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.
Carl Hastings
October 15, 1944 - - May 14, 2023
Carl Jesse Hastings, CWO2, U.S. Navy, 78, passed away May 14, 2023. Carl was raised in Delphi, N. Y., by the late Ralph and Jane Jenkins Hastings. He was predeceased by his brother Ralph Hastings, Commander, U. S. Navy, Ret. (Harriet); sister, Marie Daignault; and great granddaughter, Kinsley Dinger. Carl began working in his parent’s store at age 8. At age 12, he added a job ...
James Taylor
April 20, 1934 - - May 11, 2023
James Linwood Taylor , 89, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2023. James was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to the late Claude and Heddie Miller Taylor. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his first wife, Helena; and the mother of his daughter, Carrie Stringfield; siblings, Marilyn, Roosevelt, and Claude. He served faithfully retiring from the U.S. Navy ...
John Angotti Jr
November 01, 1934 - - April 24, 2023
John Theodore Angotti Jr.of Virginia Beach,88, passed away peacefully lovingly surrounded by his family and friends in the early hours of April 24th,2023 at Sentera Norfolk General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Billie Josephine Angotti, his parents John T. Angotti and Josephine Bartolo Angotti. His two sisters Mary T. Angotti and Josephine "Patty" ...
David Krause
December 01, 1933 - - March 16, 2023
David Joseph Krause, 89, passed away March 16, 2023, in Chesapeake General Regional Hospital. David was born in Pennsylvania to the late Alton and Josephine Krause. David was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 yrs., Edith H. Krause. David served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War. After his tour he returned to Bridesburg, Philadelphia and accepted a ...
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 ...
John Grillo
March 27, 1927 - - January 24, 2023
John Grillo, 95, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away on January 24, 2023 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Italian immigrants, John believed in hard work and personal responsibility as crucial to individual growth and achievement. His superb tailoring skills (could make anything from scratch) and an affinity for fashion led to a success ...
Robert Smith
May 10, 1939 - - January 21, 2023
Robert Leslie "Bobby" Smith, 83, passed away January 21, 2023. Robert was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Francis Leslie and Nonie Cherry Smith. He served his country faithfully enlisting into the US Army and serving subsequently in the National Guard. Bobby attended Oscar Smith High where he was on the baseball team under Coach Brickell and during his early years of li ...
Charles Stallings
July 10, 1935 - - January 12, 2023
Charles Glenn Stallings, 87, went peacefully to be with the his Lord and Savior at his home on the morning of January 12, 2023. Charles was born in Johnston County, North Carolina to the late Oscar and Flora Starling Stallings. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shelby Jean Taylor Stallings, of 63 years. Charles served 20 years in the US Navy and served 34 years in ci ...
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 ...
Edward Dozier
November 03, 1935 - - November 11, 2022
Ed Dozier, 87,passed away November 11, 2022. He was born in Norfolk to the late Edward F. and Frances Dozier, Sr. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Delcy Reid Dozier, to whom he was married for 56 years, until the time of her passing 4 years ago. He grew up in Portlock and graduated from the last class at South Norfolk High School. Ed was a veteran of the United State ...
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