1972, Hampton
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Oct 2020 Bruce Saunders
Stella Virginia (l'ANSON; Mrs. John H. [Sr.] BRYANT, of Newport News
 ~ b. 9 Nov 1876, Isle of Wight Co., d. 12 Oct 1944, at son's home, Hilton Village
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Beverly Ann BUNCH, d. 6 Feb 1957, age 11 months
 ~ daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Leon S. BUNCH, formerly of Franklin
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery
Jun 2010 Bruce Saunders
Theadotia "Theo" (KERLIN; Mrs. Howard B. Jr.) BURT
 ~ b. 23 Mar 1923, Newport News, d. 4 Nov 2008, at home, Dendron
Jul 2020 Bruce Saunders
Charles Morrison BUTLER, general foreman of riggers, Newport News Shipbuilding
 ~ d. 12 Aug 1973, at home, age 60
 ~ interred in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk
Jan 2011 Bruce Saunders
Ida Lexington (LYNES; Mrs. Joseph J.) BUTLER
 ~ b. 25 Feb 1872, Isle of Wight Co., d. 8 Aug 1943, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Oct 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
William J. BYRD, d. 23 Dec 1952, Richmond, age 82
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park
Feb 2010 Bruce Saunders
Katherine Lee CAMP, d. 11 Apr 1965, Ft. Eustis, age 1 day
 ~ infant daughter of Army Capt. J.W. & Linda (HOLLAND) CAMP, of Ft. Eustis
 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Section 1, Plot 76B), Franklin
Dec 2011 Bruce Saunders
Mary Eliza (BRANCH JOHNSON; Mrs. N. Lemuel) CARR, 15-year Peninsula resident
 ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 8 Jun 1960, at home, Hampton, age 89
 ~ interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley
Feb 2012 Bruce Saunders
Kimberly Dawn CARTER, Southampton Co. H.S. senior
 ~ Newport News native, d. 22 Nov 1980, near Branchville, age 18
 ~ interred in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins
Nov 2010 Bruce Saunders
Evelyn (DANIEL; Mrs. Lloyd E.) CHANDLER, 10 Sep 1931 - 2 Dec 2007
  ~ interred in Hampton Memorial Gardens
Dec 2007 Faye Satterthwaite
James Henry CHAPMAN, retired NNS&DD pipecoverer, Army veteran of WW-II
 ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 20 Sep 1969, Suffolk, age 42
 ~ interred in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, near Windsor
Aug 2010 Bruce Saunders
Linda Faye (GRUBBS; Mrs. James R.) CLARKE, of Gloucester, retired banker
 ~ b. 24 Oct 1943, Newport News, d. 7 May 2009
 ~ interred in Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery, Newport News
Jul 2020 Bruce Saunders
"Nat" Nathaniel Ezra COFER, of Newport News, retired mechanic & businessman
 ~ b. 28 Nov 1879, Isle of Wight Co., d. 28 Oct 1955, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Jan 2021 Matt Harris
Russell Colbert COFER, retired farmer
 ~ b. 6 Apr 1875, Isle of Wight Co., d. 28 Oct 1955, Newport News
 ~ interred in the COFER family cemetery, Stallings Creek Dr.
Jan 2021 Matt Harris
Arthur Pernell COLONNA, retired seaman
 ~ Confederate veteran - last survivor of the "Merrimac" ("Virginia")
 ~ b. 15 Aug 1845, Eastern Shore, d. 14 Mar 1937, at home, near Menchville
 ~ interred in Emmaus Baptist Church Cemetery, Yorktown
 ~ marked in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Oct 2022 Matt Harris
Rev. William Henry CORBITT, retired Baptist minister
 ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 25 Sep 1966, Franklin, age 64
 ~ interred in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk
Mar 2019 Bruce Saunders
Minerva White (CARROLL; Mrs. Beverly B. Jr.) COX, of Newport News, retired real estate secretary
 ~ b. 16 Aug 1910, Sussex Co., d. 14 Jan 2000, Franklin
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Oct 2020 Bruce Saunders
Helen May Houck CRANDOL, 20 Jun 2007 Jun 2007 Faye Satterthwaite
Nell Jeanette (BRANCH; Mrs. William H.) CROCKER, USDA peanut grader
 ~ b. 26 Aug 1941, Newport News, d. 26 Dec 2000, at home, Zuni
 ~ interred in Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery
Jul 2020 Bruce Saunders
Frances Marye (BROOKS; Mrs. D’Earcy P. Jr.) DAVIS
 ~ b. 3 Nov 1918, Newport News, d. 24 Jun 1993, at home, Harrisonburg
 ~ body donated to State Anatomical Program
Oct 2020 Bruce Saunders
James Putnam DELK, formerly of Rushmere
 ~ b. 15 Jun 1859, d. 26 Dec 1934, at daughter's home, Newport News
 ~ interred in in the DELK family cemetery, Track Ln.
