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 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,...

Mar 9, 2026

Hazel Johnson Lemon, 91, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. Born in Lenoir County, NC, she was the daughter of George and Daphne Bell Johnson. Hazel spent most of her life in Hampton, where she built a loving home and community. She married Edgar Lemon on February 26, 1954, beginning a partnership that spanned many cherished years until...

Mar 4, 2026

Jean Baker Kelpin, 94, passed from this life on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and numerous friends. She was predeceased by her husband, John Andrew Kelpin, and is survived by their beloved son, John David Kelpin; a sister, Marjorie B. "Boots" Long; nieces, Deborah Long and Nancy Corbett (Wes); nephew, James B. Long (Connie); and great‑niece,...

Mar 3, 2026

Nerita "Beth" R. Hearp passed away March 3, 2026. She was born in the Philippines to Corenlio Rutor and Enrica Ruga Rutor on August 8, 1935. Nerita was lovingly known as "Beth" to her family and friends and was the youngest of five children. Beth and her husband Bobby Hearp enjoyed over 60 years of marriage together. She was...

Feb 28, 2026

David Michael Beal (Dad, Mikey, Bubba, Beal), after a long battle with kidney disease, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Sentara CarePlex Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 28, 1970, in Palm Beach Florida, the son of David Beal and the late Margaret "Margie" Conway.

Michael enjoyed rock...

Feb 27, 2026

Mary Martina Makowski, a beloved educator and devoted servant of her faith and community, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 87.  Born on January 30, 1939, Mary dedicated her life to nurturing young minds as an educator in the York County Public Schools, where she touched countless lives during her years teaching at Grafton...

Feb 26, 2026

Carolyn R. Ford went home to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Marcella Post Acute Nursing Facility. Carolyn had suffered a major stroke in early January that had left her non-verbal and paralyzed on one side. Carolyn was born in Roanoke, Virginia, the daughter of Lawrence Reynolds and Elizabeth Minnix. She met and married the...

Feb 26, 2026

Kimberly Morgan Saylor was born August 14,1979 to Kenneth David Saylor ll and Nadine Prine Saylor.  Morgan was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia where she enjoyed a childhood of sailing and dance lessons. She died on February 26, 2026 at age 46.

Morgan was predeceased by her father, Kenneth David Saylor ll and her beloved grandparents....

Feb 26, 2026

Howard W. Wilson, 97, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 26, 2026.  Born in Middlesex County, Virginia to parents Howard and Ethel Wilson, he moved to the Peninsula at 16 and remained a lifelong resident of Hampton.  Howard married his wife, Nelda, on her birthday, June 1, 1947, and they enjoyed an amazing life together for...

Feb 26, 2026

Eleanor Hyde Englehart joined her husband Ed in eternal rest on Thursday, February 26, 2026.  The only child of Eric Haschal and Jessie Orr Hyde, she was fortunate to call Poplarville, Mississippi home. Educated at Louisiana State University and the University of Southern Mississippi, after graduation she taught school in Indianola, MS.  She met her future husband Ed while...

Feb 24, 2026

Carol Sharon Kelly Watkins, 82, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, in the summer of 1943 to Carol Rae Kelly and Margaret Roselyn Wheeler "Sis" Guiant, Sharon moved with her parents to Hampton, where she was raised. A proud member of Hampton High School's Class of 1961, she held...

Feb 24, 2026

Jeffrey Clay Shouldis, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He was born in West Virginia to parents David and Mamil Lou Shouldis. Jeff proudly served his country in the US Army and worked for many years in construction for a private contractor. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially if he was fishing or camping, loved animals, dancing...

Feb 21, 2026

Stacye Lynn Cooke, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Spokane, Washington, on July 23, 1951, Stacye was the first of three children born to Paul L. and Patricia E. Spendlove. Her childhood was spent on the lovely beaches of Westminster, California, where her family resettled. After graduating...

Feb 20, 2026

Marissa Marie Gonzalez ,21, of Hampton passed unexpectedly on February 20, 2026 while 5 months pregnant with a baby boy she was excited to welcome into the world. She loved the beach and will be remembered for her love of animals, especially her fur baby Luna and highland cows. Marissa had just graduated with her associates degree from Virginia...

Feb 19, 2026

Lisabeth Knowles Jones, age 70, passed away following a catastrophic stroke on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. She had been a resident of Hampton, VA since 2008.

Lisa had a wonderful, eventful life.  She was predominantly raised in the Dallas area, interspersed with three years in Tripoli, Libya. Lisa graduated from Texas Tech University and while in Lubbock,...

Feb 17, 2026

Gail Barbara Rehmert, lovingly known as "Bunny," passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17th. Born in 1938, just after the Great Depression, Bunny entered the world on Staten Island, New York, to her proud Norwegian parents, Chris and Vera, who had immigrated to the United States from Norway in pursuit of a better life.

Bunny carried her...