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Samuel Hyman Perry
May 28, 2019
Samuel H. Perry of Hampton, VA passed away May 28, 2019, at home surrounded by family. He was born April 10, 1942 and was the fourth of nine children. Mr. Perry worked in the Shipyard for two years and then went to work for Coca Cola from which he retired.
Helen Joy Sayers Howell
May 26, 2019
Helen Joy Sayers Howell, widow of Eugene Vance Sayers Sr., passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. A native of West Virginia until 1966, she has spent the rest of her life in Hampton and Newport News.
Helen was born on February 27, 1932 in Logan County, WV. She was of Presbyterian faith and attended high school in...
Ann Lockwood Phillips
May 22, 2019
Ann Lockwood Phillips passed away peacefully on May 22, 2019 at the home that her father built in 1948. Ann was born to William Holcombe and Louise Capehart Lockwood on July 23, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her loving husband of 61 years, Robert Lee Phillips who she...
Sandra Jenkins
May 21, 2019
Sandra Jenkins, 71, passed away May 21, 2019. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she loved cats and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her son, Richard (Ricky) C. Burris Sr. and his wife Tracey; their children, Richard C. Burris Jr. and Maxwell Connor Burris; son, Christopher C. Burris and wife, Angela; his children, Amanda Arroyo, Leah...
Thomas Vranas
May 19, 2019
Thomas Vranas passed away at home on the 19th of May 2019. Survived by his wife of 73 years, Roberta F. Vranas, two sons; Thomas L. of Hampton, VA and John B of Phoenix AZ, four grandchildren; Thomas L Vranas Jr of NC, Alexander Vranas of Seattle WA, Dawn Vranas of Breckenridge CO, Jessica Thompson of Smithfield VA, plus...
Brenda Waters Hendrix
May 19, 2019
Hampton,
Brenda Waters Hendrix, 72, widow of Wilbur Lee Hendrix, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. A lifelong resident she was the former owner of Jordan's Bar and Grill.
Brenda was also preceded in death by her grandson, Jordan Hendrix, and sister, Dianne Donaldson. She is survived by her son, Lee Hendrix, Jr; sisters, Dora...
Quang Trong Nguyen
May 16, 2019
Quang Trong Nguyen, 60, of Hampton, Virginia, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2019 surrounded by friends & family after a courageous battle with cancer. Quang worked at the Smithfield Packing plant of Smithfield, Va, where he displayed numerous talents for over 30 years. Quang can be remembered for his love & devotion to his family & friends, along...
Mary Roberta Hall
May 15, 2019
Mary Roberta Hall, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was born on February 6, 1936 to Furman and Annie Calcutt Parker in Florence, South Carolina. Berta, as she was known to many, was a retired public transportation driver and had been a resident of Hampton for more than 50 years. In addition to her parents,...
Carl Alvin Andrews
May 14, 2019
Carl A. Andrews, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2018. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he worked for Verizon for over 30 years, retiring as a Central Office Repairman.
Carl is survived by his wife Helen; children, Rhonda, Robert and Russell and grandchildren J.R. Tabitha and Alison.
...Mark Philip Fleming
May 14, 2019
Mark Philip Fleming, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Born to Curtis and Mary Fleming in Oak Hill, West...
Mackiva Spivey
May 13, 2019
NEWPORT NEWS – Mackiva Spivey Jr, age 81, departed this life to be present with the Lord Monday May 13, 2019.  He was born May 15, 1937 in Hobbsville, NC to the late Bessie Nowell and Durwood M. Spivey. Mackiva was a resident of Newport News for 48 years; he served and retired from the...
Carey Wynn Hall-Warner
May 12, 2019
Carey Wynn Hall-Warner, 61, of Hampton, VA, passed away on May 12, 2019. Carey was employed as the Library Medial Specialist at Elephants Fork Elementary School in Suffolk, VA. She was involved in her church and served as the chairperson of the Social Justice Committee. Carey taught swimming lessons at the YMCA in both Hampton and Newport News. She...
Marjorie Gage Ballard
May 11, 2019
Marjorie Gage Ballard, at the young age of 90, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She lived her entire life in the Fox Hill Community of Hampton and was a life long member of Wallace Memorial United Methodist Church (WMUMC). She was retired from civil service at Fort Monroe. Marjorie was...
Joyce Smith Bruce
May 11, 2019
Joyce Smith Bruce of Newport News passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019 at the age of 87. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Joyce knew no strangers. Her family and friends meant everything to her; her love for them knew no boundaries. Joyce was a great cook, an avid sports fan...
Joseph Nelson Richardson
May 10, 2019
Joseph Nelson Richardson, 70, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. Born in Washington, NC, Joe grew up in Hampton, and graduated from Kecoughtan High School. He worked as a firefighter in Hampton and then at the Newport News Shipyard. Joe was active in AA on the Peninsula.
Robert Sterling Hawk
May 8, 2019
Robert S. "Bobby" Hawk passed away on May 8, 2019 surrounded by his family, at the age of 75. He was born in Newport News, and moved to the Phoebus section of Hampton when he was 15. Upon deciding that he was finished with school, he worked various jobs until he joined Newport News Shipbuilding...
Gary Wade Massey
May 8, 2019
GARY WADE MASSEY – Gary Massey died Wednesday afternoon at approximately 2:40 pm of severe trauma experienced in a motorcycle accident on Route 17 in Yorktown. Gary was struck by a car turning across his lane into traffic.
Gary was born September 10, 1955, in Riverside Hospital in downtown Newport News. Â He was the first...
Joyce D. Sgavicchio
May 6, 2019
Joyce Dore Sgavicchio, lifelong resident of Hampton, passed into eternity at the age of 96 on Monday, May 6, 2019. She died at Dominion Village in Poquoson. In the last few years Joyce suffered from dementia and recently had a stroke that finally took her life.
She worked as secretary to TRADOC surgeon at Fort Monroe for...
Bobby Gene Warren, Sr.
May 5, 2019
Bobby Gene Warren Sr., 84, died Sunday, May 5, 2019. Born in Lowell, NC, Bobby served one tour in the US Army where he reached the rank of Sgt E5 in just 22 months. His last duty station was the Patrick Henry Nike site. He also met his wife Linda Kilmon Warren while...
Easter Ardelia Tate
May 3, 2019
Easter left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2019. Born October 10, 1932 in Cumberland, Kentucky, Easter was a resident of Hampton most of her adult life. Easter was a longtime member of Parkview Church of God. She was a beloved friend, mother, sister, and grandmother. She cared for many people in her...

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