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

DATE: Thursday, October 24, 1996            TAG: 9610240292
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B6   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: CHESAPEAKE                        LENGTH:   20 lines

EVERETT E. VIA SR.

Everett Eugene Via Sr., 68, of the 100 block of Allen Drive died Oct. 23, 1996, in a local hospital.

A native of Hagerstown, Md., Mr. Via was a retired operator for Norfolk and Western Railroad with 30 years service. He was predeceased by a son, Everett Eugene Via Jr.

Survivors include his wife, June M. Via of Chesapeake; a daughter, Terri Jarrell of Chesapeake; a son, Michael R. Via of Chesapeake; a sister, Patsy D. Tenbusch of Harbor Beach, Mich.; a brother, Victor L. Via of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, by Pastor Timothy Lambert. Burial will be in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB