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"When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no nights in a gloom filled room- "Why cry for a soul set free" Vernon "Tennessee" L. Scruggs, Jr. also affectionately called "Jr" was called home on July 27, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Harriman, TN, he is the son of the late Vernon L. Scruggs, Sr., and Mrs. Ruby Wright Scruggs. Also predeceased by his older brother, Robert L. Scruggs and sister-in-law, Jo Scruggs. Tennessee entered the Navy in 1965 and served on the Gold Crew submarine USS Vonstuben and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church, a deacon, former Sunday school teacher, and member of the Spares and...

John Lee Trotman, Jr. passed away in Chesapeake, VA at the age of 67. Services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home, Chesapeake, VA. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family and to view the service.

Captain William "Bill" Joseph Laz, Jr. USN (Ret), passed away January 04, 2024. Bill was born in Aurora, IL, on November 24, 1947, to the late William J. Laz and Diana P. Laz. Over 40 years of his life was spent in Virginia Beach, Va. After proudly graduating from West Aurora High School class of 1965 and then United States Naval Academy in 1969, he served in the United States Navy for 30 years as a nuclear qualified surface warfare officer (SWO). Highlights include Chief Engineer of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Commanding Officer USS Dahlgren (DDG 43), and Commanding Officer USS Mississippi (CGN 40). He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. During his Navy career he received two Legion of...

Martha Jean Wright 89 formerly of Gulfport, MS passed away in Chesapeake, VA. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.

Daniel Lane, 99, passed away March 8, 2022, at his home. Dan was born in Sunshine, NC to the late Clarence and Ella Branch Lane. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his ten siblings, Howard, Yates, Foye, Rowell, Duard, Virle, Ruth, David, Clarence, Jr. and Lewis, and his loving wife, Dale Doughtie Lane. Dan served his country during WWII in the United States Navy; he was a faithful member of Indian River Baptist Church since 1957, ordained as a deacon and taught Sunday School for many years. Dan received his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in 1948 and his Master's degree in 1953 from Peabody College a division of Vanderbilt University. For the next 45...

Joseph Pace Jr., 93, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He retired first as a CPO in the U.S. Navy and again as a Supervisory Computer Systems Analyst from NAVMASSO. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph Pace Sr. and Rosalia Carcione. Joe was a member of Church of the Holy Apostles and the Knights of Columbus. Joe's memory as a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather will long be cherished by his wife, Lynn of Chesapeake, VA; his brother, John F. Pace (Holly) of New Bern, NC; his daughter Susan P. Olson (Michael) of Chesapeake, VA; his granddaughters, Liz Olson (Sparsh) of New York, NY,...

Margie Lou (nee Nye) Ross, 79, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born to Clifford Nye and Ruth (Molzon) Nye-Pierce in Antioch, IN and raised in Geneva, OH, where she once worked at Eddie's Grill and was crowned Miss Geneva in 1958 when the city was established. Margie loved spending time with family and devoted her life to caring for them and others. A registered nurse, she retired from Garden City Osteopathic Hospital in Garden City, MI after she married her second husband Stephen Ross 31 years ago. She loved to sing, dance, and worship. A devout Christian, she was blessed to travel and share her faith while performing in Europe and Israel with her church...

Ed Klawitter, 71, of Chesapeake, VA, was called to heaven by Jesus on May 3rd, 2021. Ed was born on March 25th, 1950 to Edward D. & LaVerne Klawitter. He is survived by his wife Susan Anderson Klawitter to whom he was married for 48 1/2 years. He also leaves his sons, E. David (Katie) Klawitter, of Parksley, VA and Major Justin (Brooke) Klawitter, stationed in California. The joy of his life was his grandson, Carter, age two, and a second grandson that was due to arrive to E. David and Katie within the next month. His siblings were dearly loved by him and include Ron (Margot) Klawitter of Colbert, WA, James (Penny) Klawitter of Curtice, Ohio, and Sue Ann Moszkowicz, also of Curtice,...

