Veterans Memorial Wall
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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Past Services
Thomas Byrum Sr
January 24, 1937 - - September 05, 2023
Thomas R. Byrum Sr., 86, a devoted husband, loving father, and an honorable soldier, passed away on September 5, 2023. Born on January 24, 1937, in South Norfolk, Thomas leaves behind a legacy marked by his passion for automotive and engines, which ultimately led him to the skies, where he soared as a dedicated serviceman retired from the Department of Defense. Thomas’s journ ...
Elwood Brown
October 30, 1936 - - July 10, 2023
Elwood Russell "Russ" Brown, 86, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2023. Elwood was born in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Armond Carman and Irene Pratt Brown. He served his country faithfully in the Vietnam War and retiring from the U.S. Navy. He subsequently was employed as a supply tech for the federal government from which he retired in 2010. Russ enjoyed golfing ...
Foster Buyrn
September 16, 1937 - - January 29, 2023
Foster Dickinson Buyrn, 85, passed away January 29, 2023. Foster was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Oswald Haynes and Thelma Dickinson Buyrn. He graduated from Maury High School and then did a short stint in the Army before joining the family business. He enjoyed watching sports on TV and in person, especially women’s sports. He said women played with more finesse. He ...
Wiley Barnes
July 25, 1931 - - November 22, 2022
Wiley C. Barnes "Barney", 91, passed away at home November 22, 2022. This is a story about my Dad, the strongest person I knew. He was born in Haywood County, North Carolina to Frank A. Barnes and Minnie Bell Mathews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years in 2013, Ann; son in law, Jerry Steele; brother, George Barnes; sisters, Betty Barnes Ma ...
Larry Bain
December 22, 1938 - - January 04, 2022
There once was a man named Larry Garth Bain, who was born on December 22, 1938, in Springfield, Missouri, and was raised on a small farm in a small town named Fairgrove. His parents were the late William F. and Helen Culp Bain. Larry was the first of eleven children to be born. He had 7 brothers, Millard, Jerry, Richard, Steven, Ross, Russell, and his little brother Bill; a ...
Gary Benn
July 12, 1949 - - November 12, 2021
On November 12, 2021, the rock of our family was whisked away from us into the arms of the angels. Gary Lee Benn was born on July 12, 1949 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Graduating from Beaver Falls High School (PA) in 1967, Gary joined the United States Navy in 1968. He was a radioman on LCUs during the Vietnam era of military history. During his time in the Navy, Gary gr ...
MCPO Joe Brown USN (ret.)
November 22, 1934 - - November 11, 2021
Joe Emerson Brown, 86, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born in Sinks Grove, WV to the late Dewey M. and Elizabeth Lockhart Brown. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother, Charles Brown; sister, Eva Lewis; and daughter, Edwinna Way. He served his country faithfully for 30 years, retiring as MCPO from the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Disabled ...
James Baker
August 12, 1931 - - September 19, 2021
James Richard Baker was born in Virginia on August 12, 1931. He was the son of the late Wade Hampton Baker and Ann Frances Caldwell and brother to the late Harold, Edith and Mary. James' father died when James was only 3 years old and he was devoted to his mother who survived into her 88th year. James served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as Lieutenant. He gr ...
Sean H. Bell
January 16, 1983 - - February 28, 2021
Sean Howard Bell passed away too soon on Sunday February 28, 2021 at the age of 38. He was born in Norfolk to Willis “Bud” Bell and Angela Pietrucci Bell. Sean was a 2001 graduate of Hickory High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army and reported to boot camp. Sean was currently stationed at Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia. Throughout his ...
Rheabon Bowers
March 07, 1937 - - October 31, 2020
Rheabon Carrol Bowers, Sr., 83, passed away October 31, 2020. He was born in Stonega, VA to the late Hobert and Ida Wells Bowers. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by 3 sisters; 4 brothers; grandchildren, Christa Barnes and Justin Noland; and great-granddaughter, Makayla Lymaster. He proudly served his country in the US Army during Korea and Vietnam, retiring after 2 ...
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