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Elaine F. Halabuk

Elaine F. Halabuk

Jun 18, 2015

Elaine F. Halabuk, 88, died June 18, 2015. She was born in St. Paul, MN, but at an early age, she and her family moved to Kansas City, MO. During her youth, she studied piano and was taught by her mother how to sew. She loved to ice skate with her sister and future sister-in-law. She enjoyed making her own...

Anthony Wayne Gary

Anthony Wayne Gary

Jun 16, 2015

Anthony Wayne Gary, 65, died June 16, 2015. Born in Hampton he had lived over 30 years in Norfolk. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Ryland C. and Viola Earhart Gary. He is survived by his sisters, Judith Smith and husband William, Sharon Garrison, Kristine Bowers, Deborah Buseck and husband Mike; brothers, Brian Gary and wife Cathy, David...

Michael Lee Wilson

Michael Lee Wilson

Jun 15, 2015

Michael Lee Wilson, 58, passed away June 15, 2015. Michael was a longtime resident of Hampton, and had worked as a brick mason for many years. He loved the Tennessee Volunteers and was a loyal fan. Michael is survived by his daughters, Erica Midgett and Jessica Scarlott, his grandchildren, as well as his brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews....

Alice Carney Smith

Alice Carney Smith

Jun 15, 2015

Alice Carney Smith, 86, widow of Garold W. Smith, died Monday, June 15, 2015. Born on Gwynn's Island she had been a Hampton resident since 1947 and was a member of Hampton Roads Baptist Church. She worked at C&P Telephone Co. from 1946-1964. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Joy Taylor; sons, Sam Smith and wife, Peggy Ann, Tony...

Jacquelyn G. Dorsey

Jacquelyn G. Dorsey

Jun 13, 2015

Jacquelyn G. Dorsey, 55, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. She was a local cosmetologist working at Country Club Beauty Salon, in Hampton. She is survived by her husband Michael; children, Michael Jr. and Caitlyn; five brothers and sisters and eight grandchildren. A memorial service and complete obituary will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and...

Joyce Evelyn Silva

Joyce Evelyn Silva

Jun 11, 2015

Joyce Evelyn Silva, 77, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. She was a native of Newport News. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Nemecio J. Silva; and brothers, Alfred Wesley and Charles Saunders. Surviving are her son, Joey Agee and his wife Susan; daughter, Teresa Evans; brother, Robert Saunders and his wife Carol; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Patricia, Daniel, Micah,...

Michael J. Fischer

Michael J. Fischer

Jun 5, 2015

Michael J. Fischer, age 66, beloved husband and father, passed away on June 5, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Fischer; sons, Troy Godfrey and Travis Godfrey; brother, Richard W. Fischer; and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday, June 20 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church. Immediately following at 12:30, a...

Joseph Walter Wallace

Joseph Walter Wallace

Jun 4, 2015

Joseph Walter Wallace, a lifelong resident of Hampton, Virginia, passed away Thursday June 4, 2015, He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Wallace, and brother, Kenneth Melton. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Wallace; brother, David Melton; sisters, Pam Wise, Linda Brown, Donna Gibson, Marcie Morton, Barbara Moran; extended family; his beloved dog Georgie; and friend Hazel...

David Kelly Spruill

David Kelly Spruill

Jun 3, 2015

David Kelly Spruill, 59, died unexpectedly at his home in Newport News, on June 3, 2015. He was a private person who quietly helped others, offering encouragement and support. He enjoyed cooking and often shared his favorite dishes with others. He was a member of the Bethel High School Class of 1974. He worked as a maintenance technician for the...

John W. Ward

John W. Ward

May 31, 2015

John W Ward, 65, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on May 31, 2015 in Newport News, VA. John lived in Vallejo, California in the same house on Hanns Lane for all but the last two years of his life. He moved to Newport News in 2013 to be with family due to his deteriorating health. John...

Walter Ray Hook

Walter Ray Hook

May 31, 2015

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Walter Ray Hook, 81, of Yorktown, VA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Ray graduated from North Carolina State University in 1955, with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, with an Aeronautics Option. He began his career at Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA in 1955 as an aeronautical research intern. After serving...

Winona Joyce Burchett

Winona Joyce Burchett

May 30, 2015

Winona Joyce (Daniel) Burchett, 80, died Saturday, May 30, 2015. Born in Aliquippa, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Alice (Cripe) Daniel and had been a Hampton resident since 1969. Winona attended Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC, before marrying her high school sweetheart and life-long companion, Chalbert. For 20 years, they traveled together to places abroad...

Marjorie Gaustad

Marjorie Gaustad

May 28, 2015

Marjorie "Marj" Gaustad, a resident of the Peninsula since 1988, passed away May 28th, 2015. She was 91 years old. Marj was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on September 12, 1923. In 1942, Marj met the love of her life, Jack Gaustad, a young lieutenant stationed at Camp Polk, Louisiana. They married in January, 1943 and in November their daughter Janet...

Dawn Marie Hayslett

Dawn Marie Hayslett

May 28, 2015

Dawn Marie Hayslett, 45, died Thursday, May 28, 2015. Born in California, she was raised in Hampton where she worked for Smitty's Better Burger for many years and had run Joe's Auto Repair for the last 5 years. She was a member of Petsworth Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved to cook. Preceded in death...

Ida Elizabeth Saunders

Ida Elizabeth Saunders

May 27, 2015

Ida E. Saunders, 97, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Born and raised in Hampton, she was a longtime member of Memorial Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She helped her husband in his business, Saunders Printing Company and volunteered her time with the American Legion. A gentle, sweet, humble and caring person, she always put others...

James Preston Harrell

James Preston Harrell

May 24, 2015

James Preston Harrell, 53, died Monday, May 24, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton he was a 1980 graduate of Kecoughtan High School. James was an avid football fan of the Miami Dolphins and loved the rock band Led Zeppelin. James was preceded in death by his parents John H. and Virginia Thompson Harrell as well as his...

Marian Johnson Mann

Marian Johnson Mann

May 22, 2015

On May 22nd, Marian Mann at the age of 88, joined her favorite paratrooper and husband Harry. Born in Sanford, North Carolina, she came to Hampton as a newlywed. She was a devoted wife, mother and had been an employee of Maida Development Company for 49 years until retiring. She is survived by daughters Brenda Goodin, husband Jerry, Sharon Forrest,...

Olga C. Kaznocha

Olga C. Kaznocha

May 20, 2015

Olga "Dottie" C. Kaznocha was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 30, 1931, and passed away on May 20, 2015. Dottie led an adventurous life traveling the globe at the side of her husband who was a State Department diplomat. She selflessly served our nation in silence. Dottie lived in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Japan, Iran,...

Andrew Watson

Andrew Watson

May 18, 2015

Andrew Watson, 51, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. Born in Baltimore, MD, he has been a resident of Newport News for over 5 years. He was a Sterilization Technician at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Hampton. Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Watson; mother, Theresa Watson, and...

Mildred Evelyn Edwards

Mildred Evelyn Edwards

May 16, 2015

Mildred E. Edwards, 78, was called home Saturday, May 16, 2015. A native of Greenville, SC, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 53 years. She was a member of the CB Club of Hampton/Newport News. Preceded in death by her husband, James D. Edwards; survivors include her children, Sheila Krug and her husband, Anthony, Danny Edwards and...

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