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David Alan Slonsky

David Alan Slonsky

Aug 15, 2016

David Adam Slonsky, 30, of Hampton, Virginia was called home to be with God on August 15, 2016 at Sentara Careplex Hospital.

David is survived by his loving parents Michael and Ingrid Slonsky; cherished younger sister, Rachael Mizelle and brother in law, Alan; niece Maya; and maternal grandmothers Lenore Schultz of Akron, Ohio...

Staci Patrick Belleville

Staci Patrick Belleville

Aug 14, 2016

Staci Patrick Belleville, 31, found peace as she passed away at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Born in Hampton, VA, she was a lifetime resident of Hampton and graduated from Bethel High School. She then went on to earn a degree from Thomas Nelson Community College and worked as...

Nannie Johnson Sisk

Nannie Johnson Sisk

Aug 13, 2016

Nannie  Johnson Sisk, 93, widow of Ralph E. Sisk Sr, died Saturday, August 13, 2016. Born in Lynchburg she was a longtime resident of Hampton.

Nannie is survived by her daughter, Florence S. Dunn and husband Martin; son, Ralph E. Sisk Jr. and wife Mary; six grandchildren, Marty, Nannie, Kim, Kristina, Angelika and...

Frances Moreland Lewis

Frances Moreland Lewis

Aug 12, 2016

Frances Bray Moreland Lewis, 100, widow of Raymond W. Lewis Sr., died Friday, August 12, 2016. Born in Hampton, Frances graduated from Hampton High School in 1932, The College of William & Mary in 1936 with a liberal arts degree, and later a Master's Degree in Library Science from Drexel Institute of Technology. She worked many years as a...

Walter "Bill" Rawls Bowers

Walter "Bill" Rawls Bowers

Aug 9, 2016

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Walter "Bill" Rawls Bowers, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and patron passed away due to complications from IPF on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 at 7:45 p.m.  Having been diagnosed with the disease just six months prior, he fought with a stoic sense of drive.

Bill is survived by his wife Brenda Burdick...

William B. Bittenbender

William B. Bittenbender

Aug 8, 2016

William B. Bittenbender, 72, died Monday, August 8, 2016. Born in Hampton, William graduated from St. Vincent High School and then joined the Army where he served until retiring in 1993. He next worked in Civil Service working as a heavy equipment instructor until retiring again. Returning to Hampton 8 years ago, he was a member of...

Thomas Revels Mcgrath, Jr.

Thomas Revels Mcgrath, Jr.

Aug 4, 2016

Thomas Revels McGrath, Jr., 73, died August 4, 2016.  A resident of Hampton, he had lived on the Peninsula his whole life.

Tom was a member of Northside Christian Church. He loved his cat, Skeeter and he loved cigars.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas R. McGrath, Sr. and Georgie M. Pugh McGrath; Tom...

Stanley Thomas Skora

Stanley Thomas Skora

Aug 2, 2016

POQUOSON - Stanley T. Skora, 71, claimed his eternal reward August 2. He now joins his father, Stanley J. Skora and mother Beverly J. Skora in preparing a home in heaven for his earthly family and friends. Born in Detroit, MI, on January 24, 1945, Stan enjoyed a fruitful and fulfilled life. Known for his golden brown eyes and quick...

Andrew Earl Glass

Andrew Earl Glass

Aug 2, 2016

Andrew Earl Glass, 87, passed away August 2, 2016 at home.  Born in Fork Union, VA, he was a Hampton resident for 60 years.  He served as an Army Sgt. in the Territory of Alaska during the Korean War. After serving, he supervised construction of many local building projects until retiring. A former...

John Michael Smith

John Michael Smith

Aug 1, 2016

John Michael Smith, 55, died August 1, 2016. Born in Augusta, GA he lived most of his life on the Peninsula graduating from Menchville HS. John worked 25 years for Bill Jones Painting as a drywaller and was a huge fan and member of the Steelers Fan Club.

John was preceded in death...

Joseph F. Cobb

Joseph F. Cobb

Aug 1, 2016

Joseph F. Cobb, 85, was called to heaven on August 1, 2016. Everyone fortunate enough to know Joe will remember his huge heart, his playful and jovial spirit, his green thumb, and his love of tinkering with appliances and home repairs over the years.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Ruby...

Gregory Creekmore, Jr.

Gregory Creekmore, Jr.

Jul 31, 2016

Gregory Creekmore, Jr., 87, our hero fought his last fight, Sunday, July 31, 2016.

A longtime resident of Hampton, Gregory spent his childhood in Portsmouth. He was a trumpet player, an active member of the Boy Scouts of America Sea Scouts, and an amateur boxer...

Sarah Maudine Tolley

Sarah Maudine Tolley

Jul 31, 2016

Sarah M. Tolley, 72, died on her birthday July 31, 2016. She was born in Newport News, and had been a lifetime resident of the peninsula. Sarah worked for 20 years at Riverside Hospital as a Materials Handler. She loved bird watching, and was a fan of Westerns. Survivors include her sisters, Shannon Stine and Patricia Young; brothers, James Bradley,...

Earline A. Fix

Earline A. Fix

Jul 31, 2016

Earline A. Fix, 78, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2016, at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she loved crocheting, sewing, and above all else she loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Henry Fix; son, Clint Handy (Jackie);...

Audrey Jeanne Hartwick

Audrey Jeanne Hartwick

Jul 29, 2016

Audrey J. Hartwick, 75, died on July 29, 2016. The daughter of George and Lucie Hind, she was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Audrey had been a longtime resident of the Peninsula and a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was well known for her volunteer work, serving with the ICC food pantry and Night's...

Katherine Collie Speegle

Katherine Collie Speegle

Jul 28, 2016

Katherine Ann Collie Speegle, 88, passed away July 28, 2016 after a brief illness.

Born April 11, 1928, she was raised in Keeling, VA with her two younger brothers.  Katherine graduated valedictorian from her high school and entered Madison College, now JMU, as a math major.  After graduating from college, she took a job with NACA, now...

Frances "Dickie" Southall

Frances "Dickie" Southall

Jul 27, 2016

Frances (Dickie) Cathell Southall passed away on July 27, 2016.  A life-long resident of Hampton, VA, she was born January 14, 1922 to Walter Edward and Blanche Benthall Cathell.  She was educated in the Hampton school system, graduating from Hampton High School in 1939.  She worked many years in the public at dress shops before having her own with...

Fay Macneil

Fay Macneil

Jul 26, 2016

Hampton,

Fay Macneil was a loving, devoted mother and wife who always put others ahead of herself.  Her family was everything, and she gave lovingly of herself to ensure their every need.  Fay was a hard working individual with a strong and admirable work ethic, portraying the importance of integrity and responsibility.

She was an...

Deborah Lynn Henning

Deborah Lynn Henning

Jul 26, 2016

Debi Henning, 57, lost her courageous fight with cancer on July 26, 2016. Debi was born in New London, CT to Henry and Dorothy Mellow Holdridge. Her family moved to Garden Grove, CA where she went on to graduate from Rancho Alamitos High School in 1977. Debi loved bowling and most recently bowled in a number of leagues at...

Cecilia Ann Dickerson

Cecilia Ann Dickerson

Jul 25, 2016

Cecilia Ann Dickerson, age 80, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Mary Mento, Cecilia was a resident of Hampton for 40 years. She is survived by her husband, Robert R. Dickerson; daughter, Ann Delahorne; sons, Robert R. Dickerson, Jr., Andrew Dickerson, Danny Dickerson, David Dickerson, Joseph Dickerson; nine grandchildren, and twelve...

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