Jan 6, 2018

Mildred McDonald Blake, age 104, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Hampton, Virginia. Mildred was born in Lipscomb, Alabama in 1913. She was one of six children born to Joseph and Ola D McDonald. She was married to Robert L. Blake for 73 years until his passing in 2005. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Wanda Lee...

Jan 5, 2018

Sylvia Jean Spencer, 65, died Friday, January 5, 2018. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she retired from Anheuser-Busch in 2008 after many years of service. More recently, she worked as the payroll clerk for World Class Gymnastics. She loved flowers and gardening, but most of all she had a charitable heart and loved helping others....

Jan 5, 2018

Julio Rodriquez, Sr., age 71, transitioned from this life to his holy home on Friday, January 5, 2018. Born to Manuel and Maria Rodriquez in Puerto Rico, Julio was a resident of Smithfield, VA, where he worked for Smithfield Foods. Julio was predeceased by his grandson, Markail Townsell, and he leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Sylvia Rodriquez;...

Jan 4, 2018

Gladys ("Aunt G" and "GG") Bollenbach Scott, age 93, of Atlanta, Georgia was born in Elizabeth City County (Hampton), Virginia on November 19, 1924 and lived in Hampton the majority of her life. She went peacefully to be with her Lord on January 4, 2018.

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Jan 4, 2018

Barry Lewis Hale, 81, of Hampton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Barry was born April 10, 1936 in Greenfield, MA and graduated from Greenfield High School in 1954. After high school he served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Barry was a self-employed contractor for over 50 years and never...

Jan 3, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son Bryan "Austin" Savage. Austin is survived by his parents, Duane Alan Savage, of Hampton; Mary Johns-Savage and Scott Hendrix, of Smithfield;  brothers Nathan and Evan Savage; step-siblings Geoff (Jen), Jon, Lane, and Seth Hendrix; girlfriend Kristina Burgess; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Savage of Tampa, FL,...

Jan 3, 2018

Robert Lee Hendry, Sr., was born on July 25, 1947 in the District of Columbia.  He was the second of five children born to Leslie and Dorothy Hendry.

He spent his younger years in the DC area where he attended school.  He graduated high school and worked for a short time for AT&T. ...

Jan 3, 2018

Duran F. McDaniel Sr. 80, passed away on January 3, 2018. A lifelong resident of Hampton Roads, Duran had worked for 35 years at the Newport News Shipyard before retiring in 1994. He was a motor repair specialist in the X31 department. Duran had a love for model building and was an avid painter. One...

Jan 2, 2018

Annie Gertrude Burks departed this life on 01/02/2018 at the age of 95. She was a native of Wicomico Virginia and then moved to the peninsula and has lived here since. She was a graduate of Newport News High School in 1942, a member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church for 60 plus years where she was a member of...

Jan 2, 2018

John Peter Grabinski, Sr., beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, went home to be with Our Lord on January 2, 2018.  He was the son of Masako and the late Joseph Grabinski. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Grabinski and brother, Frank Grabinski, he is survived by his wife, Donna Grabinski; daughter, Wendy Hulahan; son, John Grabinski, Jr.;...

Jan 2, 2018

Geraldine Barfield Holliday, 68, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born in North Carolina, her family moved to Hampton Roads when she was a year old. She worked as a hairdresser at Sussex Beauty Salon for many years.

Survivors include her husband, Samuel E. "Doc" Holliday; her children, Richard G....

Dec 31, 2017

Jeanne Thompson Bachmann, an educator and world traveler who proudly served in the Women's Army Corps in World War II and active proponent in the Civil Rights Movement passed into eternal life on December 31st, 2017 at the age of 96.

Born in Cradock, Va., Jeanne was the valedictorian of her class at the age of 15...

Dec 31, 2017

Maria Eisenmann Young, 87, a resident of Hampton, Virginia entered her eternal resting place during her sleep on December 31, 2017. Maria was born in Maisaich Germany on January 7, 1930 to Josef and Katharina Eisenmann. She was one of four children who spend her early years attending school and helping her family on the farm,  which was known as...

Dec 31, 2017

Gerald H. Adams, 81, died unexpectedly on December 31, 2017. A faithful husband, father and friend, Gerald was a US Army veteran. He retired as a supervisor at Newport News Shipbuilding Dept X19 after 33 years and was an avid sportsman and gardener.

Gerald is survived by his wife...

Dec 30, 2017

Roosevelt Lavern Lynch, age 66 passed away on December 30, 2017.  Born to Luther and Leise Lynch in North Carolina.  Roosevelt was a lifelong resident of Hampton and worked as a builder in home improvement.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter Joyce Gill and her husband Craig Gill, brother William Lynch and his wife Yvonne Lynch;...

Dec 29, 2017

Thelma Goodwin passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Thelma was born on April 24, 1928 in New York City to Theodore and Carrie Brice Cobbs. Sadly, Thelma's mother and twin sister died before leaving the hospital. In addition to her mother and twin sister, Thelma was preceded in death by her father, Theodore...

Dec 26, 2017

Ernest Clifton Francis, Jr., age 90, died December 26, 2017, at The Chesapeake Retirement Community, healthcare unit. He was a native of Southampton County, Virginia and a resident of Hampton for over fifty years before moving to The Chesapeake Retirement Community, Newport News, Virginia in 2003.

He served in...

Dec 25, 2017

Richard L. Sicard, 70, of Hampton, VA died Monday, December 25, 2017 at his home. Born in Methuen, MA on January 17, 1947, he was the son of the late Arthur and Cecile (Perusse) Sicard.

He lived in Lawrence, MA and graduated from Lawrence High School. Richard entered the...

Dec 24, 2017

Due to pending weather, services have been postponed for Thursday (1/4) and rescheduled to Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11 AM with visitation from 10 - 11 AM. William A.  (Lon) Rhue, Jr.  passed away suddenly on December 24, 2017 at Sentara Hospital.  William was born in Fairbanks, Alaska.  to William A. and...

Dec 23, 2017

Richard L. Meiser, Feb 11, 1941 -Dec 23, 2017 ETCMSS, retired with 30 years of service. Dick died in his home Saturday Decemer 23 surrounded by family after a long battle with COPD. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and active in their home bible study. Dick was an active leader in...