Charles S. Rayle, Jr.
Jul 7, 2015
Charles S. Rayle, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully in his home on July 7, 2015, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was originally from Greensboro, NC and had been a resident of Hampton, VA for 73 years. After serving in the Army for six years, he went on to work for the City of Newport News as an...
Richard H. Hayslett, Jr.
Jul 5, 2015
HAMPTON - Richard H. Hayslett, Jr. 67, died Sunday, July 5, 2015. Richard is survived by his brothers, Richard Thomas Hayslett, Sr. and wife Wendy, and their two children; nephew, Ricky Hayslett; sister, Lillian Eubanks and husband David, and their two children; sister, Pat Crist; brother, David James Hayslett; and aunt and uncle Jenny and Bill Mathis.
Doreen Hodges
Jul 4, 2015
Doreen Hodges, 55, was suddenly called home to the Lord Jesus Christ Saturday July 4, 2015. She was born in Newport News August 9, 1959 to Leon and Bernice Jenkins. Doreen was preceded in death by her husband George "Bud" Hodges. She is survived by her lifetime friend, Fred Callis of Suffolk, Fred Sr. and Eva Callis; sister Doris Rudd...
Elizabeth V. Murray
Jul 2, 2015
Elizabeth V. Murray, age 96, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015. She was born in North Carolina on March 23, 1919. Mrs. Murray retired as a LPN from Hampton General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Murray, Sr., her parents Lloyd Vernon, and Annie Wiggins Vernon, her son James L....
Robert O. Harmon
Jul 1, 2015
Robert O. Harmon, 82, of Oak Lawn, Il, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Palliative Care Center in the VA Medical Center in Hampton, Va. Born on June 6, 1933 in Trimble County, Ky., he was the son of James and Lucy (Carter) Harmon. He served in the US Army. He enjoyed gardening, and watching Chicago Blackhawks hockey games....
Jay Howard Williams
Jun 29, 2015
Jay Howard Williams, 85, died Monday, June 29, 2015. Born in Cherryville, NC he had been a Hampton resident since 1950. Howard retired from the Air Force in 1967 after 20 years of service, having served in the Vietnam War as well as being stationed in Panama, Guam, Korea and Japan. After his military service he had worked in accounting...
Dessie Ilene Douglas
Jun 28, 2015
Dessie Ilene Douglas died Sunday, June 28, 2015. A native of Wakesville, WV, she had been a Hampton resident since 1940 where she worked for Nachman's Dept. Store for 18 years. Preceded in death by her husband, CWO4, ret. Lawton P. Douglas; survivors include her daughters, Jackie Sanders and Deborah Dickerson; her son, John R. Derby, Jr.; her brother, Calvin...
Emma Louise O'Boyle Cunningham
Jun 26, 2015
Emma Louise O'Boyle Cunningham, 86, went to be with the Lord and Savior on June 26, 2015. Born on July 5, 1928 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she later moved to the United States at the age of 25. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert O'Boyle, the father of her children; her son, James O'Boyle;...
Margaret Eacho
Jun 26, 2015
Margaret West Eacho, 77, died Friday, June 26, 2015. A native of Kinston, NC, she had been a Hampton resident for many years before moving to Richmond to be close to her son. A longtime member of Memorial Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school for 6 year olds, worked in the library, and was proud to always make sure there...
Deborah Rowland
Jun 25, 2015
Deborah G. Rowland, 59, passed away on June 25, 2015 at HRSH after a long and hard fought illness. Debbie (to all that knew her) was a member of Northampton Church of Christ and up until her illness, was the switchboard operator (aka Phone Goddess) at PSCHR for 15 years. Debbie was predeceased by her parents, Donald S. and Judith...
Michael M. Tormey
Jun 23, 2015
Michael M. Tormey died on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the age of 57. He was born in Tubingen, Germany, the son of James H. and Ann D. Tormey of Hampton. As a member of an Army family, Mike attended schools in various locations in the United States and overseas. He graduated from Thomas Nelson Community College. His career was...
Vivien Irene Mckenna
Jun 21, 2015
Vivien Irene McKenna, 74, died Sunday, June 21, 2015. A native of Ipswich, Suffolk, England, she had been a Hampton resident since 1971. She loved to travel, read, work in her garden and go for walks. She enjoyed her life as a beloved wife, mother and homemaker. Preceded in death by her father, Leslie James Barham and her brother, Charles...
Booker T. L. Simpson
Jun 20, 2015
Booker T. L. Simpson, 72, died Saturday, June 20, 2015. Born in Durham, NC, he had been a Hampton resident for 39 years. Booker served in the Air Force for 20 years retiring in 1981. He then worked as a systems analyst for General Dynamics retiring there in 2012. Survivors include his wife, Eula M. Simpson; son, Leonard I. Simpson;...
Ruth Elinor Burgess
Jun 18, 2015
Ruth Elinor Burgess, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2015. Born in Dillon, SC she had been a resident of Hampton and member of Liberty Baptist Church since 1952. The youngest of 9 children, she was preceded in death by her parents, John T and Maggie Bryant Gough; her sisters, Oviedo Gibbs, Vera Herring,...
Elaine F. Halabuk
Jun 18, 2015
Elaine F. Halabuk, 88, died June 18, 2015. She was born in St. Paul, MN, but at an early age, she and her family moved to Kansas City, MO. During her youth, she studied piano and was taught by her mother how to sew. She loved to ice skate with her sister and future sister-in-law. She enjoyed making her own...
Anthony Wayne Gary
Jun 16, 2015
Anthony Wayne Gary, 65, died June 16, 2015. Born in Hampton he had lived over 30 years in Norfolk. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Ryland C. and Viola Earhart Gary. He is survived by his sisters, Judith Smith and husband William, Sharon Garrison, Kristine Bowers, Deborah Buseck and husband Mike; brothers, Brian Gary and wife Cathy, David...
Michael Lee Wilson
Jun 15, 2015
Michael Lee Wilson, 58, passed away June 15, 2015. Michael was a longtime resident of Hampton, and had worked as a brick mason for many years. He loved the Tennessee Volunteers and was a loyal fan. Michael is survived by his daughters, Erica Midgett and Jessica Scarlott, his grandchildren, as well as his brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews....
Alice Carney Smith
Jun 15, 2015
Alice Carney Smith, 86, widow of Garold W. Smith, died Monday, June 15, 2015. Born on Gwynn's Island she had been a Hampton resident since 1947 and was a member of Hampton Roads Baptist Church. She worked at C&P Telephone Co. from 1946-1964. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Joy Taylor; sons, Sam Smith and wife, Peggy Ann, Tony...
Jacquelyn G. Dorsey
Jun 13, 2015
Jacquelyn G. Dorsey, 55, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. She was a local cosmetologist working at Country Club Beauty Salon, in Hampton. She is survived by her husband Michael; children, Michael Jr. and Caitlyn; five brothers and sisters and eight grandchildren. A memorial service and complete obituary will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and...
Joyce Evelyn Silva
Jun 11, 2015
Joyce Evelyn Silva, 77, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. She was a native of Newport News. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Nemecio J. Silva; and brothers, Alfred Wesley and Charles Saunders. Surviving are her son, Joey Agee and his wife Susan; daughter, Teresa Evans; brother, Robert Saunders and his wife Carol; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Patricia, Daniel, Micah,...
