Dec 20, 2023

Lt. Col. Melvin W. Barton, USAF, retired died Wednesday, December 20, 2023. A native of Durant, OK, Mel joined the Air Force and flew on 137 missions during Vietnam. He retired from the Inspector General's team in 1985 after 32 years of service. Upon his retirement he took a position as Vice President for a Defense Contractor in Washington...

Dec 17, 2023

Leigh Ann, a lifelong resident of Hampton, VA, passed away on December 17, 2023.  She was a lively, generous woman who most appreciated all the time spent with good friends and relatives.  On the day she passed she was visiting with her older sister who noted, "I remember her coming home from Old Dixie Hospital in May 1959; now...

Dec 16, 2023

Virginia Rodriguez-Sola entered into God's eternal kingdom on December 16, 2023. She was born to Marcial Rodriguez and Maximina Diaz on September 23, 1950 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Virginia devoted her life to raising her children and caring for her home until her children were grown. Afterwards she went on to become a CNA where she loved caring for...

Dec 16, 2023

Susan (Sue) Caroline Bunner Hess Davis was born on October 10, 1929, in Akron, Ohio. She  passed away on December 16, 2023, at the age of 94. She grew up in West Virginia. Sue graduated from East Fairmont High School in Fairmont, West Virginia. She was living in Fairmont when she married  James Davis (Jim) on July 22, 1962,...

Dec 14, 2023

Sara B. Hunt, 82, died Thursday, December 14, 2023. A longtime Hampton resident, she worked for many years for the Civil Service at Fort Monroe then went to work for the state, retiring as Office Supervisor in the Parole and Probation office in Hampton in 2016 after 23 years of service. She took several courses at Thomas Nelson Community...

Dec 13, 2023

Bartlett H. Young, Jr., 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  He was born in Newport News to parents Barlett and Virginia Young.  Bart served in the United States Navy and retired as a machinist with Newport News Shipbuilding. He was an avid Nascar, Duke Blue Devils, and Boston Red Sox fan. Bart also enjoyed collecting coins.

Dec 13, 2023

Judy A. Schatzschneider, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.  A loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  A resident of Hampton, Virginia, she was born Aug. 17, 1949, to the late Robert Lee and Thelma A Lawson. She was preceded in death by her husband, George A Schatzschneider; her brothers, sisters, and their spouses, Hazel (John) Mayo, Rita (Rick) Anderson,...

Dec 11, 2023

Connie M. Holland, 89, joined her Savior on Monday, December 11th. She was born in West Virginia and had been a longtime Hampton resident. Connie retired from the Newport News Shipyard before devoting herself to the care of her late husband Harold Holland Jr. during his battle with cancer. They enjoyed 41 years of marriage. Connie was an active...

Dec 11, 2023

After a courageous battle with cancer, Dean Anthony Smith, 70, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida left this earthly world on Monday, December 11, 2023, to join and rejoice with his four-legged babies, friends and family preceding him in death.  Dean was born on January 31, 1953, to Doris and Wilber Smith.  His father preceded him in death under Dean's loving...

Dec 9, 2023

Barbara Ziemba, a beloved wife, mother, nana, aunt, sister, niece, and friend passed away on December 9, 2023 to be reunited with her beloved husband, Glen. She was born in Landstuhl Germany to Eleanor and Raymond Rembish. Barbara worked at Sentara as a Clinical Pathologist before retiring. She loved gardening, all of her 'diy projects', and animals. In her...

Dec 8, 2023

Bruce Mason, 68, died Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born in Hampton and lived there for most of his life. Bruce was a Senior Master Technician with Ford, retiring in 2023 after more than 40 years of service. He loved working on cars and received great joy from helping people with their car repairs. He was also passionate...

Dec 7, 2023

James R. Lackey, 74, died Thursday, December 7, 2023 after a courageous fight against Leukemia. Randy, a lifelong Hamptonian, met the love of his life "Dale" while attending college. The couple married shortly after and spent the next 50 years together until Dale's passing in 2022. Randy joined the Navy after college and did several tours in the Mediterranean...

Dec 6, 2023

Charles T. Solomon, 85, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born at Barksdale AFB Louisiana, he was a longtime Hampton resident and a 1957 graduate of Hampton High School. An Army veteran, Mr. Solomon went to work for the civil service at NASA, retiring as a Machinist in the Glass Lab in 1995 after 37 years of service. He was...

Dec 4, 2023

Clyde Eldridge (C.E.) Johnson, Jr., born on March 17, 1938, in Lynchburg, VA, died on Monday, December 4, 2023, after a brief illness. His family moved to Hampton, VA when he was a child and he lived there the rest of his life. He joined the Air Force and served for 4 years. After his Air Force service, he...

Dec 3, 2023

Rosemary Sulzberger Tibbitt, 81, a lifelong resident of Phoebus passed away on December 3, 2023 after a short illness. Rosemary was the best wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother anyone could ever ask for. Her love and dedication to her loved ones was very apparent and known by everyone who knew her. She was a very hard worker and served...

Dec 1, 2023

Felix Joel Garcia was born on October 19, 1987 in Paloa, Italy. He passed away on December 1, 2023 at the age of 36.

Felix was a graduate of Woodside High School, class of 2006, and went on to study at Old Dominion University graduating in 2013. His career at Casey Automotive Group was marked by achieving...

Nov 30, 2023

It is with deep sadness and wonderful memories, that we announce the passing of Susie Marcell Whisnant Reade, 81 years old, in the early morning hours of November 30, 2023 at Mary Immaculate Hospital.

Susie was born on June 3, 1942 in Boiling Springs, NC the second of 4 children to Blane and Alden Whisnant. She attended...

Nov 29, 2023

In loving memory of Alice Lundstrom Hall, a devoted wife, cherished mother, and esteemed special education teacher, who passed peacefully at the age of 73. Alice dedicated her life to her family and the students of York County schools, leaving an indelible mark through her passion for special education.

A loving and selfless wife, Alice shared 50...

Nov 27, 2023

Beverly Youngs Robinson, 94, passed away November 27, 2023 in Newport News, VA with her two daughters by her side. The daughter of Ralph and Myra Youngs, Beverly grew up in Arlington, VA and enjoyed sailing as a youth. She graduated from Mary Washington College in 1950 and received a Master's degree in Education from ODU. Beverly taught 22...

Nov 25, 2023

Joseph J. Evans, Jr., 71, passed away on November 25, 2023.  A lifelong resident of Fox Hill in Hampton, he was a 1971 graduate of Kecoughtan High School.  He retired from the City of Hampton Assessor's Office in 2012.  He was affectionately known as "Joey" since he was a child.  He was a member of the Fox Hill Volunteer...