She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church East End and a member of the Senior Usher Board. In his earlier years, Lanier played the piano in several local jazz bands, including the Jolly Jazzers and the Rhythm Raggers, and continued to enjoy playing informally among friends throughout his life. Daily Press Recent Obituaries: All of Daily Press's Recent Obituaries Arrangements by Crocker Funeral Home Inc. Gladys Mae White Cowley, age 86, of Hampton, widow of John D. Cowley, died on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Smith and Son Funeral Home. However, his long-term illness prevented him from progressing with his bible study the way he wanted. Mr. Nathaniel David Copeland, 93, was called to eternal rest on Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at Maryview Nursing Center, Suffolk. The experienced funeral directors at Poole's Funeral Home will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service with compassion, dignity and respect. Arrangements by O.H. She is also survived by her special niece, Clare "Bobbie" Jones, and nephew, Thomas "Bail of Cotton" Jones, her care givers; as well as her extended children, Martha "Marthie" Staton and family. Box 1130, Gloucester, Va. 23061. Viewing will take place Friday, April 28, 2023 from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. He retired from Sears Roebuck in 1982. "Sweet Daddy" Grace in 1933. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are pending at Weymouth Funeral Home. As a glider pilot with the American 82nd Airborne Division, he participated in the combat action of Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands during World War II and received commendation from the minister of defense of the Netherlands. . The service will be held at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Annie Watson Mabry Coleman slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Samuel C. Stokes died on Jan. 27, 1999. The family will assemble at the residence at 12:15 p.m. Saturday. The victory lifted the Grizzlies three spots to No. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. She leaves to celebrate her life, one sister, Mrs. Susie Watson Rumble of Newport News; her nephews whom she reared, Frank "Frankie" Watson of Newport News and Donald "Pee Wee" Watson, and wife, Mary, of Dublin; several nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and nephews; cousins; and her entire precious church family. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. His love showed through his conversation. Kathryn "Kitty" Davies Forbes, 80, passed Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, 1999, at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones. He taught his only son Lawrence Blizzard, Jr., how to landscape, and eventually, Lawrence, Jr. added concrete contracting to the company before branching off and starting his own company, L. E. Blizzard Concrete Contractor, Inc. Lawrence loved people and animals.