Marjorie Anne Shields
Mar 26, 2015
Marjorie Anne Shields, passed away on March 26th, 2015 after a long illness. She was a 1967 graduate of Kecoughtan High School, 1970 graduate of Hampton Roads Business College, and a 54 year member of Wallace Memorial Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Woodrow Jenkins, and her brother Curtis Kenneth Jenkins. Marjorie is survived by...
Frances M. Doyle
Mar 26, 2015
Frances M. Doyle of Hampton, Virginia died Thursday, March 26, 2015. Originally from Revere, Massachusetts she is the beloved sister of James F. Doyle and sister-in-law Patricia Doyle of Peabody, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Olivolo, of Revere Massachusetts. She is the loving and caring Aunt of Nancy M. Doyle of Newburyport, Massachusetts and James F. Doyle...
Robert C. Gawel
Mar 23, 2015
Robert C. Gawel, 82, died Monday, March 23, 2015. Born in Camden, NJ he was a longtime Peninsula resident. Mr. Gawel is survived by his wife, Mary E. Gawel; daughters, Susan C. Hyatt and husband Donnell, and Karen L. Gawel; and son, Robert W. Gawel. The family will hold a private graveside service. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
Charles Quincy Tolbert
Mar 21, 2015
Charles Quincy Tolbert, 44, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he attended Phoebus High School and was a carpenter. Charles was survived by his sister, Charlotte Tolbert Smith of Hampton and brother, Thomas Ashley Tolbert of Ohio; aunts, Shirley Lindsay of Yorktown and Carol Pindar of Mahwah, NJ; and nephews, Alexander C. Smith and Leland...
James Anthony Lukas
Mar 15, 2015
James "Jim" Lukas Jr, 54, of Buckroe Beach, decided he had deep fried his last Rockfish on Sunday, March 15th, 2015. Born in Buffalo, NY, he came to his senses and moved to Buckroe Beach 35 years ago where he met his match and wife of 31 years, Dede. He was the founder and owner of Lukas Painting Inc. Jim...
John Scott Paton
Mar 15, 2015
John Scott Paton passed away Sunday March 15, 2015. A lifelong resident of the city of Newport News, Scott owned his own company, S.P. Building Company, for over 25 years. He was a perfectionist when it came to his trade. He made many lasting friendships throughout his career as a home builder. Scott also had a strong relationship with his...
Judge Edwin Paul Crider
Mar 14, 2015
Judge Edwin "Paul" Crider, Jr., widower of Evelyn L. Crider and a long time resident of Hampton, Virginia passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the age of 93. He was born on November 27, 1921 in Chatham, Virginia. He was the son of the late E. Paul Crider and Ethel Whitehead Crider. He was a graduate of Hargrave...
Timothy Clyde Kaiser
Mar 11, 2015
Timothy Clyde Kaiser, 69, peacefully passed on March 11, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was born to the late Aloysius Joseph Kaiser and Catherine Dixon Wood Kaiser on March 12, 1945 in White Plains, NY. Also preceded in death by his brother, Steven Kaiser; survivors include his wife and best friend of 24 years, Michelle Doland...
Harvey L. Newkirk
Mar 10, 2015
Harvey Newkirk, 95, died Tuesday, March 10 2015. He was born in Rose Hill, NC and had been a longtime resident of Hampton. A veteran of WWII he served in the Battle of the Bulge, and following the war served in the National Guard. Harvey was a talented machinist and had owned a watch shop in Phoebus as well as...
George E. Devoid
Mar 9, 2015
George E. DeVoid died Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born in Berlin, New Hampshire and had been a longtime resident of Hampton. George served in the Navy, later owning a commercial refrigeration and electrical contracting company. He loved fishing and wood working. George was preceded in death by his wife, Reparata. He is survived by his daughter Mary Beth...
Leroy Davis
Mar 7, 2015
Leroy Davis, 82, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. A native of Pamplin, VA, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 59 years where he owned Davis Contracting Company. He was a member of the Hampton Golf Association, Newport News Moose Lodge #1119 and the Hampton Elks Lodge #366 BPOE. He enjoyed playing golf and watching college basketball. Preceded...
Raymond Donald Austin, Sr.
Mar 7, 2015
Raymond Donald Austin Sr. born on March 7, 1939. He was the second son Lucielle Constantina Francis and Clarence Louis Austin in New York City, New York. He began his life in the Bronx and then moved to Queens where he was educated in New York Public Schools. He devoted his life to his love, Mary L. Thomas, and his...
Darrell Wayne Brackin
Mar 6, 2015
Darrell "D.B." Wayne Brackin, Jr., 83, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. A lifelong resident of Newport News, he graduated from St. Vincent's de Paul High School in 1948, where he was affectionately known as "Old Number 5." He worked as a Draftsman for Forrest Coile Architects and Associates for many years and later retired from the city of Newport...
Phyllis Merrill Burrage
Mar 5, 2015
Phyllis Merrill Burrage, 85, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. Born in New Rochelle, NY on December 25, 1929, she was the daughter of Basil and Mary Merrill and spent most of her life in Hampton and Poquoson. She was a 1947 graduate of Newport News High School and the Specialty Training Program for Entering Professionals at Langley Research Center, Hampton...
Ralph M. Knaub
Mar 5, 2015
Ralph Marlyn Knaub, 74, passed away on March 5, 2015 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Millard Knaub and Sarah Ruth Knaub. He is survived by his wife Betty June Payne Knaub and his sons Eric, Matthew and his wife Sarah, and Mark and his wife Jennifer; brothers...
Charles Keel Adams
Mar 5, 2015
Charles K. Adams, 84, died Thursday, March 5, 2015. Born in Newport News, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident and member of First Presbyterian Church. He served in the US Army and then joined the Virginia Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of LTC in 1975 after 26 years of service. He was the owner and operator of Tice's...
Wilson H. Hatter, Sr.
Mar 1, 2015
Wilson H. "Tinny" Hatter Sr., born and raised in Phoebus, passed away at his home on March 1, 2015. Born on August 14, 1948, he lived to be 66 years old and worked on the water as a waterman and also as a mechanic. "Tinny" is survived by his wife, Deborah Hatter; sons, Wilson Hatter Jr. and his wife Suzanna,...
Robert George Hamel
Mar 1, 2015
Robert G. Hamel, 76, died Sunday, March 1, 2015. A native of Gardner, MA, he had been a Hampton resident since 2008. A Navy veteran, he retired from Templeton Developmental Center in 1999 after 25 years of service. He then went to work at Walmart in Gardner retiring again in 2008. He was a dedicated member of Victory Baptist Church,...
Shirley Ann Bennett
Feb 26, 2015
Shirley Ann McDermon Bennett, 78, passed away on Feb 26, 2015 after a long illness with her family by her side. Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph William McDermon and the late Nan Louise Faulkner. She was also the step-daughter of the late Jack Faulkner. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Shirley attended Hampton High School. She served as...
Josie W. Dunton
Feb 24, 2015
Josie Dunton, 98, passed away on February 24, 2015. She was born in Rescue, Virginia and had been a longtime resident of Hampton. Josie had worked for years at Benthall's Market in Phoebus. She was a member of Restoration Church, Phoebus Baptist and loved teaching Sunday School. Preceded in death by her husband; Francis, daughters, Dale and Bobbi, and her...
