Feb 18, 2016

Herbert Marshall Barnes, III, 59, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Born in Norfolk, he has been a lifelong resident of the Peninsula where he was a local chef. Herb served in the US Army and was a member of the Hampton Roads Model Club. Herb was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Marshall Barnes, Jr. He is survived...

Feb 18, 2016

Tina L. Peyton, 53, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 18, 2016. Tina loved her family and touched the hearts of all those she met. She is survived by her husband, Mickey; daughters, Jaime, Angela, and Hannah; father Leland, and numerous extended family members. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 26,...

Feb 17, 2016

HAMPTON - Dorothy Lucille Martin Johnson Link, born in Newport News, and a long time resident of Hampton, died February 17, 2016. Lucille loved life and enjoyed many accomplishments in her 84 years. She retired from Hampton Public Schools where she was employed as a secretary. She was not only a devoted member of Wallace Memorial Methodist Church but also...

Feb 17, 2016

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David Reed Strong, a blessing from God, went back to God before birth on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.  He leaves on this earth to cherish his memory his parents, Elizabeth and Brock Strong; maternal grandmother, Susan E. Dwyer; paternal grandparents, Cindy Strong and Michael Reed and his wife, Becky; and maternal great-grandparents, Karyl Dwyer and...

Feb 17, 2016

Dorothy Ellen Erickson, 84, widow of William John Erickson, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Born in Manchester, NH, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1974. Dorothy attended the LAFB Main Chapel and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. She was a member of LAFB Officer's Wives Club, Willow Oaks Garden Club where she began the Monthly Birthday Celebrations, several...

Feb 17, 2016

HAMPTON - Elizabeth S. Allen (Liz) of Hampton, VA passed away February 17, 2016. She was born January 4, 1939 in Chicopee, MA. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Alvin B, Allen, Jr. Liz was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her beloved family. Liz retired from Bank of America, previously VA National and...

Feb 16, 2016

HAMPTON, Va. – Dessie Alice Haley Sheffler , 97, departed this earth for eternal life on February 16, 2016, at her son's residence in Hampton, Va. Born December 20, 1918, in Waynesboro, Pa, she was the daughter of Elsie Creager Snowberger Haley and Paul Haley, Sr. She was married to Roy W. Sheffler who passed on December 21, 2005. They...

Feb 15, 2016

Christopher Columbus Mugler, 80, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 in Roanoke, VA. A lifelong resident of Hampton, He moved to The Manor at Natural Bridge were he lived the last 5 years. He retired in 1968, from the Phoebus Station of the U. S. Post office as the Assistant Postmaster. Christopher served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...

Feb 15, 2016

Marion Frederick "Fred" Crosby, 81, died Monday, February 15, 2016. Born in Lynchburg, VA, he was raised in Hampton. He served in the US Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 28 ½ years of service, then went to work for the Department of the Navy at the Pentagon retiring in 1999 after which he moved to Gloucester. He was...

Feb 13, 2016

HAMPTON - Virginia Mae Hartzheim, 87, widow of James E. Hartzheim Sr., entered into eternal peace on February 13, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. After traveling the world with the military over 25 years, upon retirement, the family settled in Hampton in 1964. Virginia was active in community service, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, the...

Feb 12, 2016

Roger Lee Mowery, known as Pop to many, passed on Feb. 12th 2016. Roger was born in Toledo Ohio to Thomas and Lavonne Mowery on May 4, 1942. He attended Bedford High School and upon graduation joined the United States Navy in 1960, where he served most of his career as a Submariner. Roger served proudly for 20 years and...

Feb 12, 2016

Robert E. Smith, 71, died February 12, 2016. A native of Maryland he had been a Hampton resident for most of his life. Robert was one of the first employees at Rosenbaum Fence Company where he worked for over 45 years. He was a diehard Redskins fan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Cathy Smith....

Feb 11, 2016

HAMPTON - Lobelia Barrett Mallinson "Bea" 86, died peacefully on February 11, 2016. She was the only child of the late Robert Lee Barrett and Della Gammell Barrett . A Hampton native and near lifelong resident, Bea graduated from Hampton High School in 1946 and briefly attended Elon University before accepting a civilian employment position with the US Army Finance...

Feb 11, 2016

Robin Rowe Hall, 62, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Hampton, Virginia. She graduated from Bethel High School and attended Thomas Nelson Community College. Robin was a member of First Presbyterian Church and dedicated many years to teaching the 2nd grade Sunday School class. Robin was preceded in rest by her beloved...

Feb 10, 2016

HAMPTON- Romeo Oliver Gillis, 63, passed away February 10, 2016. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Romeo retired from the Fort Eustis NCO Club as an entertainment manager. He is survived by his brothers, Virgil Gillis Sr., Paul C. Gillis, and Eugene G. Gillis. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation...

Feb 10, 2016

HAMPTON - Ok Hui Curry, 75, passed away on February 10, 2016. The daughter of Jang Mung Hwan and Lee Soon Yea, she was raised in Seoul, South Korea. Ok Hui was a renowned seamstress and was well known for the beautiful bridal gowns and wedding dresses that she created over the years. She started her work from her home...

Feb 8, 2016

Yorktown- Karl "Tony" Anthony Sidney, Jr., 38, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016. A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, he was co-owner and operator of King's Pride Barber Shop.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, Karl Anthony Sidney, Sr. He is survived by his children, Kian Sidney,...

Feb 7, 2016

Sadie Jackson Phillips, 90, died Sunday, February 7, 2016. A native of Lumberton, NC, she had been a Hampton resident for more than 50 years where she was a devoted member of Fordham Baptist Church, had served as Sunday school secretary, and played the piano. She loved taking care of children and being a grandmother. Preceded in death by her...

Feb 6, 2016

Linda Charmaine Perkins, 59, died Saturday, February 6, 2016. A native of Brooklyn, NY, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 8 years. She was a wonderful writer and caretaker and enjoyed listening to music. Survivors include her daughter, Kaya Ali Warren; her mother, Mary Louise Perkins; two sisters, Jacqueline Perkins and Lorraine Perkins; two brothers, Darrell Perkins...

Feb 6, 2016

Gary Wayne Phillips, 59, died unexpectedly at home Saturday, February 6, 2016. A lifelong Hampton resident, he graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1975. Gary Wayne was a Lifetime Member of Local #79 Iron Workers. His occupation took him to many large building construction projects. He loved hunting and fishing with friends in Gloucester. Preceded in death by his father,...