Feb 27, 2016

Mildred Skeps Davis, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2016. She had lived in Hampton since she was nineteen years old. A member of Northside Christian Church, she worked with the 4 year olds for many years, was a member of the Philothean Sunday school class, and was very active in other ministries...

Feb 26, 2016

Sharon Elizabeth Drew was born June 24th, 1982 in Hampton, VA to Wesley and Donna Drew and passed from this world on February 26th, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Pastor Samuel Hyde. She leaves behind her children, Jonathan and Bri'ana Drew; parents, Wesley and Donna Drew; special friend Brian Athey; siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles,...

Feb 26, 2016

HAMPTON - Mary Marie Lamothe, 92, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at James River Convalescent Center in Newport News. She was born February 12, 1924 in Burlington, NC to Martha Rella and William Colvin Garner. Mary married Maurice Lamothe April 1, 1944 and they settled in Hampton in 1960. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Maurice...

Feb 26, 2016

Robert L. Jackson, Jr., 59, died Friday, February 26, 2016. Born in Boston, he was Hampton resident from 1964 until moving to Arizona in the mid 1980's. Robert is survived by his father, Robert L. Jackson Sr.; daughter, Kristi Jackson; grandchild, Madison (Charlie) Jackson; and brothers, Eric Jackson and Jayson Jackson. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 PM,...

Feb 24, 2016

HAMPTON - James Aaron Rice, age 37, left us on February 24th, 2016. He was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He attended Old Dominion University, was a lifelong fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but lovingly adopted his wife Ramona's beloved University of Virginia Wahoos. Together they have two children, Anderson James, age 9 and...

Feb 23, 2016

Gertrude "Trudy" Jarmolowski, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 23, 2016 from congestive heart failure. Trudy was born and raised in Northampton, MA, and graduated from Northampton High School. She was the youngest of four children and was predeceased by her sisters Natalie and Rosalie and brother Raymond. Trudy was predeceased by her husband of 26 years,...

Feb 23, 2016

Della Elizabeth Cobb Swain, 88, of Hampton, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. She was born May 2, 1927 in Merry Hill Township, N.C. to the late Charlie T. and Della C. Cobb. Della was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed working in her home, yard and watching...

Feb 22, 2016

Colonel Robert L. Sturk, USAF, retired, a resident of Hampton, Virginia, since 1976 died at Sentara Heart Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, February 22, 2016, at the age of 85. Colonel Sturk was born in Randolph Vermont and lived in Bethel where he graduated from Whitcomb High School in 1948. After graduation from High School he attended the University of Vermont and...

Feb 21, 2016

Newport News - Agatha "Ida" Costanzo 95, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Chesapeake Retirement Community in  Newport News, Virginia. She was born September 24,1920, the fourth of 5 children of Vincent and Leonilda Maraventano of New York City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Feb 21, 2016

Linda Gayle Long, age 53, of Newport News, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Memorial services will be held  at 7 PM, Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, with Pastor Cecil Collier of the Spirit and Truth Church officiating. Ms. Long was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, and she deeply loved and missed...

Feb 21, 2016

HAMPTON - Shirley R. Phillips Southern, ("Sug" short for "Sugar" or Mima) to her grandchildren, of Hampton, passed away in her sleep under family hospice care on Feb 21, 2016 after a long period of deteriorating heart health, and a several hospital stays this past year. Mrs. Southern was born Oct 4, 1931, in Spartanburg County, S.C., and had been...

Feb 20, 2016

James Alvin Law, 84, died Saturday, February 20, 2016. Born in Franklin County, VA the youngest of 13 children he had been a Hampton resident for 57 years and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He retired as Sheriff for the City of Hampton in 1991 having originally been appointed to the position...

Feb 18, 2016

Herbert Marshall Barnes, III, 59, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Born in Norfolk, he has been a lifelong resident of the Peninsula where he was a local chef. Herb served in the US Army and was a member of the Hampton Roads Model Club. Herb was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Marshall Barnes, Jr. He is survived...

Feb 18, 2016

Tina L. Peyton, 53, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 18, 2016. Tina loved her family and touched the hearts of all those she met. She is survived by her husband, Mickey; daughters, Jaime, Angela, and Hannah; father Leland, and numerous extended family members. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 26,...

Feb 17, 2016

HAMPTON - Dorothy Lucille Martin Johnson Link, born in Newport News, and a long time resident of Hampton, died February 17, 2016. Lucille loved life and enjoyed many accomplishments in her 84 years. She retired from Hampton Public Schools where she was employed as a secretary. She was not only a devoted member of Wallace Memorial Methodist Church but also...

Feb 17, 2016

Newport News

David Reed Strong, a blessing from God, went back to God before birth on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.  He leaves on this earth to cherish his memory his parents, Elizabeth and Brock Strong; maternal grandmother, Susan E. Dwyer; paternal grandparents, Cindy Strong and Michael Reed and his wife, Becky; and maternal great-grandparents, Karyl Dwyer and...

Feb 17, 2016

Dorothy Ellen Erickson, 84, widow of William John Erickson, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Born in Manchester, NH, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1974. Dorothy attended the LAFB Main Chapel and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. She was a member of LAFB Officer's Wives Club, Willow Oaks Garden Club where she began the Monthly Birthday Celebrations, several...

Feb 17, 2016

HAMPTON - Elizabeth S. Allen (Liz) of Hampton, VA passed away February 17, 2016. She was born January 4, 1939 in Chicopee, MA. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Alvin B, Allen, Jr. Liz was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her beloved family. Liz retired from Bank of America, previously VA National and...