May 19, 2016

Alfred L. Jones was called to Heaven on May 19, 2016 at 93 years young.   He was the son of the late Cabell and Lena Bowers Jones of Leaksville (Eden), NC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Jean R. Jones; his sister, Louise Beach; and his two brothers, Cabell Jr. and Howard.  He leaves...

May 18, 2016

Ann Bradshaw Millner, 94, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2016. She was born on September 28, 1921, to the late Captain Willy and Pauline Amory Bradshaw. In 1943 she married Jesse Albert (Al) Millner, who predeceased her in 1966, much too young.

Ann is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Patrick...

May 17, 2016

Martha Lippert France passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016.  Born in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Vaclav and Christina Lippert, she was a resident of Woodstock, New York until moving to Newport News to be near her daughter in 20 09 . Martha graduated from Coe College with a degree in journalism.

Martha was...

May 16, 2016

Patrick Thomas Nugent, Sr., 66, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016.  Born in Newark, NJ, he has been a resident of Hampton for 34 years. Patrick served in the US Navy before being medically retired in 1975. He then went to work Civil Service at Ft. Dicks and later to Ft. Monroe where he retired as the Deputy Director...

May 14, 2016

Elizabeth McCue Crawford ended her long struggle against cancer on May 14, 2016 at age 57.  She was born in Staunton, Virginia and grew up in Verona, Virginia, graduating from Fort Defiance High School (1977), Blue Ridge Community College, and Virginia Tech (1983).  She was a loving wife, devoted mother to three boys, and faithful member of First United...

May 13, 2016

William Hilton Trevathan ("Papa") age 83, of Newport News, Virginia entered Heaven's gate on May 13, 2016.  Papa was born in Farmville, North Carolia, and later moved to Newport News, Virginia, and met the love of his life, Martha E. Trevathan.  Papa and Mema married on September 27, 1958.  Papa was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne SCH, with the...

May 12, 2016

Ruth Marie (Jablonski) Belcher, 70, of Hampton, VA went home to the waiting arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 12:06 pm.  She was surrounded by family and friends and passed away peacefully.

In her younger days she worked as a nurse, a Religious Education Director, and a Recreation Coordinator for Persons with Disabilities at...

May 11, 2016

Otelia W. Bryan, 80, passed away May 11, 2016. Otelia was a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church, Hampton. She worked for the Civil Service, retiring from Langley Air Force Base as a computer specialist. She was a member of the Pilot Club and the P.E.O.

Otelia was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years,...

May 9, 2016

Sherri Crosby Cottingham, 46, lost her long and courageous battle with cancer on Monday, May 9, 2016. Born in the Panama Canal Zone, Sherri grew up in Newport News and graduated in 1987 from Denbigh High School. She lived in Portsmouth and loved the beach and to travel.

Sherri was preceded in death by her parents, James...

May 9, 2016

Robert Donald Forcier, 45, went to be with the Lor d on Sund ay evening, May 8th, 2016. Born in Maine, Rob had been a Hampton resident since 1984 and graduated from Hampton High school in 1989. He was known as a great neighbor and animal lover. Rob is survived by his wife, Cannon Chisman-Forcier; daughter, Cypress Williams; parents,...

May 9, 2016

Hampton- Erma Louise Hankins Mitchell, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9, 2016, surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on August 24, 1934, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late George Moton Hankins and Lessie Mae Riddle Hankins. She was the sister to the late Moton Dudley...

May 7, 2016

John Stanley Riley, Sr., 70, passed away May 7, 2016.  A lifelong resident of Tidewater, he retired as a Supervisor from Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk. John is survived by his wife, Katherine Marie; sons Scott, John Stanley, Jr. and Richard; mother, Mary; and grandchildren, Lukus, Tyler Aiden and Addison. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions.

May 6, 2016

Doris Herron, 72, died Friday, May 6, 2016. A native and lifelong Hampton resident, she loved to crochet and made beautiful baby blankets, enjoyed working crossword and word search puzzles, played Bingo, and loved old 50's and 60's country music.

She loved her family very much and always put their needs above her own. Her home was...

May 5, 2016

Guntis (Charlie) Veits, 84, after a long, brave battle, departed this life May 5, 2016. Guntis was born in Liepaja, Latvia and came to the United States with his family in his late teens in 1950. After completing High school in the states, he entered the United States Air Force, where he would retire as Chief Master Sergeant, an...

May 5, 2016

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that...

May 4, 2016

Virginia Carter Caricofe, 92, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016. A native of Roanoke, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1955 where she was a very dedicated member of Memorial Baptist Church. She played the piano, organ and sang in the church choir. She was an avid gardener who loved all types of flowers. Virginia loved to volunteer her time...

May 4, 2016

Heerabai Madhav Pai, 87, passed away at her home on May 4, 2016.  Born in Madras, India, she had been a resident of Hampton for 18 years.

Surviving are her children and their spouses, Prathima and Ramanand Kamath, Bipin and Vrinda Pai, Prafulla and Ravi...

May 3, 2016

Vincent Doheny, 83, passed away on May 3, 2016. A native of Pennsylvania, he had been a Hampton Roads resident for over 50 years.  Vincent served 22 years in the Navy retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. Following his retirement he went on to teach Special Education while earning his Master's Degree in Counseling. His love of helping people led...

May 3, 2016

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Dorothy M Pawlewicz, age 88, left for the Father's banquet on Tuesday May 3, 2016.  Born on July 16, 1927 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, "Dort" was reared and schooled in Menominee, Michigan. Upon high school graduation, Dort left for Washington, DC where she worked for the Federal Internal Revenue Service while mastering skills at ball-room...

May 3, 2016

Thurman D. Felker, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Thurman was born on June 20, 1929 at Fort Eustis and was a lifelong resident of Hampton. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Papa), and great-grandfather and friend to many. Following high school, he served a tour of duty in the United States Air Force. Afterwards he...