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Edward Smith

Edward Smith

Mar 13, 2014

Edward "Eddie" H. Smith, 78, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he retired as a Marine Chemist from Newport News Shipbuilding in 1994 after 30 years. He served our country in the U. S. Marine Corp during the Korean War and he was a member of the Monitor Masonic Lodge No. 197.

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Nancy Morris Knowles

Nancy Morris Knowles

Mar 13, 2014

Nancy Morris Knowles, 77, died Thursday, March 13, 2014. Born in Monks Corner, SC, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1940. She was a 1954 graduate of Newport News High School and member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Robin K. Howerin and Julie K. Tyler; son, David Knowles; sisters, Darlene...

Cynthia Kobs Briggs

Cynthia Kobs Briggs

Mar 13, 2014

Cynthia "Cindi" Kobs Briggs, 55, went to her Heavenly home, where she will join her mother, Erika E. Kobs, on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Born in Madison, WI, she has been a resident of the Peninsula over 40 years. She worked for Seaford Transfer and Storage Company.

Cindi is survived by her husband of 34 years, Allen...

Myrtle Sally Briggs

Myrtle Sally Briggs

Mar 11, 2014

Myrtle Sally Briggs, 85, widow of Allen Joseph Briggs, Sr., passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Born in Sunberry, NC, she has been a resident of Hampton for over 58 years where she was a seamstress by trade. She was a member of the Warwick Moose, CB Club of Hampton and a former Sunday School Teacher at Pine Chapel...

Carolyn E. Wynn

Carolyn E. Wynn

Mar 10, 2014

Carolyn E. Wynn was called home by our Lord on Monday, March 10, 2014. She resided in in Hampton, VA.

Carolyn retired from H U in 2005. She loved God, family and friends.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Weswood F. Wynn and son, Edwin W. Wynn. Survived by her daughter, Yvonne E....

Susan Kelly Watkins

Susan Kelly Watkins

Mar 9, 2014

Susan Kelly Watkins, 60, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, March 9, 2014 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. A military wife and daughter, she had been a Hampton resident since 1997. She had a strong Christian faith and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She worked for Roberts Oxygen for many years before...

Stacie Lynn Graham

Stacie Lynn Graham

Mar 7, 2014

Stacie Lynn Graham, 42, died Friday, March 7, 2014. Born in Germany, she was a Hampton resident for more than 30 years. She loved photography and collecting art.

Survivors include her husband, Jerome Dougherty; her sons, Brandon, 16 and Wesley, 11; her mother, Sharon Graham of Newport News; her father Lt. Col., retired Kent N. Graham; her...

Vada Louise Matherly

Vada Louise Matherly

Mar 7, 2014

Vada Louise Matherly, 81, died Friday, March 7, 2014. A native of Trout, WV, she had been a Hampton resident since 1956 where she was a devoted member of Fox Hill Road Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school, was a Deacon, and participated in the outreach program, wherever the Lord called her to help. She also taught Sunday school...

Martha Spain Ash

Martha Spain Ash

Mar 4, 2014

Martha Spain Ash, 91, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She lived in Petersburg and was a member of First United Methodist Church until moving to Hampton in 1972 where she became a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Martha retired as a clerk for VDOT and had served as a volunteer for the Shelton On The Bay.

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Celeste Bouchard

Celeste Bouchard

Feb 25, 2014

Celeste Serra Bouchard, 84, passed away on February 25, 2014. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 20, 1929, but lived in Portugal until she was fifteen years old. She lived in CT until 1975 when she moved to Rocky Mount, VA with her husband.

She moved to Hampton in 1987 after her husband passed away,...

Roberta Jones

Roberta Jones

Feb 24, 2014

Roberta I. Jones, 66, died Monday, February 24, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, Roberta worked 20 years for Maida Development Company.

Roberta was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Jones Sr. and her mother Adair Brackins. She is survived by her sons, James Deel and Phillip Jones, Jr.; father, James R Brackins; sister,...

Dina Lynne Smith

Dina Lynne Smith

Feb 21, 2014

Dina Lynne Smith, 48, of Hampton, VA died Friday, February 21, 2014.

She was born to Lehman and Carol Smith, April 4, 1965 in Hampton and graduated from Bethel High School in 1984.

Dina is survived by her father, Lehman; mother, Carol; daughter, Brandie Roberson; significant other, Steve Ellis; brother, Lee and his wife Teri;...

Angie Kilopoulos

Angie Kilopoulos

Feb 20, 2014

Angie (Angeliki) Peters Kilopoulos, passed away on February 20, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born in Kardamyla Chios, Greece on February 3, 1937 and has been a resident of Peninsula since March 6, 1959.

Angie was brought to a Newport News Hospital for outpatient surgery, an operation that would take no more than 45 minutes...

Lester G. Begor

Lester G. Begor

Feb 20, 2014

Lester G. Begor, 62, of Hampton, VA passed away peacefully Feb 20, 2014. He was an avid Boston Red Sox, Redskins, and Denny Hamlin fan.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Pat Begor. He leaves behind a daughter, Amy Larson and a granddaughter, Kensley. Lester was cherished by his many friends, especially his...

Arnold Duncan

Arnold Duncan

Feb 20, 2014

Arnold "A.T." Duncan, 79, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Born in Sylacauga, Alabama, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1974.

A.T. served our country, 3 years in the U. S. Marines and 23 years in the U. S. Air Force, retiring in 1977. He served during...

Michael Hatcher

Michael Hatcher

Feb 19, 2014

On February 19, 2014, Michael R. "Mike" Hatcher passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born at Fortress Monroe, the son of Bertha and Percy Hatcher, he attended St Rose of Lima grade school before going to Hampton High where he played Junior Varsity basketball and worked summers as a lifeguard at Buckroe Beach. He then attended...

Frederick Dodson

Frederick Dodson

Feb 19, 2014

Frederick Dodson, 86, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014. A lifelong resident of Newport News, he retired from Newport News Shipbuilding in 1992. Being an avid golfer, he was a member of the Old Dominion Golf Club and the Senior Golfers of Virginia.

Mr. Dodson was preceded in death by his parents, Editha and Louis Dodson, Sr....

James Tibbs

James Tibbs

Feb 18, 2014

James Lawrence Tibbs, 63, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Born in Littlerock, AR, he has been a resident of Hampton for 50 years. He enjoyed giving a wave and a smile to everyone who passed down Whealton Rd.

James was preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Robert Tibbs. He is survived by his Sisters,...

Wyonna Faye Goodman

Wyonna Faye Goodman

Feb 15, 2014

On Saturday, February 15, 2014, our mom took dad's hand and he led her home. Wyonna F. Goodman, 75, was surrounded by her family. A native of Logan, West Virginia, she had been a Hampton Roads resident for more than 54 years where she was a member of Hampton Roads Baptist Church and was a private caregiver for many...

Jeanette Dulong

Jeanette Dulong

Feb 15, 2014

Jeanette Dulong of Hampton, Virginia, beloved daughter of Elmer F. and Jacqueline Dulong, passed away February 15, 2014. She was 60 years old. She is survived by her parents and her brother, Frank T. Dulong of Reston, Virginia.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, February 24, 2014, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150...

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