Dec 14, 2022

Sandra Jones Traynham, 76, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Born in Danville to Leonard J. and Odell Davis Jones, she was a longtime Hampton resident where she retired as Human Relations Manager from WVEC after many years of service. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandsons. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Benjamin L....

Dec 13, 2022

"Kitty" Fay, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 13, 2022.  Born in 1930 in Norfolk, VA, Kitty grew up in Newport News with five siblings and was a 1948 graduate of Newport News High School.

In 1949, Kitty married her high school sweetheart, James Fay.  They enjoyed 50 years of marriage until Jim's passing...

Dec 11, 2022

Ms. Carolyn Muriel Bradley passed Sunday evening, December 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. She loved to travel, cook, entertain, and enjoy festive times with family and friends.

Throughout Carolyn's life, she shared her knowledge with her family and community as she listened and advised. An avid Beachcomber, the shores of the Chesapeake Bay will miss Carolyn's...

Dec 10, 2022

Edgar Bruce Dillow, 66, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Born and raised in Norfolk, he was the son of the late George A. Dillow, Sr. and Betty Mae Goldsby. Ed dedicated 37 years of service to Metro Machine Corporation and retired in 2014 as an Assistant Foreman in their steel shop. He...

Dec 8, 2022

Danis Rais Lensch, 72, passed peacefully at home on December 8, 2022. Danis was born July 3, 1950 in Portsmouth, VA. After graduating from York High School in 1968, She married the love of her life, Mark A. Lensch becoming a Navy wife. Traveling to various duty stations, she worked in the banking industry, and she had a passion...

Dec 5, 2022

Erma Whitaker Henry Bockoven died December 5, 2022 having lived an incredible and full life. She was born on November 17, 1927 to Doyle M. and Jessie Johnson Whitaker of Norton. VA.  Raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, she graduated from Dobyns -Bennett High School in 1945.  She attended the Mary Washington College of The University of Virginia and graduated with...

Dec 5, 2022

David Eugene Woody, age 85, was born to Lillie May Marshall Woody and Charles Francis Woody in Charlottesville, VA on March 22, 1937. He passed away Dec. 5, 2022 at his home in Hampton, VA.,  with Marilyn at his side.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Swedlund – Woody; his daughters, Debra Bullock and Katherine Baranyai...

Dec 2, 2022

Bernard Wayne Johnson, 70, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at home surrounded by love. Born to Lorraine McKenney and Richard Gately, he was a longtime Newport News resident but considered himself a Hamptonian. He worked for Gately Communications for 45 years where he accomplished many great things and he always emitted positivity and love to anyone who knew...

Nov 30, 2022

Rosanne King passed away November 30, 2022. She had been a longtime Peninsula resident and retired from Fedex.

She is survived by her children Katie Dlugosz and JM King.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from noon to 4PM at Hoss's Deli in Newport News.

In lieu...

Nov 30, 2022

Jonathan Kinchen, Sr was born February 9, 1954, in Helena, Arkansas. He was the seventh of eight children of Ezekiel and Essie Kinchen, Sr.

Jonathan accepted Christ at an early age and united with Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Helena, Arkansas. He later...

Nov 30, 2022

Martin Leon Roaseau, 70, passed away on Nov 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Hampton, Marty graduated from Hampton High School in 1971. He is preceded in death by his parents Doris B. Roaseau and Mirrel B. Roaseau. Marty is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou Roaseau; daughters Lauren Roaseau and Lindsey...

Nov 29, 2022

Karen P. Smith, devoted wife and mother went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. Born in West Virginia, Karen had settled in Hampton with her husband and their love of the beach kept them here after his retirement. She loved worshiping and serving the Lord, also being a grandmother and great grandmother.

She is...

Nov 28, 2022

Ernestine "Tine" Langston Sellers, 78, passed away on November 28, 2022 in Newport News Virginia.

Tine was born in Tarboro NC to Marvin Henry Langston and Sadie Ellen Ellis Langston on December 14, 1943. She was the 3 rd of 4 children born to Marvin and Sadie. Tine's siblings included Ann Ellis Brown, Marvin Wayne Langston and...

Nov 26, 2022

Jean Dale Lackey, 69, died Saturday, November 26, 2022. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she was a very active member of Faith Church of God for many years, serving as a Sunday school teacher and playing the piano and singing, until her health prevented her attendance. She worked as an RN at Riverside Regional Medical Center for many years...

Nov 26, 2022

J.W. Whiting Chisman, Jr. passed away on November 26, 2022, at his home with his family and friends around him.

Whiting was born on August 27, 1941, to J.W Whiting Chisman, Sr., and Elizabeth Winne Chisman. He was raised in the Wythe section of Hampton, VA and was a member of the Hampton High School Class of...

Nov 25, 2022

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Franklin "Frank" Wendall Marshall, 70, was born on December 6, 1951 in Bath County, Va. He passed away on November 25, 2022 in Newport News, VA. He was a master plumber and the owner operator of All Seasons Plumbing and Drain Cleaning. He was an amazing father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Frank was preceded in...

Nov 23, 2022

Jacqueline Burton Eubank, 92, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Hampton Health and Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she was the oldest living member of Hampton Christian Church where she was the organist for 47 years. Additionally, Jackie played the organ at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home from the time of her graduation from Hampton High...

Nov 22, 2022

Judith Reaugh Parker, 72, died, Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born in Kansas, Judy has lived in Hampton for 40 years. She enjoyed antiquing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Parker; Judy is survived by her children, daughter, Jennifer (Brad); sons Jay, Thomas (Amber), Joseph (Charlene), and Joshua...

Nov 20, 2022

Carlton H. Burney, 87, died Sunday, November 20, 2022. Born in Bladen Co., NC, he joined the Newport News Shipyard at 16 years old, retiring as a millwright. "Burney" was a member of Pine Chapel Baptist Church.

Burney is survived by his wife, Martha Burney; children, Jerry, Dean, Donna and Jeff; and many grandchildren.

A...

Nov 20, 2022

Louis Earldean Kuykendall, 88, of Hampton, passed away November 20, 2022 at Coliseum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Son of the late William and Carrie Kuykendall, he was born February17, 1934, in Cherokee County, SC.

Louis attended Bessemer City High School in North Carolina, later earning his diploma. He worked for the Newport News Shipyard for 40 years...