Jan 5, 2022

SERVICE DATE and TIME CHANGED DUE TO IMCLEMENT WEATHER

Sharon Lee O'Keefe, 69, widow of Robert Dennis O'Keefe, passed away on January 5, 2022.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, she graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1970. Sharon had the honor of serving as PTA President of John Tyler Elementary School for 3 years. She...

Jan 3, 2022

William Thomas Haddock, 74, passed away January 3, 2022 after a long illness. He served in the United States Navy and then went on to have a long career as a police officer for the Virginia Port Authority. He is survived by his wife, son, and step-daughter. Arrangements are private.

In lieu of flowers the family requests...

Dec 31, 2021

Barbara Ann Smith (Grams), age 81, loving mother of two, and adoring wife to her late husband James Smith Sr. (US Airforce Retired), passed away peacefully in the late hours of the 31 st of December 2021; surrounded by her daughter Karen, son-in-law Mark, and her sister Bonnie. Ann was born in March 1940 in Snow Hill, North Carolina....

Dec 31, 2021

Randall Duane McMurray, 45, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 31, 2021.  Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he grew up and attended school in California.  Randy loved boating, fishing, swimming and just being outdoors.  He served on the boards of Hampton Bay Days, the Hampton Cup Regatta and volunteered and worked in various positions for Healthy Family Partnership. Randy was most...

Dec 28, 2021

Antonio Araiza, 73, passed away December 28, 2021. Antonio was born in Mexico City in 1948. He moved to the United States after completing college at Academia de Artes y Pintura Nacional de Mexico where he studied drawing and art. He was well known for his drawing and work in the cartoon industry as well as a CAD designer....

Dec 26, 2021

Cleva Tisdale, a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on December 26, 2021.  She was born on April 14, 1922 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and was the daughter of William Richard and Minnie Belle Bowman Tisdale.

Cleva's undergraduate education was received at James Madison College, and later, she completed her Master's Degree in Library Science at Peabody...

Dec 19, 2021

Ashley Marie Albers, 34, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19, 2021.  Born on November 26, 1987, to parents Arthur Albers and Lori Tronnes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she graduated from Veritas High School.    Ashley spent most of her life in the Midwest and moved to Hampton with her family 10 years ago, to escape the cold winters and snow.

Dec 17, 2021

Marguerita Frances Tollenaere, 97, of Hampton, died peacefully at home on December 17, 2021 with family at her side.

Mrs. Tollenaere was a native of Hounslow, Middlesex, England and the daughter of Leonard and Mabel Hoskins.   Margie, as she was so dearly called, was an adventurous young girl. When the war broke out and London was under...

Dec 16, 2021

Bruce A. Baber passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Chesapeake Retirement Home. He was born on February 1, 1931 in Bessamer, AL.

He graduated from the University of Tennessee and the Medical College of Virginia. After graduation, he served two years in the US Army Medical Corps; after the army, he was in family...

Dec 12, 2021

Dennis W. Ross, 57, died Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born in Wilmington, NC, he was raised in Hampton before joining the US Army in 1983. He retired from the Army as a highly decorated First Sergeant in 2003 after 20 years of service and was jumpmaster qualified. Dennis was currently working as a Senior Property Disposal Specialist for the...

Dec 11, 2021

Ronnie, 50, passed surrounded by his family on December 11, 2021. A native of Hampton, he was born on December 29, 1970 and was an excellent painter and skilled carpenter who enjoyed helping his family and friends improve their homes.

You could always find Ronnie outside working around the house or in the backyard grilling. He and...

Dec 10, 2021

Julius Glenn Sadler, Jr. 77, passed away on December 10, 2021.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he served in the US army during the Vietnam War.  He retired in 2009 as a Yard Foreman from Pembroke Construction. Julius was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jean Manfred.  He is survived by his children, Sherry A Gwynn, Thomas G Sadler...

Dec 8, 2021

Zenea Marie Stueber, 24, died December 8, 2021.  Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, raised in Norfolk, she moved to Hampton as an adult.  Zenea had a great love for dogs and would always bring home the strays.  Her beautiful smile was infectious, and she loved her family, especially her little sister.

Preceded in death by her grandmother, Linda...

Dec 7, 2021

Gary Boyce "Fish" Herring, Sr., 62, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was a lifelong Newport News resident who had worked at the Newport News Shipyard since 1978, most recently working as a Quality Assurance Inspector in the Machine Shop. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed all watersports, especially boat racing. Gary enjoyed spending time at his summer...

Dec 4, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Sherrie Darlene Cox, on December 4, 2021 in Hampton, Virginia.

Sherrie was born May 14, 1963 to Estille Wayne Cox, Sr. and Mildred Richards Cox in Newport News, Virginia. Born with cerebral palsy, it was apparent from birth Sherrie was an angel that touched...

Dec 4, 2021

Nina Marcia Cutkay, 63, passed away at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  Born in Baltimore, MD, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1989. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was an Ophthalmic Tech. Nina is survived by her husband, William "Bill" C. Cutkay; daughter, Brianna Segovia (Brandon); son, Nicholas Cutkay (April); sisters, Lisa Davis and Gina...

Dec 3, 2021

Jeanine Kocmich, 76, passed away December 3, 2021. She was born in Saratoga Springs. NY and had been a resident of Hampton since 1977. Jeanine loved her family and enjoyed the many summer family vacations at the Outer Banks.

Jeanine was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Kocmich and her parents, Frank and Ethel Dominick. She...

Dec 2, 2021

Neil E. Whitworth, formerly of Norfolk, died December 2, 2021.  He was 87.

Neil was born on September 6, 1934 in El Cerrito (Contra Costa County), CA to Ozie H. Whitworth and Cherie M.( Heydenfeldt) Whitworth.  He spent his early childhood growing up in San Francisco with his siblings Theodore and Sandra.  Upon the remarriage of his...

Nov 16, 2021

Carl N. Henderson, 30, of Hampton passed away November 16, 2021. Carl was a gentle soul who loved his family. He attended Phoebus High School where he was a member of the ROTC. Carl went on to work as a commercial and residential electrician. He was a fan of Yugioh and as a child he could tell you the...

Nov 14, 2021

Bevely Lee Mingee Jr., died Sunday, November 14, 2021.  He was born August 7, 1949 to Bevely Lee Mingee Sr. and Margaret Lee Miller Mingee at Dixie Hospital in Hampton Va. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he grew up in Phoebus. Bevely "Bud" served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War after being called up in 1966...