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EMAIL US 		bullet Dorothy Holland BUTTS
Wednesday, October 26, 1983
Baltimore - Age 49, a native of Rich Square, North Carolina, died Monday, October 24, 1983 in a hospital. She was a member of Jones Baptist Church in Baltimore and Piney Grove Baptist Church in Franklin, Virginia. Survivors include a daughter, DELORES ANN MANLEY of Franklin; a son, HAROLD BUTTS of San Jose, California; 2 sisters, LOIS PELLAM of Paterson, New Jersey and CORA MAE PELLAM of Rich Square; 3 brothers, WILLARD PELLAM of Franklin, JAMES PELLAM of Newark, New Jersey and JOHN HENRY PELLAM of Paterson, New Jersey and 3 grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 1:00 pm Thursday, October 27, 1983 in Piney Grove Baptist Church by the Rev G.W. JOHNSON. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery. William M. Johnson and Sons Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge. The family will assemble at 11:45 am Thursday, October 27, 1983 at 413 Thomas Street, Franklin. The body will be placed in the church at 11:00 am Thursday, October 27, 1983.

bullet Ernest Silvester (AA) BUTTS Parents: Henry (AA) BUTTS and Annie (AA) "UNKNOWN".

He was married to Alberta Eleanor (AA) CUFFEE on 9 Jan 1910 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia. Clerk of Court Office
Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia
Marriage register 8 BK 5 PG 21
Norfolk, VA by D.W. Harris, Minister of the Bethal Baptist Church
(Have copy of license)

Groom's Vitals
age 21 / single / B: Great Bridge, VA / Res: Norfolk, VA / Occ: Laborer

Bride's Vitals
age 19 / single / B: Norfolk Co, VA / Res: Norfolk, VA

bullet Henry (AA) BUTTS

He was married to Annie (AA) "UNKNOWN" . Children were: Ernest Silvester (AA) BUTTS.

bullet Leonthana Mattie BUTTS was born in 1913. She died on 1 Jun 1998 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, Virginia. Virginian Pilot, Tuesday, June 2, 1998
PORTSMOUTH -- Leonthana Mattie Butts, 85, of the 1900 block of Laigh Road, died June 1, 1998. A funeral will be at noon Saturday in Zion Southampton AME Church, Courtland. Engram Funeral Home, Courtland, is in charge.

bullet Walter A.* BUTTS Reverend died on 2 Feb 1998 in Chesapeake, Norfolk Co, Virginia. He was born in Princess Anne Co, Virginia.
Published: 02/05/98 in LOCAL section, page B6
Story sample: The Rev. Walter A. Butts, 54, of the 2200 block of Cedar Road, died Feb. 2, 1998, in Chesapeake General Hospital. Born in Princess Anne County, Va., he was a retired Longshoreman with Local No. 1248, International Longshoreman's Association. He was a member and associate minister for First Baptist Church South Hill, Chesapeake, and pastor of Zion United Church of Christ, Suffolk. He was a Past Master of Ebenezer Lodge No. 66, Order of Masons, a member of Arabia Temple No. 12, a 33-degree Mason, a m

bullet Walter E. BUTTS
Wednesday, June 7, 1961
Norfolk - Age 57, of 1009 Lunenberg Street, died Monday, June 5, 1961. A funeral service will be held in Providence Congregational Christian Church Friday, June 9, 1961 at 2:00 pm by the Rev R.R. BRIGGS, pastor. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The body will be taken from Pretlow's Funeral Home to the church at 10:00 am.

bullet Donald Eugene BUXTON Jr

He was married to Georgia Leigh BRIM on 12 Apr 1985. Clerk of Court Office
Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia
Marriage Register ??, Cert # 932

bullet Herbert H. BUXTON

He was married to Edna Earle SPENCE Miss on 24 Oct 1906.
Norfolk-Virginian Newspaper
Wednesday, October 24, 1906

An ante-nuptial reception was held Tuesday night, October 23, 1906 in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Spence, in Webster Avenue and Ann Street, Park View, in honor of Miss Edna Earle Spence, bride elect and Herbert H. Buxton, prospective bridegroom, who will be married Wednesday, October 24, 1906 at 4:00 pm in the Spence home. The bridal party and the bride elect and bridegroom were guests of honor at the reception Tuesday night, October 23, 1906.

