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Joseph B. Mack Ii

Joseph B. Mack Ii

Sep 23, 2024

Joseph B Mack II, 77, of Hampton, VA went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2024. Joseph Is survived by his wife, Jeannie Mack; daughters Jennifer Mack and Carol Mack; and grandson, Chase Ostman. He is also survived by his sister, Joanne Giles; and nephews Gary and Jon Giles of Georgia. Joseph was predeceased by his...

Jannette Rena Locascio

Jannette Rena Locascio

Sep 23, 2024

Jannette Rena Locascio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2024. Born in Virginia, she was a 1987 graduate of Kecoughtan High School.  Jannette loved listening to all types of music, dancing, and had a contagious laugh that could light up a room. She was passionate about all things surrounding the University of Alabama, including but not limited to,...

Edward Wayne Briley

Edward Wayne Briley

Sep 19, 2024

Edward W. Briley passed on September 19, 2024 after a short illness.  A 1967 graduate of Kecoughtan High School, he served in the Army until November of 1969, graduated from Thomas Nelson Community College with an associate degree in commercial arts, and Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland with a B.F.A. in graphic design.

He...

Donald E. Hulton

Donald E. Hulton

Sep 19, 2024

Captain Donald E. Hulton, 85, passed away peacefully to be with our heavenly Father on September 19, 2024, with his loving wife of 66 years, Bonnie L. Hulton, by his side. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love, his absence leaves an immense void in our hearts. Born in Rogers, OH to Dale E. Hulton and Glennadine...

Sandra Hodge Green

Sandra Hodge Green

Sep 18, 2024

Sandra Hodge Green, 81, of Hampton, VA went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Sandra was born on October 13, 1942, in Hampton, VA to the late Harold and Ethel McCoy. She is survived by her husband Ronald Green, sister Aurelia Henning Hal, sons Thomas R Hodge, Jr. (Tommy) and Kevin E. Hodge, and children...

Joy Marie Mishoe-Spruill

Joy Marie Mishoe-Spruill

Sep 18, 2024

Joy Marie Mishoe-Spruill, 84, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Born in Iowa, she was a longtime Hampton resident. She was a loving homemaker and enjoyed boating, fishing, spending time with family, going on cruises and reading.

Preceded in death by her husband, Horace Spruill; her daughter, Debra Gail Pitts; and two brothers, Thomas and Jerry Jenkins; survivors...

Charles W. Shinn, Sr.

Charles W. Shinn, Sr.

Sep 17, 2024

Charles W. Shinn Sr., 93, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Born in Kannapolis, NC, Charlie moved to Hampton in 1942 and was a member of Hampton Christian Church. He served 5 years in the Army before transferring to the Army Reserves where he served another 38 years until retiring as a Sergeant Major. Charlie worked in Civil Service as...

David B. Little

David B. Little

Sep 13, 2024

David Buckingham Little sadly passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2024. A beloved member of his community, David touched the lives of many. You may have encountered him at St. Marks Methodist Dinner Church or seen him riding his bicycle through the streets of Hampton. David proudly served our country as a Marine during the Cuban Missile Crisis. David...

Mildred B. Lockwood

Mildred B. Lockwood

Sep 13, 2024

Mildred Bew Lockwood, 92, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. She was most recently a resident of Harmony on the Peninsula in Yorktown, Virginia.

All who knew Mildred knew her love for the Lord and her family. She and her husband, Charlie, were married for 70 years. They lived in Hampton where they raised their family...

Steven E. Harmon

Steven E. Harmon

Sep 12, 2024

Steven "Steve" Eugene Harmon, 69, of Hampton, Virginia (formerly of Syracuse, NY) passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. The family is eternally grateful that Steve went to be with God peacefully, at home, surrounded by loved ones. He will be forever missed.

Following retirement, Steve enjoyed serving as a volunteer...

Edward F. Green

Edward F. Green

Sep 7, 2024

Edward F. Green, 91, died Saturday, September 7, 2024. Born in Jefferson, South Carolina to Edward and Lucy Green, he had been a Hampton resident since the mid 1960's. An Army veteran, he retired as a MSgt. in 1975 after 22 years of service. He enjoyed camping and boating, even waterskiing well into his 60's. Always a worker, he...

Ernest Lee Rowe

Ernest Lee Rowe

Sep 7, 2024

Ernest Lee Rowe died at home in Hampton, Virginia on September 7, 2024. He was born July 8, 1925 in Foscoe, NC and grew up in Valle Crucis, NC. He married Dorothy Jean Poarch Rowe also of Foscoe in September 1943 and was married for 57 years until Dorothy's death in 2000. In 2004 he married Joyce Herndon and...

Rachel Harris Christman

Rachel Harris Christman

Aug 27, 2024

Rachel Harris Christman, 85, of Hampton, VA went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Rachel was born on March 1, 1939 in Covington, VA to the late Cecil and Louise Harris. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Eugene Christman; sister Ann Doss; brothers Robert and Ryland Harris; nephew Robert Harris...

Johnnie Wayne Hanchey

Johnnie Wayne Hanchey

Aug 25, 2024

John Wayne Hanchey, 71, of Hampton, Virginia passed away at home on August 25, 2024 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Robert Peterson Hanchey and Hattie Ward Hanchey.

Johnnie was predeceased by his parents; his three brothers, Robert P. Hanchey, Jr, Jerry B. Hanchey, and James Gary Hanchey; and his sister, Betty...

Pamala Ann Szynal

Pamala Ann Szynal

Aug 23, 2024

Pamala Ann Szynal, 76, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to parents William and Natalie on May 3, 1948.  She went on to receive her bachelor's degree in Distributive Education from Old Dominion University in 1971.  A dedicated and beloved teacher, Pam spent her 33 year career back...

Shirley Ann Burt

Shirley Ann Burt

Aug 21, 2024

Shirley Burt was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She celebrated her 60th anniversary with her husband just last year. Shirley spent many years as a cosmetologist and as a bus driver in the Hampton Roads area, offering earnest care and a meaningful conversation to her clients and passengers. She had a special place in her heart...

Junius Edward Warren

Junius Edward Warren

Aug 20, 2024

Junius Edward Warren, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born and raised in Newport News, and after serving a few years in the Air Force, he then served as a Postal Worker for the United States  Postal Service for over 40 years.

Junius was an avid sports lover and his favorite football...

Imogene J. Carter

Imogene J. Carter

Aug 19, 2024

Imogene J. Carter, 85, died Monday, August 19, 2024. A lifelong Hampton resident, she worked in the cafeteria at both Syms Middle School and Kecoughtan High School for many years. She was a member at Langley Christian Church and participated in the arts and crafts program there. Imogene and her husband enjoyed camping for many years, and, after his...

Harriet Hathaway Johnson

Harriet Hathaway Johnson

Aug 18, 2024

Harriet Hathaway Green Johnson, 98, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 surrounded by family and devoted caregivers. She was born in New York on May 26, 1926.  She spent her childhood in Glen Head, Long Island and enjoyed summers in Hackettstown, NJ in a house that her father and grandfather helped build. She attended Northfield Mount Hermon for...

Millicent Anne Carney

Millicent Anne Carney

Aug 17, 2024

Millicent Anne Carney, 100, passed away August 17, 2024. Born December 22, 1923 in Norfolk County she was the daughter of James Arthur Wilkins and Abbye Millicent Wilkins. Anne was a graduate of Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary which became Old Dominion University.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Howard...

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