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

DATE: Wednesday, March 6, 1996               TAG: 9603060582
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: PORTSMOUTH                         LENGTH: Short :   22 lines

BERNICE ARTIS

Bernice ``Bert'' Artis, of the 200 block Beazley Drive, died March 1, 1996, at Manning Convalescent Home, Portsmouth.

She was a native of Norfolk County and a member of First Baptist Church, Money Point, Chesapeake.

Survivors include a son, Hurley Artis Jr. of Portsmouth; eight grandchildren; and two nieces.

The funeral will be conducted at noon Thursday at First Baptist Church by the Rev. Kenneth Woodley. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB