Apr 2, 2024

Donna Jean Brandon-Hartless, passed away April 2, 2024. She was a native of Pennsylvania and a longtime Hampton resident. She had worked as a waitress for most of her life, spending the last years of her career at Cracker Barrel. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Hartless.

Survivors include her sisters, Sandra "Sandy" Brandon-...

Apr 1, 2024

Anita Vaughn, 82, passed away at home on Monday, April 1, 2024, with her children by her side.  Born in Portsmouth, Ohio to parents Stanley and Mary VanHoose, she had been a Hampton resident for many years.  Anita married Larry R. Vaughn in 1959 and they were together 54 years until his passing in 2013.  She worked as a...

Mar 30, 2024

John Thomas (Joe/Joba/Junior) Benthall, Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born September 16, 1930 to John Thomas "Johnny" Benthall, Sr. and Florence "Bootie" Hazelwood.  Joe was a 1948 graduate of Newport News High School, a 1955 graduate of Langley NASA Research Center Apprentice School and retired from there in 1993 as an Electrical Technician.

Mar 29, 2024

Charlotte Mary Cockey, 75, transitioned to Glory on Friday, March 29, 2024. Born in Massachusetts to parents Earl C. and Elsie M. Painter, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Hampton. Charlotte made a career of childcare and caregiving; was a longtime nanny for two families and especially loved caring for those with special needs. Charlotte enjoyed volunteering, from...

Mar 25, 2024

Kenneth Lee Brown, also known as KB, 67, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. He loved to cook, entertain, give, make people laugh, and talk the talk. He had the gift of gab. He had many friends and memories from the profession he chose in the field of Industrial and Commercial Heating and Cooling.

He was preceded...

Mar 25, 2024

Moira Ottofaro, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at home.  Born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 24, 1932,  she had been a resident of Newport News, VA for most of her life. Moira enjoyed hosting family gatherings, sewing, knitting, singing and dancing.  After raising her family, she worked as a dental assistant...

Mar 24, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother Norma Jane Reed. Mom was born June 4, 1935 to Hunter and Christine Morgan in Ronceverte, WV. She grew up in those beautiful mountains surrounded by a large loving family. She met the love of her life, Harold, whom she married in 1952. They...

Mar 22, 2024

Edward Kirkwood Godsey, Jr., 84, died Friday, March 22, 2024. Born in Lynchburg, VA, he had been a Hampton resident since 1968. He graduated from Hampden Sidney College in 1961 and earned his master's degree from The College of William and Mary in 1974. He taught at Barron Fundamental School retiring as a 4th grade teacher in 1994.

Mar 22, 2024

Cynthia L. Rudolf, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024.  Cindy was a devoted mother to Christopher, Richard, and Joshua.  She was loved by her neighbors and friends and well known by all.  Cindy enjoyed painting and crafts, fishing, anything Mickey Mouse, spending time with her beloved family, and making people smile.

Preceded in death...

Mar 20, 2024

Steven Robert Saunders, 77, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A lifelong Hampton Roads resident, Steven was raised in Hampton and he lived for many years by Willoughby beach. He and Karen loved walking the beach with their dogs. He was a Vietnam Army veteran. Steven retired from the Newport News Fire Department as Deputy Fire Marshall  after 33 years...

Mar 20, 2024

Cianne Edmonds Joyner, 80, of Hampton, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024. A loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, Cianne passed away peacefully.

Cianne was preceded in death by her husband, Trenton Lee Joyner Sr.; her grandmother, Ethel Edmonds; her mother, Claire Cavenaugh Edmonds Garrison; her father, Freddie Edmonds; and her...

Mar 19, 2024

Donald Edward Alvis, 92, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Glen Falls, New York, he was a long time Peninsula resident since 1967. Don joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Tarrant High School, serving as a flight engineer. He also worked for many years at Hayes International Corporation, based in Birmingham, AL. His final place of...

Mar 16, 2024

Leland Eugene Bryant, 86, passed away March 16, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1937, in Halfway, Missouri. Serving in the US Army brought him to the Hampton Roads area where he met the love of his life and resided since 1958. Lee completed the Apprentice School and was employed by NASA for 45 years.

A...

Mar 13, 2024

Daniel R.  Corliss, 42, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was the firstborn son of Kimberly and big brother to Michael. Danny enjoyed watching cooking channels and cooking, as well as bowling.  He loved to draw and became an accomplished tattoo artist.  Danny was a carpenter by trade and was also skilled...

Mar 11, 2024

Robert Ronald "Bobby" Mayhew, age 77, went home to be the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2024, after a long illness. He was born and raised in Hampton and was a life-long resident of Hampton Roads.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Clarence Mayhew and his brother, Stan Mayhew (Glenda). He leaves behind...

Mar 9, 2024

Gordon Lawrence Parkhurst, born October 12, 1950, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Born in San Diego, CA, he attended several schools in Hawaii, Wake Island, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA.

During high school he was in a garage band with brother Mike and cousins Gary and George. He loved music and continued playing the guitar...

Mar 9, 2024

James Patrick Redmond, 45, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 9, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was born on July 1, 1978, to parents Paul and Catherine Redmond.  Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his friends and family; and always hosted the best 4th of July parties at his home.   He enjoyed fishing, coaching girls' softball and boys' baseball;...

Mar 8, 2024

Luther E Simmons III, affectionally known as "Sam" by his family and friends, (62) of Yorktown Va. passed away on March 8, 2024 after courageously battling several illnesses for many years.

Sam was survived by his wife Tina Simmons of almost 20 years, his brother Harold (Pete) Simmons and nephew Julian Saunders; as wells as a host...

Mar 7, 2024

Guy Richard Cook (Ricky), age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Ingram Cook and father, Guy Robinson Cook, as well as brothers Guy Robinson Cook, Jr. (Robin) and David H. Cook (Buddy).

Ricky was born February 8, 1961, in Conyers, Georgia and spent his childhood...

Mar 7, 2024

Bill Harper passed away on Thursday, March 7, at the Hampton Veterans Administration Palliative Care Unit. He had suffered from breathing issues caused by "Burn Pit Syndrome" contracted from his service in Desert Shield/Desert Storm while serving in the US Army. For almost two years, Bill had been a resident of Beth Shalom in Virginia Beach where he received...