Jul 28, 2019

Doris D. Somers, 89, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Born in North Carolina, she lived in Hampton since she was a small child. During her lifetime, she had worked at Maida Development Company and at Shelton on the Bay Retirement Home.

The widow of Orville Somers, she is survived by her daughter, Sharon Appleholm (George);...

Jul 26, 2019

Danny Shrout passed away on July 26, 2019. Danny had worked at Canon and enjoyed watching Nascar and football. Danny loved his family and was a lifelong Miami Dolphins fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rosemary, sister, Kathy and nephews, Justin and Douglas. Danny is survived by sisters Cheryl and Karen and lots of...

Jul 26, 2019

Barbara Ann Anderson Hackett, of Old Wythe Community in Hampton, VA, formerly of Cortland, NY, passed away on July 26, 2019 at the age of 74. Wife of nearly 50 years to A. Paul Hackett, she is also survived by two sons, Aaron of Hampton and Adrian and wife Leah, and their two sons, Andrew and Asher of Jackson,...

Jul 25, 2019

Virginia "Ginger" Alice (Lester) Fabry passed away on July 25,2019. She was born March 21, 1950 in Niagara Falls, NY.  She moved to Virginia in 1967 when her dad bought an Esso gas station and relocated their family.  Her senior year was spent at Hampton High School, where she graduated from in 1968. Growing up in Niagara Falls, she...

Jul 25, 2019

William Clark Gibson, 84, of Fort Monroe, Va, passed away at home surrounded by his family on the morning of July 25, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on April 24, 1935. A son of the late Robert and Gertha Gibson. Husband to the late Judy S. Gibson of Pittsburgh. Surviving are his wife Moncia Schuck Gibson and...

Jul 24, 2019

Pauline Smoot Woody, 90, widow of Richard Thomas Woody, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Born in Lynchburg, Mrs. Woody was the last one living of 10 brothers and sisters. She moved to Hampton in 1946 where she had worked for Maida Development Company. Mrs. Woody was a member of Restoration Church Phoebus Baptist; and was also a member of...

Jul 21, 2019

Gladys Adeline Lewis, 92, of Hampton, Virginia lost her battle with cancer on July 21, 2019 and went to be with her husband in Heaven. She was the widow of Beverley West Lewis, and mother to Sally A. Lewis of Hampton and Ellen L. McGimsey (Richard) of Roanoke.

Gladys was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and was...

Jul 17, 2019

James "Jimmy" D. Roberts Sr. passed away peacefully July 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his family whom he loved immensely. He is survived by Linda, his loving wife of 56 years. He will be dearly missed by his five children- Kim Buyer (Terry) of Keene, NH, James "Jay" D. Roberts, Jr. (Gina) of Yorktown, Michele Sinclair (Luke) of...

Jul 15, 2019

Ann May Spencer Bateman

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend to many.

Ann May Spencer Bateman, "Grandma Batey" 87, of Hampton VA., went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2019 , Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Nina Spencer, brother Sonny Spencer and sister Sally Spencer Johnston, survived by...

Jul 15, 2019

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Bordeaux, 61, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. Born in Bladen County, NC., she has been a resident of Hampton since July 1999.

Becky worked 10 years at Sarah Bonwell Hudgins with many different projects. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and had a great love of singing, and dancing.

Jul 15, 2019

Walter Raines, age 87, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on July 15, 2019. He was born on December 6, 1931 in Hampton.

Walter was a faithful member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible Class. He humbly served the church in many capacities over the years, including Sunday...

Jul 9, 2019

Lakie Irene Paxton, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  Born in Saltville, VA, she had been a resident of Hampton for 52 years.  She was a member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church.

Lakie was preceded in...

Jul 8, 2019

Raymond Larry Brooke, affectionately known as "Pappy", 77, died Monday, July 8, 2019. Born in Georgia, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 9 years. Larry served in the US Army during Vietnam and retired after 25 years from the Hatch Nuclear Power Plant in Appling Co., GA then went to work for Florida Electric at the...

Jul 6, 2019

William "Bill" M. Rice Jr. died Saturday, July 6, 2019. Bill was born at Riverside Hospital on July 3, 1941 and raised on Harris Creek Road. After his marriage they built their home next door to his Mom and Dad. Bill attended Hampton High School (Class of 59) and played for the Hampton Crabbers (57-58). Bill's first job was...

Jul 2, 2019

Carrie Forrest Fox, 86, entered eternal peace on July 2, 2019 at her home in Hampton, VA.

She was born in Newport News and was a graduate of the class of Newport News High School 1952.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Darius J. Fox. Left to cherish her memory...

Jul 2, 2019

Kimberly Ferson Howell died Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was one of a kind. She was an original. She was tough. She was loving. She could be impatient. She was a pistol. She showed her love to her sons in meaningful ways. For a drama debutante with little sports background, she bought Virginia Squires season tickets to be closer...

Jun 28, 2019

Born Ruby Lavonne Jones in Clinton, Mississippi on November 12, 1939, she arrived in our Lord's hands on June 28, 2019 after a long illness with lung cancer.

Ruby is survived by her current husband, David Brian Allen and her ex-husband, Floyd Ducote. She is also survived by sons, John Vincent Ducote, Ted Randall Ducote, Robert Earl...

Jun 27, 2019

Alexander King, Jr., 72, died Thursday, June 27, 2019. A lifelong Hampton resident, he retired from the Newport News Shipyard. He loved music and watching sports, especially the Washington Redskins.

Survivors include his wife, Sharron King; a son, Shaun King of Gainesville, VA; a sister, Shirley Washington of Hampton; and a granddaughter, Elle King. The family will...

Jun 25, 2019

Sean Conner Cameron, 21, a native and lifelong resident of Hampton and Newport News, tragically lost his life on Tuesday June 25, 2019. He was well known for many things, especially his long hair, his beautiful smile and his infectious laugh. He was a great friend, helpful neighbor, and was loved by all.

The loss of Sean...

Jun 25, 2019

Jimmie D. Smith, 74, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Born in Sandpoint, ID, he was a Hampton resident for the last two years. He joined the Air Force in 1964, retiring from the Pentagon in 1984 after 20 years of service. Upon retiring, he went to work as a manager of Star Technologies, retiring again after fourteen years.