Jan 16, 2014

Carolyn W. Lawson, 87, died Thursday, January 16, 2014. Born in Corbin, KY she moved to Newport News at a young age graduating from Newport News High School in 1943. Carolyn met Robert Lawson, better known as Bobby, on a blind date arranged by her sister and the two were married in 1975. They lived in Newport News, Matthews...

Jan 16, 2014

Bunrath Guy Adams, 60, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at her home after a courageous battle with Lung cancer. She was born to Reng and San Rit-on (both deceased) in Kampangpet, Thailand on February 1, 1953.

She leaves to cherish fond memories; her husband, Leon Adams; children, Angelia I. Askew-Bivens (Paul...

Jan 15, 2014

Cody Heath Lewis, 28, passed away Wednesday. January 15, 2014.

Born to W. Terry and Teresa Lewis, August 21, 1985, he resided in Hampton, VA from birth. He attended the Developmental Learning Program at Lee Elementary and graduated from Phoebus High School in 2007.

Cody is survived by his mother and father; brothers and sister;...

Jan 12, 2014

Elianna Athena Smith, 3 months, died Sunday, January 12, 2014.

Preceded in death by her grandmother, Pearlean Smith; survivors include her parents, Sonya Levasseur and Joseph Smith III; her brothers, Joseph Smith, IV and Alexander Smith; her sister, Angelina Smith; her grandparents, Joseph Smith, Jr., Tracie Vanhook and Jim Levasseur; her great-grandmother, Betty Levasseur; and many aunts,...

Jan 12, 2014

Susanne Hedwig Garguilo, 92, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. Born in Torgau, Germany, she met Salvatore Garguilo while he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Susanne moved to America in 1947 to marry Salvatore. They have been married for 66 years and resided in Brooklyn originally. While in New York, she was a...

Jan 10, 2014

Martha Tysinger Watkins, 87, died Friday, January 10, 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, she graduated from Hampton High School in 1943 and served on the reunion committee for many years. She was a former member of East Hampton United Methodist Church and a member of Central United Methodist Church. A former member of The Hampton Women's...

Jan 9, 2014

William T. "Bill" Elliott passed peacefully in his sleep at home on January 9, 2014, after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and its complications. Born in Hampton, VA on July 8, 1958, Bill lived and worked in Hampton all his life. He served in the U.S. Army as a young man and worked in construction for many years...

Jan 8, 2014

Stephen "Red" Hopkins Hill, 47, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Peninsula.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ann Hill; and his wife Cindy. He is survived by his sons, Christopher Stephen Hill and Timothy Matthew Hill; sister, Martha H. Brady; and brother, Charles "Chuck" M. Hill,...

Jan 8, 2014

Hampton Clay Gabler, Jr., died Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Born in Lynchburg and raised on his great-grandmother Elizabeth Catherine Roberts farm outside of Independence, VA, he moved to Hampton in 1941. Clay graduated from George Wythe Elementary in 1947 and Hampton High School in 1949 where he was Drum Major in the marching band. He joined the Virginia National...

Jan 8, 2014

Robert David "Bobby" Malcolm left this life January 8, 2014, to be with the Good Lord, family and friends. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Fox Hill, VA. He loved football and baseball. Bobby leaves behind three children; Ricky Malcolm, Christine Malcolm Grider and David Malcolm; and seven grandchildren, he will be missed.

A graveside service will...

Jan 7, 2014

On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, LTC (Ret.) Robert Nelson Eddy was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. A native of Los Angeles, Calif., he had been a peninsula resident since 1976 following an incredible journey that led him from the steps of the UCLA and then University of California Berkley to a military career in the...

Jan 7, 2014

Lester R. Holmes, Jr., died Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Born in Maryland, he had been a longtime Hampton resident. Lester served in the US Army and then the Air Force. He worked 25 years as an electrician at Langley Air Force Base and was a member and Past Master of Monitor Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Holmes, was preceded...

Jan 7, 2014

Cindy Lou Sites, 61, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Born in Marion, NC, she had been a longtime Newport News resident until moving to Smithfield in 2000. Cindy had worked as a nurse and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Cindy is survived by her daughters, Melissa Clarke and Nikole Anderson; son,...

Jan 6, 2014

Major Carl William "Gabe" Gaborik, U.S. Army Retired of Hampton, VA died peacefully at home on January 6, 2014 following a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Denver, CO on July 31, 1928 to Martin and Magdalena Gaborik. He joined the Army as an E1 at the age of 17 and progressed through the enlisted grades through E-9...

Jan 6, 2014

Billie Ginn Borden, 95, widow of Arnold Borden, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. Born in Augusta, KY, she was a longtime resident of Chapel Hill, NC where she retired after 18 years from UNC Chapel Hill.

Billie was also preceded in death by her daughter, Catherine and son, John Borden. She is survived by her daughter-in-law...

Jan 4, 2014

Shirley L. Lukerson, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday January 4, 2014. A lifelong resident of Newport News, VA., she will be remembered for her kind heartedness and giving spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Elizabeth Lukerson and six siblings. She leaves to cherish in her memory a sister Betty Ellis, son...

Jan 3, 2014

Bonnie Baker, an ardent Washington Redskins fan, died January 3, 2014, after a tough, but losing, battle with lung cancer. Bonnie was convinced that if the Redskins had followed her advice, shouted from her couch in front of the TV, they would be headed for the Super Bowl.

Bonnie was born in New York City January 28,...

Jan 3, 2014

James Junious Everett, 76, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2014. A lifelong resident of Newport News, he retired from Newport News Shipbuilding.

James was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta Williams. He is survived by his children, Lorraine Truhart, James Everett, Jr., Curtis Everett, Patricia Jones and Devan Chapman; sisters, Vivian Freeman and Barbara Lane; brothers,...

Jan 3, 2014

Delores M. Barger, 77, died Friday, January 3, 2014. A native of New York, she had been a Hampton resident since 1969 where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was very active with the Knight Cappers and the Ladies of St. Joseph.

Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lamar J....

Jan 2, 2014

Christina Webb Jennings, 67, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014. Born in Winston Salem, NC, raised in Hillsville, Virginia, and has been a resident of Smithfield since 1998. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Christina was preceded in death by her father, Romie Webb, mother, Beatrice Sterling and brother, John Webb. Surviving are her...