Feb 9, 2024

Mary Dame Broad passed from this world to her heavenly home surrounded by her family at her home on February 9, 2024. The daughter of the late Landon and Mary Hunter Stubbs, Mary Dame was born in Newport News on May 10, 1928. She attended Sweet Briar College and graduated with a BA in music.

She and...

Feb 5, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wm. Smith Rubrecht "Bill", also known to many as "Wild Bill", on Monday, February 5, 2024 at home with his wife Phyllis.

Bill was born in Miami, FL on March 15, 1952 to the late Francis Smith Rubrecht. He moved to Fox Hill, VA where he...

Feb 4, 2024

Aaron Louis King, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  A military dependent, he was born at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio; and the son of CMSgt (ret) Ronald and Karen King.  He graduated from Tabb High School in 1997. He received a certification of Carpentry Apprentice Training in 2005.  Aaron loved to cook and was an excellent...

Feb 4, 2024

Harold Leon Hauer, "Hal," was born on July 15, 1942 in Detroit Michigan.  He was the eldest child of Morris and Bessie Hauer. Hal received his early education in the Detroit Public School system and Hebrew School.  He became Bar-Mitzvah in June 1955.

Hal enlisted in the United States Army in 1961 and served until his Honorable...

Feb 3, 2024

June Elizabeth Spechio, 93, died Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born in Virginia to parents Frank and Viola Keithley, she was a lifelong resident of Hampton. June worked for years as co-owner of Sir Anthony's Restaurant and Lounge in Hampton, Newport News and Kilmarnock. She was a proud member of the Italian American Club and very active in her church....

Jan 31, 2024

Charles Andrew Justin Quirk, 72, died, January 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Miami, Florida, he was the son of William and Elizabeth Quirk.  Charles was a decorated veteran that served his county in the United States Army for twenty-two years from May 1975 until his retirement in June 1997.  After his military career, he then...

Jan 27, 2024

Ivano Enrico Justice, I, of Hampton, Va, beloved son and dad, left this life on January 27th, 2024. He is survived by his mother and stepdad, Patrizia and Jay Ridout, of Hampton, Va, his fiancé Mona Dale, as well as his father Michael Justice, grandmother Alice Justice, and his three kids: Ashley Torres and Ivano Justice, II, both of...

Jan 26, 2024

Marilyn Gares Bean, 70, passed away on January 26, 2024.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dean Bean.  She had a love of music and songwriting.

Marilyn was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Kenneth and Alan; and nephew Jeffrey Alan Gares.  She is survived by...

Jan 26, 2024

On Friday January 26, 2024, Johnathon E. Torres, beloved son of Jeannette Giannini and John Torres, a loving father, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 36, in Hampton, Virginia.

Johnathan was born on April 12, 1987, in Queens, NY.  He had been a Hampton resident for the last year where he worked for Pembroke...

Jan 23, 2024

Lawrence E. "Eric" Henderson, Sr. died Tuesday, January 23, 2024. A lifelong Hampton resident, he had worked as an electrician for Power Electric Company for 22 years. He loved throwing darts, watching wrestling, and fishing with his sons. Eric always took the time to speak to anyone he met, and he loved his family, friends and his dogs. He...

Jan 19, 2024

Joseph Fritz Romanyk, died January 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Gulf War where he finished his career as a Master Sergeant. In his younger days Joseph was in a rock band and loved music and to play guitar. He played football as a kid and...

Jan 18, 2024

Bobby White, 74 of Hampton, VA peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Bobby was an employee of N.N. Shipyard for 52 years. He loved spending time with family, especially watching his great-grandchildren play.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and son. He is survived by his wife, of 55...

Jan 18, 2024

Sue Schaff of Hampton, VA recently passed. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on January 27, 1933 and grew up in Atlanta, GA. After high school she was employed by Southern Bell Telephone Co. and then served in the U.S. Air Force where she met her husband E.J and married in San Antonio, Texas at Kelly A.F.B. Sue was...

Jan 17, 2024

Throughout his 51 years as an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), George Oehler shared these words as part of his baptismal prayer, "God, give him what he shall need tomorrow. Enough tears to keep him tender. Enough hurts to keep him human. Enough failure to keep his hand clenched to yours. Enough success to make him sure...

Jan 16, 2024

John Russell Baranowski, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  He was born on August 16, 1959, in Virginia to parents Alfred and Franzeska Baranowski.  John enjoyed saltwater fishing and NASCAR, especially when he was cheering on his favorite drivers, Richard and Kyle Petty.

Preceded in death by his parents and siblings; he is survived by...

Jan 14, 2024

Phyllis J. "PJ" Spivey, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula and had worked as a manager for Little Sue Convenience Stores in many local locations. She loved her family and babysat all of her grandchildren while they were growing up.

Phyllis was...

Jan 13, 2024

Colbert Scott (Col'beer) Wilson, 69, of Hampton, VA, passed away on January 12, 2024 after an extended illness. Born March 1, 1954, at old Dixie Hospital to proud parents Peggy and Taylor C. Wilson Jr.  He was a graduate of Hampton High School (72) and was a proud member of the Crabber swim, wrestling and golf teams.  He continued...

Jan 12, 2024

Jean Raines, age 88, passed away on January 12, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on February 14, 1935 in Hampton and she loved being known as a Valentine's Day baby.

After graduating from Hampton High School in 1943, Jean married Walter Raines and they enjoyed a loving marriage until his death...

Jan 10, 2024

James Britt (Jimmy) League III, 88, of Hampton, Virginia died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 10, 2024.

Captain League was born in Newport News, on December 28, 1935, to his parents Molly Masters and James Britt League, Jr.

As the son of an Army Air Corps pilot, Jimmy lived in numerous places,...

Jan 10, 2024

Nina E. Byrd, 100, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her home, peacefully in her sleep. She was retired from Langley Housing Referral Office after serving in the United States Navy, as a WAVE during WWII. She was preceded in death by her parents, Art Pfund, Sr and Mary L Boals of Youngstown, Ohio, her brother, Art Pfund, Jr,...