It is with deep regret that we note the passing away of another classmate. Nancy Umphlet Garrett died on Monday, August 28, 2000 in Newport News at the age of 53 from metastatic breast cancer.
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We were
deeply saddened to learn of the death of
Max Pollard
of the Class of 1962. Max passed away
unexpectedly at his home in West Jordan, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City,
on Sunday, September 16, 2000
at the age of 56.
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We have
received word of the death of
Bobby Artman of the Class of 1963 on Wednesday, October 25,
2000 in Placerville, Colorado at the age of
55.
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With sadness
we report the death of Paul Randolph of the Class
of 1968 on Friday,
January 12, 2001 at his home in Yorktown.
Paul was only 50 years of
age.
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Mrs. Edna Colbourn
Marston,
beloved home economics teacher
at NNHS for 40 years, died on Sunday,
February 11, 2001
in Newport News at the age of 92. Mrs. Marston was
the mother
of Bobby Marston, ('65); Ruth Marston Carter;
and
Shirley Marston Lewis, ('67).
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Harold
Waters, Class of 1965, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001 in Newport News
at the
age of 54 of a heart attack.
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We have learned of the death of Carleton Spivey of the Class of 1955. A former drum major for the NNHS Typhoon Marching Band, Carleton passed away unexpectedly in Newport News on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at the age of 64.
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We are deeply
saddened to report the death of
Jimmy Moody, Class of 1961, on Friday, June 8, 2001 in
Marietta, Georgia at the age of 58. An Eagle Scout, following graduation, Jimmy
performed for five years with The Town
Criers.
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With sadness we report the passing away of yet another member of the Class of 1961. Glenn Barkley died in Pascagoula, Mississippi on Thursday, September 27, 2001 at the age of 57. Glenn was a member of the Typhoon Band, and earned the Sherman Award for his prowess on the clarinet.
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On Tuesday, October 30, 2001, Joe Mooney suffered a fatal heart attack while at work at Grafton. He was only 55. Joe served as President of our Freshman Class, was a member of the Varsity Basketball Team which captured the Virginia State Championship in 1964, and was Co-Captain of that team during our senior year. He was elected Friendly Typhoon and Best All Around that year as well.
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died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
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Joel Frank of Newport News, Class of 1964, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2001 just shy of his 56th birthday.
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Bubby Parker of Suffolk, Class of 1955, passed away
suddenly
and unexpectedly on Friday, December 7, 2001 at 7:00 A.M.
at the
age of 64. He was the older brother of Jimmy Parker,
President of
the Class of 1962.
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Butch DeLozier, Class of 1963, died unexpectedly at his home in Thibodaux, Louisiana on Sunday, March 17, 2002 at the age of 56. A noted textbook author and lecturer, Dr. DeLozier was at the time of his death Distinguished Professor of Marketing at Nicholls State University.
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Ted Marshall, Class of 1962, passed away in Norfolk on Monday, March 25, 2002 of inoperable liver cancer at the age of 57. Ted was a member of the Typhoon Band.
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Terry Kiser, Class of 1966, passed away in Hampton on Friday, July 26, 2002 at the age of 54.
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Ray Dossett, Class of 1955, and brother of
Jim Dossett, Class of 1966, passed away in May of 2002 of cancer
(asbestosis). He held a B.S. in Naval Architecture from Virginia
Polytechnic Institute (Class of 1964), and was retired from the NC
Department of Transportation
(Ferry Division).
If you have ridden on a ferry
boat near the coast of North Carolina in the last 20 years, it was designed
by Ray. He was recognized as an expert in the field of naval architecture
and marine engineering. Ray was invited to present one of his designs to the
British Royal Naval Academy in London. He was a faithful husband, devoted
son, and loving father. Ray is also survived by his wife, Linda Hurt Dossett
of Morehead, NC, and two sons, Keith and Todd.
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(Photo Restoration by Dale Harty)
dharty@nc.rr.com
Brenda Sue Carson Howell Divine, Class of 1967, passed away in Poquoson on Wednesday,
November 13, 2002 at the age of 53. An honor graduate of Thomas Nelson
Community College, she was a supervisor
with Newport News Ship Building and
Dry Dock.
