Stuart Randolph Hays
Jun 17, 2014
Stuart Randolph Hays (79), a retired lawyer, passed away June 17, 2014 at home in Williamsburg, VA surrounded by family. He was born September 9, 1934 to the late Mary L. Willett and the late William L. Hays in Cleveland, OH. He was also predeceased by his stepfather, John L. Willett and beloved grandfather, Dr. Winfred G. Leutner. He is...
Marcus Neil Shirley
Jun 17, 2014
Marcus Neil Shirley, 55, died in his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Born in Casablanca, Morocco, he has been a resident of Newport News for 10 years. He graduated from business school with Associates degrees in Marketing and Management. In 2010 he began work as a pipefitter for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Mark was preceded in death by his...
Shirley A. Williams
Jun 16, 2014
Shirley A. Williams, 69, died Monday, June 16, 2014. Born in Norfolk, she had been a Hampton resident for 30 years having traveled during her husband's military career. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Darnell Williams and children, Tina Williams and Tonya Williams. She is survived by her children, Vernon L. Mitchell, Jacqueline Brown, Kerry E. Mitchell, Clarence...
Vivian Ferguson Sutton
Jun 16, 2014
Vivian Ferguson Sutton, 87, died Monday, June 16, 2014. A native of Decatur, Alabama, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 68 years where she was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. She worked for many years as a Telephone Operator, retiring in 1989. An avid seamstress, she made a lot of her own clothes; she loved to...
William Frank Gust
Jun 16, 2014
William Frank Gust, was born on July 20, 1927 in New York and moved to Hampton in 1959. He was the owner and operator of a chain of motels, night clubs and restaurants in several states. Survivors include, his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Winston Greenwell of Hampton; son, Jack Gust of Hampton, grandchildren, William S. Greenwell, PhD, Misty Gust...
James Robert Brackins
Jun 15, 2014
James Robert Brackins, 93, died Sunday, June 15, 2014. Born in Camden Co., TN, he served in the US Army and then came to Hampton working first as a carpenter, building houses around the area and then working at Fort Eustis in civil service retiring there in 1984. Mr. Brackins was a loving father and grandfather, was called Granddaddy by...
Flossie Jane Bye Hite
Jun 14, 2014
Flossie Jane Bye Hite, 86, died Saturday, June 14, 2014. A native of Sikeston, MO, she was a longtime Peninsula resident where she retired as a Physical Therapy Assistant from the former Patrick Henry Nursing Home in Newport News. She loved caring for her family. Preceded in death by her husband, C. Alvin Hite; her parents, Mary and Howard Bye;...
Eleanor Faye Simpson
Jun 13, 2014
Eleanor Faye Simpson, 72, of Hampton, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born July 20, 1941 to Pearl and Julius Baxley of Red Springs, NC. After moving to Hampton in 1986, she became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for many years at the Hampton - Newport News Community Services Board. Eleanor...
Philip Morris Brooker
Jun 13, 2014
Philip Morris Brooker, 85, died Friday, June 13, 2014, A native of Limestone, ME, he was the seventh of eight children born to Lorenzo Brooker and Lizzie Johndro Brooker and had been a Hampton resident since 1965. He retired as an Electrician from the VA Medical Center in 1978 and continued to volunteer his time at the VA Hospice until...
Finley William Bivens
Jun 12, 2014
Finley William Bivens, infant son of Robert Elliott and Kristin Massey Bivens, was born on June 4th, 2014 and passed away on June 12, 2014 at CHKD in Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his twin brother Rowan Elliott Bivens, Maternal grandparents Bill and Cheryl Massey of Parsonsburg, MD. Paternal grandparents Linda Sundin of Hampton, VA., Robert Bivens and wife...
William Hutson Salley
Jun 10, 2014
William Hutson Salley, 99, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The son of William Hutson Salley and Helen Lydia Nowell, he was born in Newport News, Virginia, on February 25, 1915. Both his parents died when he was very young, and Mr. Salley was raised by his aunt and uncle, Emma Legare Salley and Nathan Evans in Marion, South...
Lois Jean Robbins Scott
Jun 9, 2014
Lois Jean Robbins Scott passed away June 9, 2014 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born February 1, 1943 at Fort Monroe, Virginia. She retired Civil Service from the Naval Base Norfolk Virginia. Lois was a 1961 graduate of Hampton High School. She will be most remembered as an avid reader. When in elementary school she won reading...
Diane Tharpe
Jun 9, 2014
Diane Tharpe passed away unexpectedly Monday, after a long period of illness. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Keefe (Bobby Snow), granddaughter, Katie Keefe (Ryan Deel); sisters, Sandra Watson (Sammy) and Betty Walker. Diane will be missed by a multitude of family and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Parkview...
Joshua Paul White
Jun 9, 2014
Joshua Paul White, 33, died Monday, June 9, 2014. He was a native lifelong Hampton resident where he worked for Interior Trim by Tony. He was an avid Redskins fan and enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, and motorcycle riding. Survivors include his children, Caleb Shane White and Ariel Marie White; his step-son, Isaac Goddard; his parents, Tony and Marie White; his brother,...
Boonnum Koshgarian
Jun 9, 2014
Boonnum Koshgarian, 74, died Monday, June 9, 2014. Born in Thailand, she had been a Hampton resident since 1984. She retired as a Computer Operator for Avon Fashions and was a member of Wat Pasantidhamma Temple. She loved growing orchids. Survivors include her husband, Charles Koshgarian; three children, Warawat Koshgarian, Tabanee Koshgarian, and Christopher Koshgarian and his wife, Tracey; and...
James Michael Moore
Jun 8, 2014
James M. Moore, 50, passed away on June 8, 2014 at home in Hampton, VA. James was born at Incirlik AFB, Turkey. He was the son of Janet and the late CMSgt John L. Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda and his sister Debra. He is survived by his mother Janet; brothers, Kenneth, David and Steven;...
Michael Kenneth Godfrey
Jun 7, 2014
Michael Kenneth Godfrey, 42, died Saturday, June 7, 2014. A lifelong Peninsula resident, he liked to fish and enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs play football. He was a very helpful person and could fix anything. Preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie J. Sain, and two brothers, David L. and Robert R. Godfrey; survivors include his father and step-mother,...
Donald Ray Pegram, Jr.
Jun 3, 2014
Donald "Don" Ray Pegram, Jr., 52, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014. A resident of Hampton since 1995, he was a Real Estate Agent for Abbitt Realty. Don was a loving husband, father, brother and a friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Scenie Pegram; children, Kayla and Jacob Pegram; and sister, Lisa Wedesky. The family will receive...
Jimmy Sunstone
May 31, 2014
Jimmy Sunstone, 86, died Saturday, May 31, 2014. A native of Istanbul, Turkey, he had lived at Buckroe Beach for many years. Preceded in death by the love of his life, Laura Sunstone; survivors include his sons, Robert Sunstone and his wife, Kathy of Hampton and James E. Sunstone and his wife, Jane of Newport News; and a grandson, John...
Thomas S. Edge, Iv
May 31, 2014
Thomas "TJ" S. Edge, IV, 31, went home to be with his mother, Julie and his grandfather, Howard in Heaven on Saturday, May 31, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, TJ worked for Mid-Atlantic Coatings and loved sports, especially basketball. TJ is survived by his daughter, Bryleigh Edge; sister and brother-in-law who helped raise him, Elizabeth and Charles...
