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Paul E. Moberg
Jul 6, 2022
Paul Edward Moberg passed away peacefully in his home in Hampton, Virginia on July 6, 2022. He was born in Hampton, Virginia on November 22, 1933 to Eldon Samuel and Pauline Alberti Moberg.
Paul grew up on the banks of the Hampton River on Hampton Institute's campus. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1951 and worked...
Shirley Arlean Hancock
Jul 5, 2022
Shirley Hancock, 85, passed away Tuesday the 5th of July after a brief illness. Born in Coleman Falls VA, Shirley was a homemaker for her beloved husband, Charles W. Hancock who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her loving parents Essex and Elsie Thomas, brother Steven Thomas, and son Melvin Ray Hancock.
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John "Randy" Randall Ware
Jul 4, 2022
John Randall Ware, 61, died July 4, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Farmville, Virginia to parents OE and Mary Ware, he spent most of his life in Hampton, graduating from Kecoughtan High School in 1978. Randy was extremely proud to serve in the United States Navy as a medical technician. He graduated from John Tyler Community College...
Charles William Haughwout
Jul 3, 2022
Charles W. "Chuck" Haughwout, 67, died Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 50 years. He retired from Sentara Careplex in 2019 after 35 years of service. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and he played lead guitar in many local bands.
Preceded in death by...
James Harold Breeding, Sr.
Jul 2, 2022
James Harold Breeding, Sr., 88, died Saturday, July 2, 2022. His son and daughter-in-law were by his side when he drifted off to be with Jesus.
Preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Breeding, father Arnold Breeding, mother Eleanor Breeding, four sisters, Ruth Musick, Lillian Smith, Clemence Breeding, and Ilene Stiff, four brothers, Jack Breeding, Charlie Breeding,...
Oleta Louise Britt Mcmillan
Jul 1, 2022
Oleta "Lucy" Louise Britt McMillan slipped away into God's arms on 1 July 2022, peacefully in her home.
Oleta was born 1 February, 1924 in Bethel Township, North Carolina to Wilbur Nash and Louise Smith Britt. Lucy had a varied life, picking tobacco and cotton in North Carolina as a child; graduating from high school at 16;...
Kevin Peter Shea
Jul 1, 2022
Kevin Peter Shea, Hampton attorney, devoted father of two daughters,and fiercely loyal friend died at his home July 1,2022. He was 79. Kevin was born in Miami, Florida on April 3, 1943. His parents (Patrick and Rita Shea) moved to Hampton when Kevin was a young child. He attended St. Rose of Lima elementary school in Hampton and graduated...
Jeanette E. Harris
Jun 30, 2022
Jeanette E. Harris passed away June 30, 2022. She was a longtime resident of Hampton. Jeanette loved traveling and cheering on the Baltimore Orioles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Harris. Survivors include her children, Stephanie Parks (Neil Martin), Joseph Harris (Ryan), and Matthew Harris (Jeanna); grandchildren, Brandon (Briana), Samantha (Jim), Amy, Garrett, Joseph Jr.,...
Faye Patrick Crocker
Jun 29, 2022
Faye Patrick Crocker, 60, peacefully departed to be with her Heavenly Father on June 29, 2022. Faye was a proud and lifelong Phoebus resident. She was a great cook, loved going to the beach, crabbing, clamming and spending time with friends, family and her beloved dog, Precious.
In death Faye will be reunited with her mother, Louise...
Rhea Eldridge Harris
Jun 28, 2022
Rhea Eldridge Harris of Surry County, VA, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was a beloved husband, parent, grandparent, mentor and friend who will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents Buford M. Harris and Ruth Y. Shafer; beloved Aunt Ruth Harris Joyce; former...
James G. Moore
Jun 28, 2022
James G. Moore, 89, passed peacefully on June 28, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 21, 1933, in Snow Hill, NC to Joseph Thomas and Sudie Pate Moore, the twelfth of thirteen children. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings.
James served in the United States Navy after high school. He moved...
Thomas David Norum
Jun 28, 2022
Thomas David Norum, 78, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Born in Bronx, NY, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 50 years where he was a member of St. Rose of Lima and the Korean Martyrs Catholic Church. He retired from NASA as a Research Engineer in 2008 after 35 years of service. Through the years Mr....
Mildred Jean Johnston
Jun 27, 2022
On June 27, 2022, Mildred Jean Johnston left this world for her heavenly home. She was a great daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Mildred was born in Corbin, KY to HB and Beulah G. Carroll. She married Samuel R Johnston on June 20, 1953 and assumed a life as a military wife. They were based...
William "Bill" Harrison Coon, Jr.
Jun 26, 2022
William Coon Jr., age 62 of Tomball, passed away June 26, 2022. Bill is survived by his wife, Ann, his aunt, Marge Lengyel as well as numerous cousins and friends. He was born to Lt. Col. William H. Coon and Mary (Toddy) Coon. Bill spent the majority of his life growing up in Hampton, Virginia, where he attended grade...
Wallace "Wally" Richard Morgan, Jr.
Jun 17, 2022
Wallace "Wally" Morgan, Jr., 73, at last gave up the 10-year, "good fight" with colorectal cancer on June 17, 2022. He was the husband of Barbara (Wilt) and father of Michael Wallace Morgan.
Wally was born and raised in the Milwaukee, WI area, the son of Wallace, Sr. and Genevieve (Sixt) and brother to Dennis. He was...
Henry W. Guilford, Sr.
Jun 13, 2022
Henry W. Guilford, Sr., 87, after his fight with Mesothelioma, died Monday, June 13, 2022 with his son Hank at his side. Born in Phoebus, he was a Peninsula resident for most of his life. He joined the US Navy in 1954 and served as a firefighter and boiler technician until his retirement in 1973. He then went to...
Becca Bromley Whittington Massengill
Jun 8, 2022
Becca Bromley Whittington Massengill (age 57) of Gibsonville NC passed away peacefully from cancer on June 8th 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 29, 1964 in Jefferson WV., was raised in Buckroe Beach and attended Phoebus High School.
She was a loving mother of five beautiful children and devoted her life to...
Elizabeth Luttrell
Jun 7, 2022
Elizabeth Luttrell, 92, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Born in Baltimore, she was a girl scout and her troop participated in the scrap metal drive for the "Salvage for Victory" program. She had been a Hampton resident since 1971 and was a former member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. She worked for many years as the church secretary....
Carolyn Hines Muse
Jun 2, 2022
Carolyn Hines Muse, 89, died Thursday, June 2, 2022. Born in Greenville, NC, she had been a Hampton resident since 1960 where she retired from Hampton City Schools as a Librarian. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and liked to knit with the ladies at the church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Donnell M....
Marvin Eugene Richards
May 31, 2022
Marvin Eugene Richards passed away on May 31, 2022, in Hampton Virginia. He was born on September 20, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska and was a resident of Virginia since 1950 when he was stationed at Ft. Eustis. While serving at Ft. Eustis, he met and married Catherine H. Duffer on October 12. 1951. Marvin and Catherine celebrated 69 years...

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