CHESAPEAKE - V. Dale Doughtie Lane, 85, of Rock Creek Dr., Chesapeake, VA passed away September 7, 2020. Dale was born in Whitakers, NC to the late James Edward and Margaret Parker Doughtie. She was a faithful member of Indian River Baptist Church from 1957 to the present, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and Youth Director. Dale received her masters degree from the College of William and Mary. She was a teacher for many years and later Guidance Director at Indian River High School retiring after 38 years of service. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Daniel Lane; sons, Scott Daniel Lane and Mark E. Lane and his wife, Tammy Pratt Lane; granddaughters,...

Our sweet, funny and loving father, Gerald P. Domme, 92, of Virginia Beach passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on August 26, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and was the son of the late Henry Domme, Jr. and Frieda Layer Domme. Dad joins his wife and our loving mother, Maropia C. Domme, in heaven along with his granddaughter, Alexandra Kittrell and his son in law, George McGovern. He is also predeceased by his sisters, Dorothy Green, Evelyn Darden, Viola Gass, his brother, Henry Domme and four nieces and four nephews. Gerald served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a career fire fighter and retired as Fire Chief of the...

Steven Holland Miller, 71, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Fred Craven and Dorothy R. Wilson Miller and was also predeceased by his brother, Robert Miller. He served his country faithfully during the Vietnam era on the USS Remora and the USS Polk and subsequently retired from Electric Motor & Contracting Co. He was a 40+ year member of the West Gate Masonic Lodge #738 AF&AM. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 46 years, Gail Stephens Miller; children, Amanda Miller, Matt T. Miller (Amber); grandchildren, Caleb, Madison, Abram, Natalie, Cayson; siblings, Barbara Jones, Fred C. "Butch" Miller, Jr., and Janie...

Esther Wilson Hucks, 103, passed away June 19, 2020 in Chesapeake,VA. Daughter of the late Settle and Virginia Wilson. She was also predeceased by her husband, Clifford Hucks, and her eight siblings. Mrs. Hucks was a member of Hunter Acres Baptist Church. She is survived by a brother, Boyd Wilson (Alice); her sister-in-law, Bonnie Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Charlotte Memorial Gardens, 7632 Hood Road, Charlotte, NC 28215. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.

Mrs. Beatrice "Dotty" Dorothy Bieber, 85, went home to be with her Heavenly Father March 20, 2020. She was a native of Greensburg, PA, born to the late G. Blair and Beatrice McKeever Hemans. Dotty was a graduate of Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA and attended Georgetown College Georgetown, KY. She was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. She served at church as a Graphic Artist, as well as, the church and school photographer and was responsible for publishing the school yearbook. She retired at the age of 84 after working at Tabernacle for 47 years. She was previously employed and retired as a Medical Technologist at several hospitals including Muncy...

Doris Williams Payne, 93, went home to be with her Lord on December 18, 2019. She was reunited with the love of her life of 72 years, Wilford "Willie" H. Payne. She was predeceased by a daughter, Karen Owen and son-in-law, Wayne Curtis. Doris was born in Danville, VA to the late Carl W. and Ruby May Jones Williams. She was a 1945 graduate of Mooresville High School. Doris became a teacher retiring after 25 years with the Norfolk Public Schools. Doris was an avid reader, she loved quilting, and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a strong Christian Faith and loved serving in the Free Will Church, most recently with Bethany Free Will Baptist Church. Doris is survived by...

<u>Danny</u> <u>Ward</u> <u>Mullin</u> , 63 Oct 11, 1955 - Jul 17, 2019 Danny Ward Mullin, 63, passed away on July 17, 2019. Dan was born in Hagerstown, MD to the late Samuel W. and Treva U. Mullin on October 11, 1955 and was also preceded in death by his brother, Aubrey L. Mullin. He graduated from Clear Spring High School in 1973. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1975 and retired from military service in 1995. He recently had retired from GDIT as an IT Professional with over 20 years of service. He was a member and Past Master of Currituck Lodge #463 A.F. & A.M. in Coinjock, NC. Dan is survived by his wife, Renee Mullin; daughter, Keri Anne Mullin Montoya and her husband, Drew; son,...