bullet James Lawney BUXTON

He was married to Penny Bertha MAY on 15 Jul 1913. Clerk of Court Office
Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia
Marriage Register 6, Cert # 586, Page 33

bullet Frederick H. (Big Red)* BYERS died on 14 Jan 1995. He was born in Covington, Virginia.
Published: 01/18/95 in LOCAL section, page B6
Published: 01/19/95 in LOCAL section, page B4
Story sample: Frederick H. ``Big Red'' Byers, 71, of the 1000 block of Clay St., a retired truck driver, died Jan. 14, 1995, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Byers was born in Covington, Va., and was retired from E.V. Williams.

bullet Susie P.* BYERS
Published: 10/18/90 in LOCAL section, page D2
Story sample: Susie Peele Byers, 72, of the 3100 block of Bowling Green Drive, died Oct. 17, 1990, in a hospital. Mrs. Byers, a native of Barton County, N.C., was a member of Westwood Hills Baptist Church.

bullet Fannie H.* BYLER
Published: 08/17/90 in LOCAL section, page D2
Story sample: Fannie Hershberger Byler, 96, formerly of Virginia Beach, died Aug. 16, 1990, in her home. Mrs. Byler, a native of Ohio, was the widow of Harvey David Byler. She was a member of Montezuma Mennonite Church.

bullet Chewanda* BYNUM
Published: 05/16/91 in LOCAL section, page D2
Story sample: Chewanda Bynum of the 200 block of Shortleaf Court, a manicure technician, died May 13, 1991, in a nursing home. Miss Bynum, a native of Ivor, was a member of Church of God, Norfolk, and had been a student at Norfolk State University.

bullet Carlton James BYRD
Friday, August 29, 1952
Funeral services were conducted at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Thursday, August 28, 1952 at 3:00 pm by the Rev P. ROWLAND WAGNER, pastor of the Central Baptist Church. Pallbearers: J.M. ELDER, C.F. SANDERS Junior, H.C. SMITH, S.M. STEWART, J.G. REED and H.F. HUBBARD. Members of the Traffic Bureau of the Norfolk Police Division attended the services in a body and were honorary pallbearers. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

bullet Ethel Savage BYRD was born in 1901 in Suffolk, Nansemond Co, Virginia. She died on 25 Dec 1999 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, Virginia. Virginian Pilot, Monday, December 27, 1999
SUFFOLK -- Ethel Savage Byrd, 98, a native of Nansemond County, Suffolk, died Dec. 25, 1999, at Beverly Manor of Portsmouth. She was the widow of Joseph Mallie Byrd Sr. and daughter of the late Thomas Upton Savage and Mary Ann ``Mollie'' Benton Savage. She was a devout Christian, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, homemaker and a lifelong active member of Bethlehem Christian Church UCC, Holland Road. She was a member and Sunday school teacher of the Ladies Star Class for 60 years. She was a charter member and officer of the W.W. Staley Missionary Circle, a pianist and charter member of the Bethlehem Fellowship Club. She was a choir member and leader, and was active for many years in the youth ministry of the church. She is survived by two sons, Joseph M. Byrd Jr. and his wife, Louise, of Roxboro, N.C., and Robert L. Byrd and his wife, Mary, of Suffolk; five daughters, Evelyn Johnson Hardy, Mary B. Hedgebeth, Jean B. Powell and her husband, William, Dot B. Powell and Joyce B. Bracey and her husband, Ben, all of Suffolk; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Bethlehem Christian Church UCC Cemetery, Holland Road, by the Rev. Tommy P. Reynolds. Friends may join the family after the service at Bethlehem Christian Church in the Fellowship Hall, and other times at the residence of Jean and William Powell, 1328 Murphy's Mill Road, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Bethlehem Church Building Fund. Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

bullet Henry L.* BYRD died on 9 Aug 1991. He was born in Ahoskie, Pitt Co, North Carolina.
Published: 08/10/91 in LOCAL section, page D2
Story sample: Henry L. Byrd, 84, of the 500 block of Dover Court, a retired farmer, died Aug. 9, 1991, in a hospital. Mr. Byrd was born in Ahoskie. He was a member of Wilroy Baptist Church.

