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Clyde Denis Sundberg

Clyde Denis Sundberg

Feb 27, 2025

Clyde Denis Sundberg, Sr., 87, of Hampton, VA, our sweet, "Pop", passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will always be remembered for his love of his family, his gentle spirit, patience, warm smile and his ability to do anything. Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, he was the only son...

Carolyn Theresa Morgan

Carolyn Theresa Morgan

Feb 27, 2025

Long time Hampton resident Carolyn Morgan passed away peacefully on the morning of February 27, 2025, after a long illness at the age of 83. Carolyn is survived by her son, Chief James P. (Phil) Morgan, her granddaughter Isabelle C. Morgan both of Green Bay VA, and her sister Charlotte Welch of Raleigh NC. She is preceded in death...

Richard Eugene Lowther

Richard Eugene Lowther

Feb 27, 2025

Richard Eugene Lowther, 90, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and raised in Bitner, Pennsylvania to parents Albert and Nellie Lowther.   Richard proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1953 – 1973 retiring after 20 years.  While in the service, he met and...

June Iris Fryer

June Iris Fryer

Feb 25, 2025

June Iris Fryer, 92, of Hampton, VA passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandma, and great-grandma who will always be remembered for her caring nature, warm smile, and love of animals.

June was born, in Leicester, England and lived through World War II. She attended Pittman College in London. Coming to...

James Bruce Babcock

James Bruce Babcock

Feb 25, 2025

James Bruce Babcock, 69 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Born in Japan to parents James and Dawn Babcock, he was a lifelong Hampton resident.  Jimmy proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp and went on to retire from Hot Stuff Sport Fishing and Custom Charters as the Owner and Boat Captain.    He was a...

H. Marshall Booker

H. Marshall Booker

Feb 23, 2025

H. Marshall Booker went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the age of 90.  Born in Newport News, VA on January 12,1935, he was the son of Henry and Evelyn Booker.  Marshall is survived by his wife of 61 years, Porter Cheatwood Phillips Booker, and their children and spouses; Kasey Campbell, son-in-law, Sinclair B....

Ross Edward Balthis

Ross Edward Balthis

Feb 21, 2025

Ross Edward Balthis, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1964, to parents Roy and Thelma (Peachie) Balthis in Newport News, Virginia. Ross graduated from Poquoson High School, Class of 1983 where he was active in the band and jazz band. An avid swimmer, Ross swam for the Beaconsdale Blue Marlin's...

Roger Amburgey

Roger Amburgey

Feb 21, 2025

Roger Amburgey, 79, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arnesta Sayers Hensley and his stepfather, Billy Gene Hensley and many dear friends over the years. A true "Phoebus" boy, Roger never met a stranger. His friends were his family and he will be forever missed.

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Col. Russell C. Morrison, Jr. Usaf, Ret.

Col. Russell C. Morrison, Jr. Usaf, Ret.

Feb 20, 2025

Col. Russell C. Morrison, Jr., USAF, Ret., passed away on 20 February 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He fought with the same tenacity and determination that characterized his life, always with humility, grace, and kindness. In his final act of giving, Russ chose to donate his brain for scientific study, continuing his legacy of...

Anne Loyd

Anne Loyd

Feb 20, 2025

Anne Loyd, 83, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born in Texas to parents, John and Janie Hoover, she had been a long time Hampton resident. Anne worked for 40 years as the church secretary at Phoebus Restoration Baptist Church where she was also a longtime member.

Preceded in death by her parents;...

Bobby "Wayne" Crawford

Bobby "Wayne" Crawford

Feb 19, 2025

Bobby "Wayne" Crawford passed away peacefully February 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Wayne was born in Hampton on June 23, 1942; and was raised in Dog Bottom, a part of Hampton true Hamptonians are familiar with.  He resided in Hampton his entire life. There was once a place called Sweet Shops in Downtown Hampton where he...

Beverly Diane Proletti-Alvis

Beverly Diane Proletti-Alvis

Feb 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of Beverly Proletti-Alvis, who left us at the age of 61 on February 18, 2025, in Hampton, Virginia. She was born on January 21, 1964, in Modesto, California to her parents Felix Joseph Proletti Jr. and Elizabeth Susan Caldwell. Beverly had an array of jobs surrounding customer service and...

Elaine Charnick Henson

Elaine Charnick Henson

Feb 17, 2025

Elaine Deloris Charnick Henson, died, February 17, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. Elaine was born May 24, 1940 to Elmer and Elaine Charnick. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.

She is survived by her children; Walter Henson, Robin Carter, William Henson (Donna), and Ray Henson; grandchildren, Adam, William, Hunter, Samantha, Christie,...

Donald Montgomery Buchwald

Donald Montgomery Buchwald

Feb 13, 2025

Donald Montgomery Buchwald, Colonel, Infantry (United States Army, Retired) was born "to the sound of the drum" on 7 January 1933 at the Station Hospital, Fort Snelling, MN to Lieutenant Donald Frank Buchwald and Catherine Crawford Montgomery Buchwald.

As a very young boy, he looked forward to watching the "boom-booms" of the 3rd Infantry during training and...

Timothy Ryan Hall

Timothy Ryan Hall

Feb 12, 2025

Timothy Ryan Hall, 44, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born on June 15, 1980, in Portsmouth, Virginia, he lived most of his life in Hampton Roads except while serving in the United States Army. Timothy dedicated his life to service- both to his country and to the causes he held dear. He proudly served in the United...

Richard Logan Headley

Richard Logan Headley

Feb 9, 2025

Richard Logan Headley, 36, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2025, in Portland, Oregon.

Rick was born a naturally kind and compassionate soul, on July 20, 1988. He grew up between Hampton, Virginia, and the Northern Neck. He was a Class of 2006 graduate of Kecoughtan High School in Hampton. Rick went on to earn his bachelor's...

Floanne Hinton Hicks

Floanne Hinton Hicks

Feb 8, 2025

Floanne Hinton Hicks of Williamsburg passed away February 8, 2025. She was born March 1, 1941 to Pugh and Anna Hinton in Hampton, VA. Floanne earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from MCV and a Master's degree from VCU. She went on to enjoy a long career as a nurse at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters and the...

Mary Caroline Welch Boerner

Mary Caroline Welch Boerner

Feb 6, 2025

Mary Caroline Welch Boerner, a native and lifetime resident of Hampton, VA died Thursday, February 6, 2025.  Born Nov. 27, 1931 in Dixie Hospital, Hampton, VA to Aurelia Reinhardt and Charles Hanlon Welch,  Mary Caroline graduated from St. Mary's Star of the Sea School in 1947 and St. Vincent High School in 1949.  She attended Mt. St. Agnes college...

Gary Allen Clark

Gary Allen Clark

Feb 5, 2025

Gary Allen Clark, 77, passed from this life and joined his heavenly Father on February 5, 2025. Born in Cumberland, MD, he was a resident of Hampton for 55 years. Gary was a graduate of Belle High School (Frostburg, MD, 1965), a veteran of the Vietnam War, and served as a nuclear calibration tech at Northrup Grumman Shipbuilding for...

Aidan "Tater" Michael Edwards

Aidan "Tater" Michael Edwards

Feb 4, 2025

Aidan Michael Edwards, "Tater"  age 9, passed away on February 4th, 2025. Born on February 20th, 2016, he was a twin to his sister Ava. Aidan was a sweet soul, so full of happiness and love. He had the most contagious laugh and could bring a smile to everyone's face around him. He loved to listen to Adele and...

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