Oct 28, 2016

Cham Samuel McConnell, 70, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. Born in Coeburn, VA, he had been a resident of Hampton since 1954, where he owned Mac's Oil Company for many years.

Cham loved antiques, The Washington Redskins and the New York Yankees. I he was widely known for...

Oct 27, 2016

On October 27, 2016, Margaret E. Wardlaw passed away at 5:36 AM. For approximately 19 years, she was a dear friend of mine. She held my daughter, Cassie, me, and her other friend, Tiny, special in her heart. We love and miss her dearly, and anyone who knew her knew that she had a heart of gold and always...

Oct 25, 2016

Lorna dela Cruz-Barrett, 53, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Born in the Philippines she had been a resident of both Maryland and Virginia finally settling in Hampton in 2011.

Lorna joins her sister, Flordeliza dela Cruz, who preceded her in death; and is survived by...

Oct 23, 2016

Douglas "Doug" Sexton Morelen, 75, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on October 23, 2016.  He was born on October 14, 1941, in Washington, D.C. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Burnice and Florence Morelen, his sister, Theresa Northrup, and his daughter, Cynthia Cashwell. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 24 years,...

Oct 23, 2016

Charles Wilson Darden, III passed away on October 23, 2016. Charles, or "Chucky" as he was known to family and childhood friends, was born in Newport News on March 27, 1973. The youngest child of Charlie Wilson Darden, Jr. and Carol Gwaltney Darden, both of whom predeceased him, he was the only son...

Oct 22, 2016

Debora K. Fredrickson, 57, died on Saturday, October 22, 2016. A longtime resident of the Peninsula, she was born in Rantoule Illinois. She loved football and she and her husband cheered on the Minnesota Vikings whenever they played. Debora loved flowers and spent a great deal of time tending to her garden. One of her favorite things was spending...

Oct 22, 2016

Our beloved son, brother and father, passed away Saturday unexpectedly. He leaves his parents, Sharon Powers and Gary D. Powers; brothers, Gary Dean Powers and Dirk Allen Krob; his wonderful daughter, Alexa; and his wonderful partner, Wendi Powers; and all of her family and the rest of our extended family.

Vance was a machinist by trade and...

Oct 20, 2016

Eric Michael Reed, age 42, of Sylvania Township, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 24, 1974 to Richard and Carol (Zablocki) Reed in Toledo.  After attending Churchland High School in Portsmouth, VA, Eric began his career in loss prevention, working his...

Oct 19, 2016

Ronald Lee Hunsecker, 58, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2016.  Born on January 16, 1958, Ron was a Hampton native and the son of Reggie & Janet Hunsecker, who devoted their lives to him.  He is survived by his sister, Carol Hunsecker (his biggest fan) & her children Marina & Dylan Clough, and by his brother, James Hunsecker...

Oct 19, 2016

Vollis Eugene Summerlin Sr, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Born in Johnston County, NC he was a Peninsula resident for many years before moving to Omaha, Nebraska. He and his wife, Joanne Welstead Summerlin, recently returned to the Peninsula. Vollis served in the US Air Force, worked as a banker and...

Oct 18, 2016

In Loving Memory of John W. Coons, August 4,1921 to October 18, 2016. He is survived by a daughter Linda Marie and Son-in-law John Fabbro, Grandson John William Fabbro and Great Grandaughter Corri Marie Fabbro. He also leaves behind his loving soulmate of 22 yrs Janice Penny, her son Hal Roesch and wife Beth, and daughter Terri Hopkins. John was...

Oct 18, 2016

HAMPTON, Vivian Routten Wilson, 95, a lifelong resident of Hampton, passed away at Sentara CarePlex on Tuesday, October 18 th .

Vivian grew up in Fox Hill and graduated from Hampton High School in 1938. She worked as a secretary for the Cummings Law Firm until the birth of...

Oct 17, 2016

George A. Schatzschneider, 63, died on Monday October 17, 2016. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he had worked as a HVAC Mechanic at NASA Langley for over 30 years. He was a longtime member of the IBEW 1340. George proudly served in the Virginia Army National Guard for 9 years.

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Oct 17, 2016

Bernice Blackwell Anderson, the daughter of McKinley and Daisy Brown was born on November 25, 1930 in Reidsville, North Carolina. She departed this life on October 17, 2016 at Sentara Careplex in Hampton, Virginia.

At an early age, Bernice confessed her belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and joined Camp Spring Methodist Church in Reidsville. After moving...

Oct 13, 2016

Robert W. Crist Sr., 86, widower of Yolanda R. Crist, passed away on Thursday October 13, 2016. A native of Wagner SD, he grew up in Portsmouth where hegraduated from Cradock High School. He served in the US Navy from 1950 to 1952 during the Korean War and  graduated from the College of William and Mary that same year....

Oct 12, 2016

Jack Richard Chase, 76, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Born in Peekskill, New York on July, 23, 1940, he spent most of his life in northern New Jersey. Jack went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson U. with a Bachelors of Education and Paterson State U. with a Masters in Reading Ed. He was an educator in NJ before...

Oct 11, 2016

Dennis Allyn Washburn, 64, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016. A native of Athol, MA, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 29 years. He worked as a Pharmacist for many years until he decided to follow his love of photography. He had a deep appreciation for nature as well as music....

Oct 11, 2016

Louis E. Zacharias

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Louis E. Zacharias, 87, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016. A native of Richmond he had been a Hampton resident for the last 76 years where he was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. He...

Oct 7, 2016

William H. Platt, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, 92, died in his home on October 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Renate Platt, daughter, Cecelia Kelly of Hampton, son, Bernard Platt of Norfolk, sister, Elsie Robinson of Newfoundland, PA., 5 grandchildren,...

Oct 7, 2016

Brian J. Henriksen, 37, died Friday, October 7, 2016. Born in Victorville, CA he was a longtime Hampton resident where he graduated from Kecoughtan High School. Survivors include his mother, Patricia L. Olson of Maryville, IL; and two sisters, Kelly Henriksen Jackson of Grand Rapids, MI and Jennifer Olson of Stronghurst, IL. Services will be private. Memorials may be made...