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     Loomis Emery Smith was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,2 He was born on January 14, 1930 at Benson, Johnston Co., North Carolina.^1,4,2,3 He married Alice Lee Hall, daughter of Clarence Strouse Hall and Beatrice V. Neal, on April 9, 1949 at Prince George Co., Virginia.¹ Loomis Emery Smith died on June 7, 1952 at Falling Creek, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 22.^4,2,3 He Funeral services for Loomis Emery Smith, age 22, of the Roselawn section of Hopewell were held Monday afternoon. Mr. Smith died Monday morning (acutally he died on Jun 7th) as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Falling Creek. He was born January 14, 1930 in Benson, N.C. He served three years in the Navy as dental technician second class. Active pallbearers were: F. W. Morris, J. F. Wharthan, Sidney Lee Harrison, Ellis Frazier, Murray L. Oliver and Robert C. Skalak. W. Lester Childers a co-worker of Mr. Smith's at Continental Can served as honorary pall bearer. on June 10, 1952.³

     His Social Security Number was 152-24-6508.⁷ Harry Bauernfeind was buried at George Washington Memorial Park, 234 Paramus Road, Paramus, Bergen Co., New Jersey.² He was born on September 16, 1932 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^3,7,4,5,8,6 He married Alice Lee Hall, daughter of Clarence Strouse Hall and Beatrice V. Neal, on April 17, 1954 at Hampton, Virginia.^1,3 Harry Bauernfeind died on December 5, 1992 at New Jersey at age 60.^2,7,5,9,8 He Harry Bauernfeind, 60, of Ridgefield Park, formerly of Little Ferry, died Saturday. Before retiring in 1982, he was a pressman for Beldar Business Forms, Saddle Brook. An Air Force veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 40, Ridgefield Park, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 809, Little Ferry. Surviving are a daughter, Georgia V. Bonsor of Little Ferry, and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. on December 7, 1992.²

     Wilma Jean Delk Wilma Jean Lerch, who spent the majority of her life in the Tidewater Region, began her life’s journey in Hopewell, VA, where she was born on February 10, 1934. She died on January 3, 2020 surrounded by members of her family. Jean was the daughter of George and Irene Delk. In 1952, she graduated from Warwick High School. Jean began her career at Newport News Shipbuilding, where she worked as a data processor. She was married on September 17, 1955 to her first husband, Richard “Dick” Schultz, who was a photographer for both The Daily Press and NASA. After she lost her husband in a car accident in 1963, Jean dedicated her life to raising her two surviving children, Lisa Michele Ross, and Richard Stuart Schultz, Jr. In addition, she is survived by two sons-in-law, Dale Allen Ross and Robert Wayne Jones Jr; and two grandchildren, Dalton Allen Ross and Taylor Michele McCrae. Jean was expecting her first great grandchild in February 2020. In 1971, Jean married her second husband, Robert G. “Percy” Lerch, who was a sailor in the Navy aboard the submarine Ethan Allen, and then the Naval Reserves from 1963 to 1982, and a Shift Test Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding from 1972 until his retirement in 2000. After her second marriage, Jean re-entered the workforce and was employed at Montgomery Ward, where she worked in the administrative offices. Jean had many loves and passions. Above all were her family and friends. A close second was her love of Pelicans! Raising her family in the Newmarket area of Newport News, she was a source of support for many of the neighborhood kids, and the house on Roanoke Avenue became a regular meeting place for many of the local children. She was passionate about animals, and with her kids raised everything from turtles and rabbits, to ducks and dogs. Her “animal farm” also included the family horse, Homer Sparkle. Jean, along with her children, developed a passion for showing dogs. Raising both Irish and English Setters, Jean would travel up and down the East Coast with her children to participate in dog shows at numerous kennel clubs. She supported the development of her children in numerous ways, always encouraging them and their friends to pursue their dreams, whatever they may be. Later in life, she developed a passion for “cruising.” She and her husband, Percy, embarked on numerous cruises in their retirement years, both on their own and with family and friends. They enjoyed many Caribbean islands in their travels, with one of their favorite spots being Freeport, Bahamas. Jean also enjoyed many a slot machine, both on cruise ships and in travels to Atlantic City. She also enjoyed numerous trips to Nags Head and other excursions with her favorite “trio,” which included herself and cousins Tanis Mowery and Linda Wise. Together they enjoyed many an adventure over the years.⁴ She was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.⁸ She was born on February 10, 1934 at Hopewell, Virginia.^2,8,9,4 As of September 17, 1955,her married name was Schultz.² She married Richard Stuart Schultz on September 17, 1955 at Hampton, Virginia.^10,2,3,4 As of February 6, 1971,her married name was Lerch.² Wilma Jean Delk married Robert Glancy Lerch on February 6, 1971 at Hampton, Virginia.^2,4 Wilma Jean Delk died on January 3, 2020 at Virginia at age 85.^8,4

