Shirley O'Connell

Jan 30, 2016

Shirley O'Connell, 79, widow of Lawrence O'Connell, died Saturday January 30, 2016. Born in New Bedford, Mass., she had been a Hampton resident for 45 years. She retired in 2000 after a long career as a controller with contractor EG&G/Nasa. She was a member of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church. Mrs. O'Connell is survived by her son, Larry O'Connell, Jr; and...

Robert Lyn Newkirk

Jan 30, 2016

Robert Lyn Newkirk, 60, of Hampton went home to be with his Lord on January 30, 2016 with his fiancée Terry by his side. Born October 3, 1955, he attended Kecoughtan High School and was a proud veteran of the US Air Force.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Nellie Newkirk. He is...

Robert Newkirk

Jan 30, 2016

Robert Lyn Newkirk, 60, died Saturday, January 30, 2016. Born in Richmond, Robert attended Kecoughtan High School and had served 6 years in the Air Force. Robert is survived by his fiancée, Terry Davis; sons, Daniel Newkirk and Matthew Newkirk; sister, Nelda Archer; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2016 at...

Kevin Ray Ezzell

Jan 29, 2016

HAMPTON - On Friday afternoon, January 29th, Kevin Ray Ezzell, 39, passed away unexpectedly. He will long be remembered for his sense of humor and the love he had for his family. K-Ray, as he was known to family and friends, was born on November 9, 1976 in Wisconsin. He lived in Baltimore, MD as a small child and became...

Francis King

Jan 28, 2016

Francis King died January 28, 2016, in the 88th year of his life.  Going before him were his wife of 63 years, Dorothy known as Dede, and his brother Robert.  Left to honor his memory are his children Carol and Charles, along with Charles' wife Jane and their three children Benjamin, Emily and Giles.  Also surviving are a sister,...

Alba Borge Trana

Jan 28, 2016

Alba Borge Trana, 90, died Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, she was a Hampton resident and member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Mrs. Trana is survived by her children, Yadira Bruce, Ruth Allen, and Felipe Trana and his...

Bruce Joseph Capps

Jan 28, 2016

Bruce Joseph "Bunky" "BJ" Capps, 83, died Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born at Fort Monroe, he was a lifetime Peninsula resident where he retired from the Newport News Shipyard Quality Assurance Department after 41 years.

After he played football at Hampton High school and then William and Mary, Bruce enlisted in and...

David Lewis Morgan

Jan 26, 2016

David L. Morgan, 79, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born in New Haven, CT he had been a Hampton resident since 1958. A graduate of Virginia Tech, David worked 16 years for Newport News Shipbuilding before becoming a security officer at Surry Nuclear Power Station where he worked for over 20 years. A longtime member of First Calvary Baptist Church,...

Leon Robert Overton

Jan 26, 2016

CMS (USAF retired) Leon Robert "Bob" Overton , passed away at Poquoson, VA, on  Jan. 26, 2016. Bob was born on Sep. 24, 1920, in Leon, IA, of Leon Robert Overton and Olive Ina Estes. He was married on Feb. 17, 1943, at Meridian, MS, to Phyllis Joyce Cottrell.

Bob entered the US Army Air Corps on...

Jesse Andrew Brown

Jan 26, 2016

HAMPTON - Jesse Andrew Brown, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was a motorcycle and hotrod mechanic as well as an avid fisherman. Jesse served in the Army during the Vietnam War . He was a member of Bass Masters and the 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevy Clubs. Preceded...

William Wilson Green Jr.

Jan 26, 2016

William "Bill" Green Jr, passed away on January 26, 2016. He was a loving husband and father survived by his wife of 44 years Sandra Toman Green, son Brandon Green, grandson Canyon Green, daughter Melissa Tesch (James), and many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha "Susie" Green. Bill was a lifelong Hampton resident...

Dorothy Spires Berry

Jan 23, 2016

Dorothy Spires Berry, 81, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she had lived in Hampton most of her life where she was a member of Langley Baptist Church and the WMU of the church. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Thomas M. Berry; her children, Renae McCormick and her husband, Mike of...

John Joseph Ganger

Jan 21, 2016

On January 21,2016 in this Jubilee Year of Mercy another door has opened for John Joseph Michael Ganger.  John was born October 25, 1928 in the Bronx, New York to Louisa Hodl & Rupert Ganger. After the death of Louisa in 1934 Teresia Lorenz married his father.

He was sworn into the United States Army the morning...

David E. Hargrove

Jan 21, 2016

HAMPTON - David E. Hargrove, 68, died Thursday, January 21, 2016. A graduate of Kecoughtan High School he received his BS with honors from ODU and went on to receive two masters degrees. David loved teaching and education and had retired as a college biology professor. David is survived by his daughter, Clare Hargrove; sister, Jonnie Hargrove; and brother, James...

Elizabeth Lacy Engleburt Wyman

Jan 18, 2016

POQUOSON - Elizabeth Lacy Engleburt Wyman, departed this life on January 18, 2016, after a courageous battle with lung and heart disease. A native of Hampton, she made Poquoson her home for over 15 years. Born to the late William and Eleanor Engleburt, she is also preceded in death by her sisters, Eleanor Mallinson and Billie Crowell. Mrs. Wyman is...

Edward Marshall Chitty

Jan 18, 2016

Edward Marshall Chitty, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep early in the morning of Monday, January 18, 2016. Born on May 15, 1930, and raised on Grandy Avenue in Norfolk, Ed was a lifelong resident of Tidewater. After extended health issues it was a moment all who loved him knew was coming, but we...

Aurelia Louise Black

Jan 18, 2016

Aurelia Louise Black, 82, died peacefully at home January 18, 2016. The daughter of Walter and Erie Murray, she was raised in Huntington, West Virginia. Aurelia was an active member of Calvary Assembly of God in Hampton, Virginia. She loved teaching Sunday School and singing in the choir. Aurelia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in...

Ann Wood Manry

Jan 17, 2016

NEWPORT NEWS - Ann Wood Manry, 71, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2016, at home. Born April 21, 1944 in Newport News, she remained a lifelong resident. She was employed for many years as a Sales Finance Officer at United Virginia Bank, Chevy Chase Bank, and BB&T until her retirement in 2006. She enjoyed the beaches of the Outer...

Robert L. Taylor

Jan 14, 2016

Robert Lee Taylor, 75, died Thursday, January 14, 2016. Born in Norfolk, his family relocated to Farmville, VA where he graduated from Longwood College and then began his career as a Civilian Personnel Officer. He retired after 31 years of service. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. Taylor and Helen H. Taylor and a sister, Jean...

Patricia Dawn Midgett Heath

Jan 13, 2016

GRANDY, NC - Patricia Dawn Midgett Heath, 73, died at home January 13, 2016. The daughter of Edwin R. Midgett and Marjorie D. Midgett, she was born in Wanchese, NC and raised in Manteo, NC and had been a longtime resident of Hampton before moving to North Carolina. Patricia completed the X-ray technician program at Dixie Hospital in Hampton and...