Flossie Jane Bye Hite
Jun 14, 2014
Flossie Jane Bye Hite, 86, died Saturday, June 14, 2014. A native of Sikeston, MO, she was a longtime Peninsula resident where she retired as a Physical Therapy Assistant from the former Patrick Henry Nursing Home in Newport News. She loved caring for her family. Preceded in death by her husband, C. Alvin Hite; her parents, Mary and Howard Bye;...
Eleanor Faye Simpson
Jun 13, 2014
Eleanor Faye Simpson, 72, of Hampton, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born July 20, 1941 to Pearl and Julius Baxley of Red Springs, NC. After moving to Hampton in 1986, she became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for many years at the Hampton - Newport News Community Services Board. Eleanor...
Philip Morris Brooker
Jun 13, 2014
Philip Morris Brooker, 85, died Friday, June 13, 2014, A native of Limestone, ME, he was the seventh of eight children born to Lorenzo Brooker and Lizzie Johndro Brooker and had been a Hampton resident since 1965. He retired as an Electrician from the VA Medical Center in 1978 and continued to volunteer his time at the VA Hospice until...
Finley William Bivens
Jun 12, 2014
Finley William Bivens, infant son of Robert Elliott and Kristin Massey Bivens, was born on June 4th, 2014 and passed away on June 12, 2014 at CHKD in Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his twin brother Rowan Elliott Bivens, Maternal grandparents Bill and Cheryl Massey of Parsonsburg, MD. Paternal grandparents Linda Sundin of Hampton, VA., Robert Bivens and wife...
William Hutson Salley
Jun 10, 2014
William Hutson Salley, 99, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The son of William Hutson Salley and Helen Lydia Nowell, he was born in Newport News, Virginia, on February 25, 1915. Both his parents died when he was very young, and Mr. Salley was raised by his aunt and uncle, Emma Legare Salley and Nathan Evans in Marion, South...
Lois Jean Robbins Scott
Jun 9, 2014
Lois Jean Robbins Scott passed away June 9, 2014 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born February 1, 1943 at Fort Monroe, Virginia. She retired Civil Service from the Naval Base Norfolk Virginia. Lois was a 1961 graduate of Hampton High School. She will be most remembered as an avid reader. When in elementary school she won reading...
Diane Tharpe
Jun 9, 2014
Diane Tharpe passed away unexpectedly Monday, after a long period of illness. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Keefe (Bobby Snow), granddaughter, Katie Keefe (Ryan Deel); sisters, Sandra Watson (Sammy) and Betty Walker. Diane will be missed by a multitude of family and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Parkview...
Joshua Paul White
Jun 9, 2014
Joshua Paul White, 33, died Monday, June 9, 2014. He was a native lifelong Hampton resident where he worked for Interior Trim by Tony. He was an avid Redskins fan and enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, and motorcycle riding. Survivors include his children, Caleb Shane White and Ariel Marie White; his step-son, Isaac Goddard; his parents, Tony and Marie White; his brother,...
Boonnum Koshgarian
Jun 9, 2014
Boonnum Koshgarian, 74, died Monday, June 9, 2014. Born in Thailand, she had been a Hampton resident since 1984. She retired as a Computer Operator for Avon Fashions and was a member of Wat Pasantidhamma Temple. She loved growing orchids. Survivors include her husband, Charles Koshgarian; three children, Warawat Koshgarian, Tabanee Koshgarian, and Christopher Koshgarian and his wife, Tracey; and...
James Michael Moore
Jun 8, 2014
James M. Moore, 50, passed away on June 8, 2014 at home in Hampton, VA. James was born at Incirlik AFB, Turkey. He was the son of Janet and the late CMSgt John L. Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda and his sister Debra. He is survived by his mother Janet; brothers, Kenneth, David and Steven;...
Michael Kenneth Godfrey
Jun 7, 2014
Michael Kenneth Godfrey, 42, died Saturday, June 7, 2014. A lifelong Peninsula resident, he liked to fish and enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs play football. He was a very helpful person and could fix anything. Preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie J. Sain, and two brothers, David L. and Robert R. Godfrey; survivors include his father and step-mother,...
Donald Ray Pegram, Jr.
Jun 3, 2014
Donald "Don" Ray Pegram, Jr., 52, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014. A resident of Hampton since 1995, he was a Real Estate Agent for Abbitt Realty. Don was a loving husband, father, brother and a friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Scenie Pegram; children, Kayla and Jacob Pegram; and sister, Lisa Wedesky. The family will receive...
Jimmy Sunstone
May 31, 2014
Jimmy Sunstone, 86, died Saturday, May 31, 2014. A native of Istanbul, Turkey, he had lived at Buckroe Beach for many years. Preceded in death by the love of his life, Laura Sunstone; survivors include his sons, Robert Sunstone and his wife, Kathy of Hampton and James E. Sunstone and his wife, Jane of Newport News; and a grandson, John...
Thomas S. Edge, Iv
May 31, 2014
Thomas "TJ" S. Edge, IV, 31, went home to be with his mother, Julie and his grandfather, Howard in Heaven on Saturday, May 31, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, TJ worked for Mid-Atlantic Coatings and loved sports, especially basketball. TJ is survived by his daughter, Bryleigh Edge; sister and brother-in-law who helped raise him, Elizabeth and Charles...
Clyde Joseph Norman
May 30, 2014
Clyde Joseph Norman passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at the age of 90. He was born in Gallmon, Mississippi to Rachel Elizabeth and Richard Creaton Norman. The owner of the U. S. Grill, Virginia Cafe and Clyde's Restaurant in Phoebus for over 50 years, he made delicious cheeseburgers and served many an ice cold beer. Clyde was preceded in...
Milton L. Stacey Jr.
May 25, 2014
Milton L. Stacey, Jr., 78 passed away May 25, 2014. Milton was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Stacey and is survived by sons, Danny A. Stacey, Randy A. Stacey and wife Terry; granddaughters, Rebecca A. Stacey Chaffin and husband Chase, Rosemarie E. Stacey, Roxanne Stacey McNamara; grandson, James "Jake" Stacey and wife Harley; brother, Robert B. Stacey; stepsons,...
Henrietta Williams
May 23, 2014
Henrietta Williams born July 17, 1930 passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Lucy Joyner; and husband Percy Lee Williams. Henrietta leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughter Renee' and husband Leandrew Williams; sister Mary Ruth Joyner; three sister-in-laws Doreatha Herring, Louise Joyner, Marian Joyner; three brothers-in-law James Ricks,...
Helen Powell Bartlett
May 23, 2014
Helen Dorace Powell Bartlett passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. She was born July 19, 1916 to parents, Daisy Sykes Powell and Fenton Thomas Powell in Isle of Wight County. Helen spent her early years on a farm and attended rural schools while learning sewing skills from her great aunt. Helen's family moved to Hampton when she was 10...
Judith Estilow
May 22, 2014
Judith Wyatt Estilow, 69, died Thursday, May 22, 2014. Born in Smithers, WV she had been a Hampton resident for 45 years, attended Bethany United Methodist Church and worked as a Social Worker for the City of Newport News. Mrs. Estilow is survived by her husband John Estilow; a son J.L. Shriner; a step-daughter, Heather Fox; brothers, Emory Wyatt and...
Lisa Jeanette Sheets
May 18, 2014
Lisa Jeanette Sheets, 39, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014. A lifelong resident of Newport News, she was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Lisa is survived by her fiancé, Billy Forbes, Jr.; daughters, Heather Sheets, Haeleigh Sheets and Ariel Forbes all of Newport News; parents, Rebecca and Harold Sheets; and brother, Bryan Sheets. A...
