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Lewis Berkley Billups
Dec 17, 2016
Lewis Berkley Billups, Jr, 74, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he worked construction as a carpenter and welder. He was also a member of the US Table Tennis Association and the Carpenters Local Union of 205.
Lewis is survived by his son, Lewis Billups, IV, daughter, Island...
Brandon Scott Maley
Dec 15, 2016
" If My Ship sails from sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the River bends" John Enoch Powell Brandon Scott Maley, 44, departed peacefully at his home with his family with him on Thursday December 15, 2016 at 10:44pm. Brandon, had been a lifelong resident of Hampton he was a Rod Buster, Iron...
James Arnold Nourse
Dec 14, 2016
CDR James Arnold Nourse (U.S. Navy Ret.), 90, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Born in San Francisco, CA, had has been a Hampton resident since 1963. He served in the US Navy during World Wars, retiring in 1969 after 25 years.
Jim enjoyed volunteering for many causes, including the VA Hospital in Hampton, VPI in the...
Yvonne Decarol Bryson
Dec 12, 2016
A woman known for loyalty, openness, honesty, her love of life and people, Yvonne DeCarol Bryson, affectionately known as Von, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 12th, 2016.
She was born on September 3, 1957, from the union of Willie Newsome and Peggy Ann Toomer. She received her grade school education in Goldsboro,...
Barbara Ann Stewart
Dec 12, 2016
Barbara Ann Stewart, 75, was called to her eternal rest at her home on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was a member of Bethel Church and has been a resident of Hampton since 1995.
Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 53Â years, Henry E. Stewart; sons,...
William Henry Barba, Sr.
Dec 9, 2016
William Henry Barba Sr., 88, was born February 27, 1928 in Phoebus, Virginia. He passed away December 9, 2016. The eldest of four children born to Nicholas & Floy (Clark) Barba, he was a 1946 graduate of St. Vincent Catholic High School in Newport News. He served in the Army for two years during the...
Harrry Cutchin, Jr.
Dec 6, 2016
Newport news, VA Harry Cutchin, Jr. 66, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Hampton VA Medical Center.  Born in Halifax, NC he has been a resident of Hampton since he was a young boy.  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Marie K. Earwood
Dec 5, 2016
After a time of prayer and surrounded by her loving family, prayer-warrior, Pastor's wife, loving wife, mother and grandmother, Marie K. Earwood peacefully passed from this world and stepped into Heaven with her Lord and Savior. Marie is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Pastor Frank Earwood; her loving children, Theresa Huskey (Alan) and Greg Earwood (Cindy);...
Henry A. Powell
Dec 4, 2016
Henry A. "Three Drops" Powell, 42, died Sunday, December 4, 2016. A native and lifelong Hampton resident, he had worked for Vigyan and had most recently started his own business, Powell Personal Protection. Henry had been on the Pow Wow circuit for over twenty years, was a chaplain with Healing the Spirit, and was a member of the Moose Lodge...
Rebecca Heliker Thompson
Dec 4, 2016
Rebecca H. Thompson, 59, died Sunday, December 4, 2016. A native of Titusville, PA, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 15 years. She lived in Baxley, GA for 20 years. She enjoyed sailing, gardening, fishing, and crabbing, was a coffee connoisseur and was a student of the word of God. She volunteered her time with the...
Ryland Atkins Jones
Dec 3, 2016
Ryland Atkins Jones, 62, died Saturday, December 3, 2016. Born in Newport News, he spent most of his life on the Peninsula and was a graduate of Warwick High School. Ryland served in the Army and worked as a cook at Sentara Careplex for the past nine years.
Ryland is survived by his...
Audean S. Carter
Dec 2, 2016
Audean S. "Dee" Carter, 68, passed away, Friday, December 2, 2016. Born in Johnstown, PA she has been a resident of Hampton since 1985. She worked as a Service Clerk for Sears and Roebuck for over 20 years.
Dee is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael S. Carter; daughter, Jennifer A. Friedline and her husband...
Lanny A. Scott
Dec 1, 2016
Lanny A. Scott, 74, died Thursday, December 1, 2016. Born in Johnson City, TN, he had been a Peninsula resident most of his life. He retired from SupShip as an Electrical Inspector in 2002 and had served in the US Army. Lanny enjoyed golfing and had been a local DJ for many years, and many may remember...
Paul F. Sanborn
Dec 1, 2016
Paul Frank Sanborn, 88, died Thursday, December 1, 2016. Born in Newport NH, Paul came to Hampton in 1965. He had served in the Army then the USAF retiring after 20 years as MSgt and earning the Meritorious Service Medal. He then opened Sanborn Home Improvements which he operated for 30 years. A volunteer driver safety instructor for 15 years...
Gerald O. Rummel
Dec 1, 2016
Gerald O. Rummel, 86, died Thursday, December 1, 2016. Born in Frankenmuth, MI, Gerald served 22 years in the USAF before retiring at LAFB. While stationed in England, he met and married his wife Janet in 1958. He then worked in civil service as a computer programmer at LAFB until retiring a second...
Myrtle Mcbee Moore
Nov 26, 2016
Myrtle "Willie" McBee Moore, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 after a long illness. She married Luther O. McBee of the U. S. Air Force and had two sons; John and James McBee. As a military wife, she was fortunate to travel abroad and settled in Hampton, VA. After the loss of...
Lucille Wenger
Nov 26, 2016
"...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5.  And so it did November 26, 2016 for Lucille Wenger who can now rest.  This small town girl from Columbus County, NC moved to Hampton, Virginia in 1956 and raised a daughter, Gail Norris (Danny) and son Jimmy Rackley ...
Daisy Bell (Moore) Campbell
Nov 25, 2016
Daisy Bell (Moore) Campbell peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2016. Her wish to remain at home until the end was granted.
Daisy was born in Greene County, NC on October 12, 1920 to Heber and Lizzie Moore and had been a Hampton...
Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins
Nov 24, 2016
Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins, 91, widow of Curtis W. Jenkins, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016. Born in Elizabeth City County, VA on November 28, 1924; she had been a lifelong resident of Hampton where she retired from the Hampton City Schools as a Cafeteria Manager. She was also a member of Wallace Memorial United Methodist...
Margaret Marie Ray
Nov 23, 2016
Our beloved Margaret Marie Ray passed peacefully on November 23, 2016 in Poquoson, Va at the age of 78, surrounded by her loved ones. She was well loved and will be missed greatly. In life, she loved animals (especially dogs and a goose she named George), food, board games, crossword puzzles, and every Sunday night looked forward to watching...

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