bullet James Langford* BYRD Sr died in Feb 1994.
Published: 02/19/94 in LOCAL section, page D5
Story sample: James Langford Byrd Sr., 75, of Route 3, died Friday at his residence. He was a native of Coosawhatchie, S.C., and retired from the U.S. Navy as a chief electrician after 20 years. He also retired as a civil service employee in Ridgeland S.C. He was a member of The Church of Christ in South Norfolk, Masonic Lodge (NU)98, AF & A.M. in Ridgeland, Jasper County Historical Society, Fleet Reserve (NU)293, Elizabeth City, Legion of Moose (NU)199 and South Norfolk Moose Lodge (NU)464. He served in the

bullet Maria S.* BYRD
Published: 12/11/97 in LOCAL section, page B8
Story sample: Maria S. Byrd, 40, of the 1200 block of Deep Creek Blvd., died Dec. 7, 1997. Born in Norfolk County, Va., she was a customer service representative for InfiNet. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, St. Julian Creek.

bullet Ruby Askew BYRD Mrs.
Wednesday, September 10, 1986
Murfreesboro, North Carolina - Age 83, of the 600 block of Spring Avenue, died Tuesday, September 9, 1986 in her home. She was a native of Northampton County and was a member of Ashley's Grove Baptist Church and the widow of WILEY E. BYRD. Survivors include 3 daughters, DOROTHY B. STANTON of Murfreesboro, IRENE B. HAMILTON of Sea Level, North Carolina and VIRGINIA B. LIVERMAN of Newport News; a son, ROBERT E. BYRD of Virginia Beach; a brother, CLINTON ASKEW of Conway, North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. A funeral will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday, September 11, 1986 in Ashley's Grove Baptist Church by the Rev JOHN OLIVER. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at Garrett Funeral Home, Murfreesboro, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Wednesday, September 10, 1986.

bullet William J. BYRD
Thursday, December 25, 1952
Newport News, Virginia, December 24 - Died early Tuesday morning, December 23, 1952 in a Richmond nursing home after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Nansemond County and had been a resident of Newport News for more than 50 years. He was a retired employee of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company and a member of First Congregational Christian Church and the Retired Men's Club. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. ROLAND R. STALL of Newport News and Mrs. UROY W. HARRIS of Hampton; a son, WILLIAM F. BYRD of Newport News; a brother, LLOYD M. BYRD of Portsmouth; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 26, 1952 at 2:30 pm at Peninsula Funeral Home, with the Rev A. LANSON GRANGER, pastor of First Congregational Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park.

bullet Catherine M.* BYRNE
Published: 02/19/93 in LOCAL section, page D5
Story sample: RICHMOND - Catherine M. ``Katie'' Byrne, 101, died Feb. 17, 1993. Miss Byrne was reared in the Norfolk area and was retired from the Seaboard Railway.

bullet Francis James* BYRNE Rev, Msgr died on 24 Aug 1994 in Richmond, Virginia. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Published: 08/25/94 in LOCAL section, page B09
Story sample: The Rev. Msgr. Francis James Byrne, 95, founding pastor of St. Bridget's Parish, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1994, at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged in Richmond. He suffered a stroke on Thanksgiving Day 1993, and his condition had deteriorated since that time. Although born in Baltimore, Msgr. Byrne lived most of his life in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, where he served as a priest for 50 years.

bullet Helen McCabe* BYRNE
Published: 11/14/96 in LOCAL section, page B6
Story sample: Helen McCabe Byrne, widow of Anthony J. Byrne, died Nov. 13, 1996. She last resided at Westminster Canturbury. Born in Washington, D.C., she resided for many years in Chevy Chase, Md., moving to Virginia Beach upon her husband's retirement.

bullet Joseph Lawrence* BYRNE Lt Cdr, USN (Ret) died on 19 Oct 1994. He was born in New York City.
Published: 10/20/94 in LOCAL section, page B6
Published: 10/28/94 in LOCAL section, page B6
Story sample: Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Lawrence Byrne, U.S.N. (Ret.), 71, of the 200 block of East 39th St., died Oct. 19, 1994, in a local hospital. Commander Byrne was a native of New York City and was Roman Catholic. He served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a graduate of the Naval War College of Newport, R.I., and received many awards and medals during his military career of 30 years. After retirement from the Navy, he went on to receive his Master of International Water Captain's Licens

bullet Thomas John* BYRNE Jr died on 21 Aug 1992. He was born in New London, Connecticut.
Published: 08/23/92 in LOCAL section, page B2
Story sample: Thomas John Byrne Jr., 19, of the 1800 block of Sanford Drive, died Aug. 21, 1992. Mr. Byrne was born in New London, Conn. He worked with Forbes Mobile Homes and was a Catholic.

bullet Ann Marie BYRNES Parents: John Francis BYRNES and Maryann Theresa SAENGER WIELAND.

