Feb 10, 2023

Shirley Kendrick Johnson, 71, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, with her husband by her side.  She was born in St. Augustine, Florida to parents Paul and Betty Anne Kendrick.  Shirley married the love of her life, Wayne Lee Johnson on September 13, 1969, and they spent 53 years together traveling the world as a Navy family before...

Feb 8, 2023

Barbara Jean Liakos Langley passed away on February 8, 2023, at her home in Smithfield, VA, after a lengthy illness. Barbara Jean was born December 23, 1947, in Newport News, Virginia, and she graduated from Newport News High School. She worked 35 years and retired as a supervisor from the Virginia Employment Commission. She was a resident of Smithfield...

Feb 6, 2023

Lucille Johnson Chappell, 98, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.  Lucy was born in Suffolk on February 8, 1924 to her late parents Elmer and Viola Johnson. She was a military wife, often traveling the world with her family after marrying her husband, George H. Chappell in 1944.  She loved to be outdoors and was passionate about her...

Feb 6, 2023

M ichelle McCrea Robertson, 56, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Dawn Debo McCrea and Edward J. McCrea; sister Jo Ann McCrea.

Michelle grew up on Old Mountain Road and was a lifelong resident of the Roanoke area saying she would...

Feb 3, 2023

On Friday February 3, 2023, Jean Kinard, 88, traveled her last journey into the arms of her Savior after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.  She was born December 23, 1934 in Greensboro NC to Rosalee and Webb Cain.  Jean graduated from Hampton High School in 1953, marrying the love of her life, Joseph "Buddy" Kinard, in December of...

Feb 2, 2023

Brianna Lorraine Barnette, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  Born December 18, 1996, to parents Matthew Barnette and April Thomas, she was a graduate of Heritage High School in Newport News.

Brianna loved to read, she loved to laugh and most of all she loved her children and reconnecting with beloved family over recent...

Feb 1, 2023

Charles Wesley Lockwood, Jr., age 95, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 1, 2023. He was most recently a resident of Harmony on the Peninsula in Yorktown, Virginia. All who knew Charlie knew his love for the Lord and his family. He and wife Mildred were married for 70 years. They lived in Hampton where they raised their family...

Jan 28, 2023

Richard "Dick" V. Pawlewicz, 98, passed away on January 28, 2023 in Newport News, VA. Born in Syracuse NY on October 30, 1924 to Jane Plucienski and Victor Pawlewicz, he attended St. Brigid's grammar school, St Lucy Academy High School and graduated from Niagara University in 1943. He then served in the Army (43-45), and was stationed in the...

Jan 28, 2023

Samuel T. Bridgman, 70, of Newport News, VA passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 28, 2023.  Sammy was born in Hampton, Va to the late Edsel Frederick and Rosalie Silverthorne Bridgman.  He joyfully retired as a Senior Foreman for the Hampton Public works department in 2008 after 36 meaningful years of service.  He was a...

Jan 24, 2023

Harriett H. Slear, 84, a lifelong resident of Hampton, passed away on January 24, 2023 at a local nursing home, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Slear.

Harriett is survived by her brother, Jerry and his wife Iris; and her son and wife, Robby and Christy Hicks and...

Jan 23, 2023

Susan M. Grasso, age 92, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 23, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lt. Col. Thomas E Grasso and son, Michael B Grasso. Susan is survived by her children, Debra S. Parker (Tom), Kendal E. Grasso (Jean),  Sharon E. G. Gresham (David);...

Jan 23, 2023

On Monday January 23rd, 2023, Aubrey Brian Fouse passed away at the age of 36. Aubrey was born on April 25th, 1986, to Dale & Rebecca Fouse. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton, VA and graduated from Phoebus High School.

Though he had many jobs throughout the years, Aubrey took pride in working with his hands....

Jan 22, 2023

Joseph "Joe" E Berry, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Louise M. Carpenter and Robert C. Berry, Sr, and brother, Robert C. Berry, Jr. He is survived by his daughters Lynn Berry Blackmon (Dwayne), Susan Berry Heil (Bert), Valerie Leigh...

Jan 21, 2023

Barbara Janet Tate Robinson, 90, died Saturday, January 21, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised in Lynchburg where she graduated from E.C. Glass High School. She then attended the UVA School of Nursing, graduating in 1952. She retired as a Psychiatric Nurse at UVA. For many years Mrs. Robinson was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church...

Jan 21, 2023

Mark Harper Gerringer, born April 26, 1959, lived his life on his own terms and as his truest self until he left this earth on January 21, 2023. Mark is survived by his partner in life, Courtney Gray Langer, brother, Charlie Gerringer and his wife Cheryl, niece, Sara Gerringer Demeria, nephew, Andy Gerringer, Aunt Beverly Clement, and numerous cousins....

Jan 21, 2023

Russ passed away on January 21, 2023, in Newport News, Virginia. He was born of William Monroe Miller and Edith Adelaide Miller on January 16, 1945. He held fond memories of growing up in the Olde Wythe neighborhood in Hampton. He attended Randolph Macon Academy and later transferred to Newport News High School where he graduated in 1965. Russ...

Jan 20, 2023

Joseph Franklin Cobb Jr., 72, passed the 20 th of January 2023 at his home in Hampton, Virginia.  Please join the family this Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Coastal Community Church, located at 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown, VA 23693.  "Celebration of Life" will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by a brief visitation.

Joseph is predeceased by his...

Jan 18, 2023

Steve Michael Sheets, 73, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born in North Wilkesboro, NC, he had been a Hampton resident since the early 1970's. He served in the US Air Force, then went to work at NASA retiring as an Electrical Engineering Technician in 2012 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Wallace Memorial United Methodist...

Jan 15, 2023

John O. McBee passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, following a long battle with vascular disease and complications from diabetes.

John was a long-time resident of Hampton and educated at Hargrave Military Academy; and ended his education at Marshall University in West Virginia where he earned a bachelor's degree.  He enjoyed...

Jan 15, 2023

Jane Gibson peacefully passed away in Hampton, Virginia on January 15, 2023.  She was born on October 16, 1939 in Santa Ana, California to Harold and Rowena Harrison.  She was a graduate of the University of Arizona majoring in elementary education.  She taught in California, New York, and at the Department of Defense schools in Germany.

Jane...