Sep 24, 2025

Patrick Archie Derby, 83, beloved husband, father, grandpa (granpy) and great grandpa passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, with his wife, Jane by his side. Words cannot express the loss felt by all of those whose lives he touched.  Many thanks to his wonderful doctors and staff who cared for and supported us through Pat's long fight with...

Sep 21, 2025

Gregory E. Gore, died September 21, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1953 in Colorado to Mary Contreau and then adopted by Harold and Mollie Sammons Gore. He joined the Navy and traveled the world before settling in Hampton. Gregory spent over 2 decades in Naval service and devoted his career to Surface Warfare where he retired as...

Sep 21, 2025

Jacqueline "Elaine" Morris passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21st after a long and courageous battle with cancers. Elaine was born in Warner Robbins Georgia on December 27, 1960 to Patricia and Jack Morris. Her father was in the military so she moved constantly. Once her father retired in Hampton, Virginia Elaine was able to forge friendships that lasted...

Sep 20, 2025

John "Johnny" Stewart Melzer, Jr., of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 after a long illness. He was 78 years old.

John was a lifelong resident of the Fox Hill area of Hampton. His favorite home that he grew up in with his family was located on the water at Grandview Shores. He was...

Sep 19, 2025

On September 19, 2025, at the age of 83, the Lord reached down and gently lifted up Bettie Huff's soul and took her home. Her long battle with Cancer was over.

She was a life long resident of Hampton. She graduated from Hampton High School and married her husband in 1960. Together they raised their family.

Sep 17, 2025

Joyce A. Clemens, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on September 17, 2025.  Words cannot express the loss felt by those whose lives she touched.

Joyce was born and raised in Elizabeth City, NC by her loving parents, Evie Riggs and Alfred P. Alston.  She grew up with a love for...

Sep 17, 2025

Gladys Elliott Allerton, 99, died September 17, 2025. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she was born to parents Thomas and Sarah Zanders Elliott at Harris Creek, and raised in Fox Hill. Affectionally know as Glady, at age 17 she went to work at NACA (now NASA) as a typist in the purchasing dept, it was there that she met...

Sep 17, 2025

Delores Darlene Allen Byrum, 76, passed away on September 17, 2025.  Born in Boone, WV, she has been a resident of Tidewater since 1962. She retired as a Material Clerk with Newport News Shipbuilding in 1998 after 23 years.

Darlene was preceded in death by her father, Harold Lane; mother Gloria Worrell; step-father, Charles Worrell; first husband,...

Sep 16, 2025

Fay Schmidt Rogers, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her two daughters on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Born and raised in Phoebus, she was a lifelong Hampton resident. Fay worked for many years at Fuller's Restaurant and later at Bert's Flower Shop with her lifelong neighbor, Mary Whitehouse. She treasured every moment spent with her family and...

Sep 15, 2025

Christopher Marshall Rakes, 57, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, after a tough battle with pancreatic cancer.  Born to Curtis E. and Anne Routten Rakes, Chris was a lifelong resident of Hampton.  He worked for many years at Andrea's and Ricco's Pizza in Hampton making the best pizza in Hampton Roads. Chris enjoyed spending his days with his...

Sep 13, 2025

Carmen Maria Christina Vaughan, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2025.  She was born in Schwabmuenchen, Germany to parents Heinz Josef Goetz and Christine Gabriele Anna Mauder Goetz.

Carmen attended college for linguistics in Germany.  She worked at Inges Nook in 1996 after her family was transferred from Germany to Ft....

Sep 13, 2025

Gene Fay Summers, fondly known as "Woodpecker," entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, after a health battle and hospital stay.  He was 77 years old.

Gene was born on February 27, 1948, in Rutherfordton, N.C. and later became a resident of Hampton, VA. He spent more than 60 years in the Buckroe area.  He took...

Sep 7, 2025

On September 7, 2025, Thomas Edwards Joyner passed away peacefully at home. He was a lifelong Hamptonian. He graduated from Hampton High School and Old Dominion University.

Tom had a 30-year career as President of Monette Information Systems in Smithfield, VA.

Tom was a talented musician and was blessed with a beautiful voice. He was...

Sep 7, 2025

Maria Schwarz Siron, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.  Born in Germany, sister to 12 siblings; she had been a Newport News resident for many years.  Maria enjoyed gardening, both growing beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables.  Her favorite past time was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her...

Sep 5, 2025

Diane T. "Dee" Price 80, passed away on September 5, 2025 after a battle with vascular dementia, with her daughter by her side. Dee was born on April 17, 1945 and was a proud 1963 graduate of Hampton High School.

Dee worked as bank teller for many years. In 1974, she married musician and vocalist George Grove...

Sep 5, 2025

Dorcas Dixon Swain, 92, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025.  Born in Beaufort County, North Carolina to parents J. Hyman and Hattie Dixon, she had been a Hampton resident since 1963.  Dorcas was an active member of Memorial Baptist Church; she enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables and beautiful flowers; and drawing and painting.  Her favorite job was as a...

Sep 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Brenda Osborne Carr

Born August 16, 1940 - Entered Eternal Rest September 4, 2025

Brenda Osborne Carr, 85, of Halifax, Virginia, passed away peacefully in Yorktown, where she had lived with her daughter for the past four years.

She worked for many years as a Teacher's Assistant at Halifax...

Sep 4, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) E. Ottofaro, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  Born in Brooklyn, New York on January 14, 1931, he had been a long-time resident of Newport News. Larry served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was discharged in 1955. He later completed an apprenticeship of 6 years at the trade of Printer and...

Sep 1, 2025

Joyce Anne Brendle, 89, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.  Born to the late John and Irene Harper on May 13, 1936, she had been a lifelong Hampton resident.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph H. Brendle, Jr.; three sons, David, Paul, and Richard; and sister, Martha; she leaves to cherish her memory,...

Aug 30, 2025

Margaret Arlene Hubbard Stubbs, age 90, of Prince George's County, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Arlene was born on September 30, 1935, in Elizabeth City, Virginia, to Calvin Britton Hubbard and Helen Francis Carpenter Hubbard Carmines.

Arlene was a devoted homemaker who cherished her family above all else. She was also a passionate genealogist...