May 16, 2023

Debera Boesen "Miss Debbie", age 58, of Hampton, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, May 16, 2023.  She was born on April 17, 1965 in Aviano, Italy to parents Roy K. and Brigitta Hammer Boesen.

At the age of 14 she met the love of her life Danny. She became a mother...

May 14, 2023

Mary Beach Scull, at the age of 90, passed away on May 14, 2023 after a short illness. Mary graduated from the Catholic High School of Baltimore. She was a homemaker for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Scull. She is survived by her children, Barbara Chaffin, James Scull (Ginger), Michael Scull...

May 11, 2023

Eric Hellman Snapp, 96, a life long resident of Hampton, Va, passed away peacefully in his home, May 11, 2023.

Eric Snapp was the son of the late Karl & Beatrice Snapp. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Stella Snapp, and his brothers; Edward K....

May 10, 2023

Carroll Walter Ernst, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born in St. Louis, MO, his family moved to Hampton when he was a child. He was in the first graduating class of Kecoughtan High School and went on to attend Christopher Newport College before becoming a Certified Dental Technician.  In 1987, Carroll and his...

May 5, 2023

Nicholas Ory Cartledge, 36, passed away on May 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born on May 14, 1986, to parents Robert and Tina Cartledge, he had been a Hampton resident for most of his life. Nick attended Bethel High School and was a member of the JROTC program. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars; and worked...

May 4, 2023

Samuel (Danny) Craig, 96, went to be with the Lord and his wife of over 50 years, Mildred Craig, on May 4, 2023. He was born in Waynesboro, Virginia on December 4, 1926. At the age of seventeen Danny joined the Navy serving in World War II. After, he then moved to Hampton, Virginia where he cared for his...

May 3, 2023

Richard Wayne Harris ll  42 "Duke" May 23,1980 - May 3,2023 It is with heavy and broken hearts we are sad to say Heaven gained an angel after a brief battle with cancer. He leaves all his love and memories with his loving wife Chrissy and three beautiful children Kory, Joey, and Zoey Jane.. His Granny, whom...

May 3, 2023

Gerald (Gerry) Ehlers, 77, a loving husband, father and grandfather went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2023, surrounded by family in his home in Hampton, VA.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Margaret Ehlers, his sister Barbara (Ehlers) Fenner, and widowed by his first wife Mary Ann Ehlers.

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May 2, 2023

June Whiteed Menser, 68, of Hampton, VA, passed away surrounded by her family on May 2, 2023. She was born on June 25, 1954 in Hampton, VA to Eva Mae and Robert Whiteed Jr. June was a 1972 graduate of Hampton High School where she was a proud majorette. After getting married, she began her life as a homemaker...

May 2, 2023

James Scott Hutcheson passed away May 2, 2023 after a courageous fight with cancer. He loved bass fishing with his best buddy Sal Leone. Hutch volunteered for the Abingdon Fire Department before working for the City of Hampton where he loved being a Firefighter and Paramedic from 1996 – 2014 until he retired. As a history...

May 2, 2023

James E. McNeely II, 62, passed away May 2, 2023. He had worked as a carpenter and in construction during his long career.

James was preceded in death by his father, James McNeely "Mac" and brother, Raymond McNeely "Billy". He is survived by his mother Betty McNeely (Horace); sisters, Faye Spruill (Mark) and Kimberly Cinnamon...

May 1, 2023

It is with great sadness the family of Pamela Buchanan Lawson, announce her passing Monday, May 1, 2023, after a heroic battle with cancer. She was born on July 20, 1953, and was predeceased by her parents Lawrence (Pete) and Vessie Blalock Buchanan in Hampton, Virginia.

She married Gregory Lawson on August 2, 1975. They...

Apr 29, 2023

William "Bill" Stewart Hayes, a respected business leader and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully in his home on April 29, 2023, at the age of 81. Bill was born March 7, 1942 to Duncan and Lola Stewart in Hampton, Virginia. When his parents died, he was adopted and raised by Laura Lewis Hayes and her husband Dan...

Apr 29, 2023

Virginia Mae King, 90, died Saturday, April 29, 2023. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, she lived in Wingate, NC for many years until moving to Hampton to be closer to her son. A dedicated wife and mother, caring for others gave her much joy. She loved cooking, crocheting, and crossword puzzles, but most of all she loved the Lord...

Apr 29, 2023

Elaina Ann Day, 60, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Elaina was born April 27, 1963, in Columbus, OH to Rose Day and the late, Curtis L. Day, Sr. She was the second of three siblings and graduated from Phoebus High School in 1981 and ODU in 1985. She was a civil servant with the...

Apr 28, 2023

John Wayne Smith, 73, went to be with Jesus Friday, April 28, 2023. Born in Newport News, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident. He served in the US Air Force before going to work at the Newport News Shipyard. An avid music lover, he enjoyed working on cars and was also an animal lover which led him to...

Apr 25, 2023

Evalyn Boggs Tucker went home to our Lord on her birthday April 25, 2023 at the age of 92 . She was born in West Virginia, she had been a longtime peninsula resident. Evalyn spent her career in different roles with Hampton City School System retiring as the hiring officer for the transportation office . She was a talented...

Apr 25, 2023

John Ash Merna, 92, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, after a long and adventurous life. He was born on October 31, 1930, in Quincy, Massachusetts to parents Thomas Francis Merna and Katherine Cecelia Ash Merna.

As a graduate of Thayer Academy in Braintree, Massachusetts, he went on to attend Boston College and...

Apr 24, 2023

Longtime Hampton Roads resident Joseph R. Gately passed away April 24, 2023 surrounded by family. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, local leader and much more, Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years Eileen Agud Gately; his two children Katie Gately, Joseph David Gately and his wife Maryann; and his grandchildren Ava and Alyssa Gately, Paul...

Apr 22, 2023

Cheryl Ann Hines, 64, died April 22, 2023. Born in Warrensburg, MO, she had been a Hampton resident since 1970. She retired from Winner's Circle in January after 40 years of service. In her younger years, Cheryl was an avid softball player and this is where she met her husband David. Cheryl was a wonderful wife, mother and...