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Mary Elizabeth (MASON; Mrs. Clarence) DUDLEY, d. 1 Dec 2007 Dec 2007 Faye Satterthwaite
Charles Elisha DUKE, Jr., of Newport News, butcher
 ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 15 Jan 1929, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Block I, Lot 20), Suffolk
Dec 2019 Bruce Saunders
Christine Mabry DUKE, daughter of Richard T. Sr. & Susie M. (HUETER) DUKE
 ~ b. 28 Jun 1913, Newport News, d. 15 May 1929, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Dec 2019 Bruce Saunders
Richard Thomas "Ragland" DUKE, Sr., retired from Newport News shipyard
 ~ b. 20 Sep 1886, Nansemond Co., d. 2 Feb 1959, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Dec 2019 Bruce Saunders
Rosa Virginia (HOWELL CLATTERBAUGH; Mrs. Richard T. Sr.) DUKE
 ~ b. 2 Nov 1896, Princeton, WV, d. 2 Dec 1948, Charlottesville
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Dec 2019 Bruce Saunders
Susie Maria (HEUTER; Mrs. Richard T. Sr.) DUKE
 ~ b. 6 Nov 1888, Nansemond Co., d. 26 Aug 1939, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Dec 2019 Bruce Saunders
Benjamin B. DUMVILLE, former Suffolk resident, retired shipbuilder
 ~ d. 24 Jun 1956, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, age 76
 ~ interred in Green Lawn Cemetery, Newport News
Jan 2010 Bruce Saunders
Norris Randolph EDWARDS, of Newport News, retired from Newport News Shipyard
 ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 4 Feb 1973, Newport News, age 69
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Mar 2017 Matt Harris
Samuel H. EDWARDS, of Newport News, lawyer
 ~ b. 20 Feb 1871, Isle of Wight Co., d. 8 Dec 1938, Newport News
 ~ interred in Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
May 2020 Bruce Saunders
Muriel Rae (OVERMAN; Mrs. R.E. "Pete") EGGLESTON, of Wakefield
 ~ b. 16 Oct 1922, Newport News, d. 15 Jan 1987, Richmond
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 69), Surry Co.
Apr 2022 Bruce Saunders
Walter Henry EVERETT, sail-maker
 ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 20 Feb 1938, Newport News, age 60
 ~ interred in St. Luke's Memorial Park, Benns Church
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
William Bunyan FORREST, of Poquoson, retired waterman
 ~ b. 25 Jul 1880, Poquoson, d. 20 Jun 1959, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Jan 2023 Matt Harris
Mamie (RAYMOND; Mrs. Joseph M.) FORTUNE, of Newport News
 ~ NY native, d. 21 Dec 1958, Williamsburg, age 93
 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Annex 2, Plot 76), Franklin
Nov 2017 Bruce Saunders
Floyd Franklin FOSTER, of Hampton, shipyard employee
 ~ Mathews Co. native, b. 30 Jun 1908, d. 9 Jul 1942, Roanoke Co.
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2011 Deborah Parker
Minnie Belle (PULLER; Mrs. Lewis P.) FOSTER, formerly of Gloucester Co.
 ~ b. 23 Jul 1877, d. 7 Jun 1935, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2011 Deborah Parker
Martha A. (BRIDGES/BRIDGER/BRIDGERS; Mrs. Ambrose C.) FULLER, of Newport News, formerly of Portsmouth
 ~ b. 11 Nov 1837, Isle of Wight Co., d. 22 Mar 1924, at son-in-law's home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Jun 2015 Matt Harris
Bessie (LOWE; Mrs. Frank L.) GALE
 ~ b. 7 Sep 1886, Isle of Wight Co., d. 3 May 1952, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Basil Wood GARNER, of Newport News, Dawn Laundry employee
 ~ d. 29 Apr 1944, Newport News, age 74
 ~ interred in Uzzell's Methodist Church Cemetery
Oct 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Mildred Binford (FAISON; Mrs. Reuben B.) GARRETT
 ~ b. 7 Sep 1911, Dendron, d. 9 Dec 1991, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park
Oct 2020 Bruce Saunders
Mary Caroline (BRICKELL; Mrs. Stephen H.) GASKINS, of Carrollton
 ~ b. 22 Nov 1913, Bath, Beaufort Co., NC, d. 16 Jan 1984, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Jul 2023 Matt Harris
Edward Cary GAY, of Newport News, C&O R.R. mechanic
 ~ b. 20 Aug 1868, Southampton Co., d. 6 Apr 1923, Richmond
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 41), Surry Co.
