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David Wayne Crockett
Jul 16, 2025
David Wayne Crockett, 70, passed away on July16, 2025. Â Born in Seattle, WA, he has been a resident of the Peninsula since,1959.
David was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Crockett; mother, Shirley Jacobs, and grandparents, Murphy and Susie Williams, Judson Crockett, Thelma Dudley (Raymond). Â He is survived by his brothers, Rodney James Crockett (companion, Sondra),...
Phyllis C Ayers
Jul 13, 2025
Phyllis C. Ayers passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 13, 2025. Â Born in Louisburg, NC she moved to the Peninsula at a young age. Phyllis devoted her life to youth activities with a career helping students at CNU and recreational activities such as scouting, PTA, and youth ministries.
She was preceded in death by her...
Sonja U. Hawthorne
Jul 13, 2025
Sonja Ursula Koch Bizier Hawthorne, died July 13, 2025. Born in 1941 in Berlin, Germany, she had been a longtime resident of the Peninsula. Sonja loved animals and was a talented artist. She excelled at stained glass, painting, and ceramics. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Ann Louise Young
Jul 9, 2025
Ann Louise Young, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born in North Conway, New Hampshire, to parents Thomas and Dorothy Russell. Ann graduated from Kenneth High School in 1970 and shortly after, married the love of her life, Ron Young; they were married for 54 wonderful years! She devoted her life...
Isrell Hall
Jul 5, 2025
Mr. Isrell Hall, a proud United States Air Force veteran, devoted family man, and faithful public servant, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 91 years old.
Born on March 29, 1934, in Naylor, Georgia, Mr. Hall lived a life rooted in service, honor, and love. He joined...
Sharon Denise Mills
Jul 4, 2025
Sharon Denise Mills, 68, a long-time resident of Hampton, VA, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born on November 11, 1956, in Denver, CO to the late Maj (ret) Harold L. Mills and the late Lorraine E. Mills (nee Dyson). Â During her career she held a number of positions,...
Melissa Paige Walters
Jul 4, 2025
Melissa P. Walters, 47, gained her wings Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Newport News, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident. A Registered Nurse, she had worked at many local hospitals and nursing homes. Melissa loved a good trip, especially if it was to the beach. She was always the avid photographer, capturing many family memories. In her younger...
Ann Whiting Hill Suit
Jul 4, 2025
Ann Whiting Hill Suit died peacefully at her home in Williamsburg, Virginia on July 4th, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born to the late Charles Melton Hill, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth Guy Hill. Ann grew up in Hampton, Virginia and graduated from Hampton High School, class of 1957. Â She continued her education at Longwood College in...
Deborah L. Baranowski
Jul 3, 2025
Deborah Lee Baranowski, 64, died Thursday, July 3, 2025. Born in Groton, CT, she was the daughter of the late Leola and Leland Smith.
Deborah was an avid card player (especially Phase 10), loved sitting in the sun, shopping with her sisters, and watching the Game Show Network, but her greatest love was spending time with her...
Evelyn Josephine Nettles
Jun 30, 2025
Evelyn Josephine Nettles, 82, was called home to spend eternity with Jesus on June 30, 2025. Born on August 3, 1942 in Sophia, WV, she grew up the daughter of a coal miner. Her family moved to the Peninsula in 1960 and Evelyn rented a room on her own nearby Hampton Roads Baptist Church (now Coastal Hampton). She began...
Robert "Bo" S. Brown, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Robert "Bo" Brown, Jr. 60, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Â He was born on October 3, 1964, to parents Robert and Winnie Brown. Â Bo made his career as a painter; loved his life on Buckroe Beach; and spent countless hours riding his bike around. Â He was known as "Buckroe Bo" where he enjoyed his cigarettes, dear friends...
Pamela Jordan Wilson
Jun 26, 2025
Pamela Jordan Wilson, 62, of Hampton, VA was delivered to Heaven on June 26, 2025, one day before her birthday.
Pam was born on June 27, 1962, in Hampton, VA to Charles and Shirley Jordan. Â She was a 1980 graduate of Hampton High School where she carried out her dream of being a cheerleader. In 1984, she...
Teresa Lee Redmiles
Jun 26, 2025
Teresa Lee Redmiles, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Â Born on August 6, 1966, in Kailua, Hawaii to parents David L and Muriel L. Petersen, she had been a Hampton resident for many years. Â Teri enjoyed crafts, plants, anything related to wolves or Hawaii, loved going to the beach, and was extremely organized. Â Her faith in...
Timothy Graham Massengill
Jun 26, 2025
Timothy Graham Massengill, 72, Hampton, died June 26th, 2025. He was born on September 26th 1952 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Lundy Massengill and Mary Eareckson.
He is survived by son, Caleb Massengill and daughter-in-law Meggan Massengill; grandchildren, Kelly Rose Lueth, Henley Massengill, and Cecelia Massengill; siblings, Deborah (Jim Waters) Gilliam, Kimberly Massengill, and Joey Massengill; nieces,...
Linda Miller Riddle
Jun 23, 2025
Linda Miller Riddle of Hampton, Virginia went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born to the late Mervin G Miller and Helen P Miller. She was married to the love of her life, the late Benjamin A. Riddle Jr for 55 years; and was a faithful member of Hampton Baptist Church...
James L Hunt
Jun 23, 2025
James "Larry" Hunt passed away on June 23, 2025, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was 86 years old. Larry was born in February 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee. He grew up in Millport Alabama, the son of Orris Lee and Lottie Mae Hunt. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS in physics and MS in physics from...
Thomas H. Brady, Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Thomas H. Brady Jr., a lifelong resident of Hampton, VA died Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Born December 4, 1949, in Portsmouth, VA to Louise Sadler and Thomas Brady, he was a graduate of Frederick Military Academy and enjoyed 48 years of employment at Newport News Shipbuilding.
He saw only the good in every person, the...
Susan Carol English
Jun 17, 2025
Susan Carol English, 73, passed away June 17, 2025. Â She was born the daughter of Thomas and Cleo (Mullins) Elliott in Norton, Virginia, on January 1, 1952. Â In 1954, her family moved to Hampton, Virginia, where she would live the majority of her life. Â She married William Monroe English on October 4, 1968. Â They were married for 56 years...
Peggy J. Cash
Jun 14, 2025
Peggy Jean Jefferson Cash, 84, passed away on June 14, 2025. Â She was born on January 22, 1941, in Danville, VA to the late Henry Marshall Jefferson, Jr. and Mamie Gilliland Jefferson.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hardy W. Cash, Sr; and her brother, Henry M. "Buddy" Jefferson, III; she is survived by her...
Randall Adkins Gilliland
Jun 10, 2025
Born in Waynesville, NC on August 31, 1960, Randy Gilliland took his life on June 10, 2025. Service to be held Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 2 PM First Presbyterian Church in Hampton.
He is survived by his beloved son, Palmer Gilliland, and aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends who will forever hold him close within their...

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