Aug 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Amanda Gail Topping announces her sudden passing on August 14, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, Amanda graduated from Bethel High School, class of 1998.  She spent her career in medical administration including working for physicians in several capacities.  She...

Aug 11, 2021

Jane Brimmer Speegle, 92, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Jane was born July 31, 1929 in Newport News, Virginia and was the only child of John and Anna Brimmer.  She graduated from Warwick County High...

Aug 9, 2021

Peter Routten Krantz, Sr., 89, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2021.  Born in Honesdale, PA on July 6, 1932 to Everett W. Krantz, Sr. and Doris Routten Krantz, Pete spent most of his life in his beloved Fox Hill, growing up with his large family and numerous friends.  After...

Aug 7, 2021

Samuel Pinello Jr., loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Vietnam veteran, businessman, author, and painter. All together "Una Buona Vita".. a "Good Life".   On the morning of August 7th, 2021, surrounded by his loving daughters, Samuel Pinello made his way to the kingdom of heaven, finally joining the love of his life and wife Maxine (his MacaCina).

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Aug 5, 2021

Hubert A. "Andy" Jones, 83, died Thursday, August 5, 2021. Born in Goldsboro, NC, he had been an area resident since 1955. He was a faithful member of Faith Community Church. He retired from the Newport News Shipyard after 39 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking and was a very handy jack of all trades.

He was...

Aug 5, 2021

Betty L. Keene, 82, of Hampton, passed way August 5, 2021.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Smith.  She is survived by her husband, Perry Keene; her son, Kevin Keene; her daughters, Margaret Smith (Ronald) and Norma Snapp (Jack); her grandson, Corey Snapp; and her sister,...

Aug 2, 2021

Linda Lee Velez, 74, died Monday, August 2, 2021. Born in Pennsylvania, she graduated from Collegeville-Trappe High School. She lived for many years in Virginia Beach until moving to Florida to care for her aging mother. She recently moved to Hampton to help care for her grandchildren. She retired from Walmart as a Customer Service Associate and was a...

Aug 1, 2021

Joseph Tony Sanzo, Jr. passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his home in Hampton at the age of 74. Joe was a loving husband to his wife, Pam, and they were married for 52 years. Joe was a friend to everyone and was loved dearly by his family and friends. He was an amazing father, a wonderful...

Jul 31, 2021

Frances A. Mannoia a resident of Hampton, VA since 1975, passed away on July 31, 2021. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Carlo Vitriola; brother, Philip; aunts, Josephine Sanalitro, Fannie Comenga, Julie Guerrera, and Grace Esposito; uncles, Anthony and Frank Comenga. She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Michael Mannoia; niece, Joanne...

Jul 29, 2021

Janet Beatrice Morris, 69, died Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she had been a Virginia resident since 1983. She retired as a computer programmer from QED Systems. Janet loved attending plays, shopping, puzzles, crocheting, watching murder mysteries, and was an avid reader; but, her greatest love was her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded...

Jul 28, 2021

Ronald Marchant Cook, 80, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Born in Newport News, Ronnie was a lifelong area resident. He was a former member of Monumental United Methodist Church in Portsmouth and was currently a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Hampton.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Milfred E. and Elizabeth M. Cook,...

Jul 27, 2021

Anthony John Farnett, 76, of Hampton, Virginia passed away on July 27, 2021 peacefully at the hospital surrounded by family.

Tony was born in New London, CT., to the late Anthony Farnett and the late Mary Ann Babich. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, unconditional love, and sense of humor.

Born on...

Jul 23, 2021

Bruce Allen Moody, 79, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Waynesville, North Carolina to parents Charles and Ruth Allen Moody; he left his mountain home at the age of 18 to attend the Apprenticeship School at Newport News Shipbuilding, in Newport News.  Before he completed classes, he was drafted into the United...

Jul 21, 2021

Carol Wray Walter, 74, of Hampton, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2021, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.

A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Carol was born in Hampton and remained a lifelong resident. She attended Kecoughtan and Hampton High Schools, graduating from HHS in 1965. A few years...

Jul 18, 2021

Ann Johnson Behm, age­­ 95, of Hampton, died July 18, 2021, after a short illness surrounded by family who she dearly loved.

Ann Johnson Behm was born August 26, 1925, in Hampton, to Henry Christopher and Mamie Lee Biscoe Johnson.  She graduated from Hampton High School, Class of 1943.  She married Irving Vincent Behm, DDS on June...

Jul 18, 2021

Donald Lee Boles passed away peacefully July 18, 2021, at home in Gloucester Point, VA.  He was born February 11, 1934, at Station Hospital, Fort Monroe, VA to the late Carsie Lee and Irene Thelma Boles.

Donnie graduated from "The Real" Hampton High School, Class of 1952 and worked for the C & P Telephone Co. of...

Jul 15, 2021

Timothy Joseph Bolt, 63, died Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Tim was a marine, in the home improvement world, the owner of Fire It Up! fireplace services, and for the past 12 years, a Newport News Shipbuilder.

If you had a home repair need, Tim never turned down the opportunity to help someone. He knew how...

Jul 12, 2021

Adam Cooper, 46, died unexpectedly, on Monday, July 12, 2021.  Born in Georgia to parents Michael T. Cooper and Mary Davis, he had been a long time Hampton resident and was employed as a line cook at Parklane Tavern in Hampton.  Adam enjoyed listening to music, watching football and cheering for his team, the NY Giants; but above all,...

Jul 12, 2021

With heavy hearts, our family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Eldred "Mickey" Hendricks on July 12, 2021.  Mickey was a long-time resident of Charlottesville after moving there from Hampton, Virginia in 1953 to attend the University of Virginia.  After graduating from UVA, Mickey transitioned into a lifelong career with the University where he held many positions...

Jul 11, 2021

Robbie Dean Bynum, 74, died Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born in Moultrie, GA on Aug. 8, 1946, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Moultrie Technical College with a degree in drafting and design. He worked at Gibbs and Cox for a number of years and then went to work for the Newport News Shipyard...