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Ashburner, Charles Edward b. May 9, 1870 d. October 26, 1932
Pioneering City Manager. When he, a civil engineer, became "general manager" for Staunton, Virginia, he became the first city manager in the first city with a fully defined city manager system. He served as city manager of Staunton from 1908 to 1911, Springfield, Ohio in 1914, Norfolk, Virginia in 1918; and Stockton, California in 1923. He founded the International City Managers' Association in 1914.
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Bonney, Kathy Carol b. August 6, 1968 d. November 21, 1987
Murder Victim. She was killed by her father, Tom Bonney, who claimed he did it while possessed by an alternate personality named "Hitman". She had quit school and had taken up with a married man, both of which had angered her father, who had developed a "Waltons" fantasy about his family. According to accounts of the case, Kathy's rebellious actions had destroyed this fantasy. His story to the police was that a man trying to sell a pick-up truck had given Kathy a test-drive and had never...[Read More] (Bio by: Karen Valentine)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Butts, Evelyn b. May 22, 1924 d. March 11, 1993
Social Reformer. Civil rights leader and political activist. In 1963 she filed suit in federal court against Virginia Governor Albertis S. Harrison and Norfolk city officials, charging that Virginia laws requiring a poll tax to register to vote were unconstitutional and an engine of racial discrimination. Her suit and others would eventually make their way to the United States Supreme Court, which in 1966 ruled that the poll tax was, indeed, unconstitutional. She conducted extensive voter...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Deal, Joseph Thomas b. November 19, 1860 d. March 7, 1942
United States Representative from Virginia. Elected to represent Virginia's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1921 to 1929. Also served as a Member of the Virginia State Legislature.
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Gallagher, John Carroll b. February 18, 1892 d. March 30, 1952
Major League Baseball Player. He played the infield for the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal League in 1915. He played 40 games getting 25 hits and drove in four runs while playing third base, second base and shortstop. (Bio by: Robert)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Hay, George 'Judge' b. November 9, 1895 d. May 8, 1968
Radio Personality. Born George Dewey Hay, he was noted for being the first announcer on the world renowned, Grand Ole Opry radio program. He began his career in radio in 1923, as a late-night announcer at station WBC Memphis, Tennessee and later was the announcer for the Barn Dance broadcast on NBC. In November 1925, when NBC aired the first Grand Ole Opry program from Nashville, he was at the helm as the show's MC. During the 1930s, he was involved with Rural Radio Magazine about country music...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Hughes, George b. August 19, 1925 d. February 5, 2009
Professional Football Player. He played at the tackle and guard positions for five seasons (1950 to 1954) in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played collegiate football at William & Mary where he received All-Southern Conference recognition. Hughes was chosen by the Steelers in the 3rd round of the 1950 NFL Draft. He appeared in 60 career regular season games while achieving Pro Bowl selection two-times (1951, 1953). He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Lankford, Menalcus b. March 14, 1883 d. December 27, 1937
United States Representative from Virginia, 1929 to 1933. He served as an ensign in the aviation service of the United States Navy during World War I. (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Martin, Frances McEntee b. October 23, 1906 d. March 4, 1998
Author. Wrote numerous children's books, including "No School Friday" and "Sea Room." Also wrote numerous children's plays which were produced throughout the United States and Canada. (Bio by: Laurie)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Robertson, Davis Aydelotte b. September 25, 1889 d. November 5, 1970
Major League Baseball Player. He made his professional debut on June 5, 1912, as an outfielder for the New York Giants and over parts of 9 seasons also played for the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburg Pirates. He was best known for his .500 batting average with the New York Giants in the 1917 World Series which set a record unmatched for 36 years. He ended his career in 1922, with 812 hits, 47 homeruns, 364 runs batted in and a .287 batting average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Thorp, Robert Taylor b. March 12, 1850 d. November 26, 1938
United States Representative from Virginia, 1896 to 1897 and 1898 to 1899. (Bio by: Garver Graver)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Weatherly, Joe b. May 29, 1922 d. January 19, 1964
Race car driver. Weatherly loved racing and began racing motorcycles upon his discharge from the Army. He won three American Motorcycle Championships. By 1952 he had moved to racing stock cars. In 1956 he joined NASCAR's elite Grand National Division. During a race in January 1964 at Riverside Speedway in California he was involved in a horrific accident. Weatherly had chosen to only wear a lap belt and not a shoulder harness. He died as a result of injuries suffered in the accident. During his...[Read More] (Bio by: Reddfamilyhistory)
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

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