     Robert Glancy Lerch was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ He was born on July 2, 1940 at Carrollton, Carroll Co., Ohio.^1,3,2 He married Wilma Jean Delk, daughter of George William Delk and Irene Alois Neal, on February 6, 1971 at Hampton, Virginia.^1,4 Robert Glancy Lerch died on April 8, 2012 at Virginia at age 71.^3,2 He Robert Glancy Lerch fondly and lovingly known as Percy to his family and friends, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012. He was 71. Born in Carrolton, Ohio Percy had been a Peninsula resident since 1970. Percy retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in 1982 after 20 years active and reserve service. He also retired from Newport News Shipbuilding in 2000 after 29 years as a Quality Inspection Department Engineer. An avid pool player, Percy was a member of the American Poolplayers Association for more than 20 years. He also was a member of the Warwick Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Jean Lerch; children, Lisa Michele Ross, of Gloucester and Richard S. Schultz Jr., of Midlothian, VA; grandchildren, Dalton Allen Ross and Taylor Michele Ross; sisters, Rose Sherrod, of Pollok, Texas, and Peggy McDonald, of Houston, Texas. Percy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and touched the lives of so many people who became his life-long friends. He and his wife enjoyed trips to the beach and cruises to the Caribbean whenever possible. The family wishes to express their thanks to his incredible network of friends for their support at this time. on April 13, 2012.²

     Richard Stuart Schultz was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^1,3,5,8,9 He was born on October 23, 1933 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^{1,2,3,4,5,9,10} He married Wilma Jean Delk, daughter of George William Delk and Irene Alois Neal, on September 17, 1955 at Hampton, Virginia.^1,2,6,7 Richard Stuart Schultz died on January 26, 1963 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 29.^1,3,5,9,10,6 He Richard Stuart Schultz, 29, a former photographer for The Daily Press, Inc., was fatally injured at 1:05 Saturday morning when his car struck a tree on Jefferson Ave. near Fort Eustis Blvd. He lived at 7605 Roanoke Ave., Newport News. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Riverside Hospital from injuries received when his car side-swiped one tree and struck another head on. His death was attributed to a severed jugular vein. Mr. Schultz was returning from Williamsburg where he had attended a meeting of the Virginia Press Photographers Association being held in connection with the two-day Virginia Press Association Conference and meetings of the Associated Press. There were no known witnesses to the accident, according to Newport News Traffic Capt. Capt. Arthur L. Searls. His death was the city's first traffic fatality of the year. Mr. Schultz, at the time of his death, was employed full-time by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as a photographer and employed part-time by the Daily Press, Inc., in the photo lab. He was born in Los Angeles and was a veteran of the Korean war. While serving in the U.S. Air Force at Langley Air Force Base, following his duty in Korea, he was employed in the photographic department of The Daily Press, Inc., on a part-time basis. Following his discharge from the service in 1957 he became a full-time photographer. He resigned to join NASA Dec, 12, 1961, and began part-time work in the Daily Press photo lab shortly thereafter. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Wilma Jean Delk Schultz who is expecting a child in March; daughter, Lisa M. Schultz; mother, Mrs. J. R. Naddeo of Englewood, Calif; father, S. E. Schultz of Englewood; sister, Miss Marline Schultz of Los Angeles, and half brother, Frank Naddeo of Los Angeles. on January 27, 1963.⁶

