Nov 22, 2020

Patricia Ann Swain Allen, 59, rose from the arms of family into eternal life to rest in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  She was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina on June 2, 1961 and has been a resident of Hampton, Virginia since 1963. She graduated from Pembroke High School and began her career as...

Nov 21, 2020

Arthur Burton Keithley Jr, 76, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020.  A lifelong resident of Hampton,  he retired from Lance Snacks in 2008 after 30 years.  He graduated from Hampton High School in 1962.

Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy V. Keithley.  He was survived by his son, Alan B. Keithley; sister, Judy...

Nov 19, 2020

James E. Jenkins "Jimmy" (88) died peacefully in his Yorktown home surrounded by family on Thursday November 19, 2020. He was born in Foxhill to the late Susie L. Jenkins. At age 18 he served in the National Guard for 10 years, and continued his career working for Newport News Shipbuilding for 38 years.

Jimmy was proceeded...

Nov 16, 2020

Judy Cunningham, beloved Mother, Nana and friend passed away at her home on Monday, November 16, 2020 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. She was the most beautiful, fiercely independent, kind soul – a vibrant star burnt out far too soon, leaving a huge hole in our hearts but also a trail of love and light for...

Nov 16, 2020

Walter G. Phillips, 57, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 16, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton but was fortunate enough to travel all over the country and around the world working in the rock music industry. Walt was passionate about fishing and playing golf.

Walt is survived by his sons, Justin and Donnie...

Nov 14, 2020

Tawnya Dawn Reese, 36, passed away November 14, 2020. She was a graduate of Hampton High School.

Tawnya is survived by her parents, Gene and Sheri Reese; her brother, Adam Reese (Erica); nephew, Christian Reese; sister, Lucindi Mathews (Jeff); nieces, Jaci Adair and Reese Green; and a large extended family.

The family will receive friends...

Nov 13, 2020

On November 12, 2020, Lloyd Dilworth "Smitty" Smith 82, died of natural causes at his home in Hampton, VA. Smitty was born on August 18, 1938 in Hampton to Burtrice Lloyd and Eric Dilworth Smith. He was a graduate of Hampton High School class of 1957 and then served four years in the Navy, followed by becoming a Navy...

Nov 13, 2020

Mary J. Fowler, 82, passed away November 13, 2020 surrounded by her sons. Mary loved the Lord and was an active member of Faith Outreach Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fowler, brother, Junior and sister, Libby. She is survived by her sons, Jay (Nell), Tony (Terry) and Jack;...

Nov 11, 2020

Every time we stand on the front porch of our childhood home, we understand why our parents chose to never move. The beauty of the water, the tall steeple of the church, the old majestic trees, the beautiful green grass, the egrets, herons and beautiful mallards were an everyday sighting. Our home was at the center of our mother's...

Nov 10, 2020

Norman John Harsch, 66, died on November 10, 2020.  Born June 29, 1954 in Wurzburg, Germany to John H. Sagraves and Virginia "Bobbie" Peek Sagraves, he was later adopted by his stepfather, James I. Harsch, after his parents' divorce & his mother's remarriage.  Growing up in a military family, Norman lived in many places but was a 1972 graduate...

Nov 9, 2020

Barbara Anne Moorhead, 84, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 after a long illness.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Bill Moorhead, Sr.  Survivors include her son, Bill Moorhead (Leigh); grandson,Davy Moorhead (Michelle); and two great-granddaughters.

Due to an abundance of caution for COVID-19, there will not be any visitation or graveside...

Nov 9, 2020

Juanita F. Gupton, 79, departed this life on Monday November 9, 2020. A native of Patterson, N.C., she had been a Hampton resident for over 60 years, where she retired as the first female Clerk of Circuit Court of Hampton.

Predeceased by her father, Lloyd Ford; mother, Vadia Ford; husband, Lester Gupton; granddaughter, Christine Strickland;...

Nov 9, 2020

Kenneth A. Lovedahl, 60, died Monday, November 9, 2020. A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, Kenny graduated from Bethel High School and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He retired from Newport News Shipyard as a pipefitter after 30 years of service.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Sandra Lovedahl; stepchildren, Larry, Katie, Karen and...

Nov 5, 2020

John Andrew White, 39, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020.  Born in Kanawha County, WV, he had lived in the Northern Virginia area for over 36 years. Andrew is survived by his sons, Noah Andrew Fugate and Aaron Fugate; mother, Kathy L. Heath (Eddie) of Yorktown, VA; father, Stanley E. White of Walkersville, W. VA. ; sister Noelle...

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara Marie Brennan passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was a native of New York and long-time resident of Poquoson.  She was an active member of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church where she served as Lector, Eucharistic Minister and Haiti Committee volunteer.  She also was a founding member of the Parish Thrift Shop in Poquoson.  She retired from...

Nov 1, 2020

Freda Kay Griffith, 89, died Sunday, November 1, 2020. Born in Atlanta, GA, she was a longtime Peninsula resident and retired from the Admissions Office at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Never too busy for her family or anyone who had a need, she loved to take care of people. She had a passion for travelling and loved Elvis and attending...

Oct 30, 2020

Patricia Lewis Wallace, 74, died Friday, October 30, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Pat was a 1964 graduate of Hampton High School and member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Hampton. She worked 20 years as a real estate agent for GHS Realty which became Berkshire Hathaway.

Pat is survived by her husband, Jesse...

Oct 29, 2020

Agnes Virginia Daniels Mitchell Brett, 93, died Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Born in Corapeake, NC she had been a Hampton resident since 1952, where she was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Edith Spencer Sunday School Class.

Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Brett; and one daughter, Frances...

Oct 28, 2020

Judith C. Buie, 75, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Born in Danville, VA, after graduating from George Washington High School in 1963, she married her high school sweetheart who joined the US Air Force. The were assigned to several duty stations, Dayton, OH where Jeffrey was born, Hawaii, and back to Danville where Jennifer was born. In 1973 she...

Oct 27, 2020

Robert T. Hammond, 92, of Hampton, VA passed away on October 27, 2020 in Hampton. He was born in Johnstown, PA and served a total of 23 years in the US Army, beginning at age 17. He saw duty in postwar Germany, Korea and Vietnam. His favorite assignment was his two tours in Germany. Following his retirement from the...