Apr 2022 Bruce Saunders
Minnie Lee (HARRIS; Mrs. Edward C.) GAY, of Newport News
 ~ b. 14 Feb 1873, Surry Co., d. 6 Apr 1923, at son's home, Norfolk
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 41), Surry Co.
Apr 2022 Bruce Saunders
Dr. R. Ashton GAY, retired dentist, Army veteran of WW-I
 ~ b. 13 Oct 1897, Newport News, d. 1 Aug 1989, at home, Norfolk
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 41), Surry Co.
Apr 2022 Bruce Saunders
Dr. Antonio "Tony" GENTILE, Newport News surgeon, creator of "Mr. Peanut"
 ~ b. 8 Aug 1903, Philadelphia, PA, d. 16 Nov 1939, Hilton Village
 ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Block U, Lot 26), Suffolk
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
Hugh Ellkins GERRINGER, 29 Jul 1920 - 28 Nov 2007 Nov 2007 Faye Satterthwaite
Myrtle GILL, farmer
 ~ b. 1908, Charles City Co., d. 12 Mar 1929, Newport News, age 20
 ~ interred in Claremont Cemetery
Oct 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Mary Kathryn GREER, of Newport News, d. 6 Feb 1957, age 87
 ~ interred in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL
Mar 2011 Ruth Hezlep
Elizabeth Mildred (WALKER; Mrs. Orlando H.) GRIGGS, of Newport News
 ~ b. 19 Jan 1900, Newport News, d. 26 Feb 1948, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Apr 2023 Matt Harris
June Elizabeth (Mrs. Jesse {Sr.}) GROOMS
 ~ killed in wreck, 3 Oct 1969, Nansemond Co, age 35
Mar 2013 Bruce Saunders
Charlotte Fay (FAISON; Mrs. Vernon C.) GRUBBS [HERRING]
 ~ b. 8 May 1919, Dendron, d. 26 Apr 1999, Gloucester
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Oct 2020 Bruce Saunders
Ida Caroline (BATTEN; Mrs. Joseph J.) GWALTNEY, of Newport News
 ~ b. 25 Feb 1872, Isle of Wight Co., d. 28 Jan 1956, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Oct 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
John L. HALL, Sr., retired from Newport News Shipbuilding
 ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 3 Jul 1980, Norfolk, age 63
 ~ interred in Ivor Cemetery
Nov 2010 Bruce Saunders
Olivia Onie HALL, of Newport News, retired Smith & Welton employee
 ~ b. 24 Feb 1895, Isle of Wight Co., d. 11 Aug 1969, Newport News
 ~ interred in St. Luke's Memorial Park, Benns Church
May 2023 Matt Harris
Basil H. HARDY, NNS&DD ship fitter
 ~ b. 10 Oct 1903, Newport News, d. 9 Sep 1942, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Oct 2022 Matt Harris
Helen Regina (FURR; Mrs. J. Marvin) HARGRAVE, retired from USPS, Hampton
 ~ b. 4 Aug 1925, Staunton, d. 4 Oct 2011, Richmond
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
Joseph Marvin HARGRAVE, of Newport News, retired USPS special delivery carrier
 ~ decorated Army veteran of WW-II
 ~ b. 10 Apr 1920, Petersburg, d. 28 Dec 1996, Newport News
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Nov 2020 Bruce Saunders
Mildred M. HARRIS, of Marion, NC, d. 29 Nov 2007, age 81 Dec 2007 Faye Satterthwaite
Percy Ryland HARRIS, of Newport News, C. & O. R.R. employee
 ~ b. 16 Oct 1876, Isle of Wight Co., d. 7 Dec 1944, Newport News
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 60), Surry Co.
