Gates County IndexJuly 10, 2002Robert L. Greene Greene was the son of the late Vera Jordan and Tom Andrew Greene. Greene was the owner and operator of Greene's Motor Sales, a member of Liberty Spring Christian Church and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #141. A funeral was held July 7, 2002 in Liberty Spring Christian Church by the Rev. Sallye Hardy, Rev. Roger Johnson and Rev. Dolan Tilbert. Burial was in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 604 Constance Woods Dr., Suffolk, VA 23434. Survivors include his wife, Jeanine Greene; two daughters, Cheryl G. Eason of Sunbury and Sheila G. Hairsine of Suffolk; two sons, Robert Louis Greene Jr. of Suffolk and Todd Andrew Greene, also of Suffolk; three sisters, Gladys Dotson of Chesapeake, Va.; Joyce Modlin and Lois Jordan, both of Sunbury; three brothers, Dan Greene of Sunbury, Jack Greene and Norman Greene, both of Suffolk; and four grandchildren. Woodrow W. Polson Polson was the son of the late Fannie and Joseph Polson and was the husband of the late Eula Polson. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Suffolk and was an active member and deacon. He served as chairman of the Board of Deacons and was a member of W.H. Hurst Bible Class and served on the Board of Directors of the First Baptist Hoffler Home for Adults. A funeral was held June 28, 2002 at First Baptist Church, in Suffolk. Burial was in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce P. Majette of Suffolk Mavis P Liew and Dianne P. Oliver of Columbia. MD., and one son. McRay W. Polson of Baltimore, MD. Walter Baker Baker was the son of the late Mary and Ashley Baker. He was the founder and owner of M&W Drywall and Plastering Company. He was a member of Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church of Corapeake, where he served with his wife, Marion J. Baker. A funeral was held July 6, 2002 at Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church in Corapeake by the Rev. William Norman. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Walter Baker Jr. of Norfolk and Linwood Morris of Newport News; four daughters, Beverly Jackson of Alexandria, Va., Diane Bumpers of Chesapeake, Karen Weathers of Virginia Beach and Lesa Scott of Chesapeake; two brothers, Ashley Baker and Robert Baker of Portsmouth; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Alice J. Freeman A funeral was held July 5, 2002 in New Piney Wood Chapel Baptist Church. Bernice R. Kraus Kraus was the daughter of the late Loren N. and Elizabeth Birth Rood. She was a retired registered nurse, attended Eureka Baptist Church and was a member of the Ida K. Brinkley Sunday School Class and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Group. A funeral was held July 3, 2002 at Eureka Baptist Church in Corapeake by the Rev. Cameron Currin. Burial was in the church cemetery Survivors include two daughters, Glenda K. Hobbs of Corapeake and Katherine K. Hickok of Sertaozinho. Brazil; a son, Neil L. Kraus of Chesapeake, a brother. Loren Kenneth Rood of Union. Ky.; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Christine S. Oakley Mrs. Oakley was an insurance agent with Modern Woodmen of America and a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. A graveside service was held July 8, 2002 in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Frank Leonard officiating. Survivors include two sons, Hafey C."Pete"
Jollie of Essex Junction, Vt., and Manuel F. Jollie of Chesapeake;
two half sisters, Mary I. Johnson and Marie Morgan, both of Corapeake;
two half-brothers, Kerren Stocks of Corapeake and Donald Stocks of
Virginia Beach; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. |
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