She was married to Franklin Delano LADUE Jr on 5 Oct 1984 in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, Virginia.
Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA

Cert # 3002
Married by Melvin D. Cooper , Civil Ceremony, 1992 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, Va 23456

Groom's Vitals:
age 20 / DOB: 23 March 1964 Pennsylvania / single / Occ: USN, USS Shenandoah AD-44, Norfolk, Va

Bride's Vitals:
age 28 / DOB: 30 May 1956 Fort Bragg, NC / second / Occupation: USN

Editor's notes: This is me, Ann and my second husband. He is the father of my daughter, Jacki. We divorced Feb 1994 in Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania.

bullet Barbara Maureen BYRNES Parents: John Francis BYRNES and Maryann Theresa SAENGER WIELAND.

She was married to Russell Michael DEAN on 15 Nov 1986 in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, Virginia.
Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA

Cert # 3617

Groom's Vitals:
age 27 / second / DOB: 10 Jan 1959 Canada

Bride's Vitals:
age 24 / single / DOB: 29 Oct 1962 Ft Bragg, NC

Editor's notes: Groom: Russell has his mother's maiden spelled wrong on both marriage licenses. First marriage 1982 has it FOUER and this one has it FOWER. Mrs. Dean's correct spelling, straight from her mouth is: FAOUR. Russell is my brother in law and Barbara is my baby sister.

For the Bride's mother's name: Our mother was born Mary Ann SANGER. The family name is SAENGER. When she was adopted by her step father, she became Mary Ann WIELAND. She uses her confirmation name as her middle name. Our mother and father are divorced and her name is: Maryann Theresa KENTON.

bullet Francis Joseph BYRNES

He was married to Alice Gertrude CHRISTENSEN. Children were: Joan Elizabeth BYRNES , John Francis BYRNES.

bullet Gerard J.* BYRNES died on 16 Apr 1996 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co, Virginia.
Published: 04/18/96 in LOCAL section, page B4
Story sample: Gerard J. Byrnes, 47, of the 1200 block of Glyndon Drive, died April 16, 1996, in a Norfolk hospital. He was a stock clerk for Key Food in New York and a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church.

bullet Joan Elizabeth BYRNES Parents: Francis Joseph BYRNES and Alice Gertrude CHRISTENSEN.

She was married to Ronald Salvatore CURCURATO. Children were: Joseph Francis CURCURATO.

bullet John Francis BYRNES Parents: Francis Joseph BYRNES and Alice Gertrude CHRISTENSEN.

He was married to Maryann Theresa SAENGER WIELAND on 5 May 1955 in Ft Bragg, Cumberland Co, North Carolina. Children were: Barbara Maureen BYRNES, Ann Marie BYRNES.

bullet Lina M.* BYRNES
Published: 07/28/91 in LOCAL section, page B2
Story sample: Lina M. Byrnes, 69, died July 26, 1991, in a nursing home. Mrs. Byrnes was born in Orange City, N.J. She had been a photographer's mate in the Navy during World War II.

bullet Madeline R.* BYRNES
Published: 09/12/90 in LOCAL section, page D2
Story sample: Madeline Reitelbach Byrnes, 83, of the 600 block of Kingsborough Square, died Sept. 11, 1990, in a nursing home. Mrs. Byrnes, a native of Highland Springs, Va., was the widow of J. Edward Byrnes. She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Virginia Beach.

bullet Mary P.* BYRNES
Published: 10/09/93 in LOCAL section, page D2
Story sample: Mary Patricia Byrnes, 78, of the 1200 block of Glyndon Drive, died Oct. 8, 1993, in Chesapeake. Mrs. Byrnes was born in New York City and was the widow of Daniel Edward Byrnes. She attended St. Matthew's Catholic Church.

