Sep 12, 2016

Shirley White Whittington, 65, died Monday, September 12, 2016. A longtime Hampton resident, she owned Hampton Roads Batteries with her husband, Joseph M. Whittington who preceded her in death. She loved watching TruTV, enjoying the many crime stories and forensic shows, was a cat lover, and loved the color purple. She had friends all over the world that will...

Sep 11, 2016

Bill Hazelwood, 71, born in Newport News, Virginia died unexpectedly at his Ranch in Arizona on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was retired as a business entrepreneur. He is survived by his first wife, Jean Luce; their daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Greg Anderson; and his brother, Robert Hazelwood. Bill lived his life to the fullest and traveled all over...

Sep 1, 2016

Gloria Anderson Ward, 88, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she retired from Ft. Monroe working civil service in 1981 then later from the city of Newport News. She was a member of Hampton Baptist Church. She is survived by one son and one cousin. A graveside service will be conducted 12:30 PM Sunday at...

Sep 1, 2016

Albert Hall Francis, 92, was called home on September 1, 2016.

He was born at a crossroads intersection known as "Little Texas" located in Southampton County to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Francis, in March 1924. He shared his...

Sep 1, 2016

John Thomas Parks, 88, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016. Tom was born in Salisbury, MD - though he'd rarely admit that - on September 13, 1927. He grew up in Onancock, VA and was forever in his heart a resident of the Eastern Shore. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Cordelia Guy...

Sep 1, 2016

Maggie Young went joyfully home to heaven on Thursday, September 1, 2016.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her three siblings and her husband, Malcolm M. Young (LTC, USAF Ret), who died in 1980.   She is survived by her children Molly, Katie and Rob and her grandchildren Arthur, Amanda and Robbie, as well as her great-grandson Tyler....

Aug 30, 2016

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Carel Gregory Dupree, age 58, passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2016. Born to Joseph and Margaret Dupree in Baltimore, Maryland, Carel was a resident of Hampton for 8 years. He served in the Army for 2 years and later worked in construction. In addition, he loved to cook.

Carel is survived by his...

Aug 30, 2016

Newport News, Susan Jernigan left us too soon on August 30, 2016, at the age of 62. Born in Richmond, VA, she graduated from First Colonial High School and then Longwood College where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She worked many years in Richmond before coming home to Newport News, VA. Susan loved art and pictures, and...

Aug 29, 2016

Lelia Marie Howell Mundie, 95, passed peacefully on August 29, 2016. Born in Nansemond Co. she was a Hampton resident since 1946. Mrs. Mundie was a faithful member for 70 years of First United Methodist Church in Downtown Hampton. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, served as a Sunday School Teacher and member of Circle 6. She...

Aug 25, 2016

Zenaida Dryden, 81, died August 25, 2016. A native of Isabela, Puerto Rico, she had been a longtime resident of Hampton. Zenaida was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.  Her heart and home were open to everyone.

Zenaida was...

Aug 24, 2016

Betty Johnson Anthony, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Born in Richmond, she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Longwood College (previously State Teachers College) and Smithdeal Massey Business College.  Betty worked at C & O Credit Union, and for forty years she worked alongside her husband in the development of Mechanical Projects Incorporated and Hampton...

Aug 23, 2016

Ross Herman Allen, Jr. passed away on August 23, 2016 at the age of 67.  Born in New York on September 24, 1948, he has resided in Hampton for many years.

He is survived by his father, Ross Allen, Sr.; brothers, Frank Allen and Billy Allen; sisters, Louise Howell and Maggie Gibbs;  niece,...

Aug 22, 2016

Rev. Robert E. French, 79, a retired Catholic priest, died on August 22, 2016.   Fr. French was raised in Ocean View, Norfolk, and in his retirement he resided near Hilton Village in Newport News.

He received his philosophy and theology degrees, and later his Doctorate in Pastoral Ministry, from St. Mary's Seminary and...

Aug 21, 2016

Hildegard G. Pannewitz, 78, died Sunday, August 21, 2016. Born in Germany, she had lived in Hampton since 1974 where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed doing crafts, homemaking and taking care of her family; and always enjoyed going to yard sales. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren and...

Aug 20, 2016

TOANO - Curtis A. Barbour, born June 20, 1929, went to be with the Lord and our mother on August 20, 2016. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Jo Ann F. Barbour, his son David A. Barbour, his son-in-law Stephen D. Carmean, parents Mary McCabe And Junius A. Barbour, his brother G. Graham Barbour...

Aug 20, 2016

Twelve days  before  her 96th birthday, Castine L. Thomas of Hampton passed away peacefully.  Born on September 1, 1920, in Tar Heel, North Carolina, Castine was one of nine children who have all preceded her in death.  After high school, she completed nursing school at North Carolina State University in Raleigh and moved to the Peninsula in 1943, meeting...

Aug 19, 2016

Vivian Avenell Joyner, 92, died Friday, August 19, 2016. Born in Kentucky, she was a longtime Hampton resident where she was a member of Westhampton Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Gregory Joyner and his wife, Bridget; and her brother Bill Looney.

A graveside service will be...

Aug 19, 2016

Frederick J. Pawell, Jr. was born on October 12, 1918 and died Friday, August 19, 2016. He was married to the love of his life, Geraldine for "20 years of wedded bliss". They were blessed with their daughter, Judith of Des Moines, IA. Fred was fortunate to meet and be married to Grace for 40 years. She...

Aug 19, 2016

Mark Christopher Smith, 50, died Friday, August 19, 2016. Born in Boston, Mass., his family moved to Hampton when he was a baby. He worked for many years at the Newport News Shipyard and the Colonna's Shipyard and had most recently gone to work at Lyon's Shipyard.

Mark loved fishing and gardening. He was an avid Dallas...

Aug 16, 2016

Madonna O. Johnson, born January 11, 1951 in Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was 65. Donna moved to Newport News at the age of 6. Animals were a big part of Donna's life and she loved them all. She had a particular affinity for dogs, cats and monkeys. She was preceded in death...