Apr 2022 Bruce Saunders
Leroy Lyon HAYTHE, of Newport News, Ft. Eustis Civil Service worker
 ~ NC native, d. 22 Oct 1963, Suffolk, age 58
 ~ interred in Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery
Oct 2016 Bruce Saunders
Charlotte Fay (FAISON; Mrs. Vernon C.) GRUBBS [HERRING]
 ~ b. 8 May 1919, Dendron, d. 26 Apr 1999, Gloucester
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Oct 2020 Bruce Saunders
Evelyn Lottie (PRUDEN; Mrs. D. Talmadge) HOBBS
 ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 9 Nov 1935, at home, Newport News, age 37
 ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk
Oct 2010 Bruce Saunders
William J. HOLLADAY, of Lanexa, retired from Newport News Shipbuilding
 ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 6 Mar 1979, at home, Lanexa, age 69
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Mar 2017 Matt Harris
Richard Dudley HOLLOWAY, broker
 ~ Surry Co. native, suicide 6 Mar 1920, at home, Newport News, age 60
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Dec 2019 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Sidney Daughtrey HOLLOWELL, of near Whaleyville, NNS&DD welder
 ~ b. 12 Dec 1921, Chowan Co., NC, wrecked 9 Aug 1960, Hwy. 460
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Feb 2023 Matt Harris
Maria Davis (REYNOLDS; Mrs. Saxon W.) HOLT, of Newport News
 ~ b. 20 Oct 1880, Norfolk, d. 22 Feb 1974, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Aug 2023 Matt Harris
William Addison HOPKINS [Jr.], retired from VEPCO, WW-II veteran
 ~ b. 13 Sep 1903, Lynchburg, d. 1 Mar 1971, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
May 2023 Matt Harris
Benjamin Goodman HORNE, Jr., Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock employee
 ~ b. 28 Dec 1916, killed in workplace accident, 12 Jul 1940, Newport News
 ~ interred in the family cemetery
 ~ marked in in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk
Apr 2011 William J. DelMonte &
Bruce Saunders
John Elton HORNE, of Newport News, NNS&DD employee
 ~ b. 30 Oct 1907, Southampton Co., d. 29 Jun 1954, Newport News
 ~ interred in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk
Nov 2022 Matt Harris
Amanda Elizabeth (EDWARDS; Mrs. Numa R.) HOYLE, of Newport News
 ~ b. 11 Jun 1887, Isle of Wight Co., d. 7 Oct 1960, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Feb 2023 Matt Harris
William E. HULL, retired optometrist
 ~ d. 28 Dec 1935, at office, Newport News
 ~ interred in Trenton, NJ
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Thomas Nathaniel HUNNICUTT, of Newport News, grocer
 ~ b. 31 Jul 1873, Bacons Castle, d. 28 Oct 1935, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Oct 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Dorothy Frances INGRAM, of Lee Hall, Warwick Co.
 ~ b. 10 Aug 1917, Dendron, d. 2 Jun 1941, Newport News
 ~ interred in the INGRAM - JAMES family cemetery, Dendron
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Jannie Oneida (FRENCH PARKER; Mrs. Bennie R.) JONES, of Suffolk
 ~ b. 27 Jan 1900, Bluefield, WV, d. 16 Aug 1960, Suffolk
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Feb 2023 Matt Harris
James JERNIGAN, retired shipyard timekeeper
 ~ b. 22 Jan 1862, Nansemond Co., d. 19 Mar 1934, Newport News
 ~ interred in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, near Windsor
Jun 2022 Matt Harris
Fannie Edna (BUNKLEY; Mrs. John W.) JORDAN
 ~ b. 15 Feb 1876, Isle of Wight Co., d. 9 Nov 1949, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Nov 2022 Matt Harris
Carrie Virginia (FULGHAM; Mrs. Floyd L.) JOYNER
 ~ b. Jun 1880, Isle of Wight Co., d. 31 Jul 1949, Williamsburg
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Oct 2022 Matt Harris
Grace D. (PITTMAN BOWDEN; Mrs. Leonard A.) JOYNER, formerly of Newport News
 ~ Surry Co. native, d. 3 Sep 1981, Newport News, age 77
 ~ interred in the BOWDEN-JOYNER family cemetery, Zuni
Jul 2011 Bruce Saunders
Milby Lee JOYNER, of Richmond, formerly of Newport News, tool maker
 ~ b. 27 Sep 1907, Isle of Wight Co., d. 3 Jan 1959, Richmond
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Dec 2022 Matt Harris
James Alpheus JUSTICE, of Newport News, C&O R.R. foreman
 ~ b. 21 Apr 1870, Chesterfield Co., d. 17 Sep 1951, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Nov 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Lillian May (DOWDY; Mrs. James A.) JUSTICE, of Newport News
 ~ b. 1 May 1890, Powhatan Co., d. 14 Feb 1956, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Nov 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Andrew Renn KEANE, of Smithfield, gas station manager
 ~ b. 9 Feb 1962, Newport News, d. 6 Feb 2002, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
"Ed" Edward Franklin LAINE, Jr., of Asheville, NC, retired crane operator, Army veteran of Korean War
 ~ b. 25 Sep 1930, Newport News, d. 23 Mar 2010, Asheville, NC
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Nov 2020 Bruce Saunders
William Vance LARMER, Jr., 20-year employee of Newport News Shipbuilding
 ~ TN native, d. 2 Oct 1949, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in St. Luke's Cemetery, Isle of Wight Co.
