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
Phillip Blake
April 21, 1934 - - September 30, 2020
Phillip Richard Blake, 86, passed away September 30, 2020. Phillip was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Paul and Annie Hyde Blake. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his loving wife, Joan T. Blake. Left to cherish his memory is his loving son, Kevin Blake and his wife Denise; friend and companion, Nancy Gale Rakestraw; sister, Carolyn A. Scott; brother, William ...
Howard Brooks Sr
July 27, 1930 - - July 21, 2020
Howard E. Brooks, Sr., 89, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Virginia Beach. He was born in Pantego, NC to the late Charlie Jackson Brooks, Sr. and Annie Tetterton Brooks and was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary Brinn Brooks. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Marine Corps and subsequently retired from Norfolk Souther ...
Marion Bohanan
April 18, 1938 - - May 19, 2020
Bo (Marion Leon) Bohanan, 82, died Tuesday May 19, in his home. He was a US Marine who served in Vietnam, then served as a civilian in Southeast Asia. He also sold Oriental rugs and insurance, finished dry wall, studied anthropology and social work, and served as a missionary with several Christian organizations, most recently with the military ministry of Cru. He met Pat (Viet ...
Elbert "Bert" Beasley Jr
February 07, 1936 - - May 12, 2020
Elbert “Bert” Vonzell Beasley, Jr., 84, passed away from natural causes on May 12, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Elbert V. Beasley, Sr. and Thelma Louise O’Neal Beasley. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd and Bill Beasley. Bert proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard, retiring as a ...
Lowell Burba
February 26, 1936 - - March 06, 2020
Lowell Lawson Burba, 84, went home to be with The Lord on March 6, 2020 after faithfully serving and loving him for many years. He was born in Kenton, OH to the late Leroy and Gail Cummings Burba. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Ina E. Burba and daughter, Laura Ann Burba. Lowell served his country proudly in the US Navy, retiri ...
Wayne Boggs
July 26, 1932 - - February 19, 2019
Wayne Jesse Boggs, 86 passed away peacefully February 19, 2019. Born in Clinton, TN July 26, 1932 he was the son of George Franklin and Mary Holloway Boggs. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Frank Boggs. Wayne was a graduate of Kempsville High School; he served his country in the United States Marine Corp. Left to cherish his memory is his sister, Marjor ...
Robert Blake
June 06, 1945 - - February 04, 2019
Robert Edwin Blake, 73, decorated retired U.S Navy Veteran, shellback, world traveler and sailor of the seven seas in vessels as tiny as sloops and as enormous as aircraft carriers, died Monday, February 4, 2019. After his enlistment in 1965, Robert’s 34-year Naval career spanned the Viet Nam conflict, the cold war, Grenada, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the First Gu ...
James Bornman
June 04, 1947 - - December 10, 2018
James McLeod Bornman, 71, passed away on December 10th. unexpectedly at Sentara Norfolk General VICU with his family by his side. He was born at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA to the late Lt. Col. James Alfred and Anna Louise Bornman. “Jim” was a graduate of Mississippi State with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a ve ...
Blandon Bulger
July 09, 1933 - - August 18, 2018
Blandon Gene Bulger, 85, died at home Saturday, August 18, 2018 after a battle with cancer. Gene was born in Fairhope, PA to the late Blandon and Gertrude Bulger, the youngest of three children. In high school, Gene was captain of his baseball and football teams, beginning a lifelong legacy of involvement with sports. He married his high school sweetheart, Cookie, at 18 just af ...
Paul Balf
March 26, 1942 - - February 03, 2018
Paul Warren Balf, 75 passed away suddenly at his home on February 3, 2018. Paul was born in Nebraska to the late E. Leo and Rachel Grice Balf. He served his country in the United States Navy retiring after 24 years of service. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Frankie Balf; son, Michael Balf and his wife, Susan; granddaughters, Ashley Bottum and Catharine Cook ...
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