Dina Lynne Smith
Feb 21, 2014
Dina Lynne Smith, 48, of Hampton, VA died Friday, February 21, 2014.
She was born to Lehman and Carol Smith, April 4, 1965 in Hampton and graduated from Bethel High School in 1984.
Dina is survived by her father, Lehman; mother, Carol; daughter, Brandie Roberson; significant other, Steve Ellis; brother, Lee and his wife Teri;...
Angie Kilopoulos
Feb 20, 2014
Angie (Angeliki) Peters Kilopoulos, passed away on February 20, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born in Kardamyla Chios, Greece on February 3, 1937 and has been a resident of Peninsula since March 6, 1959.
Angie was brought to a Newport News Hospital for outpatient surgery, an operation that would take no more than 45 minutes...
Lester G. Begor
Feb 20, 2014
Lester G. Begor, 62, of Hampton, VA passed away peacefully Feb 20, 2014. He was an avid Boston Red Sox, Redskins, and Denny Hamlin fan.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Pat Begor. He leaves behind a daughter, Amy Larson and a granddaughter, Kensley. Lester was cherished by his many friends, especially his...
Arnold Duncan
Feb 20, 2014
Arnold "A.T." Duncan, 79, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Born in Sylacauga, Alabama, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1974.
A.T. served our country, 3 years in the U. S. Marines and 23 years in the U. S. Air Force, retiring in 1977. He served during...
Michael Hatcher
Feb 19, 2014
On February 19, 2014, Michael R. "Mike" Hatcher passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born at Fortress Monroe, the son of Bertha and Percy Hatcher, he attended St Rose of Lima grade school before going to Hampton High where he played Junior Varsity basketball and worked summers as a lifeguard at Buckroe Beach. He then attended...
Frederick Dodson
Feb 19, 2014
Frederick Dodson, 86, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014. A lifelong resident of Newport News, he retired from Newport News Shipbuilding in 1992. Being an avid golfer, he was a member of the Old Dominion Golf Club and the Senior Golfers of Virginia.
Mr. Dodson was preceded in death by his parents, Editha and Louis Dodson, Sr....
James Tibbs
Feb 18, 2014
James Lawrence Tibbs, 63, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Born in Littlerock, AR, he has been a resident of Hampton for 50 years. He enjoyed giving a wave and a smile to everyone who passed down Whealton Rd.
James was preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Robert Tibbs. He is survived by his Sisters,...
Wyonna Faye Goodman
Feb 15, 2014
On Saturday, February 15, 2014, our mom took dad's hand and he led her home. Wyonna F. Goodman, 75, was surrounded by her family. A native of Logan, West Virginia, she had been a Hampton Roads resident for more than 54 years where she was a member of Hampton Roads Baptist Church and was a private caregiver for many...
Jeanette Dulong
Feb 15, 2014
Jeanette Dulong of Hampton, Virginia, beloved daughter of Elmer F. and Jacqueline Dulong, passed away February 15, 2014. She was 60 years old. She is survived by her parents and her brother, Frank T. Dulong of Reston, Virginia.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, February 24, 2014, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150...
Joseph William Niemotka
Feb 14, 2014
Joseph William "Bill" Niemotka, 65, died Friday, February 14, 2014. He was a native and lifelong resident of Hampton. He loved sports and was affectionately known as "Coach Bill" where he coached baseball for Phoebus Little League for many years.
Survivors include his daughter, Rachel Niemotka Harris and her husband, Jeff of Hampton and his son, Michael...
Donald Edward Blotzer
Feb 14, 2014
Donald Blotzer, 84, peacefully went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2014. Born February 3, 1930 in Turtle Creek, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Anna Blotzer and seven brothers. He is survived by his wife, Mary "Lois" Blotzer; three children, Mark Blotzer of Butner, NC, Olympia Terrell of Guam, and Michelle...
Walter Hugh Lee Jr.
Feb 13, 2014
Walter Hugh Lee, Jr (96) has departed this earthly life and traveled to that land from whence born no traveler returns. Walter now resides in that temple not made with hands eternal in the heavens. Walter departed this life February 13, 2014.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. Lee Sr. and Bertie Ivy...
Frances Wright Crawford
Feb 10, 2014
Frances Wright Crawford, 92, Hampton, passed away on Monday in The Chesapeake Retirement Center. She was born August 19, 1921, in Riceville, Va.to Norman and Alice Wright. On December 5, 1942 she married M. H. (Jimmy) Crawford.
Mrs. Crawford worked as a Red Cross Volunteer at the VA hospital in Hampton. She also worked at Riverside Hospital...
Dorothy Brown
Feb 9, 2014
Dorothy Hilderbrand Brown, 89, widow of Buist W. Brown, died Sunday, February 9, 2014. Daughter of Earl and Nell Hilderbrand, Dorothy was born in Atlanta, GA and resided in Hampton since 1954; she was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Scott; son, John Brown and wife Sally; grandsons, Scott...
Robert A. Newman
Feb 9, 2014
Robert A. "Rocky" Newman left this world on February 9, 2014 to enter life eternal. A WWII Veteran and retiree of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rocky was born in Richmond, VA on July 3, 1929. As a child he moved to Newport News, VA and graduated from NNHS in 1946. During a 30 year career with the...
Audrey Thomas Chiles
Feb 8, 2014
Audrey Thomas Chiles passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2014 with family members by her side. Born in Connahs Quay England on July 18, 1934, Audrey came to the United States as an Air Force wife and raised 3 kids. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Richard R. Chiles.
A fantastic...
Richard Andrew Joyner
Feb 7, 2014
Richard Andrew Joyner, 45, died Friday, February 7, 2014. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Ricky had worked as a heavy wrecker operator most recently for Tidewater Express and G.B. Towing. He had also served as Deputy Chief of the Northampton Volunteer Fire Department.
Ricky is survived by his daughter, Mackenzie Joyner; his father, Ralph Joyner; six sisters;...
Ryan Thomas Kruszewski
Feb 6, 2014
Ryan Thomas Kruszewski, 22, entered the gates of heaven Thursday, February 6, 2014. Beloved son of Michael and Diane Kruszewski and brother to Jonathan and Michael Jr., he is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Grace Forrest Kruszewski; Uncles and Spouses, Reggie and Suzanne Kruszewski, Joseph and Loretta Ward, Matthew and Julie Ward, and Vincent and Amy Ward.; and...
Richard F. Hellbaum
Feb 5, 2014
Richard F. "Dick" Hellbaum, 73, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. A native of Oklahoma City, OK, he had been a Hampton resident since 1964. He retired from NASA as an Aerospace Engineer in 2001 after 37 years of service. A member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, he was a Deacon and was very active. He was a former Boy Scout...
William Sherwood Neff
Feb 4, 2014
William "Bill" Sherwood Neff, 65, lost his relentless battle with multiple myeloma Tuesday Feb. 4, 2014. He was a native of Pittsburgh, PA, but has resided in Hampton for almost 30 years. Bill was a veteran of the US Army serving over 20 years as a musician. He had several loves in his life including music, flying, and fixing...