Jan 2011 Bruce Saunders
Agatha Lautin (EGGLESTON; Mrs. W. Horace) LEDFORD, of Middlesex Co., formerly of Newport News
 ~ b. 5 Feb 1914, Surry Co., d. 28 Oct 2005, Lancaster Co.
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 69), Surry Co.
Apr 2022 Bruce Saunders
William Horace LEDFORD, of Middlesex Co., formerly of Newport News
 ~ b. 5 Feb 1914, Surry Co., d. 28 Oct 2005, Lancaster Co.
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 69), Surry Co.
Jun 2022 Bruce Saunders
Adelaide Lee (PARR; Mrs. Emmette W.) LITTLE, of Newport News
 ~ b. 29 Jul 1862, Suffolk, d. 6 Feb 1944, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Nov 2022 Matt Harris
Laura Katherine (ASHBY; Mrs. Randolph L.) LIVESAY
 ~ b. 10 Feb 1911, Carrollton, d. 5 Oct 1947, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in St. Luke's Memorial Park, Benns Church
Nov 2022 Matt Harris
James Manley LONG, Sr., Wakefield businessman, Army veteran of WW-II
 ~ b. 24 Dec 1913, Newport News, d. 4 Jun 2000, Suffolk
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
Joseph Lawrence LONG, Wakefield businessman, Army veteran of WW-II
 ~ b. 30 Nov 1910, Newport News, d. 17 Oct 1959, Petersburg
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
Mary Elizabeth (McCARDLE; Mrs. Jos.H. "Pat") LONG
 ~ b. 27 Apr 1884, Lynchburg, d. 6 May 1959, Petersburg
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
Franklin McCoy LOWE, of Newport News
 ~ b. 27 Sep 1905, Southampton Co., d. 1 Apr 1970, Newport News, age 64
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 22), Surry Co.
Mar 2011 Bruce Saunders
Dr. Volker Walter LUETHY, Hampton/Newport News-area ear, nose & throat specialist
 ~ native of Berlin, Germany, d. 22 Aug 1979, Hampton, age 57
 ~ interred in Riverside Cemetery (Section II, Plot 52), Courtland
Dec 2015 Bruce Saunders
Elizabeth LeClaire (NELMS; Mrs. R. Claude Sr.) LUKE, Peninsula resident
 ~ Nansemond Co. native, d. 6 May 1979, age 89
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2011 Deborah Parker
Richetta (SAVEDGE; Mrs. Waverly T.) MADDERA
 ~ Surry Co. native, d. 23 Dec 1942, at daughter's home, Bacons Castle, age 93
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Sep 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
"Kay" Catherine Leyland (BRIGGS; Mrs. Donald L. Sr.) MAGEE
 ~ b. 27 Feb 1943, Newport News, d. 3 May 1994, Franklin
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Dec 2020 Bruce Saunders
Martha Thomas (BARHAM; Mrs. J. Crawley) MAYNARD, of Newport News
 ~ b. 21 Feb 1880, Surry Co., d. 7 Mar 1933, at home, Surry Co.
 ~ interred in Rocky Hock Methodist Church Cemetery (Plot 73), Surry Co.
