Jan 3, 2026

Jaden Ray Matheny, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 3, 2026.  He was born in Newport News, VA on May 1, 2007.  Jaden graduated high school and worked as the Assistant Manager of Mercury Tobacco and Vape.   He enjoyed baseball, Boy Scouts, motorcycles, boats, and working on the family car "little blue".

Preceded in death by...

Jan 2, 2026

Jean Bailey Robert (87) passed away under the light of the morning sun on January 2, 2026. Jean was known for her endless creativity and talents, faith and servitude, and her brilliant, bright red hair.

Jean grew up in Charlotte, NC, and attended Covenant Presbyterian Church, Central High School, where she performed in musical theatre, and Queens...

Jan 2, 2026

Virginia S. Hargrove, 74, died Friday, January 2, 2026. Born in the Philippines, she was a longtime Hampton resident. Throughout her career, Virginia worked many jobs, but for 40 years as Supervisor of Food Service at the Eagle Room. She gave love and respect to everyone.

Virginia loved serving people. Her hobbies were cooking, card games, shopping,...

Jan 1, 2026

Victor L. Howell, 58, died Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton.

Preceded in death by his father, Thomas J. Howell and a brother, George Posey; survivors include his mother, Mary Leber; and two brothers, Wayne Posey and wife, Jenifer and Michael S. Howell and wife, Heather.

All services will be...

Dec 30, 2025

Polly Belcher Simmons, 83, passed away at her home in Hampton, Virginia on December 30, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Polly impacted many through her work at the Hampton Public Library Extension Services for the Blind, her membership in the Peninsula Council of the Blind, and the Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, as a Board...

Dec 29, 2025

Ada Mitchell Ward went home to be with the Lord Jesus, her Savior, on December 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of God and the loving attention of her family. Her ninety-seven years were full of love and beauty, even in the midst of suffering.

Ada was born on September 3, 1928, to Mr. Macklin and Ada...

Dec 28, 2025

Joyce Maxine Barnes, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. She was born on November 10, 1940 in Scott, Iowa, and spent the majority of her life in Hampton, Virginia, before relocating to Gloucester in 2007 to be closer to family and the place she grew to love.

Dec 24, 2025

Lawrence "Kippy" Clifton Reed, age 76, passed away after a sudden illness early December 24th, with his family by his side.  Born in Asheville, North Carolina on August 4th, 1949, his family relocated when he was a toddler and he called Hampton home. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1967 and attended TNCC as a Drafting Major.  He...

Dec 23, 2025

Kristie Ann MacLean-Giglio was born on June 9, 1987, and died on December 23, 2025 after a long and harrowing cancer battle. She is preceded in death by her father William Patrick MacLean in 1998 and father-in-law Mike Giglio in 2023, and is survived by her husband, Doug Giglio; and their two children, Kit (6) and Eva (8), as...

Dec 23, 2025

Wesley R. Drew Jr. of Hampton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2025. Wesley was born September 19, 1959, to Wesley Sr. and Rachel Drew. He was their first born son, and had seven wonderful siblings.

In 1977, Wesley graduated from Central Baptist School and proceeded to work at Boulevard Exxon and...

Dec 22, 2025

Evelyn Fae Leggett, 92, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025.  Born in Williamston, North Carolina, she was the daughter of William L. and Eva Glenn Roberson.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifton Ray Leggett; brothers and sisters, Pearl Pittman, Louise Harlow, Esther Whichard, Hazel Johnson, Dorothy Cullipher, Shirley Roebuck, Vance Roberson, James Roberson,...

Dec 19, 2025

Jay Barnabas Parker was born just after midnight on August 3, 1990, in his parents' rental home in Pasadena, California. He was the second of five children, and the only boy.

Jay was homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. He developed extra-curricular interests like Boy Scouts, violin, acting, archery, and sewing. While he was in high school...

Dec 19, 2025

Wanda Jean Rowe, 95, died Friday, December 19, 2025. Born in Harriman, TN, she was the second of eleven children born to John William and Anna Leora Hicks. Jean was a very active member of Newmarket Baptist Church, even working as one of the daycare providers. She worked in many capacities at Port Arthur for many years and always...

Dec 12, 2025

Kenneth R. Bailey, 86, left us on December 12, 2025, to spend eternity with the love of his life Ruby. Ken was born in South Hill, est Virginia on October 6, 1939. He enlisted in the Air Force and later landed in Hampton, Virginia where he married Ruby, and they built a life of love and happiness.

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Dec 10, 2025

Sharon Rae McCabe died December 10, 2025 in Gloucester, VA. She was a lifelong resident of Hampton and a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sharon was born to Raymond E. McCabe and Jo Ann Kelch McCabe on July 7, 1952. She loved her family and will be remembered for her caring spirit. Sharon loved the beach and her cats....

Dec 8, 2025

Beatrice Cunningham Ashley, 98, died Monday, December 8, 2025 after a short illness. Beatrice was born in Norfolk, Virginia and graduated from Norview High School. She landed a job right after graduation with the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and later worked at the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority where she retired in 1995 as Manager of Section 8...

Dec 7, 2025

The best person is the one who brings peace.  This was Albert George Mittelmaier. Jr., a man for all seasons who stepped into eternity and into God's arms, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Pearl Harbor Day.  Alley or Al was born December 27, 1948, at old Dixie Hospital in Hampton, VA, the youngest of 4 children, to Albert George...

Dec 1, 2025

Kendal Tait Eriksen, 65, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Gordon and Mary Eriksen.

Kendal graduated from West Forsyth High School and later earned his degree from Rappahannock Community College. A proud Green Bay Packers fan, Kendal also loved spending time in his garage, fishing,...

Dec 1, 2025

Deborah Kay Hartman, 68, of Hampton died December 1, 2025. She was born to Jonathan and Eunice Starling. She loved stockcar racing, cooking for her family and friends, the beach and her pets, Chloe and Bowser.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jonathan; twin infant sisters; and brothers, Franklin and Michael. She is survived by...

Nov 28, 2025

Sinthia Lynn Mitchell, 68, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. Born on February 28, 1957, Sinthia was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and friend whose life centered around her family. After retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling together, often planning trips around their shared love of baseball. Sinthia served as a civil servant...