Sep 6, 2013

JoAnn Goodrich Gibbons, 80, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. She was a native of Hampton, VA born September 10, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband Willie A. Gibbons; brother, Noel Goodrich, and sister, Virginia Gloss. JoAnn is survived by her son, Gib Gibbons and his wife Brenda; daughter Carolyn Parks and Danny; grandchildren, David Gibbons...

Sep 4, 2013

Louis Everett Gerlack, 53, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He was the son of James Gerlack and Louise Gerlack, both of whom preceded in death.

Louis is survived by his sisters, Geraldine "Geri" Mathey, Anna Gerlack, Peggy Freeman, and Barbara Roob; and nieces, Megan L. Mathey, Rachelle L. Roob, and Joan Amber Roob.

A...

Sep 4, 2013

Lieselotte G. Smith, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Born in Germany, she had been a resident of Hampton 60 years. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Monday at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, in Harrisonburg, VA. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral home in Hampton, 757-723-3191.

Sep 1, 2013

Mary Kathryn (Kitty) Pipes Barlow, 83, died Sunday, September 1, 2013. Born to Wilma Beatrice Woodward and Collis Pipes in Lenoir, NC on June 9, 1930, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 62 years where she was a member of Buckroe Baptist Church, worked at Old Point Bank and was a homemaker.

Preceded in...

Aug 31, 2013

Betsyann Wyatt King, 93, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. Born

October 30, 1919, she resided her entire life in the Buckroe Beach area of Hampton,

Virginia.

Betsy is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Thomas Hamilton King.She is

also survived by her sons: Richard Ardell Everett, Jr. (Camelia) and...

Aug 27, 2013

Dana Virginia Young, 69, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Born in Washington DC, she made her home in Skillman, NJ for many years until moving to Williamsburg in 2007. Dana was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg and had worked many years in New Jersey as a school nurse and then as a substitute nurse in Williamsburg....

Aug 26, 2013

Elizabeth Conkling passed away, Monday, August 26, 2013. She was born on August 27, 1919 in Richmond, Va., the daughter of William Thomas and Gladys Davis Price. Known as "Bootsie", she graduated from John Marshall High School and the Comptometer School. After 23 years of service, she retired from Basic Construction. Her time was then focused on volunteering at...

Aug 23, 2013

Patricia Wheelwright Brown Hallett, 70, died Friday, August 23, 2013. Born in Asheville, NC, she had been a Peninsula resident for 65 years. Pat worked at the The Hidenwood Retirement Community on the activities team. She was a former preschool teacher at St. Stephens Episcopal Church and Hidenwood Presbyterian Church. Pat was a member of Maxwell Garden Club, Lee...

Aug 22, 2013

Gloria Jean Honaker, 68, widow of Howard W. Shingleton, died Thursday, August 22, 2013. Born in West Virginia she spent most of her life in Hampton where she had worked well over 20 years for Lowes until retiring.

Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her son, George...

Aug 20, 2013

On Tuesday August 20, 2013, Troy Eugene Riggin was called home to Heaven after a brief illness. He was born on May 27, 1965 in Hampton, Virginia. Although Troy enjoyed many years on the water as a commercial fisherman, his true passion in life was spending time with his family and friends who will sorely miss his smile, his...

Aug 18, 2013

Ann Veola Kee, 75, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. A lifelong resident of Hampton she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Kee, Sr. and brother, Pernell Newsome. She is survived by her sons, Arnold E. Kee, Michael A. Kee and Donald E. Kee, Jr.; brother, James C. Pennick; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial...

Aug 18, 2013

Joyce C. Small, 78, widow of Norman B. Small, died Sunday, August 18, 2013. Born in Rhode Island, she had been a Hampton resident since 1958. Joyce was very active in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, participating in the Senior Choir, J.O.Y. Group and the Red Hat Society. She had also been a Cub Scout leader and supported the Boy...

Aug 17, 2013

Aileen Joan Haight found peace when she was called by the Lord on August 17, 2013.

Born October 11, 1930 to Aaron and Hazel Hays, she was a native of Dundee, New York. Aileen graduated from Freemans Business School of Geneva, New York and worked for several companies as a bookkeeper until the children were born.

Aug 17, 2013

Chari died August 17, 2013. She was born January 13, 1937 in Newport News, VA and lived there and in Hampton, VA all of her life.

She was predeceased by her parents James and Ethel Boice Drummond. Survivors are her sons John and Neil Norton; brother James W. Drummond and wife Cathryn of Hudgins, VA; nieces and...

Aug 17, 2013

Lorna C. Beaulieu, age 76 of Hampton passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at North Hampton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center. She lived in Hampton for 45 years where she enthusiastically supported her children's sporting events; established and was President of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #5500; and, enjoyed designing beautiful flower arrangements for all kinds of celebrations.

Aug 16, 2013

Constance Amy Gomery, (Connie), age 88, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on August 16, 2013. Connie was born in Fort Monroe, Virginia, and in 1946 married her husband of thirty-eight years, John ("Smokey"). A lifetime lover of music, Connie was a pianist for Emmanuel Lutheran Church and an active...

Aug 16, 2013

Eugene G. Christman, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, August 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; five children, Chris, Scott and Philip Christman, Kathy Verville and Kimberly DeMorier; seven grandchildren, and beloved companion, Biscuit.

Gene sang in the air raid shelters in Washington, DC at seven...

Aug 14, 2013

Wilford R. (Boots) Hale, 84, entered into his eternal rest on August 14, 2013 in Cape Coral, FL. Boots was born at Fort Monroe, VA. on July 26, 1929.

Growing up in Phoebus, VA during the Great Depression, Boots was a Lantern Boy in the Phoebus Fire Department from an early age. As a youngster, he regularly...

Aug 11, 2013

Dwight Garth Stalls Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Born in Halifax County, NC, in 1929, he moved to Hampton, VA after his military service ended in 1953. As "Baby", he served his country as a member of the US Army and received numerous commendations for his service during the Korean War. As "Pop", he was the...

Jul 2, 2013

Irma Marie Pierce Conley, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Born in Gates County, NC, she has been a Hampton resident for 52 years. She retired as a Computer Analyst after many years at Ft. Monroe. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in downtown Hampton.

Mrs. Conley is survived by her son, Patrick...