Apr 29, 2024

January 30, 1950 – April 29, 2024

Today, Lonnie went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  The Lord gave Lonnie 74 years on the earth beginning on January 30, 1950 in Tampa Florida when he was given to two loving parents, Kenneth and Verna Servais.

Apr 29, 2024

Samuel Rymer, 90, of Hampton, passed away at home on April 29, 2024.  He was preceded in death by wife, Lena; son, Bobby; his parents, brothers, and sisters.  He is survived by daughter, Theresa (Bobby); son, Stanley (Debbie); granddaughter, Whitney (Joel); grandson, Travis (Tiffany); granddaughter, Katherine; and grandson, Matthew; as well as seven great-grandchildren.

Sam had 32...

Apr 29, 2024

Colonel Francis Kenneth Gates, III, fondly known as Rusty, peacefully went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ to join his father. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lisa; his loving mother, Margie; his sisters, Pam (Ed) and Jenni (Jerry); and younger brother, Geoff (Star); and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

A...

Apr 22, 2024

Derek Vincent Laverie, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 22, 2024.  Born in Newport News, Virginia to parents Joseph and Kimberly Laverie, he remained a lifelong resident.  Derek enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children.  He loved to watch informational programs and YouTube channels.  Derek had beautiful blue eyes, just like his father; and had an...

Apr 21, 2024

Jacqueline M. Ebner, 96, died peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born January 2, 1928 in Bordeaux, France to Andre Marcel Charles Grant de Luxoliere de Bellussiere and Marie Lydie Roumillac.

She is survived by her husband, Major James N. Ebner, Ret.; her children, Murielle Hodgson and husband, Robert; Joel Utterback; Barbara...

Apr 20, 2024

10/30/1929 – 4/20/2024

Conky Sorrell was born in Hampton, Va, to James G. and Lena Sorrell. The youngest of six children, he was raised on Shell Road in Olde Wythe. Conky graduated from Hampton High school in 1947, where he lettered in many sports, but baseball was his legacy. Conky continued his education at the Newport News...

Apr 20, 2024

Anne Hooker Clark, 85, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 while under hospice care. Her husband Robert Gordon Clark, parents Ray and Mary Anne Hooker, and brother Willard Hooker, Jr. preceded her in death.

Anne was born in Hampton, Va. She grew up sailing, riding horses and playing sports. She loved nature, gardening and being on...

Apr 18, 2024

Erika Davis Saunders, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after a two year battle with cancer. Born in Germany, she moved to the U.S. in 1961, became a U.S. Citizen and had been a Hampton resident for 61 years.

Erika was an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church for many...

Apr 18, 2024

Margaret Hoyhtya Powers, 91, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on February 23, 1933 to the late Abner and Helen Hoyhtya in New York Mills, Minnesota.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Peter Hoyhtya, her sisters, Lorraine, Irene and Carol and her daughter, Eva Winters....

Apr 18, 2024

Gloria Ann McCallum, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones on April 18th, 2024, on her sixtieth birthday. Gloria was a force of nature who touched the lives of many with her fierce love and unwavering strength.

She was preceded in death by...

Apr 17, 2024

Laymond H. North, 83, passed away on April 17, 2024. He was at home in the arms of loving family, listening to one of his favorite songs, "Country Roads," by John Denver. Born on March 18, 1941 to Halbert Luther North and Violet Sylvia Shumate North, Laymond grew up in Glen Rogers, a coal mining town near Beckley, WV....

Apr 13, 2024

Paul William Lubno of Hampton, Virginia passed away peacefully and in the presence of family on April 13th, 2024. Paul "Grandpa" Lubno was born on March 10th, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia. He enjoyed his time on the water fishing and crabbing. Paul loved talking on the phone and spending time with his family. He was always going places but...

Apr 13, 2024

Rita Deel (affectionately known as "Memaw"), 92, of Hampton, VA, passed away in her home on Saturday, April 13, 2024 to be with her Lord and Savior. Born on April 2, 1932, in Aily, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Bruce and Gracie Edwards Deel.

In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by...

Apr 12, 2024

Johnny David "Dave" Sanders, 73, passed away on April 12,2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Clifford Sanders and Thelma Hill.  He is survived by his wife Debbie Sanders (D&D LUV), two daughters Dawn Craig (Ryan) and Robin Edwards (Jim), four grandchildren, Evan and Wyatt Edwards and Kyle and Adilynn Craig; one great-grandchild, Elaina...

Apr 12, 2024

Susan Elaine Barnett, 65, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at Norfolk General Hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Susan was born on July 25, 1958, in Jacksonville, NC to Virgina Carol Ivey and Capt. James W. Ivey, USMC Retired.  She was preceded in death by Frank and Tressie Ivey (paternal grandparents),...

Apr 12, 2024

William "Bill" Thomas Drummond, age 84 of Hampton, Virginia, went home to his heavenly rest on Friday, April 12th. Bill was born on October 31, 1939 and lived his entire life in Fox Hill. After graduating from Hampton High School in 1958 (the last class before the high school was rebuilt), he entered the apprentice school at NASA where...

Apr 6, 2024

Durward J. Wilson, Sr. 80, died Saturday, April 6, 2024.  Known affectionately as Big Derby, Dad, Pops, and G-Pops, he was born on June 25, 1943, in Poquoson/York County, Virginia to the late Arthur Glenn Wilson, and Lillie Powell Kissling. He is survived by his adoring wife and Sweetpea of 59 years, Sharron Diane Wilson and his children Durward  ...

Apr 6, 2024

Marian J. Cotton was born in Sampson County, NC on December 15, 1936 and passed away on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her family after a brief unexpected illness.

Marian married her high school sweetheart, Denver Lee Cotton and moved to Hampton, Virginia in 1958 where she resided until her passing. She was a dedicated member of...

Apr 5, 2024

Janice (Jan) Kistler died at home under the care of hospice and her sons on the morning of April 5, 2024.

Born in West Bend, Wisconsin in 1935, she grew up in Racine; and had lived in the Tidewater area for 61 years.  She graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from...

Apr 3, 2024

Arvis T. Phelps went on to be with The Lord on April 3, 2024 at Riverside Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Northumberland Co., VA on November 2, 1932 and lived most of her life in Hampton. After attending high school at Hampton High, Arvis married Roger Phelps Sr., starting a union that would...