     Bailey Sory Jackson was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Springfield, Robertson Co., Tennessee.^3,4 He was born on January 29, 1916 at Springfield, Robertson Co., Tennessee.^1,4,5 He married Rose Mae Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on January 10, 1942 at Indiana.¹ Bailey Sory Jackson and Rose Mae Neal were divorced on January 31, 1947 at Warwick Co., Virginia.² Bailey Sory Jackson died on November 2, 1957 at Springfield, Robertson Co., Tennessee, at age 41.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-01-0153.⁷ Christopher Owen White Sr. was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford, Sussex Co., Delaware.^3,4 He married Rose Mae Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart.¹ Christopher Owen White Sr. and Rose Mae Neal were divorced.⁸ Christopher Owen White Sr. was born on July 30, 1913 at Craven Co., North Carolina.^4,5,9,7,6 He died on December 9, 1984 at Seaford, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 71.^3,4,9 He Funeral services are scheduled Thursday for Christopher Owen White, 71, of Seaford, who died Sunday in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital of heart failure. He was owner of C.O. White and Son, heating and plumbing contractors in Seaford. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery here. White was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of Seaford's Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Betty White; four children, Christopher O. White Jr., Pompano Beach, Fla., Thomas White, Hamilton, Va., and Charles E. White and Debbie White, Seaford; four stepchildren, Douglas A. Morris, Wanda L. Callaway, Seaford, Ricky L. Morris, LaGrange, Ga., and Veronica A. Rosemary, Preston; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Albert U. White, San Diego, Calif., and a sister, Rachel W. Creech, Portsmouth, Va. on December 11, 1984.³

     Christopher Owen White Jr. was buried at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida.^7,3 His Social Security Number was 231-30-0660.⁸ He was born on September 21, 1931 at Prince George Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,4 He died on April 4, 2011 at Florida at age 79.^7,3,8

     Thomas Garfield White was buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^11,5,6,12 His Social Security Number was 226-34-6774.¹³ He and Nancy Carol Kirby were divorced.³ Thomas Garfield White was born on November 11, 1934 at Hopewell, Virginia.^{3,11,5,7,12,13,8} He married Nancy Carol Kirby on February 3, 1962 at Perquimans Co., North Carolina.⁴ Thomas Garfield White married Peggy Jane Evans on May 24, 1971 at Poquoson, Virginia.^3,5 Thomas Garfield White died on March 1, 1990 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 55.^{11,5,6,12,13,8} He Thomas Garfield White, 56, died Thursday, March 1, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Mr. White, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, was a native of Hopewell and a Peninsula resident for 50 years. He was a pilot instructor and a member of Freewill Baptist Church. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Jane White; two sons, Thomas G. White Sr., USMC, and Michael J. White; a sister, Debbie White of Seaford, Del; and two brothers, C. O. White Jr. of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Charles White of Seaford. Burial will be in Hampton National Cemetery. on March 3, 1990.⁶

     Albert Martin Gilreath was buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on December 28, 1906 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.^3,4,5,6,7 He married Rose Mae Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal and Bessie Lee Stewart, on February 1, 1947 at South Mills, Camden Co., North Carolina.¹ Albert Martin Gilreath died on September 7, 1960 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 53.^4,5,8,6

     Peggy Jane Evans was buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^3,4,2,5 She was born on May 30, 1937 at Poquoson, Virginia; All records except her birth record have a birth year of 1936.^3,2,5,6 As of May 24, 1971,her married name was White.¹ She married Thomas Garfield White, son of Christopher Owen White Sr. and Rose Mae Neal, on May 24, 1971 at Poquoson, Virginia.^1,2 Peggy Jane Evans died on November 14, 1990 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 53.^3,4,2,5 She A funeral was held Friday for Peggy Jane White, 54, of Hampton, sister of Josephine E. Crockett of Seaford. She died Nov. 14 at her home. Mrs. White was born in Poquoson and had been a lifelong Peninsula resident. She was a homemaker. She was a Baptist. She is also survived by two other sisters and a brother. Burial was in Hampton National Cemetery. on November 17, 1990.⁴