The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Monday, July 15, 1996                 TAG: 9607150016
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NEW YORK CITY                     LENGTH:   19 lines

EARL ROSS

Earl Ross, 71, of the 1900 block of 7th Ave., died June 24, 1996 in his residence.

He was born in Atlantic City, N.J., and was a taxi driver.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Dorsey and Charles Dorsey of Chesapeake; a sister, Delores C. August of Providence, R.I.; a brother, Norman Ross of Kunsan, Korea; and two grandchildren, Charles Dorsey and Cerise Ross. He was predeceased by his mother, Mrs. Hyler Ross.

A graveside service will be held in Hampton at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Hampton National Cemetery, Phoebus Section. Family and friends will depart 1301-H Ivy Trail, Chesapeake, at 10:20 with the funeral procession. Chatman Funeral Home, Norfolk, is handling arrangements.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB