Jun 8, 2016

Iris E. Slater, 80, passed Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born in New York, Iris had been a longtime Hampton resident. She worked as a bookkeeper for Conte ' s Bicycle Shop in Newport News until retiring and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Iris was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by her husband, Harold E....

Jun 7, 2016

With a profound sense of loss, we remember Frances Ann Holtzclaw Shuford who passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in the comfort of her cherished childhood home in Hampton, Virginia, at the age of 77, with loved ones tenderly holding her hands.

Frances Ann leaves behind her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert F. Shuford, Sr.;...

Jun 7, 2016

Edward Scott Silverthorn, son of Arline and Bobby Silverthorn  passed  away on June 7th unexpectedly.

Scott is survived by his parents, Arline and Bobby Silverthorn, fiancee Kathleen Chomas, two brothers, Ron(Cherrie), David (Theresa), and many cousins.

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Jun 6, 2016

Dianne Burch, 68, passed away June 6, 2016 at her home in Cartersville, VA.  A longtime resident of the Peninsula, she had worked for years as a hair stylist.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2PM at Hampton Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.

Jun 4, 2016

Raven Tyr Godfrey, 23, died Saturday, June 4, 2016.  Born in Newport News, he was a lifelong resident who enjoyed bike riding.  He was a very inspired artist. Preceded in death by his father, Robert R. Godfrey; he is survived by his daughter, Kaedyn Michele Godfrey, his significant other, Sydney Chewning; his grandfather, Bill Godfrey and his wife, Maria; and...

Jun 3, 2016

Frederick Brown Case, 94, died Friday, June 3, 2016. Born in Flint, MI he grew up there and then joined the Army Air Corps, serving during WWII at Langley Air Field. Returning to Flint, MI he worked 42 years for General Motors as a designer until retiring and then returned to Hampton in 1992. Fred was a member of...

Jun 2, 2016

William F. (Billy) Ray lost his battle with cancer on June 2, 2016.  He left us peacefully and surrounded with love.  Billy will be forever missed!  He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence D. & Elizabeth W. Ray and brother James L. Ray.  He leaves  behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Jacklyn D. Ray, his daughter...

May 31, 2016

Charles Bishop Karpa was born at home in Elizabeth City County, now known as Newport News, Virginia on August 6, 1925 to Mary Bishop and John Bernard Karpa. He was a longtime Hampton resident, and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Known as "Bubba", Charlie was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, teacher and friend....

May 30, 2016

Ray H. Small, of Hampton VA, peacefully left this world at 75 years old on May 30th 2016 in his home. He had suffered from chronic illnesses for many years, but it never dampened his quirkiness, outlandish sense of humor, and charm. He was truly a blessing to his family.

Ray was an avid story...

May 30, 2016

Kara Morgan Joyner, 43, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2016 , after a very long  and courageous battle with cancer.  Kara was born and raised in Hampton, where she was a member of a loving First Presbyterian Church.    She was the first child born to Henry and Sue Morgan, and was blessed with  incredible...

May 29, 2016

Capt. Ford Collins Swan, Sr . (ret), 85, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 surrounded by family. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1970 after 20 years of service then went to work as a postal carrier for the US Postal Service, retiring again in 1992. He was a very proud 1978 graduate of Christopher...

May 29, 2016

Elizabeth Rice Bryant, 66, died Sunday, May 29, 2016. A native of Reedville, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 48 years. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she loved to travel. She retired from Suttle Motor Corp. in 2004 after many years of service.

Preceded in death by her father,...

May 28, 2016

Marion Lindh Routten, 91, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 after a long illness.  Born in Minneapolis, MN, she had lived in Hampton since 1947 where she was a member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Routten worked 4 years Civil Service at Fort Monroe before starting with Hampton City Schools, where she retired after 14...

May 28, 2016

Stephanie Diane Smith, 48, died Saturday, May 28, 2016. Born in Newport News, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident. She was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed listening to rock music, and loved her family deeply.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Kristina Marie White and her father, Jimmy Whitmer; survivors include her son, Brian Smith; her...

May 24, 2016

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Roger Dale Bjerke, age 72, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2016. Born in Minot, North Dakota to Harold and Erma Bjerke, Roger was a resident of Hampton since 1967. During the Vietnam War, Roger served in the Navy; he then went on to work as a Nuclear Engineer for the Newport News Shipbuilding for 30 years....

May 22, 2016

John Walter Breen, 82, died Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born in Corning, NY, John served one tour in the Navy aboard the USS Iowa later becoming an Army Reservist for 20 years. He lived in Georgia where he graduated from Toccoa Falls Bible College and then served as pastor of two churches. John...

May 21, 2016

Suzanne Michelle Parks, 52, retired nurse, loving wife, proud mother, and lover of her pets, died Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born and raised in Hampton, she graduated from Thomas Nelson Community College with an Associate's Degree in Nursing and proudly worked as an RN at the Hampton VA Medical Center for 15 years until becoming disabled. She enjoyed spending time...

May 20, 2016

Lt. Col Wesley R. Williams, USAF Ret. passed away May 20, 2016 at the age of 94. He was born in Buffalo Illinois and had been a longtime resident of Hampton. Wesley served during WWII with the 492nd Bomb Group as a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator and during the Korean Conflict served as a bombardier on a B-29...

May 19, 2016

Margaret D. "Peggy" Widhalm, 65, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. A native of Labrador, Canada, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 33 years. She worked for Paul's Arts and Crafts for many years. Peggy's grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved caring for them. She also loved the cats that made her home their own,...

May 19, 2016

Joseph Lee Hagman Jr., born to the late Joseph and Elnora Hagman on June 4,1939 departed this realm on May 19, 2016. To know him was to love him. He leaves to cherish his memories a brother, James Hagman (Alva) and three sisters, Gladys Fowler, Loretta Reid of Maryland, Shelia Mayze and a host of family and friends....