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It is with deep regret that we note the passing away of another classmate. Nancy Umphlet Garrett died on Monday, August 28, 2000 in Newport News at the age of 53 from metastatic breast cancer.
Fall of 1964
We were
deeply saddened to learn of the death of
Max Pollard of the Class of 1962. Max passed away
unexpectedly at his home in West Jordan, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City,
on Sunday, September 16, 2000 at the age of 56.
Fall of 1961
We have received word of the death of Bobby Artman of the Class of 1963 on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 in Placerville, Colorado at the age of 55.
Fall of 1962
With sadness we report the death of Paul Randolph of the Class of 1968 on Friday, January 12, 2001 at his home in Yorktown. Paul was only 50 years of age.
Fall of 1964
Mrs. Edna Colbourn Marston, beloved home economics teacher at NNHS for 40 years, died on Sunday, February 11, 2001 in Newport News at the age of 92. Mrs. Marston was the mother of Bobby Marston, Class of 1965, and Ruth Marston Carter, and Shirley Marston Lewis.
We sadly report the loss of another classmate. Harold Waters passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001 in Newport News at the age of 54 of a heart attack.
Fall of 1964
We have learned of the death of Carleton Spivey of the Class of 1955. A former drum major for the NNHS Typhoon Marching Band, Carleton passed away unexpectedly in Newport News on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at the age of 64.
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Fall of 1954
We are deeply saddened to report the death of Jimmy Moody, Class of 1961, on Friday, June 8, 2001 in Marietta, Georgia at the age of 58. Following graduation, Jimmy performed for five years with The Town Criers.
1961 Anchor
With sadness we report the passing away of yet another member of the Class of 1961. Glenn Barkley died in Pascagoula, Mississippi on Thursday, September 27, 2001 at the age of 57. Glenn was a member of the Typhoon Band, and earned the Sherman Award for his prowess on the clarinet.
Fall of 1960
On Tuesday, October 30, 2001, Joe Mooney suffered a fatal heart attack while at work at Grafton. He was only 55. Joe served as President of our Freshman Class, was a member of the Varsity Basketball Team which captured the Virginia State Championship in 1964, and was Co-Captain of that team during our senior year. He was elected Friendly Typhoon and Best All Around that year as well.
Fall of 1964
Bubby Parker of Suffolk, Class of 1955, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, December 7, 2001 at 7:00 A.M. at the age of 64. He was the older brother of Jimmy Parker, President of the Class of 1962.
Fall of 1954
Butch DeLozier, Class of 1963, died unexpectedly at his home in Thibodaux, Louisiana on Sunday, March 17, 2002 at the age of 56. A noted textbook author and lecturer, Dr. DeLozier was at the time of his death Distinguished Professor of Marketing at Nicholls State University.
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Ted Marshall, Class of 1962, passed away in Norfolk on Monday, March 25, 2002 of inoperable liver cancer at the age of 57. Ted was a member of the Typhoon Band.
Fall of 1961
Terry Kiser, NNHS Class of 1966,
passed away
in Hampton on Friday,
July 26, 2002 at the age of 54.
Fall of 1964
Ray Dossett, Class of 1955, and brother of
Jim Dossett, Class of 1966, passed away in May of 2002 of cancer
(asbestosis). He held a B.S. in Naval Architecture from Virginia
Polytechnic Institute (Class of 1964), and was retired from the NC
Department of Transportation (Ferry Division).
If you have ridden on a ferry
boat near the coast of North Carolina in the last 20 years, it was designed
by Ray. He was recognized as an expert in the field of naval architecture
and marine engineering. Ray was invited to present one of his designs to the
British Royal Naval Academy in London. He was a faithful husband, devoted
son, and loving father. Ray is also survived by his wife, Linda Hurt Dossett
of Morehead, NC, and two sons, Keith and Todd.
(Photo Restoration by Dale Harty)
dharty@nc.rr.com
Fall of 1954
Brenda Sue
Carson Howell Divine, Class of 1967, passed away in Poquoson on Wednesday,
November 13, 2002 at the age of 53. An honor graduate of Thomas Nelson
Community College, she was a supervisor with Newport News Ship Building and
Dry Dock.
(Brenda Sue was a transfer student from Warwick
High School.)
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Dennis Holbrook, Class of 1964,
passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2003 in Yorktown at the age of 56
after a long and courageous battle with cancer. While at NNHS, he was President of his Freshman Class, Vice President of
his Senior Class, and voted Most
Popular in the Hall of Fame. He was elected Friendly Typhoon in both his
freshman and sophomore years, was Vice President of the Key Club, and a
delegate to Boys State.
A prominent banker, teacher, and civic leader, Dennis had also served with
the United States Marine Corps.
Fall of 1963
Fall of 1965
(The 1966 Troubadour, Old Dominion College)
Jerry Gary, Class of 1962, passed away at his home in Smithfield on Sunday, January 26, 2003 at the age of 59. He was the former owner of Hampton Nissan, and had been in the automotive business for 44 years.
Fall of 1961
Skip Walker, Class of 1964, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2003 in Newport News. While at NNHS, Skip was a member of the Typhoon Band, and participated in several honor bands as well.
Fall of 1963
Dan Outland, Class of 1958, passed away in Yorktown on Sunday, March 9, 2003 at the age of 63. During his time at NNHS, he was co-captain of the football team, and a member of the Typhoon Band. He was married to the former Priscilla Balanis, also a member of the Class of 1958.