Apr 2022 Bruce Saunders
Alexander Tobie MOORE, Staunton hotel manager, formerly of Newport News
 ~ b. Franklin, d. 16 Jul 1935, Staunton, age 55
 ~ interred in Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton
Feb 2011 William J. DelMonte &
Bruce Saunders
Geneva Gertrude MOORE, Newport News elementary school principal
 ~ Smithfield native, d. 3 Nov 1929, Newport News, age 30
 ~ interred in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Smithfield
Sep 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Adolphus Garland MOSELEY, Sr., d. 16 Nov 1942, age 75
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Aug 2006 Steve Pearsall
Mrs. Lucille (AKERS) MUNDEN, former Peninsula resident
 ~ Rocky Mount, NC native, d. 12 Jan 1990, Norfolk, age 100
 ~ interred in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk
Feb 2013 Suzy Fleming
"Lulie" Louella Emma (DREWERY; Mrs. Joseph A.) MUNFORD
 ~ b. 23 Mar 1883, Isle of Wight Co., d. 10 Dec 1980, Newport News
 ~ interred in Mill Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery
Dec 2010 Bruce Saunders
Robert Lee MUNFORD, retired Texaco employee
 ~ b. 9 Jan 1877, Isle of Wight Co., d. 26 Mar 1961, Hampton
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Dec 2020 Bruce Saunders
"Stella" Estelle Virginia (UZZELL; Mrs. Robert L.) MUNFORD
 ~ b. 9 Oct 1884, Isle of Wight Co., d. 12 Jul 1957, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Dec 2020 Bruce Saunders
Harold Lloyd MUSICK, retired NNS&DD sheet metal worker, Army veteran of WW-II
 ~ b. 4 Jun 1926, Newhall, WV, d. 5 Dec 1990, Hampton
Aug 2023 Matt Harris
"Mollie" Mary Elizabeth (SIMONS; Mrs. Clarence G.) NELMS, of Newport News
 ~ b. 22 Oct 1866, Windsor, IoW.Co., d. 11 Nov 1930, Richmond
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Mar 2010 Bruce Saunders
Allen Wilson "Newsie" NEWSOM, of Portsmouth, retired from the Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line R.R.
 ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 4 Oct 1972, Emporia, age 67
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park (Chimes Tower, Sec. 4), Newport News
Jul 2016 Bruce Saunders
George Charles NURNEY, son of Delbert S. & Luna L. (JOYNER) NURNEY, of Newport News
 ~ b. 24 Nov 1945, Suffolk, d. 2 Jul 1946, Newport News
 ~ interred in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, near Windsor
Jun 2022 Matt Harris
Asa Eric NYSTROM, b. 8 Jul 1981, d. 6 Aug 1981
 ~ son of Harold K. "Shawn" & Pamela (BYRUM) NYSTROM, of Newport News
 ~ interred in Holly Lawn Cemetery (Block I, Section 4, Lot 1), Suffolk
Jul 2011 Bruce Saunders
Nathan O'NEAL, military veteran
 ~ d. 23 Mar 2009, age 93
 ~ interred in Elmwood Cemetery, (Block 3rd A W, Lot 66 1/2, Space 5S), Norfolk
Feb 2013 Suzy Fleming
Gilbert Clifton PANTON, of Newport News, shipyard employee
 ~ d. 12 Apr 1967, Newport News, age 60
 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Annex 2, Plot 161), Franklin
Sep 2012 Bruce Saunders
Thelma Adams (STALLINGS; Mrs. H.P. "Buck") PERRY
 ~ b. 22 Jun 1917, Surry Co., d. 7 Nov 2006, Hampton
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Dec 2020 Bruce Saunders
Joe Herman PERSON, of Newport News, seaman, 2/c, USNR
 ~ b. 1 Mar 1926, Southampton Co., KIA in explosion 17 Jul 1944, Port Chicago, CA
 ~ interred in Mt. Gilead AME Church Cemetery
Sep 2015 Diane Renfrow
Dr. Thomas J. PRETLOW (III), Newport News city health officer
 ~ d. 1 Jun 1916, Newport News, age 33
 ~ interred in Jerico (Beechwood) Cemetery
Jan 2009 Bruce Saunders
"Carrie" Caroline Virginia (BRITT; Mrs. George R.L.) PULLEY
