Jul 14, 2024

The life of "Nana" (Willia) Jo Evans, age 81, formerly of Williamson, WV, drew to a peaceful close on Sunday, July 14, as she embarked on her final journey surrounded by her beloved husband and two daughters. She leaves behind her numerous careers as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighborhood watch, and teacher. She was predeceased by an infant daughter,...

Jul 10, 2024

Ellen Perdue Womack, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born in Gastonia, NC in 1928, to Charles and Jewel Perdue. She attended public schools in Gastonia and graduated from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. Ellen married the love of her life, Joseph Leeder Womack, Jr. and together they moved to the Peninsula in 1957.

Jul 6, 2024

Nancy Boyle Curran, 85, passed away on July 6, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she has been a resident of Newport News since 1968, where she retired in 2001 from Riverside Hospital.

Nancy graduated from St. Basil's Catholic School and earned her RN from Pittsburgh Hospital and School of Nursing, then received her B.S. in Nursing from...

Jul 1, 2024

William J. Grumbling, Jr., 67, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.  Red to friends and family, was born in Hampton on October 30, 1957.  He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding as a welder, retiring after 40 years.  Red loved to fish and play the lottery.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie Grumbling and...

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Ann Stovall, 64, affectionately known as "MiMi", passed away on June 29, 2024.  She was a long-time resident of Newport News and Hampton.

MiMi was born on November 6, 1959, in Newport News, VA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jefferson and Hila Stovall; brother, Jeffrey Stovall, and significant other, Ronald Overstreet.

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Jun 27, 2024

Francisco Javier Hernandez, Jr., 32, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton.  Junior to friends and family, he enjoyed yard work, fishing, and watching the Dallas Cowboys.  He loved to cook and always looked forward to spending time with his children, especially during the holidays. Junior loved tattooing in his high school...

Jun 27, 2024

Karen Marie Hare (St. Onge), 62, passed away on June 27, 2024.  Born in Lawrence, Mass, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1996.

Beautiful, strong, kind, compassionate, and her willingness to give and help others are just a few of the many things that describe who Karen was daily. To some she was just Karen,...

Jun 27, 2024

James "Jimmy" Reade Chisman, 80, passed away on June 27, 2024 after a long illness.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he attended Hampton High School, Bluefield College, and graduated from the University of Richmond.  Jimmy worked at WVEC, Chisman Concrete, was the owner of JR Chisman Development Inc. and was a long-time member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

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Jun 26, 2024

Charles H. "Chuck" Clement, Jr. went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born in Hampton and was a lifelong Peninsula resident. A Master Shipbuilder, Chuck, had worked for the Newport News Shipyard for 43 years. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing and was always willing to help others. He looked for the good...

Jun 24, 2024

Robin Lynn Howell, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born to parents Frederick and Evelyn Howell and resided in Portsmouth, VA. She was a beloved employee at Food Lion for 25 years and in her free time, Robin enjoyed gaming, watching Netflix and spending time with her friends and family.

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Jun 23, 2024

Colonel Richard H. Slye, USAF (Ret.) 82, passed into the arms of our Savior on June 23, 2024, surrounded by family love.  Born to Harry and Esther Slye on November 4, 1941, in Washington, DC, he was an eighth generation Marylander.  Richard played college basketball his freshman year at the University of Maryland. He graduated from the USAF Academy...

Jun 14, 2024

Betsy Ann (Draina) Flores, 99, died on June 14, 2024.  Betsy was the widow of Col (retired) Joe Bruton Flores and mother of Joellen Simmons (Rockport, TX), Bob Flores (Vienna. VA), Anne Loosigian (Andover, MA), and David Flores (Virginia Beach, VA). Bets was predeceased by another daughter, Patrice Chaney.  Other survivors include several grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Jun 12, 2024

Paula Emilie Jones, 94, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Born in Linthicum Heights, MD, she was a Hampton resident for over 60 years where she was a devoted member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, serving on the church council as well as teaching many Bible study groups. A 35-year civil servant, she worked as a secretary at Fort Monroe...

Jun 12, 2024

April Renee Harris, 42, of Newport News died June 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Charlotte Hyatt and her close friend Ooper Love. She is survived by her children, Kaleb DaRoja, Abby DaRoja, Kynleigh Marr and Blake Marr; siblings, Rebecca Johnson (Mark), Amy Lafferty, Linda Huggett (David), Teddy Hyatt (Brittany); sister-in-law, Katherin Spillman;...

Jun 10, 2024

Tommy Davis, 83, went home to be with Jesus peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born in Asheville, NC, to Paul and Nena Davis, he was the youngest of four children. He was a longtime resident of Hampton, where he made many lasting friendships. Tommy proudly served in the US Army and worked for Dixie Diggs, Tidewater Fleet, and...

Jun 8, 2024

Gene S. Sulik, 75, died Sunday, June 8, 2024. Born in Williamsburg, he was a longtime Yorktown resident where he worked as a Deputy for the Sheriff's Department for 35 years, retiring in 2006. He had been a Hampton resident for the last 10 years.

An avid magician, he was a practical jokester and talented musician who...

Jun 7, 2024

SSgt. Marc Anthony Tinker, 31, died Friday, June 7, 2024. Born in Lompoc, CA, he has served in the US Air Force for the last 10 years. He was goofy and very funny and always enjoyed making people laugh but could be very stubborn when he wanted to be. In his younger years he enjoyed camping with his father...

Jun 7, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Ann Collins Cole went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1935 in Hampton, Virginia, graduated from Hampton High School in 1953, and married Clarence Melvin "Skippy" Cole that same year. The two spent most of their 71 years of marriage living in the heart of Fox...

Jun 6, 2024

Dr. Edward Todd Clark of Hampton, Virginia passed into the arms of his Savior, June 6, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1925 in Elizabeth City County (Fox Hill), Virginia to the late Harry Wilson Clark and Mary Todd Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Aulene Horton Clark. Dr. Clark grew up...

Jun 5, 2024

Catherine Forbes Messick, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born in Hampton on April 20, 1946. She was the daughter of Gilbert Arthur Forbes and Catherine Thomas Forbes. Her husband of 45 years, Leonard Watkins "Lenny" Messick preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Keith Forbes Messick and his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Swanson,...