Apr 10, 2025

Frank Preston Miller, Jr. 33, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025.  Born in Melbourne, Florida to parents Frank P. Miller and Cora Ann Burton; he had been a Hampton resident since he was a little boy. Frank graduated from Phoebus High School, Class of 2011 and made his career in landscaping.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting and...

Apr 8, 2025

John Carlton Estilow, 80, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Born in Swedesboro, NJ, he was the son of Willard Howard, Sr. and Eleanor Horner Estilow. He joined the US Marines and was very proud of his service to his country. John received many certifications in the construction industry. He was a master carpenter and retired as a construction foreman...

Apr 5, 2025

Earl Page Routten, Jr., known to everyone as Buddy, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. He was 73 years old. He was born on July 31, 1951, in Hampton, VA to Earl P. Routten, Sr. and Grace McDaniel Routten. Buddy spent his career in the shipbuilding industry working in submarine design, first at Newport News Shipbuilding and later...

Apr 5, 2025

John Daniel Boothe was born to Daniel Jones Boothe and Alice Thompson Boothe in Danville, VA  June 2, 1942. He died April 5, 2025, four days after the death of his wife of 62 years, Kathleen Marshall Boothe. John was a  devoted husband to Kathleen who suffered from brittle bone disease for many years and his number one priority...

Apr 1, 2025

Patricia Evans Saunders, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  Born in Virginia to parents, Albert and Lucille Evans, she had been a longtime Hampton resident.  Patricia enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, puzzles, Legos, and time with her family; especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed staying busy and her fun spirit wanted to always be doing something.  Patricia...

Apr 1, 2025

Kathleen Marshall Boothe was born August 4, 1943 to parents, Earl and Helen Marshall in Bristol, VA. She died April 1, 2025. She and her husband, John Daniel Boothe enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Kathleen and her family lived in Gastonia, NC from 1974 until 2010 when they moved to Chesapeake, VA where they have resided since. She enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2025

William Monroe English, 77, passed away March 23, 2025, at the home of his daughter Donna in Suffolk after a brave fight with cancer.  He was born the son of Garris and Dorothy (Grubb) English, in Hampton, where he would live the remainder of his life.  He married Susan Elliott on October 4, 1968, then in 1969, on his...

Mar 23, 2025

Clarence Melvin "Skippy" Cole went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Skippy was born on October 24, 1930 in Hampton, Virginia and graduated from Hampton High School in 1949. He married the love of his life Patricia (Pat) Ann Collins on April 3, 1953, and the two spent most of their 71 years of...

Mar 22, 2025

Elizabeth Virginia Heath, 97, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Born in Newark, New Jersey to parents George and Elizabeth Grosvenor, she had been a Virginia resident for 77 years.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Atwood Ray Heath, Jr.; and her brother, Donald Grosvenor (Ginny); she is survived by her son, Donald W....

Mar 21, 2025

It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the passing of our son, Owen Michael Winfield Ayer, who left us on March 21, 2025, at the young age of 19. Born on August 29, 2005, he was a bright and shining light that stood out for his kindness to others and for being a loyal friend and teammate....

Mar 21, 2025

Sharon Lee Thomas, 85, died Friday, March 21, 2025. Born in Santa Maria, CA, she had been a Hampton resident since 1974. Family was always important to Sharon. She enjoyed crafts and puzzles and was a huge dog lover. She worked as a greeter at Walmart for a number of years.

Sharon was preceded in death by...

Mar 20, 2025

Donald Edward "Donnie" Fromal, 80 yrs died Thursday, March 20, 2025. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, Donnie retired as a Lieutenant in the Hampton Fire Department after 30 years of service. He was also a master electrician and a mechanic. A 50-year member of the Summerhouse Rod and Gun Club, he was also a member of the...

Mar 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Eric Macklin Wells, age 57 announces his passing on Tuesday March 18,2025 at his residence in Hampton, Virginia.

Preceded in death by his mom and dad, Shirley and Mack Wells and his brother, Mackie Wells; Eric is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Wells (John); his sons, Dylan Wells...

Mar 17, 2025

Mary Catherine VanOteghem, 70, a beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away after a long illness. Born and raised in Silvis, Illinois, she was the daughter of Paul and Betty Smith. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mary went on to work as an administrative assistant for a government contractor.

Known for her generous...

Mar 16, 2025

Clara Joan Babcock, 91 passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025. Clara was born in Redhook, New York to parents Clarence and Julia Vigeant. She was a longtime Hampton resident. Clara was a registered nurse, who devoted many years of her professional life to serving patients at the Hampton VA Medical Center before retiring at the age of 89. Clara...

Mar 15, 2025

Laura V. Anderson, 94, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  Born in Pennsylvania to parents, Preston and Maude Smith, she had been a Hampton resident for many years.  Laura was a member of Bethany Methodist Church, Hampton; and she was very active with the Order of the Amaranth, serving as Grand Royal Matron and the Order of the...

Mar 15, 2025

Christa Burnham Mager, 76, passed away on March 15, 2025.  Born in Kassel, Germany she has been a resident of Hampton since 2006.  She was an avid artist having her own art studio and store in Occoquan and taught painting and other crafts.  Chris later worked at State Farm for many years and as a bookkeeper for Executive Floors...

Mar 11, 2025

Graydon (Buck) Dale Lynn, Jr. entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the age of 89. The son of Graydon Dale Lynn and Julia Bledsoe Lynn, Gray grew up and spent most of his life in Hampton, VA before moving to Virginia Beach, VA. Gray graduated from Hampton High School and the College of William and Mary...

Mar 10, 2025

Please see obituary below for Daniel Meadows:

Daniel M. Meadows, 73, of Hampton, Virginia, wrapped up his nine-year showdown with heart disease and cancer on March 10, 2025, surrounded by the people he loved most—his family. If there's one thing we know for sure, it's that Daniel never backed down from a fight, whether it was against...

Mar 7, 2025

R. Faye Jones, 71, died Friday, March 7, 2025. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, Faye was a graduate of Hampton High School and member of First United Church of Christ. She began work at Leggett's Department Store when she was 18 and then worked for Belks and then Dilliards until retiring in 2024. Faye loved to make...