 ~ d. 7 Jul 1931, at daughter's home, Newport News, age circa 80
 ~ interred in Central Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Sep 2017 Anne Marie Piland,
Carolyn Keen, &
Bruce Saunders
Dorothy Mae PULLEY, of Newport News, formerly of Fort Worth, TX
 ~ retired church & seminary secretary
 ~ b. 6 Jul 1924, Surry Co., d. 18 May 1993
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Dec 2020
Herbert Ralph RAWLINGS (Sr.), of Newport News, Pet Ice Cream Co. manager
 ~ Jarratt native?, d. 27 Nov 1950, Fort Myers, FL, age 44
 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Annex 2, Plot 238), Franklin
May 2013 Bruce Saunders
Elizabeth Elsom (GREEN; Mrs. Edward T.) REMICK
 ~ b. 22 May 1856, Canada, d. 5 Sep 1943, near Smithfield
 ~ interred in St. Luke's Memorial Park, Benns Church
Nov 2022 Matt Harris
Elam Thomas "Tom" RHODES, Jr., of Newport News, realtor dispatcher
 ~ b. 2 Jan 1924, Surry Co., d. 3 Jul 1978, Portsmouth
 ~ interred in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery, Collosse
Jul 2023 Matt Harris
Alyce Faye (COWLING; Mrs. Keith G.) RICHARDSON
 ~ b. 13 Mar 1945, Newport News, d. 18 Jul 2018
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Jan 2021 Bruce Saunders
Louise (JONES; Mrs. Paul B.) ROGERS, b. 27 Feb 1914, d. 27 Nov 2007 Dec 2007 Faye Satterthwaite
William Elmore ROUSE, retired businessman - publisher & undertaker
 ~ b. 26 Jul 1868, Smithfield, d. 20 Jun 1945, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2017 Carolyn Keen &
Bruce Saunders
Albert Claiborne ROWE, Denbigh churchman & Poquoson clubman
 ~ King & Queen Co. native, d. 29 Dec 1957, Denbigh, age 74
 ~ interred in Denbigh Baptist Church Cemetery
Apr 2018 Sylvia Hill
Cora Lee (REID; Mrs. William C.) ROWE, of Hampton
 ~ Warwick Co. native, d. 29 Aug 1957, Hampton, age 84
 ~ interred in Denbigh Baptist Church Cemetery
Apr 2018 Sylvia Hill
William Claiborne ROWE, Navy veteran
 ~ d. 25 Nov 1931, Hampton, age circa 80
 ~ interred in Denbigh Baptist Church Cemetery
Apr 2018 Sylvia Hill
Henry Reams SARTIN, Jr., of Newport News, ship fitter
 ~ b. 13 Apr 1907, Nash Co., NC, d. 30 Jul 1933, Suffolk
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Oct 2022 Matt Harris
Howard Preston SHORT, Sr., of Newport News, retired shipyard storekeeper
 ~ b. 25 May 1903, Philadelphia, PA, d. 16 Aug 1978, Newport News
 ~ interred in Wakefield Cemetery
Jan 2021 Bruce Saunders
Albert William SMITH, b. 5 Jul 1914, d. 3 Dec 2007 Dec 2007 Faye Satterthwaite
Arthur Edward STONE, Jr., retired insurance agent
 ~ Newport News native, d. 19 Apr 1988, Portsmouth, age 71
 ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Block Y, Lot 3), Suffolk
Apr 2010 Bruce Saunders
George W. STRINGFIELD, of Newport News, retired customs inspector
 ~ Isle of Wight Co. native, d. 15 May 1903, at daughter's home, Washington, DC, age 74
 ~ interred in Windsor Cemetery (Sect. J)
Jun 2015 Matt Harris
Joseph Rodgers STRINGFIELD, of Hampton, formerly of Newport News
 ~ Norfolk Navy Yard chipper & corker
 ~ b. 31 Jan 1890, Isle of Wight Co., d. 8 Dec 1943, Hampton
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Oct 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Lucy Mae THOMPSON, retired Home Telephone chief operator, florist's agent
 ~ b. 12 May 1886, Isle of Wight Co., d. 24 Jan 1961, Newport News
 ~ interred in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Smithfield
Jul 2024 Matt Harris
Andrew Deshazo TURNER, of Todd's Lane, shipyard joiner
 ~ b. 4 Apr 1884, Isle of Wight Co.
