Aug 22, 2016

Rev. Robert E. French, 79, a retired Catholic priest, died on August 22, 2016.   Fr. French was raised in Ocean View, Norfolk, and in his retirement he resided near Hilton Village in Newport News.

He received his philosophy and theology degrees, and later his Doctorate in Pastoral Ministry, from St. Mary's Seminary and...

Aug 21, 2016

Hildegard G. Pannewitz, 78, died Sunday, August 21, 2016. Born in Germany, she had lived in Hampton since 1974 where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed doing crafts, homemaking and taking care of her family; and always enjoyed going to yard sales. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren and...

Aug 20, 2016

TOANO - Curtis A. Barbour, born June 20, 1929, went to be with the Lord and our mother on August 20, 2016. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Jo Ann F. Barbour, his son David A. Barbour, his son-in-law Stephen D. Carmean, parents Mary McCabe And Junius A. Barbour, his brother G. Graham Barbour...

Aug 20, 2016

Twelve days  before  her 96th birthday, Castine L. Thomas of Hampton passed away peacefully.  Born on September 1, 1920, in Tar Heel, North Carolina, Castine was one of nine children who have all preceded her in death.  After high school, she completed nursing school at North Carolina State University in Raleigh and moved to the Peninsula in 1943, meeting...

Aug 19, 2016

Vivian Avenell Joyner, 92, died Friday, August 19, 2016. Born in Kentucky, she was a longtime Hampton resident where she was a member of Westhampton Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Gregory Joyner and his wife, Bridget; and her brother Bill Looney.

A graveside service will be...

Aug 19, 2016

Frederick J. Pawell, Jr. was born on October 12, 1918 and died Friday, August 19, 2016. He was married to the love of his life, Geraldine for "20 years of wedded bliss". They were blessed with their daughter, Judith of Des Moines, IA. Fred was fortunate to meet and be married to Grace for 40 years. She...

Aug 19, 2016

Mark Christopher Smith, 50, died Friday, August 19, 2016. Born in Boston, Mass., his family moved to Hampton when he was a baby. He worked for many years at the Newport News Shipyard and the Colonna's Shipyard and had most recently gone to work at Lyon's Shipyard.

Mark loved fishing and gardening. He was an avid Dallas...

Aug 16, 2016

Madonna O. Johnson, born January 11, 1951 in Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was 65. Donna moved to Newport News at the age of 6. Animals were a big part of Donna's life and she loved them all. She had a particular affinity for dogs, cats and monkeys. She was preceded in death...

Aug 15, 2016

David Adam Slonsky, 30, of Hampton, Virginia was called home to be with God on August 15, 2016 at Sentara Careplex Hospital.

David is survived by his loving parents Michael and Ingrid Slonsky; cherished younger sister, Rachael Mizelle and brother in law, Alan; niece Maya; and maternal grandmothers Lenore Schultz of Akron, Ohio...

Aug 14, 2016

Staci Patrick Belleville, 31, found peace as she passed away at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Born in Hampton, VA, she was a lifetime resident of Hampton and graduated from Bethel High School. She then went on to earn a degree from Thomas Nelson Community College and worked as...

Aug 13, 2016

Nannie  Johnson Sisk, 93, widow of Ralph E. Sisk Sr, died Saturday, August 13, 2016. Born in Lynchburg she was a longtime resident of Hampton.

Nannie is survived by her daughter, Florence S. Dunn and husband Martin; son, Ralph E. Sisk Jr. and wife Mary; six grandchildren, Marty, Nannie, Kim, Kristina, Angelika and...

Aug 12, 2016

Frances Bray Moreland Lewis, 100, widow of Raymond W. Lewis Sr., died Friday, August 12, 2016. Born in Hampton, Frances graduated from Hampton High School in 1932, The College of William & Mary in 1936 with a liberal arts degree, and later a Master's Degree in Library Science from Drexel Institute of Technology. She worked many years as a...

Aug 9, 2016

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Walter "Bill" Rawls Bowers, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and patron passed away due to complications from IPF on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 at 7:45 p.m.  Having been diagnosed with the disease just six months prior, he fought with a stoic sense of drive.

Bill is survived by his wife Brenda Burdick...

Aug 8, 2016

William B. Bittenbender, 72, died Monday, August 8, 2016. Born in Hampton, William graduated from St. Vincent High School and then joined the Army where he served until retiring in 1993. He next worked in Civil Service working as a heavy equipment instructor until retiring again. Returning to Hampton 8 years ago, he was a member of...

Aug 4, 2016

Thomas Revels McGrath, Jr., 73, died August 4, 2016.  A resident of Hampton, he had lived on the Peninsula his whole life.

Tom was a member of Northside Christian Church. He loved his cat, Skeeter and he loved cigars.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas R. McGrath, Sr. and Georgie M. Pugh McGrath; Tom...

Aug 2, 2016

POQUOSON - Stanley T. Skora, 71, claimed his eternal reward August 2. He now joins his father, Stanley J. Skora and mother Beverly J. Skora in preparing a home in heaven for his earthly family and friends. Born in Detroit, MI, on January 24, 1945, Stan enjoyed a fruitful and fulfilled life. Known for his golden brown eyes and quick...

Aug 2, 2016

Andrew Earl Glass, 87, passed away August 2, 2016 at home.  Born in Fork Union, VA, he was a Hampton resident for 60 years.  He served as an Army Sgt. in the Territory of Alaska during the Korean War. After serving, he supervised construction of many local building projects until retiring. A former...

Aug 1, 2016

John Michael Smith, 55, died August 1, 2016. Born in Augusta, GA he lived most of his life on the Peninsula graduating from Menchville HS. John worked 25 years for Bill Jones Painting as a drywaller and was a huge fan and member of the Steelers Fan Club.

John was preceded in death...

Aug 1, 2016

Joseph F. Cobb, 85, was called to heaven on August 1, 2016. Everyone fortunate enough to know Joe will remember his huge heart, his playful and jovial spirit, his green thumb, and his love of tinkering with appliances and home repairs over the years.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Ruby...

Jul 31, 2016

Gregory Creekmore, Jr., 87, our hero fought his last fight, Sunday, July 31, 2016.

A longtime resident of Hampton, Gregory spent his childhood in Portsmouth. He was a trumpet player, an active member of the Boy Scouts of America Sea Scouts, and an amateur boxer...