Oct 12, 2016

Jack Richard Chase, 76, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Born in Peekskill, New York on July, 23, 1940, he spent most of his life in northern New Jersey. Jack went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson U. with a Bachelors of Education and Paterson State U. with a Masters in Reading Ed. He was an educator in NJ before...

Oct 11, 2016

Dennis Allyn Washburn, 64, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016. A native of Athol, MA, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 29 years. He worked as a Pharmacist for many years until he decided to follow his love of photography. He had a deep appreciation for nature as well as music....

Oct 11, 2016

Louis E. Zacharias

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Louis E. Zacharias, 87, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016. A native of Richmond he had been a Hampton resident for the last 76 years where he was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. He...

Oct 7, 2016

William H. Platt, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, 92, died in his home on October 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Renate Platt, daughter, Cecelia Kelly of Hampton, son, Bernard Platt of Norfolk, sister, Elsie Robinson of Newfoundland, PA., 5 grandchildren,...

Oct 7, 2016

Brian J. Henriksen, 37, died Friday, October 7, 2016. Born in Victorville, CA he was a longtime Hampton resident where he graduated from Kecoughtan High School. Survivors include his mother, Patricia L. Olson of Maryville, IL; and two sisters, Kelly Henriksen Jackson of Grand Rapids, MI and Jennifer Olson of Stronghurst, IL. Services will be private. Memorials may be made...

Oct 7, 2016

Martin L. "Sparky" Askew, 59, died Friday, October 7, 2016. A native of Hampton and lifelong Peninsula resident, Sparky was owner operator of Hampton Roads Environmental Services.

Sparky is survived by his nieces, Jenniffer and Julie; great-nieces, Mackenzie and Riley; brothers, Jack and Jerry; and sisters, Debby and Kathy....

Oct 6, 2016

William "Sherrill" Barbrey, 75, of Hampton, VA passed away October 6, 2016 .  He was born in Clinton, NC on February 23, 1941. Family, dancing and traveling were among his favorite things.  He is survived by his wife Linda, his children Gena, Pam, Dennis and Angi; grandchildren Nick, Siena and Tyler; sister Joyce...

Oct 5, 2016

Isaiah Matthew Richardson, the beloved son of Charles L. Matthews and Joy Richardson, was born on September 29, 2016 and passed away peacefully in his mother's arms and into the arms of Jesus on October 5, 2016.

During his short time with us, Isaiah touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  Isaiah leaves...

Oct 4, 2016

Ruth H. Rice, 85, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on October 4th, 2016.  She was a native of Newport News, and had lived in the same home in Hampton for 63 years.  She worked as an Operator for the telephone company for 10 years and then after the birth of her fourth child, she became a stay at home...

Oct 4, 2016

Joan Mugler Conlin, 90, of Phoebus, passed away October 4, 2016 in her childhood home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Star of Sea church at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home...

Oct 4, 2016

Carol Ann Sumner, 59, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 4th, 2016, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital with her family by her side. Born September 25, 1957, in Alexandria, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Viola Cunningham. Carol was a loving wife and dedicated mother to all who...

Oct 3, 2016

Father Robert F. Ruth, 82, passed away Monday October 3, 2016. Born in the Phoebus section of Hampton, he has been a lifelong resident of Tidewater. Fr. Ruth was ordained a Catholic Priest on May 3, 1960. He served in many parishes within the Diocese of Richmond. Fr. Ruth is survived by his brothers, Richard A. Ruth IV, John N....

Oct 2, 2016

Denise Rebecca Harris, 67, transitioned on Sunday October 2, 2016.  She was born on March 31, 1949 in Newport News, VA to the parents of Ethelridge Pearson and Annie Mae Hall.

Denise attended Newport News public schools where she graduated from Hunting High School in 1968.  She married Floyd...

Oct 1, 2016

TSgt Frederick Earl Miller 76, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Lawtons, NY, Fred was the son of the late Wesley and Alvina Miller. A 22 year U.S. Air Force Retired Veteran, he had been a resident of Hampton for 22 years. He also worked as...

Sep 30, 2016

Mildred Urban Onks went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2016 at the age of 86. Mildred was born on April 29, 1930 in Ellard, Virginia. She had been a long-time resident of Phoebus and resided in Suffolk for the past 17 years.

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Sep 26, 2016

Michael Edward Voglewede "Mike" of Hampton, 68, passed away on September 26, 2016. He was born to Thomas and Ella V. Voglewede on November 17, 1947. Mike graduated from St. Vincent Catholic School in 1966. He served as an Army Specialist in Ludwigsburg, Germany during the Vietnam War Era. He retired from Huntington Ingalls with over 40 years of service...

Sep 25, 2016

Bettie Louise Lowe, 83, died Sunday, September 25, 2016. Born in Johnson City, TN, she moved to her beloved Phoebus as a young child.  She enjoyed playing cards, cursing, drinking and smoking, but her greatest love was her family.

Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Edgar Cogno Lowe and her...

Sep 24, 2016

Charles Herman (Chuck) Morgan, 88 of Smithfield, formerly of Hampton, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, September 24, surrounded by his family. He was born in Selma, North Carolina and his family moved to Hampton when he was a teenager.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years,...

Sep 23, 2016

Jaffeux, Mary Elizabeth Webster, a longtime resident of Hampton since 1943, the matriarch of the Jaffeux family, completed her earthly journey on September 23, 2016, just 90 minutes shy of her 85th birthday. She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 47 years, Paul Andrew; her parents, Emma Lou and Clarence Webster; her grandfather and grandmother, William and...

Sep 21, 2016

Waverly "Red Baby" Routten, 87, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Born and raised in Fox Hill, he was a life member of the Fox Hill Volunteer Fire Department having been a member for 73 years and had served as Chief for 43 of those years. He was also a 50 year member of Monitor Lodge...