(Brenda Sue was a transfer student from Warwick
High School.)
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Dennis Holbrook, Class of 1964,
passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2003 in Yorktown at the age of 56
after a long and courageous battle with cancer. While at NNHS, he was President of his Freshman Class, Vice President of
his Senior Class, and voted Most
Popular in the Hall of Fame. He was elected Friendly Typhoon in both his
freshman and sophomore years, was Vice President of the Key Club,
and a
delegate to Boys State.
A prominent banker, teacher, and civic leader, Dennis had also served with
the United States Marine Corps.
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(The 1966 Troubadour,
Old Dominion
College)
Jerry Gary, Class of 1962, passed away at his home in Smithfield on Sunday, January 26, 2003 at the age of 59. He was the former owner of Hampton Nissan, and had been in the automotive business for 44 years.
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Skip Walker, Class of 1964, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2003 in Newport News. While at NNHS, Skip was a member of the Typhoon Band, and participated in several honor bands as well.
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Dan Outland, Class of 1958, passed away in Yorktown on Sunday, March 9, 2003 at the age of 63. During his time at NNHS, he was co-captain of the football team, and a member of the Typhoon Band. He was married to the former Priscilla Balanis, also a member of the Class of 1958.
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at Menchville High School.
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Linda Baker ('64) and Brenda Baker ('67).
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Jerrold A. “Buzzy” Levinson died
Tuesday, July 01, 2003 in Florida, from complications due to diabetes. He
was a native
of Newport News, Virginia and graduated from NNHS in 1956. He
furthered his education at U. Va. and William & Mary College. Buzzy sang the
songs on "Name That Tune" T.V. program during the early 60's. He owned and
operated several restaurants including the Chicken Inn Restaurant in the
late 60's. He had live folk music most every night at his restaurant. Often
there would be
a spontaneous "sing in” with other musicians. His love of
antique cars led him to open an Antique Car Museum in Williamsburg
in the
1980's. Buzzy built his first car when he was 12 years old.
He loved music,
singing and playing the electric guitar. He wrote many songs. One really
great history lesson he wrote and recorded, was "The Battle of Yorktown". He
sang it along with Cheryl Mays Howard and
Joann Moren Viars, at the Yorktown
Bicentennial. He is survived by his 3 children,
Heidi, Marcy, and Sol; his mother,
Hilda Levinson; a sister, Eleanor; and 2
grandchildren.
Buzzy always had a smile for
everyone.
Submitted by Cheryl Mays Howard
('66) of NN, VA - 07/06/03
Thanks, Cheryl!
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Diane's brother, Mac Hill, was a member of the Class of 1961.
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(Photo Restoration by Dale Harty)
dharty@nc.rr.com
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Mr. Samuel Somervill, Industrial Arts teacher at NNHS for many years,
passed away on Monday, August 4, 2003 in Newport News at the age of 79.
During WWII, Mr. Somervill served with the Army Air Corps
in the Western Theater.
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on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at the age of 54.
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on Saturday, October 4, 2003 at the age of 56. His siblings
include Paul Laws ('61), Martha Laws Nowygrod ('68),
Deborah Laws-Landis, and Philip Laws.
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Ronald Guilliams,
Class of 1958,
passed away Monday, October 13, 2003 at the age of 63 at his home in Prince
Edward County. His sister, Charlotte Krell of Richardson, TX is a
member of the Class of 1963. His brother,
David Guilliams (WHS, '65), lives in Arlington, and his sister, Elaine Austin,
is in San Antonio, TX.
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on Thursday, November 13, 2003 at his home in Clinton, New Jersey. While at NNHS, Larry served as Drum Major and Librarian of the Typhoon Marching Band.
please email them to ingerk@crickenberger.com, or mail them to his wife:
Lena Crickenberger
57 Hickory Corner Road
Milford, NJ 08848.
david@crickenberger.com,
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of Newport News; Charles Allen ('57) of Newport News; Faye Allen Andrashko ('64) of Springfield, IL; and Richie Allen ('66)
of Newport News.
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Ernie Blanchard,
Class of 1965, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 11, 2004 in
Mathews. Ernie's siblings include Barbara Blanchard Pitchford (St.