bullet Emma Christine BYRON

She was married to Marvin Wesley HALSTEAD in 1925. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Marriage Register 1853-1938, Page 121

bullet James BYRON
Thursday, December 28, 1865
Horrible Murder Near Nashville: A sober and industrious man, aged 35, and the father of 5 interesting children, was killed by robbers about half a mile from the Hermitage. Three men in federal uniform entered his house on pretense of wishing to warm themselves and demanded his money. He resisted, when all the three fired upon him. He died instantly, falling into the arms of his wife.

bullet Katy Allene BYRON

She was married to Gorman Ephraim BONEY in 1927. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Marriage Register 1853-1938, Page 129

bullet Frederick S. BYRUM Norfolk Virginian, Tuesday, January 6, 1953
Suffolk, January 5 - Age 44, brother of Mrs. ELSIE BYRUM YOUNT of Suffolk, died Sunday, January 4, 1953 at 9:00 pm at the Veterans Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, after a long illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT L. BYRUM of Colerain, NC. He is also survived by his wife, Mrs. BLANCH BYRUM; a daughter, Miss DEBRA BYRUM of Columbus, Ohio, another sister, Mrs. J.A. JONES of Norfolk and a brother, Dr. WOODROW BYRUM of Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 7, 1953 at 1:00 pm at Columbus.

bullet Harriett P. BYRUM Norfolk Virginian, Sunday, January 25, 1953
IN MEMORIAM: In loving memory of our Mother who passed away 3 years ago, January 25, 1950. The month of January, once more is here; to us the saddest of the year, do not ask us if we miss her. Here at home is a vacant place, often we think we hear her footsteps; and we see her smiling face, your smile Mother, we've waited in vain. God grant some day we'll all meet again. Your loving CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN.

bullet Jennie Perry BYRUM Mrs.
Monday, October 3, 1966
Edenton, NC - Age 77, died in her home on Route 1 Saturday afternoon, October 1, 1966 after illness of 6 months. A lifelong resident of Chowan County, she was a daughter of WILLIAM NORFLEET PERRY and Mrs. IDA BOYCE PERRY. She was a member of Rocky Hock Baptist Church.

bullet Jesse Oakley* BYRUM died on 28 Jan 1995. He was born in North Carolina.
Published: 01/30/95 in LOCAL section, page B4
Story sample: Jesse Oakley Byrum, 91, a retired bus driver, died Jan. 28, 1995, in his son's home (Ralph). Mr. Byrum was born in North Carolina. He had retired from the Virginia Transit Company (TRT) after 39 years. He was the widower of Lois B. and Addie B. Byrum. He was predeceased by his parents, Annie Nixon Byrum and Frank Valentine Byrum.

bullet John Albert BYRUM Sr
Sunday, October 9, 1966
Hobbsville, NC - Age 53, died Friday, October 7, 1966 at 10:45 pm in his home. A native of Chowan County, he was a son of JOHN RICHARD BYRUM and Mrs. ABBIE TWINE BYRUM and the husband of Mrs. SARAH KING BYRUM. He was a member of Warwick Swamp Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. FAYE CASPER and Mrs. ANNE COPELAND of Belvidere; a son, JOHN ALBERT BYRUM Junior of Elizabeth City; 2 sisters, Mrs. FENTON TURNER of Suffolk and Mrs. VIC SHAW of Fallbrook, Calif; a brother, LLOYD S. BYRUM of Portsmouth and 4 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Sunday, October 9, 1953 at 4:00 pm EST in Warwick Swamp Baptist Church by the Rev WARREN ROLLINS. Burial will be in King family cemetery in Hobbsville. Rountree and Hoffler Funeral Home has charge.

