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
Joseph Diaz Jr.
November 20, 1945 - - November 10, 2022
Joseph A. Diaz Jr., 76, retired tool and die maker, passed away peacefully in his home in Chesapeake November 10, 2022. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Sarah Diaz; daughter, Selena Cullipher; stepson, William A. Roberts; stepdaughter, Pamela Williams, and her husband Dean Williams; three brothers; two sisters; and wonderful neighbors. Joe (Julio) was very genero ...
Newton Smith
October 12, 1941 - - October 17, 2022
Newton “Jim” Smith, 81, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on October 17th, 2022. Jim was a native of Red Oak, Iowa born to the late Hazel and Newton Smith. Jim is preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Darlene Smith, and his loyal canine companion, Saber. He is survived by his children, Tina, Billie Jo, Rodney; five siblings; six grandchi ...
Milton Murden Jr
February 13, 1951 - - August 30, 2022
Milton Jesse "Rudy" Murden, Jr., 71, of Chesapeake passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Milton J Murden Sr and Evelyn "Pete" Barnes Murden, and his brother-in-law, James Ray Holcombe. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Joyce Holcombe; niece, Virginia Respess “Ginni” and her children Shaun Respess (Brandy Respess) and Kris ...
Warren Cutting Sr
September 25, 1934 - - August 24, 2022
Warren Paul Cutting, 87, passed away August 24, 2022. Warren was born in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Cutting and Glenna (Estey) Cutting, one brother and his daughter, Cathy Cutting-Cruz. Warren was survived for three weeks by his loving wife, Judith A. Cutting, who passed away on September 16, 2022. Surviving is son, Warren (Skip) P. ...
Alfred Thompson, Sr.
August 08, 1929 - - June 17, 2022
Alfred Emanuell Thompson, Sr., 92, passed away on June 17, 2022. Al was born in Lanark, West Virginia to the late Orville C. and Delores Lucas Thompson. He honorably served his country during the Korean War in The U.S. Army. He subsequently retired after 41 years as the service manager for National Linen Service. He faithfully served God as a member of Immanuel Baptist Church ...
Howard Combs
April 13, 1931 - - June 07, 2022
Howard W. “Boom Boom” Combs, 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born in Earlington, Kentucky to the late David F. and Golda Wilson Combs. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Dorothy May Combs. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy and subsequently retired from the Naval Air Rework Facility as an aircraft engine technician. How ...
Paul Tolson
September 08, 1943 - - June 06, 2022
Paul Spence Tolson Jr. 78, of Chesapeake, Virginia passed away June 6th, 2022. Paul is the son of late Beulah Dupree Tolson and Paul Spence Tolson. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Herbert Dupree. Paul was a man of many things to many people. To his children he brought them life and gave them the entire world by teaching them everything he knew. He ...
Larry Lasyone
January 18, 1931 - - May 16, 2022
Larry Lee Lasyone, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022. Larry was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma to the late Carroll W. Lasyone and Autumn Fern Thompson. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Patricia "Pat" Louise Lasyone. He served his country in the U. S. Navy, retiring after 22 years of service, and subsequently retiring as ...
CWO Bradley Sike (USN ret.)
April 29, 1941 - - April 17, 2022
CWO4 Bradley Raymond Sike (USN RET), went on to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Going by the name Brad, he was 80 years old when he passed away. He was a long time resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born on April 29, 1941 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to the late Stephen Sike and Dorothy Pringle. Brad graduated from Greenville High School of Pennsylvania ...
William Emry
August 05, 1936 - - March 18, 2022
William Alan Emry, “Bill", 85, born in Greely, Colorado on August 5, 1936, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Vera Emry of Arvada, CO and his brother, John Emry of Virginia Beach, VA. He is survived by his 2 children, son John and his significant other Pam Reiger, and his daughter Elizabeth Emry; his sister-in-law, Dwain ...
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