PORTSMOUTH, VA – John Wilbert Askew, 80, of Bedford Court, Portsmouth, VA, a native of Gates County, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Eure Baptist Church, Eure. A private burial will follow in the family cemetery. Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville, is handling the arrangements.