Jan 22, 2014

Thomas Wesley Bryant, 65, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014. A native of Greenville, SC, he had been a Hampton resident since 1966 where he was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He retired from the Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Eustis in 2004 after 33 years of service then went to work delivering flowers for Bert's Flower...

Jan 22, 2014

LaRona Marciel Roe, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Born in Lakeland, Florida, she lived in Hampton for most of her adult life. LaRona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked as a welder at Jacksonsville Shipyard and a sheet metal specialist at Newport News Shipbuilding, but her most important job was just being mom...

Jan 20, 2014

Teresa Irene Angel Crabtree, 49, died Monday, January 20, 2014.Teresa is survived by two daughters, Nicole Overton, Cassie Millin and husband Keith; brother, William "Bud" Angel and wife, Sharon Angel; and six grandchildren, Jonathan, Dontrey, Analise, Staphon, Allyssa and Aubree.

A memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2014 at R. Hayden Smith...

Jan 20, 2014

Douglas Lee McLane, 67, died Monday, January 20, 2014. A lifelong resident of Hampton and Gloucester, Doug served 26 years in the Hampton Fire Department, retiring in 1996. He was a generous and caring man who was loved by many. Doug is survived by his wife, Carol Thomas McLane; children, Jennifer Hope McLane of Cornelius, NC and Douglas Lee...

Jan 17, 2014

Marion E. Doyle Frederick of West Swanzey, New Hampshire, born July 7, 1929 in Newton, Massachusetts passed away on January 17, 2014. Marion was preceded in death by her husband Air Force veteran, Roland Terry Frederick of Quakertown, PA, her parents, Gertrude May Cross Doyle and John Frederick Doyle, her brother Ervin Frederick Doyle of West Swanzey/Troy, NH. She...

Jan 16, 2014

Thomas Manning, Jr., 84, passed away at home January 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jayne, and son, Thomas Michael. Born in Rochester, VT, he was a long time resident of Hampton, VA. Tom retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1974 after 24 years of service as an Aircraft Mechanic, including a tour...

Jan 16, 2014

Carolyn W. Lawson, 87, died Thursday, January 16, 2014. Born in Corbin, KY she moved to Newport News at a young age graduating from Newport News High School in 1943. Carolyn met Robert Lawson, better known as Bobby, on a blind date arranged by her sister and the two were married in 1975. They lived in Newport News, Matthews...

Jan 16, 2014

Bunrath Guy Adams, 60, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at her home after a courageous battle with Lung cancer. She was born to Reng and San Rit-on (both deceased) in Kampangpet, Thailand on February 1, 1953.

She leaves to cherish fond memories; her husband, Leon Adams; children, Angelia I. Askew-Bivens (Paul...

Jan 15, 2014

Cody Heath Lewis, 28, passed away Wednesday. January 15, 2014.

Born to W. Terry and Teresa Lewis, August 21, 1985, he resided in Hampton, VA from birth. He attended the Developmental Learning Program at Lee Elementary and graduated from Phoebus High School in 2007.

Cody is survived by his mother and father; brothers and sister;...

Jan 12, 2014

Elianna Athena Smith, 3 months, died Sunday, January 12, 2014.

Preceded in death by her grandmother, Pearlean Smith; survivors include her parents, Sonya Levasseur and Joseph Smith III; her brothers, Joseph Smith, IV and Alexander Smith; her sister, Angelina Smith; her grandparents, Joseph Smith, Jr., Tracie Vanhook and Jim Levasseur; her great-grandmother, Betty Levasseur; and many aunts,...

Jan 12, 2014

Susanne Hedwig Garguilo, 92, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. Born in Torgau, Germany, she met Salvatore Garguilo while he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Susanne moved to America in 1947 to marry Salvatore. They have been married for 66 years and resided in Brooklyn originally. While in New York, she was a...

Jan 10, 2014

Martha Tysinger Watkins, 87, died Friday, January 10, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, she graduated from Hampton High School in 1943 and served on the reunion committee for many years. She was a former member of East Hampton United Methodist Church and a member of Central United Methodist Church. A former member of The Hampton Women's...

Jan 9, 2014

William T. "Bill" Elliott passed peacefully in his sleep at home on January 9, 2014, after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and its complications. Born in Hampton, VA on July 8, 1958, Bill lived and worked in Hampton all his life. He served in the U.S. Army as a young man and worked in construction for many years...

Jan 8, 2014

Stephen "Red" Hopkins Hill, 47, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Peninsula.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ann Hill; and his wife Cindy. He is survived by his sons, Christopher Stephen Hill and Timothy Matthew Hill; sister, Martha H. Brady; and brother, Charles "Chuck" M. Hill,...

Jan 8, 2014

Hampton Clay Gabler, Jr., died Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Born in Lynchburg and raised on his great-grandmother Elizabeth Catherine Roberts farm outside of Independence, VA, he moved to Hampton in 1941. Clay graduated from George Wythe Elementary in 1947 and Hampton High School in 1949 where he was Drum Major in the marching band. He joined the Virginia National...

Jan 8, 2014

Robert David "Bobby" Malcolm left this life January 8, 2014, to be with the Good Lord, family and friends. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Fox Hill, VA. He loved football and baseball. Bobby leaves behind three children; Ricky Malcolm, Christine Malcolm Grider and David Malcolm; and seven grandchildren, he will be missed.

A graveside service will...

Jan 7, 2014

On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, LTC (Ret.) Robert Nelson Eddy was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. A native of Los Angeles, Calif., he had been a peninsula resident since 1976 following an incredible journey that led him from the steps of the UCLA and then University of California Berkley to a military career in the...

Jan 7, 2014

Lester R. Holmes, Jr., died Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Born in Maryland, he had been a longtime Hampton resident. Lester served in the US Army and then the Air Force. He worked 25 years as an electrician at Langley Air Force Base and was a member and Past Master of Monitor Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Holmes, was preceded...

Jan 7, 2014

Cindy Lou Sites, 61, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Born in Marion, NC, she had been a longtime Newport News resident until moving to Smithfield in 2000. Cindy had worked as a nurse and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Cindy is survived by her daughters, Melissa Clarke and Nikole Anderson; son,...

Jan 6, 2014

Major Carl William "Gabe" Gaborik, U.S. Army Retired of Hampton, VA died peacefully at home on January 6, 2014 following a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Denver, CO on July 31, 1928 to Martin and Magdalena Gaborik. He joined the Army as an E1 at the age of 17 and progressed through the enlisted grades through E-9...