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Billie Ginn Borden

Billie Ginn Borden

Jan 6, 2014

Billie Ginn Borden, 95, widow of Arnold Borden, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. Born in Augusta, KY, she was a longtime resident of Chapel Hill, NC where she retired after 18 years from UNC Chapel Hill.

Billie was also preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine and son, John Borden. She is survived by her daughter-in-law...

Shirley Lukerson

Shirley Lukerson

Jan 4, 2014

Shirley L. Lukerson, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday January 4, 2014. A lifelong resident of Newport News, VA., she will be remembered for her kind heartedness and giving spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Elizabeth Lukerson and six siblings. She leaves to cherish in her memory a sister Betty Ellis, son...

Bonnie Baker

Bonnie Baker

Jan 3, 2014

Bonnie Baker, an ardent Washington Redskins fan, died January 3, 2014, after a tough, but losing, battle with lung cancer. Bonnie was convinced that if the Redskins had followed her advice, shouted from her couch in front of the TV, they would be headed for the Super Bowl.

Bonnie was born in New York City January 28,...

James Junious Everett

James Junious Everett

Jan 3, 2014

James Junious Everett, 76, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2014. A lifelong resident of Newport News, he retired from Newport News Shipbuilding.

James was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta Williams. He is survived by his children, Lorraine Truhart, James Everett, Jr., Curtis Everett, Patricia Jones and Devan Chapman; sisters, Vivian Freeman and Barbara Lane; brothers,...

Delores Barger

Delores Barger

Jan 3, 2014

Delores M. Barger, 77, died Friday, January 3, 2014. A native of New York, she had been a Hampton resident since 1969 where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was very active with the Knight Cappers and the Ladies of St. Joseph.

Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lamar J....

Christina Webb Jennings

Christina Webb Jennings

Jan 2, 2014

Christina Webb Jennings, 67, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014. Born in Winston Salem, NC, raised in Hillsville, Virginia, and has been a resident of Smithfield since 1998. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Christina was preceded in death by her father, Romie Webb, mother, Beatrice Sterling and brother, John Webb. Surviving are her...

Dixie Broughton

Dixie Broughton

Jan 2, 2014

Dixie Broughton, 79, of Hampton, VA, passed away January 2, 2014, after a long illness. Dixie was born in Lumberton, NC, the first child of Paul Lester Wilkins and Gladys Baxley Wilkins, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Melody Lynn Blair, and brother Paul Keith Wilkins.

She is survived by her granddaughter,...

Eddie L. Bowen

Eddie L. Bowen

Jan 2, 2014

Eddie Bowen passed away peacefully on January 2, 2014. He was born in North Carolina in 1930. In 1960 he and his wife, Mona B. opened a body shop and in 1961 started selling used cars as Eddie Bowen's Used Cars, currently Pay Here Used Cars. Eddie was in the car business for 54 years.

Survivors include...

Georgia Lynn Ellis

Georgia Lynn Ellis

Jan 2, 2014

Georgia Lynn Ellis, 62, died Thursday, January 2, 2014. A native of Pittsylvania County, she was a longtime Hampton resident and graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1969.

Preceded in death by her husband, James D. Ellis, Sr.; survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Lynn Ellis and her step-son, James David Ellis, Jr. She will also be missed...

Eloise Lewis

Eloise Lewis

Dec 31, 2013

Eloise Mariah Lewis, 64, widow of Samuel Lewis, made her homecoming, Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Born March 29, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY, she has been a resident of Hampton over 55 years.

Surviving are her sons, Phillip M. Lewis, Timothy J. Lewis (Bianca) and Michael J. Lewis;, sister, Gay Lee; brother, Samuel Moore; and grandchildren, Daquin Moore,...

Lt. Col. Arthur Morabito

Lt. Col. Arthur Morabito

Dec 30, 2013

Lt. Col. Arthur C. Morabito, US Air Force, retired, 89, died Monday, December 30, 2013. A native of Spencerport, NY, he had been a Hampton resident since 1971. He served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Morabito; his sister, Helen Samolio; his sons Michael and Marc Morabito; and his...

Silas Pacheco

Silas Pacheco

Dec 27, 2013

Silas "Chico" Pacheco, 86, died Friday, December 27, 2013. A native of Taos, New Mexico, the bells were tolled 24 hours after Silas' death at the Brethren Church. He had been a Hampton resident since 1968. After retirement from the US Air Force with 22 years of service, he worked for 16 more years at the Newport News Shipyard....

James Henry Gay

James Henry Gay

Dec 26, 2013

James Henry Gay, 61, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 26, 2013. Born January 20, 1952 in Yokohama, Japan he had been a Hampton resident most of his life and was a 1970 graduate of Kecoughtan High School.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James D. and Aiko Gay. He is survived by his sister Carol Gwaltney...

Jerry Quinn

Jerry Quinn

Dec 25, 2013

Jerry B Quinn, 62, passed away on December 25, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Mount Olive North Carolina, he was the oldest son of Thomas and Alice Quinn of Smithfield, VA. After numerous moves as the son of an Air Force Dad, Jerry remained in Hampton through his teen years, graduating from...

Stanley Becouvarakis

Stanley Becouvarakis

Dec 24, 2013

Stanley Becouvarakis died Tuesday, December 24, 2013. A Hampton native, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident and veteran of the Korean conflict. He graduated from Hampton High School, Otterbein University in Ohio, and then received his Masters from the College of William and Mary. Mr. "B" worked 30 years in the Hampton City Schools first as a teacher and...

Patricia M. Parker

Patricia M. Parker

Dec 22, 2013

Patricia "Pat" Parker went home to be with the Lord, December 22, 2013. Pat was the beloved wife of 56 years of Charles "Red" Parker and will be dearly missed by her daughters, Karen, Kathleen, and Kristine. Those who love her will remember her as a loving mother, caring sister, supportive friend, prayer partner, attentive listener, Christ-follower, and devoted...

Rubie Lowrie

Rubie Lowrie

Dec 21, 2013

Ruby L. Lowrie, beloved Mother and "Nanny", passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013. Born on September 22, 1955 in Hartford, Maryland, she was a longtime Hampton resident. Ruby lived and loved the enjoyment of being with her grandchildren.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Helen Westfall. She is survived by her daughters, Christine...

John Hulen Stokes

John Hulen Stokes

Dec 21, 2013

John Hulen Stokes, 83, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013. He was born in Ft. Deposit, Alabama and has been a resident of Hampton since 1957. He retired from the Newport News Shipyard Apprentice School as a Math Instructor after 35 years.

He was a member of Calvary Assembly of God where he was on its church...

Eulalia Mae Muire

Eulalia Mae Muire

Dec 20, 2013

Eulalia Mae Muire, 95, passed away on Dec 20, 2013. Born and raised in Hampton, she graduated from Hampton High Schooland married at Central Methodist Church in 1938. She had been a resident of Palm Beach County, FLsince 1956 and was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She retired from Singer Corporation in 1980. Sewing, camping, square dancing...

Eric Lee Hurt

Eric Lee Hurt

Dec 20, 2013

Eric Lee Hurt, a long time resident of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away December 20th, 2013. A native of Hot Springs, VA, Eric graduated in 1967 with a degree in Economics from Virginia Tech and later received an MBA in Economics from Louisiana Tech University. He married his college sweetheart, Elizabeth "Betty" Glenn upon graduating from Virginia Tech and went...

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