bullet Lucy L. BYRUM

She was married to William H. JONES in 1938. Clerk of Court Office
Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co, VA
Marriage Register 1853-1938, Page 177

bullet Noah BYRUM Jr
Thursday, February 1, 1996
Chesapeake - Age 54, of the 2400 block of Haywood Ave, died Wednesday, January 31, 1996 in his residence. Born in Norfolk, he was employed with the Chesapeake Sheriff's Department for 24 years, serving the last 5 years as undersheriff. He also served in the US Air Force Military Police. He was a member of Portsmouth Scottish Rite; Chesapeake Shrine Club; Doric Lodge # 44; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie # 795; Virginia Chapter, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy Associates 2nd Vice President; graduate of FBI Academy 107th session; South Norfolk Ruritan Club; Police Association of Virginia; National Sheriff's Association; Virginia State Sheriff's Association; American Jail Association, former board member; American Correctional Association; International Association of Court Officers and Services, Inc; Chesapeake Moose Lodge; Greenbrier Country Club; Stumpy Lake Men's Golf Association; Oscar Frommel Smith Athletic Hall of Fame; American Association of Retired Persons; Fraternal Order of Police # 9. Survivors include his wife, SUSAN C. BYRUM; daughter, AMY STRICKLAND of Chesapeake; step sister, EDITH BURKE of Allentown, Penns and a grandchild, BRITTANY NICOLE STRICKLAND. A grave side service will be held Saturday, February 3, 1996 at 11:00 am in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk, with Chaplain J.C. JONES, presiding. The family will be at the Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, on Friday, February 2, 1996 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

bullet Sarah K.* BYRUM
Published: 10/10/93 in LOCAL section, page B2
Story sample: Sarah Frances King Byrum, 81, of Route 1, died Saturday, Oct., 9, 1993, in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City. Mrs. Byrum was born in Gates County. She was a homemaker and a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church. She was the widow of John Albert Byrum, Sr.

bullet William Edward BYRUM
Wednesday, December 16, 1953
Edenton, North Carolina, December 15 - Age 89, died Monday, December 14, 1953 at 7:50 pm at his home near Center Hill after a long illness. A native of Chowan County, he was a retired farmer. Surviving are a daughter, Miss MAMIE BYRUM; a half brother, J.H. BYRUM of Tyner; 2 half sisters, Mrs. W.O. JORDAN and Mrs. GEORGE BOYCE, both of Norfolk. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, 1953 at 2:00 pm in the Ballard's Bridge Baptist Church, of which he was a member. The pastor, the Rev RALPH KNIGHT, will officiate, assisted by the Rev J.T. BYRUM of Belhaven, a former pastor. Burial will be in the family cemetery.

bullet William F. BYWATERS
Sunday, December 16, 1906
A prominent citizen of this county and well known all over the country as a fox hunter and breeder of crack hounds and horses, was literally shot to pieces Saturday night, December 15, 1906 by JAMES STROTHER and PHILIP STROTHER, who live at "Rotherwood", three miles from this place. He secured a marriage license Saturday morning, December 15, 1906 and was married to Miss VIOLA STROTHER, daughter of the late Colonel JOHN R. STROTHER and sister of the two young men who later killed him. After the wedding, he attempted to leave the Strother's home and one of the brothers of the bride objected. He later climbed to the roof and endeavored to escape. He was seen by JAMES and PHILIP STROTHER, who opened fire on him with pistols and shot him to ribbons. He fell to the ground and died almost instantly. The incidents surrounding the killing are of sensational character and the affair has aroused the greatest excitement throughout the county.

bullet Gilbert L. CABE
Sunday, January 25, 1953
Newport News, Virginia, January 24 - A 38 year old Newport News fireman, complaining of chest pains while fighting an attic blaze in a two story frame structure, died almost an hour after being taken to a hospital, Saturday, January 24, 1953. The victim was the father of two, a former shipfitter and member of the department since 1945. He was a native of Swain County, North Carolina. Damage to the structure was confined to the attic and attributed to careless smoking. ABE, after directing hose water from the outside, entered the structure, but soon returned and complained, "I don't feel good." He was taken immediately to a hospital, treated, but failed to respond to revival efforts and died within 40 minutes after admittance.

bullet "Male" CABREL

He was married to Eva JACKSON.

bullet Gertrude Ferguson CADE Mrs. died on 30 Jun 1946.
Wednesday, July 3, 1946
Wife of GEORGE E. CADE, died Sunday, June 30, 1946 in Miami, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ewell & Williamson Funeral Home Thursday, July 4, 1946 at 2:30 pm by the Rev HENRY W. TIFFANY, D.D., pastor of the Park Place Baptist Church. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late JOHN R. and NANCY WHITLOCK ALLEN. She was in the 75th year of her age.

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