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Theresa G. Woodall
Jun 28, 2020
Theresa G. Woodall, 78, died June 28, 2020. Theresa was an active and longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she served as a treasurer and on the hiring committee. Her greatest joys were her family and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the entire...
Mickey Gene Rowe
Jun 28, 2020
Mickey Gene Rowe 85 of Hampton went peacefully to heaven on June 28, 2020. He was born at home on January 30, 1935 in Louisville, Mississippi to Mable Dean McCool and Jesse D. Rowe. Mickey grew up in Mississippi, played sports, was high school Valedictorian and was voted most likely to succeed. He joined the US Marine Corps in...
Andrew James Barker
Jun 27, 2020
On June 27, 2020, Andrew James Barker passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Virginia Beach. Anyone who knew Andrew would agree with two things—he could be trying at times, and was fiercely loyal to those that he cared about, sometimes to a fault. Andrew's passion knew no bounds, and when he loved something, he immersed...
Heather Ann Bigbie
Jun 27, 2020
Heather Ann Bigbie, 40, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, she had been a Peninsula resident for the last 35 years. Heather had a beautiful smile, a contagious laugh, and a huge heart. She wasn't afraid to speak her mind and always finished what she started. She was the advice giver and the family...
Catherine M. Smith
Jun 26, 2020
Catherine M. Smith, 88, passed away June 26, 2020. A native of Boston Massachusetts, she had been a longtime resident of Hampton. Catherine worked as an accountant for the City of Hampton. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and loved being in the choir. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents George and Marguerite...
Robert Martin Raynor
Jun 25, 2020
Robert Martin Raynor, 46, died Thursday, June 25, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Robert graduated from Kecoughtan High School and was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. A Mustang enthusiast, he loved racing and working on his cars.
Robert is survived by two daughters, Kaela Boe and Payton Saleen Raynor; step-son, Tyler Forbes; grandson, Levi Boe;...
Jacklyn Ray Mayo
Jun 24, 2020
My beloved mother, Jacklyn Ray Mayo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She left us unexpectedly but surrounded by love. She will be forever missed. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold Jack & Molly Delette Douglas, her brother Richard Douglas and her 1st husband William F. Ray.
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Edward Cowan Sumner
Jun 22, 2020
Edward "Ed" Cowan Sumner , 62, surrounded by family and friends, unexpectedly joined his wife of 40 years Carol in heaven on June 22, 2020. Ed was born May 15, 1958 in Beaufort, SC to his late parents James Raoul and Audrey Hilda (Jaksch) Sumner . He graduated from Fairborn High School in Fairborn, OH Class of 1976. Immediately following...
Bruce R. Rabie
Jun 22, 2020
Bruce R. Rabie, 54, died Monday, June 22, 2020. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Bruce served in the US Air Force for six years beginning in 1986, including service in Operation Desert Storm. He was stationed at LAFB, living in Hampton until moving to Isle of Wight County in 2000. Following his military service, Bruce worked for the Isle of...
Maria Jozifina Mingee
Jun 20, 2020
Maria Jozifina "Josie" Mingee, 93, died Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born in Brussels, Belgium, she became a war bride in 1947 upon marrying Linwood Earl Turner. They came stateside for several tours of duty, one of which was in Waco, TX where she sat for her US Citizenship test and became a naturalized citizen for which she was very...
Virginia Hatsuyo Keating
Jun 18, 2020
Virginia Hatsuyo Keating, 90, died peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2020 with her granddaughter by her side. Born in Tokyo, she was a WWII survivor. Enduring the ravages of war, she was an inspiration to her family, instilling a tremendous respect for her tenacity. Mrs. Keating was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary #3219...
Christopher J. St. Louis
Jun 14, 2020
Christopher James St. Louis age 51 was called home to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, June 14th 2020. He was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on February 18th 1969 to Annette St.Louis. Christopher was a hard working man, who loved his family more than anything. Chris was always the life of the party, he lit up the room...
Helen Joann Sandford
Jun 12, 2020
Helen J. Sandford, 76, died Friday, June 12, 2020. Born in Conway, SC, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1961. She retired from civil service having worked in both the Marshall Islands and Fort Monroe.
Survivors include her daughter, Jody Scott (Mike) of Hampton; her son, Lee Mitchell Sandford (Linda) of Newport News; her mother, Helen...
Thomas Joseph Harmon, Iii
Jun 4, 2020
Hampton,
Thomas Joseph Harmon III, 51, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he served in the US Navy during Operation Desert Storm; after which he began work with Tecnico Company where he was a Supervisor working at Newport News Shipbuilding,
Tom is survived by his son, Thomas J. Harmon...
Joan Waters Barlow
Jun 3, 2020
In the early morning of June 3, 2020, Joan W. Barlow died peacefully after a long and eventful life. Born in London, England in October 1925 to parents George and Emily Henrietta "Hettie" Waters, Joan was raised in the beautiful south coast seaside town of Bournemouth. During World War II, she was introduced to Henry "Hank" Gordner, an American...
Beverly King Credle
Jun 2, 2020
Beverly King Credle, passed away June 2, 2020. She retired from Hampton Codes and Compliance as an Inspector. Beverly was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Hampton. Beverly is survived by her beloved husband, Walter Credle and sister, Zane Hoy. A celebration of life will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11AM....
Morris A. Bander
May 24, 2020
Morris Arthur Bander, 76, died Sunday, May 24, 2020. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Hampton High School in 1962 and Virginia Tech in 1967 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He went to work for the Civil Service at the shipyard in Portsmouth before joining the Air Force during the Vietnam War. During his service in the...
Dana Nicole Wollenburg
May 21, 2020
Dana Nicole Wollenburg, 31, died Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was kind, loving and selfless, a beautiful soul with a big heart.
Dana was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virginia L. and Phillip G. Pitt and James Stark and two uncles, Scotty G. and Tony L. Pitt. Survivors include her two daughters, Terri Ann Wollenburg and...
Sally Harrell Scott
May 17, 2020
On May 17, 2020, Sally Harrell Scott (Nanny), went to be with the Lord. She was born in Murfreesboro, N.C. on Nov. 28, 1925, and later moved to Hampton where she met and married her loving late husband, Capt. Robert W. Scott Sr. of the Virginia Pilots Association.
She adored her sons, Capt. Robert W. Scott Jr....
Audrey E. Lee
May 17, 2020
Audrey Elizabeth Ferguson Lee, 96, died Sunday, May 17, 2020. Born and raised in Phoebus, she graduated from Hampton High School where she played trombone in the band. She worked for Bender's Toys and Gifts for many years before going to work for Leggett's Department Store in downtown Hampton. In her later years she worked at Shelton on the...

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