Nov 11, 2024

Barbara C. Ottavi died November 11, 2024. Originally from Kentucky she had been a longtime Hampton resident. Barbara loved Christmas and to shop for others. She also liked to read and loved her dog Bella. She is survived by her husband Raymond J. Ottavi; son, Raymond Ottavi (Carol); brother, Alan Stanfield (Brenda); 2 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and 8 step...

Nov 11, 2024

Mildred Faye Sands, 84, died Monday, November 11, 2024. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she had been a Peninsula resident for most of her life and was in the Newport News High School Class of 1957. She was a member of the Hampton Moose Lodge #1514 and the WOTM 349 for over 50 years, serving in many capacities, but her...

Nov 10, 2024

Erik B. Deel, 26, died Sunday, November 10, 2024. A native and lifelong resident of the Peninsula, he graduated from Tabb High School and had wrestled for 15 years. Erik loved people and was quick to make friends; he loved live music; and had an extensive shoe collection, always being sure that his clothes and shoes matched.

...

Nov 8, 2024

Eva G. Holland, 81, died November 8, 2024. Born in Germany, Eva had been a longtime resident of Virginia. She was the proud owner of a roofing company and enjoyed a long successful career. Eva loved to garden and enjoyed fishing as well.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Holland and Irving Daniel Spruill....

Nov 6, 2024

Seiko Inoue Miller, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.  Born in Kyoto, Japan to parents Gengi and Ito Inoue, she came to the United States in 1958.  Seiko married Larry Miller in 1989 and together they enjoyed ballroom dancing and traveling, especially world cruises.  Seiko was an accomplished seamstress working for JC Penny for many years and...

Nov 3, 2024

Service of Remembrance 2024

Honoring those families we've served past and present at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home and Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions.

Our thoughts are with you in these difficult days and we are deeply mindful of the confidence you have placed in us.  We continue to walk beside you on your grief...

Nov 3, 2024

Ada Marie Morris, 72, went home to be with the Lord, November 3, 2024. Born in California, she moved to Hampton in her younger years and met her husband while working at the same commercial fishing company in the payroll department.

Ada was preceded in death by her daughter, Hannah Morris. She is survived by her husband,...

Nov 2, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved father, Charles "Charlie" Seidnitzer, who was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 64. Charlie had an immense sense of humor, loved riding motorcycles and spending time with his girlfriend, Susan. He also enjoyed...

Oct 28, 2024

Antonio "Ant" Alomar, 18, died Monday, October 28, 2024. Born in Newport News, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident. Ant had an ear to ear smile and could brighten up any room. A loveable goofball, he loved Animé and Pokemon and enjoyed playing online video games with his father and other family members to keep in touch with them....

Oct 24, 2024

Jack Eugene Lundy, 81, LTC, US Army (Retired), a resident of the Peninsula since 1987 and Hampton since 1991, died on October 24th, 2024 at home.

Jack was born and raised in greater Flint, Michigan and, after graduating from Central Michigan University, moved to Santa Barbara, California, where he completed his masters degree and pursued a doctoral...

Oct 23, 2024

Terry was born September 28, 1952, and passed away on October 23, 2024, after a ten-year battle with ovarian cancer.  She is survived by Jim, her husband of 44 years; sons, Christopher (Virginia) and Don; mother, Mary; brother, Chris (Patty); and grandchildren, Jayna, Joshua, L.J. and Nicky. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul and her brother,...

Oct 22, 2024

LTC. RET Thomas Stanley Brzozowski, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids Michigan on February 5, 1938. Tom joined the United States Air Force in 1962 where he had a distinguished 25-year career retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. While stationed in Arkansas, Tom met the love of his life Carol. Married in 1962...

Oct 22, 2024

Penny Burch Arthur , 81, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. A lifelong Hamptonian, Penny was preceded in death by her parents, Willam "Scoop" Burch and Marionetta "Big Penny" Burch. Penny leaves behind a daughter and a son, Jennifer Linnemann of Southport, NC and Jeffrey Arthur of Waxhaw, NC. She will be missed by her daughter-in law, Laura Arthur,...

Oct 22, 2024

On October 22, 2024, Donald B. Woolever, Sr., U.S. Army SGM (retired), a wonderful husband and devoted father and grandfather passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Born December 23, 1939, in Dolgeville, New York, Don graduated from St. Mary's Academy High School and earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Webster University.

He...

Oct 20, 2024

Clifford J. Bryan, 90, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his residence in Carrollton, VA. Born in Canton, GA July 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Earl Bryan and Ruby Bryan Gruhlke. Preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Kay Bryan; daughter, Karen Duncan; and brother, Dean Bryan, Clifford leaves behind to cherish his memories...

Oct 20, 2024

Earl Jacklin Parker, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  Born in Cumberland, Maryland to parents Earl and Grace Parker; he had been a Hampton resident for the past 56 years.  Jack proudly served in the Air Force, retiring in 1968 and went on to work as a ship inspector for civil service.  He...

Oct 19, 2024

Virginia Coates Heath, 98, died Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born in Newport News, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident. She retired as a Civilian Employee, Executive Officer to the Adjutant General, Headquarters TRADOC at Fort Monroe after more than 30 years of service.

Ginny married her high school sweetheart, William "Bill" P. Heath, Sr. who preceded her...

Oct 18, 2024

2/13/1933 – 10/18/2024

Alice C. Sorrell was born at home on Buckroe Avenue in Buckroe Beach on February 13, 1933, to Audrey and Amy Carpenter. The second to youngest of five children she was raised at 215 N. Hope Street in Phoebus after the sudden death of her father in 1936. Many relatives stepped up to care...

Oct 15, 2024

Major General (MG) Thomas Tyler "Tommy" Thompson (Ret.), 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport News, Virginia.

He was born in Hampton, Virginia to Rutherford B. Thompson and Elizabeth B. B. Thompson on August 6, 1934.  His parents ran Hampton Heights Dairy as well as the...

Oct 13, 2024

Lavona M. Parks, 78, born in Watertown NY and a longtime resident of Hampton, VA passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2024 after a prolonged illness. She was a dedicated wife and mother and was an employee at Howmet (Alcoa) for 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Parks Sr. She is...