Dec 31, 2017

Maria Eisenmann Young, 87, a resident of Hampton, Virginia entered her eternal resting place during her sleep on December 31, 2017. Maria was born in Maisaich Germany on January 7, 1930 to Josef and Katharina Eisenmann. She was one of four children who spend her early years attending school and helping her family on the farm,  which was known as...

Dec 31, 2017

Gerald H. Adams, 81, died unexpectedly on December 31, 2017. A faithful husband, father and friend, Gerald was a US Army veteran. He retired as a supervisor at Newport News Shipbuilding Dept X19 after 33 years and was an avid sportsman and gardener.

Gerald is survived by his wife...

Dec 30, 2017

Roosevelt Lavern Lynch, age 66 passed away on December 30, 2017.  Born to Luther and Leise Lynch in North Carolina.  Roosevelt was a lifelong resident of Hampton and worked as a builder in home improvement.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter Joyce Gill and her husband Craig Gill, brother William Lynch and his wife Yvonne Lynch;...

Dec 29, 2017

Thelma Goodwin passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Thelma was born on April 24, 1928 in New York City to Theodore and Carrie Brice Cobbs. Sadly, Thelma's mother and twin sister died before leaving the hospital. In addition to her mother and twin sister, Thelma was preceded in death by her father, Theodore...

Dec 26, 2017

Ernest Clifton Francis, Jr., age 90, died December 26, 2017, at The Chesapeake Retirement Community, healthcare unit. He was a native of Southampton County, Virginia and a resident of Hampton for over fifty years before moving to The Chesapeake Retirement Community, Newport News, Virginia in 2003.

He served in...

Dec 25, 2017

Richard L. Sicard, 70, of Hampton, VA died Monday, December 25, 2017 at his home. Born in Methuen, MA on January 17, 1947, he was the son of the late Arthur and Cecile (Perusse) Sicard.

He lived in Lawrence, MA and graduated from Lawrence High School. Richard entered the...

Dec 24, 2017

Due to pending weather, services have been postponed for Thursday (1/4) and rescheduled to Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11 AM with visitation from 10 - 11 AM. William A.  (Lon) Rhue, Jr.  passed away suddenly on December 24, 2017 at Sentara Hospital.  William was born in Fairbanks, Alaska.  to William A. and...

Dec 23, 2017

Richard L. Meiser, Feb 11, 1941 -Dec 23, 2017 ETCMSS, retired with 30 years of service. Dick died in his home Saturday Decemer 23 surrounded by family after a long battle with COPD. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and active in their home bible study. Dick was an active leader in...

Dec 22, 2017

Monica A. Ruck, 86, transitioned from this life to her eternal reward on Friday, December 22, 2017. Born August 28, 1931 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Monica was an accomplished opera soprano, performing for audiences in the US and internationally.

Although Monica was a happy homemaker and a successful...

Dec 22, 2017

Evelyn P. Solomon, 81, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. A native of North Carolina, she had been a Hampton resident since 1951. She was active in First Presbyterian Church of Hampton, the Woman's Club of Hampton and the Hampton Elks Lodge.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Solomon; her...

Dec 21, 2017

Chieko O. Soltis passed away peacefully on December 21, 2017, at her Chamberlin home on Fort Monroe. Chieko, known to her American friends as "Bunny," was born in Tokyo, Japan on February 15, 1932.

She was preceded in death by her...

Dec 21, 2017

Wanda Jerz McErlean, 90, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2017. She was born in Somerset County, PA. She was a resident of Hampton for over 65 years.  For most of her career she was an educational secretary for Hampton City Schools.  She was a founding member and active parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

Dec 21, 2017

Aiden Kyle Willis, age 2, the beloved son of Crystal Montoya and Ashton Willis passed away on December 21st 2017. Aiden was a child who loved life, he was a sweet child who brought a smile to everyone he was around. He loved cuddling with family, he loved his Ironman and was never far from...

Dec 18, 2017

Thomas R. Hagner Jr., began life in Norfolk in 1944.  Complications of Parkinson's Disease ended that life on December 18 in Newport News.  His work as a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer took him all over the country and around the world, and he was proud of his cutting edge, patented accomplishments in commercial ship building. He was devoted...

Dec 17, 2017

Billy Joe Onks was called to his heavenly home on December 17, 2017 at the age of 86. Billy was a long-time resident of Phoebus and resided in Suffolk for the past nineteen years.

In May 1953, he enlisted in the Army and served in...

Dec 16, 2017

Benjamin Gregory Ferrell, 49, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 16, 2017. Born in Hampton, he lived in the Tidewater area all of his life until 6 months ago when he relocated to North Carolina for his job. A very hard worker, he was employed by Boddie Noell Enterprises for the last 20 years working...

Dec 14, 2017

Stuart "Tred" Frear Hawkins, III, 46, died on December 14 at his home. He was born August 3, 1971 in Hampton, Virginia and was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. Educated in local schools, and member of the Hampton High School Class of 1983 for three years, he graduated from Christchurch School in 1983 and...

Dec 14, 2017

Florence Brown Pigford, 95, died Thursday, December 14, 2017. Born in Teachy, NC, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 66 years where she was a dedicated member of Fordham Baptist Church. She was a faithful Christian and had raised her family in the church. She had missed being able to attend and...

Dec 13, 2017

Gene E. Howard died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born to Edna and Ernie Howard on March 3, 1943 in Harbor Beach, Michigan. Gene proudly served in the Navy for 23 years and worked for Metro Machine Corp for 18 years. He loved his music, playing guitar and karaoke and...

Dec 12, 2017

Jerry Stedman, 69 of Hampton, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 12th at Riverside Hospital following respiratory complications. He was born to George and Eileen Stedman in Somerset, Kentucky on March 19, 1948. Jerry was a civil service employee at Ft. Monroe and later Ft. Eustis from 1989 until his retirement....