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Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Aug 10, 2018

Robert Miller passed away on August 10, 2018 surrounded by family after battling a long illness. He was born in Hampton, Virginia in 1966. He graduated from Hampton High School, Old Dominion University and L'Academie de Cuisine in Maryland. Upon graduation from culinary school, he was employed at Old Angler's Inn in Potomac, Maryland. He...

Michael Adams

Michael Adams

Aug 8, 2018

Michael Adams, 66, was called into the arms of his savior Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  Born in Kona, KY, he was a resident of Virginia.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and was a truck driver.

Michael, known as Mike is survived by his loving wife Katherine of 46 years, his daughters, Aimee...

Robert Schacht

Robert Schacht

Aug 8, 2018

Robert W. "Bob" Schacht, 79, died Wednesday, 8 Aug 2018. He was born 4 July, 1939 in Pittsburgh PA, and was a graduate of Penn Hills High School prior to enlisting in the US Navy and honorably serving aboard multiple warships, to include Carrier's Hornet, Enterprise, and on the USS Wasp during the 1958 Lebanon...

Wayne Douglas Green

Wayne Douglas Green

Aug 7, 2018

Wayne Douglas Green, 76, entered into eternal rest with his Savior and Lord on August 7, 2018. He was born to Ollie Herman Green and Florence Elizabeth Sydnor Green on April 1, 1942, in their home in Mecklenburg County (Chase City) Va. Two years later he moved with his family to Hampton.

He attended Armstrong...

Tuen-Mei Chan Yeung

Tuen-Mei Chan Yeung

Aug 6, 2018

Tuen-Mei Chan Yeung, 73, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018.  Born in China, Tuen-Mei later moved to Hong Kong, where she taught elementary school for 30 years. In 1991, she moved to America, and has since been a resident of Newport News. Tuen-Mei is survived by her husband, Ming Yeung; son, Raymond Yeung; daughter, Angela Yeung and her husband Yi;...

Peter Angelo Padula

Peter Angelo Padula

Aug 2, 2018

Peter Angelo Padula, 97, died Thursday, August 2, 2018. Born in New Hampshire, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps following the attack on Pearl Harbor. His years of service took him through World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He earned 3 Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, and many other commendations. Peter retired after 28 years of service with a...

Linda Carol Jenkins

Linda Carol Jenkins

Aug 2, 2018

?Linda Carol Jenkins, 68, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.  Born in Kentucky, she has been a resident of...

Judith Ann Spangler

Judith Ann Spangler

Aug 1, 2018

HAMPTON

Judith Ann Spangler, age 75, passed away at home with her family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born in Durham, NC to George and Mary Minor.

She enjoyed camping and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose.

Judith leaves behind to cherish her...

Suzanne Jay Shannon

Suzanne Jay Shannon

Jul 31, 2018

Suzanne Jay Shannon has sadly departed this world. She is survived by her three sons, Sam, Tim, and Chris; her father Fred, and two sisters, Linda and Terrie. In her six decades on earth she touched the hearts of many people; from perfect strangers to her best friend (her cousin Brenda). She was a strong woman, a great role model,...

Robert Gordon Chappell

Robert Gordon Chappell

Jul 30, 2018

Hampton- Robert Gordon Chappell, of Hampton, Virginia passed away on July 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his life-long companion of 43 years, Vernon Frenchie Reed (published author). A receiving of friends will be held between 4 PM- 6 PM on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, Virginia, 23666, 757-825-8070...

John B. Karpa, Jr.

John B. Karpa, Jr.

Jul 30, 2018

John B. Karpa, Jr., 94, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 30, 2018. Born in Newport News to Mary B. and John B. Karpa, Sr., he had lived in Yorktown for most of his life. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943-1946. After his discharge, he earned his Bachelors Degree in...

Diane Rita Stromp Gray

Diane Rita Stromp Gray

Jul 30, 2018

Diane Rita Stromp Gray, 78, died Monday, July 30, 2018. Born in Detroit, she was a longtime Lawrenceville resident. She was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and enjoyed basket weaving, Jewelry making and other arts and crafts.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Melvin Gray and her brother Bill Stromp and his wife,...

Richard David Barnes Dds

Richard David Barnes Dds

Jul 30, 2018

Suffolk-

Richard David Barnes DDS, age 74, passed away at home on Monday, July 30, 2018. Richard had his own practice in Hampton.

Arrangements by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions 757-825-8070 www.Berceusefuneralhome.com

Dorothy Ann Lyons

Dorothy Ann Lyons

Jul 23, 2018

Dorothy Ann Lyons, 63, passed away peacefully in her Hampton home on Monday July 23, 2018.  Dot, as she was known, was born to Richard and Dorothy Anne Lyons July 25, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. Before moving to Newport News and settling as a homemaker, Dot briefly pursued a career with the Board of Education. She was a loving...

Virginia Elizabeth Hagin

Virginia Elizabeth Hagin

Jul 23, 2018

On Monday July 23, 2018 the world lost one of its best- the bright, shining soul Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Hagin. Ginny was born on August 17, 1969 in Glendale, WV to James Parker and Virginia Susan McIlvain and grew up in Moundsville, WV. After graduating from high school she attended Fairmont State University. Her life experiences led her to...

Ellen Christensen Spencer

Ellen Christensen Spencer

Jul 21, 2018

Ellen Christensen Spencer of Hampton passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Having celebrated her 100th birthday this past January, she was born on Chapel Street, Hampton, VA on January 17, 1918.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Francis Spencer and her youngest son Douglas...

Sadie Dunn Watkins

Sadie Dunn Watkins

Jul 19, 2018

Sadie Dunn Watkins, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2018.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, she graduated from Hampton High School in 1941.  She worked in the floral industry her entire life; first at Smith Floragift, and then, Mitchell Florist. She was a current member of Parkview Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Emily Marguerite Geiger

Emily Marguerite Geiger

Jul 14, 2018

Emily Marguerite Geiger (Billie), 94, went to join her family on July 14, 2018. Born in North Carolina, she moved to Hampton with her husband and children in 1963. Mrs. Geiger retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding in 1988 where she was known as Billie or Grandma to her coworkers. She was active in the...

Salvatore Rosso, Jr.

Salvatore Rosso, Jr.

Jul 13, 2018

Salvatore (Sam) Rosso, Jr. went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2018 at the age of 92. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 50 years Catherine Holland Rosso and his infant son Roger. He is survived by his daughters Cynthia Rosso Baird (Holcombe) and Freda J. Rosso. Sam grew up in Hampton and served in...

Leonard George Stemann

Leonard George Stemann

Jul 12, 2018

– Leonard George "Larry" Stemann, resident of the Chamberlin at Ft Monroe and former resident of Pittsburgh PA, was born in 1930, and passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. Larry was born and raised in Cincinnati OH, the son of Leonard George Stemann and...

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