Written and researched by: Cindy Mier                                                                                 Edited by Kelly Kubiak Fish You will never know… Read More Red Spider Lily

Recently, road construction caused me to find an alternative direction when going to work.  Normally, Granby was the primary road that I took for my route to work but when road improvements began in July through August, I chose to take an alternative route – Tidewater Drive, and I am rather glad that I did.… Read More Alternative Direction

Written by Terry Zawacki Towards the back of Elmwood Cemetery (Block 1st Alley East, Lot 45, Space 14), lies a small headstone. The name is almost completely worn away after 124 years. This unassuming headstone would be overlooked by those not knowing the tragedies associated with the tiny body that lies beneath. It belies its… Read More Still Missing – Marie McKay

After a recent work day at Elmwood Cemetery, a volunteer cleaned the family lot of Mirabeau Lamar Thomas Davis – finding the name interesting, Cindy Meier did some poking around on the internet and discovered that Mr. Davis was a not only a successful businessman in Norfolk, but also one of the organizers for both… Read More Mirabeau Lamar Thomas Davis

I have had Confederate monuments on my mind since Memorial Day 2017.  I have written several articles regarding my feelings, opinions and thoughts on this topic and have avoided posting anything in an effort to not be political.  However, monuments, sculptures and art are rarely non-political.  Can a monument ever NOT be political? That is a… Read More Confederate Controversy

Not too long ago, the NSCC completed the restoration and cleaning of the Williams Lot, located near the south wall of the cemetery. The vaults for the owner, William J. Williams and his aunt by marriage, Elizabeth Henby, previously consisted of an area filled with dirt, the vaults showed little if any sign of their… Read More Williams Lot

Memorial Day weekend begins the unofficial start of summer. We are in a constant deluge of Memorial Weekend sales – one is able to purchase practically anything on sale this weekend, from cars and trucks to clothes, mattresses, and shoes. Do not forget that as the springboard for summer, there are beaches, beach parties, BBQs,… Read More Please, take but a moment…

Recently, a friend of mine shared that her beloved dog, Iris, had just died. After suffering through an illness, she was euthanized. It was her description of how she was feeling when she shared her loss with me were emotions that I too have felt and her words of loss, heartache, love and grief gripped… Read More Grief

Welcome!  Today we begin a new monthly provided by one of NSCCs notable sleuths:  Cindy Meier.  One of her many strengths is her undying curiosity and willingness to share what she digs up! On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, she will bring to ‘life’ those that she finds buried in Norfolk’s cemeteries and on… Read More Notable Nook: Hugh Blair Grigsby

Previous blogs stated that I love funerary art and architecture.  There are days in which I cannot disseminate, which I prefer more:  looking at funerary art and architecture or reading about it.  My current mood involves reading so that I can see with clarity. Or at the very least, work to understand the how and why people commission… Read More Reading Death