Gates County Index

April 24, 2002

James H Bunch
SUFFOLK - James "Jimmy" Clarence Bunch 64, a native of Nansemond County, died April 16, 2002 in his residence.

Bunch worked for 12 years at Newport News Shipyard then later moved to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard where he worked for the SUP-SHIP Dept. of the Department of Defense. He was a life member of Cypress Chapel Christian Church. He served on the deacon board and was a member of the Mens Bible Class. He also sang in the choir and was in charge of the Wednesday Outreach Ministry. Bunch was a member of Cypress Chapel Ruritan Club, having 30 years perfect attendance. He also enjoyed beekeeping and was a member of the U.S. Air Force. He was the son of the late Clarence Earl Bunch and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

A funeral was held April 19, 2002 at Cypress Chapel Christian Church by the Revs. John Kimball, Michael Brinkley and Willis Dowling. Burial was in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Cypress Chapel Christian Church Family Life Center Building Fund, 1891 Cypress Chapel Road, Suffolk, Va. 23434.

The widower of Susan Story Bunch, he is survived by his mother, Louise Parker Bunch of Suffolk; two daughters, Karen B. Miles of Gloucester, Va. and Pamela H. Parker of Franklin; two sons, James Edward Bunch of Council Bluff, Iowa and James Earl Bunch of Isom, Ky; his friend, Margie Welch of Suffolk; two sisters, Eloise B. Byrd of Sunbury and Edna Earle Carter of Suffolk; a twin brother, Richard Earl Bunch of Driver, Va.; two other brothers, Dan P. Bunch of Boulder City, Nov., and Fred Alien Bunch of Nashville, and eight grandchildren.

Michael W. Bunch
SUNBURY - Michael Wayne Bunch, 41, a native of Hertford County, died April 14, 2002 in Winchester, Va.

Bunch was employed in sheet metal construction.

A memorial service was held April 23, 2002 in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville. Interment will be private and will be held at a later date. The family asks that flower be omitted and contributions be made to the Gates County Rescue Squad, Gatesville, NC 27938.

Survivors include his parents, Louis N. Bunch Jr. and Deanna Parker Bunch of Sunbury; two daughters. Amber Nicole Rank of Portsmouth and Toni Michelle Dail of Sunbury; and two brothers, Ronald B. Bunch of Portsmouth and Brian Keith Bunch of Chesapeake.

Marie C. Wynne
SUFFOLK, Va. - Marie Calhoun Wynne, 68, of the 3800 block of Deer Path Road, died April 19, 2002 in Obici Hospital.

Wynne had resided in Suffolk for the past 46 years. Wynne was the daughter of the late Carol and Marie Calhoun.

She retired as an office administrator for Combat Systems in the Naval Shipyard Portsmouth after 15 years and had been an auxiliary member of the Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed springtime in her garden.

A graveside service was held April 22, 2002 in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Lee Wynne; three daughters, Jeannette Lee Wynne of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Kelly Wynne Queen of Hobbsville and Nancy Annette Livington of Suffolk; a sister, Anne Jordan of Crewe, Va. and one brother, Wayne Calhoun of Petersburg; and one grandson.