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              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, October 19, 1996            TAG: 9610190639
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                           LENGTH:   19 lines

HAZEL D. STAPLES

Hazel D. Staples, 85, died Oct. 17, 1996, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

She was an Episcopalian and a homemaker.

Survivors include a nephew, Hugh R. Staples and his wife, Beth; two great-nephews, Hugh R. Staples Jr. and Thomas E. Staples; a great-niece, Tracy E. Staples.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday by the Rev. Mark Delcuze in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. A visitation will be held in the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Contributions may be made to Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Norfolk.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB