Aug 15, 2024

Benedict Hill, age 100, passed away on August 15, 2024. His death was peaceful and, per his wishes, took place in his Hampton, Virginia home, his residence for the past 57 years. In his final days, Ben's family was grateful for this time to share memories with him, to exchange words of love, and to provide comfort and care...

Aug 14, 2024

Eva Helene Phelps, 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Richmond, Virginia, and a lifelong resident of Hampton, VA, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Hortense Page Tisdale. Helene worked as a beautician for over 40 years, serving in several salons across the area.

She had a deep love for the outdoors...

Aug 11, 2024

Peter Howard Maisey, my Dad, was born on April 12, 1933 and passed away on August 11, 2024. He was born to Leslie Howard Maisey and Eleanor Maisey in Leeds Yorkshire England. After completing school he served his mandatory 2 years in the British Army which ended him in British Malaya. He became the manager of a rubber plantation...

Aug 10, 2024

Jane Johnson Jordan, 79, died Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in Hampton, she was a 1962 graduate of Hampton High School. She was a Special Needs teacher's aide for Hampton City Schools and was a member of the Hampton Elks Lodge #366 where she worked and volunteered her time. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and...

Aug 9, 2024

Peter M. Kilopoulos, 94, died Friday, August 9, 2024. Born in Kardamyla, Chios Greece, he immigrated through Ellis Island in 1954 to Murfreesboro, NC, then moved to Newport News and finally settled in Phoebus where he owned and operated The Old Point Steak and Spaghetti House. He was a member of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, was...

Aug 8, 2024

Julia Marie Valliant, 84, of Hampton, VA, went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2024. Julia was born to Melvin Levi White and Addie Marie White on December 12, 1939 in Siloam (near Salisbury), Maryland.

Julia was a faithful Army wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and her husband, LTC Charles M. Valliant, US...

Aug 6, 2024

Hannah Michelle Morris, 49, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Newport News to Ada and Mike Morris, she had been a Smithfield resident all her life.

Hannah was born Vanessa Michelle Morris, but after researching the meaning of her name, her parents didn't like the meaning of Vanessa. It means "beautiful useless butterfly" and she was...

Aug 5, 2024

William Howard "Hoppy" Hayes, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born on September 14, 1945 to Horace and Myrtle Hayes of Hampton, the youngest of four brothers. William graduated from Hampton High School in 1963, and Richmond Professional Institute (VCU) with a degree in Advertising. He was a master woodworking craftsman; his...

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas Jonathan Evans, 67 of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton. Jonathan was the son of the late David Donald Evans of Wilkinsburg, PA, and Roberta James Evans of Hampton.  He was the eldest of 3 siblings.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 27, 2024

Lawrence Anthony Kelty, 69, passed away, Saturday, July 27, 2024.  Born in Louisville, Kentucky to parents John O. and Elizabeth "Betty" Kelty, he had been a Hampton resident for many years after retiring from the military.  He served in the National Guard for three years in Kentucky, where he earned an associates degree in meteorology at Western Kentucky University....

Jul 27, 2024

Judith G. Smith, passed away on Saturday July 27, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1942, in Hampton, Virginia to Ryland C. and Viola K. Gary. She was predeceased by her mother, Viola K. Wood; father, Ryland C. Gary; brothers, Brian and Wayne Gary; and a sister, Christine Bowers. Judy was a 1962 graduate of Hampton High School...

Jul 27, 2024

Erika N. Cartledge, 36, died Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was a native and lifelong resident of Hampton. Erika did not know a stranger. She talked to everyone like they were her best friend. She had a beautiful heart and wanted to help everyone. She was often seen with a phone to her ear chatting, listening and offering advice...

Jul 25, 2024

Merle M. Hoggard, 85, passed away July 25, 2024. Merle was born on May 27, 1939, in Blacksburg, VA to Philip and Evelyn Mahaney. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and attended Virginia Tech where she met and married Walter C. Hoggard. Both have been Hampton residents since the late 50's. She volunteered for Prevention of Blindness...

Jul 23, 2024

Amy Noelle Pearson passed away on July 23, 2024 at the UVA University Hospital, due to complications following treatments for Lymphoma. Amy died as she lived, surrounded by family and friends who loved her.

Amy was a caring, down-to-earth person who made strong life-long friendships.  She was a loving mother and was committed to helping others throughout...

Jul 22, 2024

John Carroll "Jack" Pope passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the age of 79. Jack was born July 4, 1945, in Newport News, VA.

He was preceded in death by his father Carroll Linwood Pope and wife, Nancy, mother Betty G. Pope and nephew, Howard Talley "Tal" Cook, Jr.

Jack proudly served his...

Jul 18, 2024

Christopher Denny, known affectionately as Chris, was born on September 1st, 1970 in Newport News Virginia. He passed away on July 18th, 2024, in the same city where he spent most of his life. Chris was a gentle giant whose presence was felt by all who knew him.

A dedicated professional, Chris worked in computer technology for...

Jul 17, 2024

Allen G. Zieber. III, 73, passed away on July 17, 2024.  He was born in Pennsylvania to parents Allen and Lydia Zieber.  Allen served in the Navy for eight years and was a proud plank owner of the USS Roosevelt.  Allen married his wife, Ruthellen, on October 20, 1972.  An avid recreational mechanic, he retired as a welder from...

Jul 15, 2024

Rebecca Anita Betz, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2024.  Born and raised in New York, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Patricia Betz. Becky was a graduate of Hood College where she received a BA in Psychology in 1972. She went on to attend William and Mary College receiving an MBA in Business Administration...

Jul 15, 2024

Walter Nelms Sadler, 86, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at York Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Yorktown, Virginia. Born at home in Matthews (Moon), Virginia to Sue and Walter Sadler on April 11, 1938, he graduated from Warwick High School in 1958.   Walter married the love of his life, Macon Elizabeth Fraser (Mickey) on August 20, 1960.  ...

Jul 14, 2024

Dolores K. (Dee) Ayres of Hampton, Virginia (formerly Richmond) was born on January 9, 1931, to parents Anne and George Kobrick in Hazleton Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Stephen Ayres and her son, Stephen Ayres Jr. She was educated at Penn State University and later graduated from Cornell School of Nursing...