Vincent's, '58) of
Richmond; Betty Blanchard Burton of Callao; Jeannine Blanchard Blackburn of
Troutville; Boyce Blanchard of Rocky Mount; Tim Lamb of Newport News;
Jerry Henry ('66)
of York Co; and the late
Annette Blanchard Freed ('65).
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January 30, 2004 in New Kent, VA after battling cancer. In addition to her husband of 36 years, Nick Pugh (' ), she is survived by her siblings, Kathy Summerlin Harris of Yorktown; Bennie Summerlin of Carrollton; and Ed Summerlin ('63) of Pinellas Park, FL.
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Courtesy of Richmond Times-Dispatch
Billy Hanrahan, Class
of 1957, passed away at his home in Hampton at the age of 64 on Monday,
February 2, 2004.
He was county surveyor/draftsman at
York County for 23 years. He was married for 43 years to the former
Kathleen ("Kitty") Taylor ('57), who survives along with a son and a
daughter.
One of eleven children, Billy's siblings include Allan Hanrahan ('55);
Calvin ("Bubba") Hanrahan ('62); Lucile Hanrahan Emery; Guinevere Hanrahan
Joyner, and Carolyn Hanrahan-Sullivan ('62); and the late Byron Hanrahan,
Jr.; Emma Lee Hanrahan Boone; Naomi Hanrahan Kammerzell; Kirkwood Hanrahan;
and Anita Hanrahan Thomas ('58).
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at 2:45 PM in Virginia Beach after a long battle with cancer, with his daughter, Melody Spigel Padgett at his side. Bruce's beloved wife, Carol, had lost her life to ovarian cancer on Monday, April 22, 2002 at their home in Virginia Beach. He is survived by his daughter, Melody Spigel Padgett; his son, Victor Spigel; two grandsons; and his very significant other,
Lynn Engle.
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Dear Friend of Bruce,
This is Spencer Padgett, Bruce's son-in-law.
Unfortunately I must inform you that Bruce passed away
at 2:45 today, Saturday, February 14, 2004 after a long battle with cancer.
His daughter, Melody, was at his side when he passed.
There will be a service for Bruce at 10am on Tuesday the 17th
at the Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News.
A graveside service will follow.
Bruce lived a wonderfully fulfilling life and was an inspiration to his
entire family.
Sincerely,
Spencer Padgett
- Courtesy of Dave Arnold
of VA - 02/14/04
Thanks, Dave!
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Mr. James Carter, who served as head custodian at NNHS for several
years, died Friday, May 14, 2004 in Hampton at the age of 86. A
veteran of both WWII and the Korean War, Mr. Carter retired from a career in
the Air Force before coming to NNHS. He is survived by his wife of 58
years, one daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, and eight
great-grandchildren.
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Charles Duke of Hayes, Class of 1962, died in the Medical College of
Virginia Hospital in Richmond on Monday, June 14, 2004 at the age of 60.
An Army veteran, he is survived by his wife, Jackie,
one son, two daughters, and three grandchildren.
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Charlie Wiggins of Newport News,
Class of 1962, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at the age of 61, ending a
courageous battle with cancer. An Army veteran, he earned a degree
from Old Dominion University in 1967 as well as a B.S. in Electrical
Engineering from Hampton Institute in 1973. He retired from Civil Service
after 31 years. He was a Senior Systems Analyst for Unidyne until June this
year. He was rewarded with a government patent in 1997. He was also a Master
Electrician.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rose Roughton Wiggins ('65), three daughters, two
grandchildren, and his mother, Dorothy Wiggins. He is also survived by
his sisters, Phyllis Wiggins Dees of Colonial Heights, Rebecca Wiggins of
Virginia Beach, and brothers, Walter Wiggins of Hampton.
A memorial service was held at 10:00 AM on July 31, 2004 at Parkview
Baptist Church in Newport News. Following the service, the family will
receive friends in the church social hall. 
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(The 1966 Troubadour,
Old Dominion College)
she is survived by one son and one grandson. The family received friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 1, 2004 at the W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 2, 2004 in the Garden of Wisdom, Peninsula Memorial Park.
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