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Joe H. Dial
Feb 23, 2019
Joe Howell Dial entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2019, in Hampton Virginia at the age of 61. Joe was born May 6, 1957 in Brownfield, Texas. His family later relocated to Hobbs, NM where he spent his youth and college years. Joe's brother-in-law, Ronnie M. Richard, was a strong influence throughout Joe's youth. He provided Joe with...
David Hornsby Wallace
Feb 21, 2019
David "Red" Hornsby Wallace, 94, was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine K. Wallace. He is survived by his daughter, Gay Nell Wallace. Interment will be at a later date. Arrangements are by berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton.
Vinton Leabell Mcdaniel
Feb 21, 2019
Hampton,
Vinton Leabell Austin McDaniel, 85, widow of Hughie L. McDaniel passed away on February 21, 2019. Born in Rockbridge County, VA, she had been a resident of Hampton since 1959 where she was a professional hair stylist and owner of Vinnies Beauty Lounge.
Vinton was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol D. McDaniel...
Douglas Wayne Sizemore
Feb 20, 2019
Douglas Wayne Sizemore passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning February 20th, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Pat and his sister's Deborah Carlson and Donna Falberg.
Doug was born on February 12,1959 at Norfolk General Hospital. He grew up surfing and spending time on the beach...
James Paul Morgan
Feb 19, 2019
James Paul Morgan, 70, died Tuesday February 19, 2019. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Edward Charles Shaffer
Feb 18, 2019
Edward "Ed" Charles Shaffer, Sr., age 70, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was the son of the late Lambert Shaffer and Emma D. Shaffer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Shaffer.
Ed was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He retired after 31 years of dedicated work at the...
Elizabeth Johnson Kruse
Feb 17, 2019
Hampton, VA – Elizabeth Johnson Kruse passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 97.
She was born on January 8, 1922 in Elizabeth City County, now Hampton, Virginia to Pauline and Caldwell Johnson. She married Carl William Kruse on her birthday in 1944.
...Lottie A. Goodwin
Feb 13, 2019
Lottie A. Goodwin, 95, passed away February 13, 2019. Born June 26, 1923 in Birmingham, Alabama. She married TSGT Tommy Goodwin in 1945 and they enjoyed 41 years of marriage until his passing in 1986. Lottie and her husband traveled the world together during his military service. Their two sons were born in Japan and France while they were...
Magalene Needham Atkins
Feb 12, 2019
Magalene Needham Atkins, 90, beloved mother and widow of Caleb Spencer Atkins, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Born in Surry County, NC, she had been a resident of Newport News and Hampton 1953-1962 then back to Mount Airy, NC until moving to Newport News in 2006.
Katherine Kautz Wallace
Feb 11, 2019
Katherine Kautz Wallace 95, is survived by her husband of 76 years, David H. Wallace:  and daughter, Gay Nell Wallace. Interment will be private at a later date. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton.
Charles E. Taylor
Feb 10, 2019
Charles E. Taylor, 87, died Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born in Hinton, WV, Charles graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1949 and the Jefferson School of Commerce. He then joined the USAF serving a tour and then worked for T. Parker Host retiring as VP of Import Traffic. Charles was a member of Central United...
Bernard Dean Pennington
Feb 10, 2019
Bernard Dean Pennington, 77, died Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born in Princeville, IL, he had been a Hampton resident since 1983. He was a retired CMSGT with the United States Air Force. During his service to his country he served in the Vietnam War. Bernie received numerous medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the...
Ronald Gorton
Feb 6, 2019
Ronald Gorton, 86, passed away on February 6, 2019. He was born on July 16, 1932 in Hemsworth, Urban District, a small town on the edge of West Yorkshire, England. He was the son of late Robert and Eleanor Gorton. His children include Mark, Simon, Carolyn, Nicholas and Jackie; three grandchildren Thomas, Kyle and Samantha; two great-grandchildren Mathew and Aurora....
Shirley A. Chase
Feb 6, 2019
Shirley A. Chase, 83, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Born in Presque Isle, ME, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1974. A wonderful cook, she loved taking care of her family.
Preceded in death by her sons, Donald E. Chase and David A. Chase and two grandchildren, Eric...
Leroy "Skipper" Frankin Moore
Feb 5, 2019
Leroy Franklin Moore IV, "Skipper", as everyone knew him, unexpectedly passed away February 5, 2019. Skipper was born on February 14, 1970 in Hampton, VA. He graduated from Hampton High School and attended Chowan College.
Wait, he didn't care about that stuff. Skipper was FUN..true meaning of "life of...
Michael Steele Hawks
Feb 3, 2019
Michael Steele Hawks, age 58, went on to Heaven Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born to James and Patricia Hawks in Princeton, West Virginia, Michael was a lifelong resident of Hampton. He served in the Air Force and later worked for the Newport News Shipbuilding as a Nuclear Machinist for 34 years. He was a member...
Everett Milton Wright Sr.
Feb 3, 2019
Everett M. Wright Sr., 87, passed away February 3, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Indiana, he had been a longtime resident of Hampton. Everett enjoyed a long career in the United States Air Force where he served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After over 20 years of service Everett retired as a...
Teresa D. Faciane
Feb 2, 2019
Teresa D. Faciane, 66, went home to be with her Lord on February 2, 2019. She graduated from Kecoughtan High School and went on to have a long career with Riverside Health Systems where she worked as a LPN. Teresa will be remembered for her unconditional love and kindness that she showed to all.
She is survived...
Gary Ullery
Jan 31, 2019
It's with deepest sorrow, we announce that Gary Ullery, age 49, a most beloved father,
grandfather, son, brother, and friend passed suddenly on January 31, 2019. Those who knew
Gary, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He was...
Thomas Ralph Mckee
Jan 30, 2019
Thomas Ralph McKee, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
He was predeceased by his sons, John and Steven; he leaves behind to cherish his memory his companion, Barbara Singleton, and his sons, Thomas Charles McKee and Robert McKee.
The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 pm Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Our...

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