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Master and Commander Posts: 1485 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Sunday Obits https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/ https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only) The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. WERTZ .. .. .. Glenn Richard Wertz II, 79, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He was the devoted husband of Jeanette Wertz, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Glenn was born on May 24, 1947, in Salem, VA, the son of the late Glenn Richard Wertz and Melva Flora Wertz. He honorably served his country for six years in the United States Navy, including service in the submarine fleet, before attending Virginia Tech to earn his degree in mechanical engineering. He began his career with B&W and dedicated 35 years, retiring in 2012. Glenn enjoyed many rounds of golf with friends over the years. He was also well known for his quick wit, practical wisdom, and willingness to lend a helping hand to his neighbors. One of Glenn's greatest joys in retirement was fulfilling a lifelong dream of purchasing an RV and traveling across the country with his wife, Jeanette. Together they explored the nation, making treasured memories and enjoying the freedom and adventure they had long dreamed of sharing. In addition to his wife, Glenn is survived by his son, Brett Wertz and wife, Christi, and their two sons; his daughter, Kelly Workman and husband, Chris, and their son and daughter, all of Forest. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne Wertz and wife, Sylvia, of Rocky Mount, Virginia. BURRELL .. .. .. Charles Kenneth Burrell, 82, of New Kent, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1943, in New Kent, VA to the late Louis Herman Burrell, Sr. and Florence Edna Burrell. He is preceded in death by his siblings Billie Barbour, Herman “Chick” Burrell Jr., and Joyce Turpin, and step-son Tony Blankenship. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty L. Burrell; daughter and caretaker, Concetta “Connie” Burrell Turner (Bernard Sr.): sister, Betty J. Burrell; brothers James “Jimmy” Burrell and Beverly L. Burrell; stepdaughter and caregiver, Sheree Tingen; bonus daughters, Rae and Torya Dortch; grandchildren, Bernard Jr. and Quentin Turner; brother-in-law, Reggie Barbour; sister-in-law, Diane Burrell; a host of step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 27 years and retired as Master Chief. The majority of his years in the Navy were served aboard submarines including the USS Lafayette (SSBN 616) Gold, USS George C. Marshall (SSBN 654) Blue, USS Omaha (SSN 692), and USS La Jolla (SSN 701). He was stationed in Naples, Italy for two years where he served as Commander, Submarine Group 8. He served in Helicopter Training Squadron 8 in Pensacola, Florida. After retiring from the Navy, he worked 9 years for the United States Postal Service. He attended Cumberland Elementary School and graduated from G. W. Watkins School, where he was Salutatorian of the class of 1962. Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards with friends and family, and he was an avid dog lover. | ||
