May 5, 2026

Thomas G. Hunt, Jr., 85, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born and raised in Hampton and graduated from Hampton High School, after which he had a long successful career as a real estate agent. Tommy was a classic car owner and participated in many cruise-ins and shows. He was an avid gardener and had a great love for...

May 1, 2026

Jimmy, age 92, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 1, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, great-papa, brother, uncle and friend. Born on May 9,1933 in Roper NC to James H. and Bernice W. Roberson. Jimmy graduated from Roper High School in 1951 and later attended St. Leo University, where he...

Apr 28, 2026

Retired Major James Norton Ebner, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1940, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Laurence Wendell Ebner and Helen L. Shea. 

James proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Major after a distinguished military career. A proud Vietnam veteran, he was trained in...

Apr 27, 2026

Donald R. Williams, 86 of Hampton, Virginia passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 1, 1940 in Glade, Arkansas he was the son of the late Ora and Lorena (Rose) Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy L Hart and daughter Suzanne Williams, and survived by his three sons:...

Apr 24, 2026

Raquel “Rocky” Brady, 38, passed away April 24, 2026. Born in Newport News, VA,  she was the 4th child of Roger and Jackie Brady.

Raquel is survived by her son, the love of her life, Jaxon; her parents Roger and Jackie; her brothers JR and wife Chris, Russell and wife Rachael; sister, Gina and husband Jason, four nieces, three nephews; multiple...

Apr 19, 2026

Edgar "Daddy, Granddaddy, Goldie, Curlo, Curly, and Coffee Man" 88, died Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Alabama, the family moved to Virginia when he was very young and always considered Phoebus his home. Edgar retired as a tool man from the Newport News Shipyard. He belonged to the Hampton Golf Association. He was the last of the originals at...

Apr 18, 2026

Janice Broughton Topping, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she was the beloved daughter of the late Wilma and Clyde Becton Broughton, Jr.

Janice dedicated many years of service as an Administrative Assistant with Microserve. She was a charter member of Northampton Presbyterian Church, where she faithfully taught Sunday School and helped shape...

Apr 7, 2026

Benjamin Franklin Perry, Jr. 74, transitioned to Heaven on April 7, 2026, surrounded by his Family. Born in Powellsville, North Carolina to parents Benjamin and Mary Winborne Perry, lovingly known as “Big Boy”. He retired as a Salesperson from Hampton Chevrolet with 35 years of service.

Ben was a dedicated family man, who loved being a brother, husband, father and grandfather....

Apr 7, 2026

Jane E. Cavanagh, 77, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Los Angeles, she was raised in Phoenix, AZ where she met her future husband while in college. They married and travelled during his Air Force career, landing in Hampton in 1987. Jane was a very giving, supportive and understanding mother. She loved her family deeply and was always present...

Apr 5, 2026

Bruce Edward Fleenor, 74, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away Easter Sunday, April, 5, 2026,  a day symbolizing hope, renewal, and everlasting life. What a fitting and beautiful day for the captain of our ship to awaken and meet his Lord.

Bruce lived a life anchored in love, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to his family. He was our steady hand, our guide,...

Apr 3, 2026

Trevoe Young Alston, 83, passed away peacefully with family by her side at her home on April 3, 2026, in the Fox Hill community of Hampton, Virginia, where she had lived for most of her life. Just like her first name, Trevoe was one of a kind.

Born in Hampton, Virginia, the eldest child of Tate and Jessie Young, at age...

Apr 1, 2026

Blanche Kathleen Ingle, 68, of Hampton, Virginia died at home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great loves and beloved friends on April 1st, 2026—a date befitting a woman known for her humor, quick wit and everlasting warmth. When she wasn’t calling her sisters, doing the funky chicken, or pushing candy, sweet treats, and snacks on the people she loved, Blanche...

Apr 1, 2026

Wendy R. Quinn, 63, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she found her passion of caring for people late in life and received her LPN from ECPI. Through the years she worked for several doctors’ offices in the area. Wendy was a devoted daughter, caring for both of her parents in their later years. She was...

Mar 26, 2026

“I have been very lucky. I was born to good parents. I was provided a happy childhood and a good education. I had a career that I loved. I took great pleasure from books, art, theater, sports, music, playing tennis and golf, food, cars, woodworking projects, my yard, and travel.

I met many good people and made some true friends during...

Mar 21, 2026

Shirley Price Holmes, 90, died Saturday, March 21, 2026. Born in Washington County, VA, she had been a Hampton resident since 1956 where she was a member of First United Methodist Church Fox Hill.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Kenneth Holmes and is survived by her children Kenneth Randall Holmes and Kimberley Holmes...

Mar 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Herbert Ray Johnson, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Herb passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.

Herb was born on September 12, 1935, in Hampton, Virginia, a place he called home throughout his...

Mar 13, 2026

Patricia P Leonard, 89, died Friday, March 13, 2026. A native of Big Stone Gap, VA, Pat was the daughter of the late, Frank and Ada McBride Pleasant. She moved to the Peninsula in 1972 and most recently loved living at the Arbors in Newport News.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Denise Kamarakafego; five grandchildren, Steven...

Mar 12, 2026

Lorraine "Lori" Jerkins of Natick, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded in love by family on March 12, 2026. Lori devoted her life to her family and will be remembered as a cherished wife to John for over 50 years, mother of five, grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 12, and sister. She was a talented seamstress and provided uniform alteration...

Mar 12, 2026

Peggy Brown Shannon, a lifelong resident of Hampton, passed on March 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Born November 29, 1951, in Richmond, Peggy grew up in the Buckroe area of Hampton and graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1970.

Peggy loved to travel, cook, host gatherings, shop for "deals", and root for the Washington Redskins....

Mar 12, 2026

Annie K. Starnes, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.  She was born  in Salisbury, N.C., was married to Lloyd Starnes after graduating from Rowan High School, and then spent the remainder of her adult life raising four children in Hampton, Virginia:  Martha S. Bauer, David R. Starnes, Nancy S. Reed (husband, Wayne) and Thomas L. Starnes (wife,...