Nov 23, 2023

Kenneth G. Butler died November 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. A native of Georgia, he spent his childhood in Norfolk where he was a graduate of Maury High School. Kenneth would go on to graduate from Old Dominion University with his bachelor's degree and then The College of William and Mary with his master's. Kenneth worked for years...

Nov 22, 2023

Angela Rosso Harvey, died November 22, 2023. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Angela was the daughter of the late Vincent Rosso Sr. and Elizabeth Rosso. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Vincent Rosso Jr. She is survived by her brother Joseph Rosso, and her extended family.

A viewing will be held at R....

Nov 21, 2023

Shirley Louise Vittorini, 86, widow of Domenic Vittorini, passed away on November 21, 2023.  Born in Gary, IN, she had been a resident of Hampton for 47 years and she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Shirley was born in 1937 to Pete and Anita Sawochka. Pete was a steelworker and Anita a mother to...

Nov 20, 2023

James Charles Taylor, Sr. passed away in his home on November 20, 2023 with his wife of 63 years, Myrlan, holding his hand. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on January 22, 1940 to Ernest Brown Taylor and Frances Wilder Taylor, Jimmy's family moved to Newport News when he was a small child and later to Hampton, where he grew...

Nov 19, 2023

Albert Hugh Watson passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his wife on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

In joining our heavenly father, he leaves behind his loving spouse of 45 years, Brenda Thomas Watson, his son Kenneth and wife Karen; stepdaughter, Cindy; brother, Russell; sister-in-law, Carol; a special niece, Jennifer and her family; three grandsons,...

Nov 16, 2023

Ann Moore Beckner, 78, of Newport News, VA passed away in her home on Thursday, November 16, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by family members, after a well-fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne Beckner, Sr., and her son Wayne "JR" Beckner, Jr.

She leaves behind a very large family, whom...

Nov 15, 2023

Shirley Dunton, 92, went to join her husband and daughter in eternal life on November 15, 2023. She was born in Washington, NC on October 9, 1931 to Soley Swartz and Neva Swindell Swartz.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. "Donkey" Dunton Sr.; and daughter, Theresa Sue Boughan. She is survived by her...

Nov 14, 2023

William (Bill/Billy) R. Plummer HMCM(SW), CMDCM, USN (Ret) of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 at the age of 65. Bill was born in Beverly, Massachusetts and raised in Beverly/Wenham, Massachusetts. After graduating from Hamilton-Wenham High School, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served for 25 years, retiring as Command Master Chief...

Nov 13, 2023

Keiko Weirich, 93, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on October 16, 1930.  Keiko met and married her husband Robert while he was serving in the Army and stationed in Japan.  They were wed on February 16, 1951.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Weirich, Sr.; and son-in-law...

Nov 12, 2023

Corey Deon Bacon, 35, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  Born on November 16, 1987, he was a native of Hampton.

He is survived by his father, Johnnie Knight and mother, Carla Bacon; sister Adana Bowser and her husband, Tim; brothers, Dana Bacon, Quint Picot, and Brandon Knight.

A Memorial Service will be held at...

Nov 10, 2023

June Ream McElheney of Acton, MA (formerly of Hampton, VA) passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. The youngest of 7 children, she was born and educated in Johnstown, PA where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse and practiced for over 30 years.

She is predeceased by her...

Nov 10, 2023

Jo-Ann Longshore Mahony died Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 82.

Born in Pennsylvania on August 18, 1941, she was the daughter of John Peters Longshore, Sr., and Estelle Georgeanna Morgan Longshore. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael James Joseph Mahony, and her brother, John Peters Longshore, Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law...

Nov 9, 2023

Larry Gene Harris, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Ruth Shafer Harris, his beloved aunt, Ruth "Joyce" Harris, and his brother, Rhea Harris. He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Harris.

Larry served in the US Navy and was...

Nov 5, 2023

On November 5, 2023, Cheri M. Murphy left this world after a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease and multiple myeloma. Cheri was born on June 13,1955 to the late Maurice Joseph Morgan and Virginia Eloise Morgan in the very small town of Natural Bridge, NY as one of 6 children.

Cheri was predeceased by her brothers...

Nov 5, 2023

Donna Kennedy passed away peacefully in her home on November 5, 2023. She was the daughter of William Bishop, a Vaudeville tap dancer, and Ivy Bishop, manager at the Boeing Plant in Seattle Washington.

She and her siblings were raised by their mother, a strong woman in her own right. They grew up in a suburb of...

Oct 28, 2023

Carl Ferdinand Burgdorf, II passed peacefully October 28th, 2023 after a brief illness.  Born February 8th, 1935 in Columbia, SC, he graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1957.  He served 20 years in the Army and was a decorated Vietnam Veteran.  After proudly serving his country, his second career was in the banking business.

Carl is...

Oct 25, 2023

Ray W. Ballard, Jr. departed this life on October 25, 2023, just a few days after his 72nd birthday. Born in Asheville, NC to the late Ray W. Ballard, Sr. and Nora Stewart Ballard on October 21, 1951, he was raised in Hampton, VA.  Ray attended Kecoughtan High School and graduated from Pembroke High School. He had a long...

Oct 23, 2023

Dr. Fairfield Armistead Ward, D.D.S. Board Certified Endodontist, who practiced Endodontics in Newport News, quietly slipped away in the early morning hours of October 23, 2023 (b. February 26, 1953) after a long, heroic battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by his parents Dr. Oscar W. Ward, Jr., and Catherine E. Ward; he is survived by his...

Oct 21, 2023

Eva Winters, 66, passed away on October 21, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Norfolk on March 30, 1957 to Jack A. and Margaret (Powers) Winters, she was a longtime resident of Hampton.

Eva was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a passion for art and cared deeply for her pet birds. She...

Oct 19, 2023

Janice Virginia vanNoppen, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  Born to parents George and Ruth Naylor in Emmittsburg, Maryland, she graduated from Taneytown High School and went on to graduate from Maryland Medical Secretarial College.   Janice worked as a secretary in Civil Service at Headquarters TRADOC, Ft. Monroe for 40 years and in later years worked for...