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Agnes Stutt Hogge
May 1, 2019
Agnes Stutt Hogge, died May 1, 2019. Born in Hampton, VA on July 26, 1920, Agnes graduated Hampton High School in 1937. In 1939 she married Shirley S. Hogge, an artist. She was preceded in death by both her husband and daughter Shirley Hogge Stacey.
Daniel E. Botts
Apr 24, 2019
Daniel "Dave" E. Botts, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Buckroe and "proud of it". Dave was preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings. He served our country for 4 years in the US Army during the 1950's. After his discharge, he went to work for...
Helen Clarey Uzzle
Apr 24, 2019
Helen Uzzle, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. A Homegoing Memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Berceuse Funeral and         Cremation   Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 (757)-825-8070.
She is predeceased by her mother and father, Mildred C. Huggins and Herbert W. Clarey, and also an...
Cw4 (Ret) George W. Harris
Apr 22, 2019
George was the third oldest of six siblings. He came from a very humble background. He Joined the Army two days before his 17th Birthday in 1948. He served in both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. While stationed in Japan, he met and married the love of his life Ryoko Tamagawa in 1955. They...
Irving Earl Lawson
Apr 21, 2019
Irving Earl Lawson Jr, 91, died peacefully at home with his family on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton. He was preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart, Iola, after 63 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Nancy Page &...
Clifford Tyrone Harris, Iii
Apr 20, 2019
Clifford Tyrone Harris, III was born on July 22, 1955 in Mount Clemons, Michigan to Cliff and Alfreda Harris.
Clifford, the eldest of five brothers, was educated through the Hampton school system. He furthered his career by receiving his certification as a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) and was employed as a CNA at Riverside Convalescent Center for...
Bobby Johnson
Apr 19, 2019
Bobby Johnson, 61, passed away on April 19, 2019. Born in Wicomico, MD, he has been a resident of Tidewater for over 20 years. He served in the US Navy and worked construction.
Bobby was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary D. Johnson. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Johnson and Eden Johnson; sister, Lisa...
James L. Pingitore
Apr 17, 2019
James L. "Jim" Pingitore, 77, of Hampton, passed away on April 17, 2019. Â Preceded in death by his son, Brian Keith Pingitore; Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Pingitore; Â daughter, Shawnna Kerr and her husband, Chris Kerr; his grandsons, Noah and Christian Kerr (who were the sunshine of his life); brother-in-law, Peter J. Letendre; Â beloved dog, Bella;...
James Allan Manseau
Apr 15, 2019
James Allan Manseau, III, 34, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. Born in Fullerton, CA, he has been a Peninsula resident since 1991, where he was an electrician for Newport News Shipbuilding. James graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 2003 and from the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School in 2016. James was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah...
Ronald Allen Stacy
Apr 12, 2019
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce that Ronald "Allen" Stacy age 47 of Newport News left us to join his mother and father on Friday on April 12, 2019. Allen was born November 22, 1971 in Elkton, Maryland, the 4th child and 3rd son of Lanthan Howard Stacy and 2nd...
Eddie Lee Hackworth, Jr.
Apr 9, 2019
Hampton, Va. It is with great sadness that Eddie Lee Hackworth, Jr US Army Maj. (ret.), passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2019. Ed (Butch affectionately called by his family) was born on May 5, 1941 to Mabel (Kennedy) and Eddie Hackworth in Lynchburg, Va. His mother was the Director of the Student Health Center...
Lewis Edward Whitehouse
Apr 9, 2019
Lewis Edward Whitehouse, 96, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. He will be remembered as a loving, kind, and devoted husband, father, grand-father, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years and love of his life, Mary Verell Whitehouse; as well as 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Lewis...
Richard Herbert Woody
Apr 9, 2019
Richard Herbert Woody, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he worked over 42 years with CSX Rail Road.
Richard is survived by his wife of 19 years, Teresa D. Woody; sons, Adam Woody (Marci) and Ashton Woody (Crystal); daughter, Sabrina Woody; brother, Joe Woody (Jenny); grandchildren, Caleb, Zakary, Alexis, Ty, Cody...
Kathleen Anne Champion
Apr 8, 2019
Kathleen Anne Champion, 58, of Hampton, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 29, 1960. She was part of an Air Force family that would eventually come to Langley AFB. Kathy remained in Hampton as a lifelong resident. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas H. Champion and Ethelmae...
Ann Elizabeth Sowash
Apr 6, 2019
Ann Elizabeth Sowash, 59, died Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born in Newport News, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident. She was a 1981 graduate of Longwood College with a BA in Fine Arts and worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Farm Fresh. Ann was a longtime member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church until...
Betty Smith Hogge
Apr 5, 2019
Betty Smith Hogge passed away on April 5, 2019. At her side were her daughter Sherri Smith Reid of Hampton and her son Raymond Lee Hogge Jr of Norfolk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee Hogge, her son Charles Smith, and her brother William Houpt, all of Hampton. She is survived...
Milton W. Birdsong, Jr.
Apr 5, 2019
Milton W. Birdsong, Jr., 76, died Friday, April 5, 2019. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. A Peninsula resident most of his life, he retired from Civil Service at Langley AFB in 2003 and moved to the Outer Banks. He was secretary of the Café Club at the McDonald's in Kill...
Robert "Bob" R. Poletti
Apr 4, 2019
Robert (Bob) R. Poletti, after 97 years of sharing his strong, kind and loving spirit; Bob left us on April 4, 2019. He was quiet, gentle, thoughtful, generous and a true family man who loved without limit. He will be missed and frequently, fondly remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and those who were lucky enough to...
Nina Mae Nicholson
Apr 4, 2019
Nina Mae Nicholson, 89, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. Born in Covington, VA, she has been a resident of Newport News since 1967. Nina was a devoted and dedicated military wife who supported her husband, George A. Burnette, Jr (deceased 1976) through various military assignments, including two tours in Vietnam. Nina worked for Adams Shoes in Newport News...
Mildred "Mitzi" Catherine Siefers
Apr 3, 2019
Mildred "Mitzi" Catherine Siefers, 76, went home to be with Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Originally from Cumberland, MD, she was a long time resident of Hampton, VA. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Mitzi is survived by her husband of 56 years, William "Bill"...

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