The Obituary Section

Laura Bright Smithwick

, Virginia

August 11, 2026

Laura Bright Smithwick 82 went to be with the Lord on August 12 2026. She was a native of Portsmouth Virginia and a retired comptroller in the construction business.Laura was predeceased by her parents Charlotte and Thomas Bright. She... The family of Laura Bright Smithwick created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Laura. Show your support by sharing a personal message story or meaningful photo or video. On behalf of the family we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Laura for future generations to come.

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Nedra Caprice Latham Woodhouse

, Virginia

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Alonzo Vernon Faircloth

, Virginia

Alonzo Vernon Faircloth was born to Lee and Mabel Faircloth on December 30, 1940, in Garland, North Carolina. When he was six months old, his father, who worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, purchased a home for the family in Portsmouth, Virginia. Mr. Faircloth and his cousin, George Stevenson, returned to Garland to move the family to Portsmouth. Vernon and his mother traveled by train, while the rest of the family piled into an old pickup truck and jokingly called themselves the “Beverly Hillbillies.”The two youngest siblings, Clarice and J. C., were born in Portsmouth; Vernon and his other siblings were born in North Carolina. Vernon attended grade school in Portsmouth and later enrolled at I. C. Norcom High School, where he excelled as a star baseball pitcher. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for three years, including one year in Germany. Following his military service,…

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