 ~ d. 18 May 1941, Elizabeth City Co. (now Hampton)
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Aug 2017 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Charles Frank TURNER, retired NNS&DD welder, Army veteran of WW-I
 ~ b. 18 Dec 1859, Isle of Wight Co., d. 18 Dec 1955, at home, Hampton
 ~ interred in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Smithfield
Dec 2022 Matt Harris
Margaret Boykin TURNER
 ~ b. 22 Jun 1904, Isle of Wight Co., d. 16 Jan 1988, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Smithfield
Dec 2020 Matt Harris
William Henry TURNER, NNS&DD carpenter
 ~ b. 9 Nov 1884, Isle of Wight Co., d. 26 Mar 1941, at home. Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Newport News
Oct 2022 Matt Harris
Gustavious T. "Gus" UZZELL ~ obit · death certificate
 ~ b. 20 Aug 1860, Southampton Co., d. 5 Feb 1916, Isle of Wight Co.
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Mar 2009 Ann Marie Piland &
Matt Harris
Letcher Thomas UZZELL, Sr., of Newport News, retired NNS&DD pipe-coverer
 ~ b. 6 Jan 1898, Isle of Wight Co., d. 4 May 1968, Newport News
 ~ interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Newport News
Jun 2021 Matt Harris
Vanakin UZZELL, carpenter, formerly of Newport News
 ~ b. 20 Mar 1875, Isle of Wight Co., d. 5 Jul 1953, at home, Suffolk
 ~ interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery (Block P, Lot 43), Suffolk
May 2010 Carolyn Keen & Bruce Saunders
Delia Elizabeth (ROWE; Mrs. Joseph R.) WALLACE, lifelong resident of the Peninsula
 ~ d. 29 Jan 1975, Newport News, age 86
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery
Apr 2018 Sylvia Hill
Joseph Richardson WALLACE, retired painter
 ~ d. 21 Jul 1963, Newport News, age 83
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery
Apr 2018 Sylvia Hill
George Wesley WATERS, Sr., Newport News Shipbuilding machinist
 ~ b. 20 Feb 1940, Washington, Beaufort Co., NC, d. 11 Jan 1988, Newport News
Dec 2020 Matt Harris
Elnora (ROWE YOUNG; Mrs. W. Raleigh) WHITE, of Albany, Dougherty Co., GA
 ~ b. Denbeigh, d. 8 Jun 1965, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA
 ~ interred in Crown Hill Cemetery, Albany, GA
Jun 2003 Debra Crosby
Evelyn (FAISON; Thomas F.) WHITEMAN, retired from Nachman's Department Store
 ~ b. 21 Jun 1916, Dendron, Surry Co., d. 16 May 2005, Yorktown
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
Thomas F. WHITEMAN, retired from Norfolk Naval Air Station, Navy veteran of WW-II
 ~ b. 14 Mar 1912, Pleasant Valley, PA, d. 11 Oct 1990, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
George Wesley WHITLEY, brick contractor, former Councilman
 ~ b. 22 Dec 1874. Isle of Wight Co., d. 2 Apr 1938, at home, Newport News
 ~ interred in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Newport News
May 2020 Bruce Saunders
Joel Flournoy WHITLEY, formerly of Isle of Wight Co.
 ~ b. near Smithfield, d. 14 Mar 1937, Newport News, age 73
 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Annex 2, Plot 53), Franklin
Feb 2011 William J. DelMonte &
Bruce Saunders
Philip Hunter WHITMORE, of Newport News, retired NNS&DD machinist
 ~ b. 12 May 1891, Surry Co., d. 9 May 1983, Newport News
 ~ interred in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News
Sep 2021 Bruce Saunders
Sarah Lockett (McCANDLISH; Mrs. William J.) WORRELL, of Newport News
 ~ Southampton Co. native, d. 27 Jul 1968, at son's home, Newport News, age 90
 ~ interred in Capron Cemetery
Aug 2016 Bruce Saunders
Louis Edward ZEHRBACH, formerly of Franklin, turbine engineer
 ~ accidentally killed 26 Dec 1946, Deieperestrol dam, Russia
 ~ interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Annex 2, Plot 111), Franklin
Apr 2013 Bruce Saunders
Vital Records
Marriage & Divorce Records
Vanakin UZZELL & "Nancy" Mary H. (STRANSBURY) UZZELL
 ~ m. 21 Nov 1900, Newport News
 ~ Nancy eloped to Norfolk w/ bro-in-law, Sep 1902
 ~ divorce filed, Dec 1902
Nov 2017 Matt Harris
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The City of Newport News was incorporated in 1896,
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The community was likely named for Capt. Christopher Newport,
commander of the fleet which established Jamestown in 1607.

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