Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

June Kathleen Yaskowsky, 81, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2025.  Born June 28, 1943, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, she was a longtime Yorktown resident.  As a teenager, June overcame a serious auto accident that threatened her life and ability to ever walk again. With her faith and fortitude, she fought and recovered to live a...

Dec 29, 2024

Gabriel N. Simon, 22, died Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in Newport News, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident. Gabe was a very bright and handsome young man with an infectious smile that could brighten your day. He enjoyed music and football and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by both grandmothers, Nancy Collins and...

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Anne Maher, 74, passed away on December 28, 2024. She was born in Hampton, VA and is the daughter of the late Edward T. Maher and Catherine C. Maher. After graduating from Peninsula Catholic High School, she attended the College of William and Mary, majoring in elementary education. She taught 5th grade mathematics for Hampton City Schools, before...

Dec 27, 2024

Joan Forrest Campbell, 87, died Friday, December 27, 2024. A lifelong Hampton resident and member of Fox Hill Road Baptist Church, she was also a member of the Lock Sunday School class. Joan worked as a bookkeeper for Overman's Florist and then retiring from Horseman's Florist. She loved spending time in the Outer Banks.

Preceded in death...

Dec 26, 2024

Stuart Bridges, 63, died Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Hampton, Stuart attended Kecoughtan High School, joined the US Navy for a brief time, and then he went on to work on fishing boats, which he loved.

Preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Ella Mae Bridges; he is survived by his daughter, Sarah M. Bridges...

Dec 24, 2024

Franklin "Bob" Westfall, 91, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024. A native of Clendenin, WV, he has been a Hampton resident since 1974. He retired from the US Air Force in 1975 after 20 years of service, then went to work for the Hampton Sheriff's Department as a court bailiff for 20 years, and upon retiring from there, he went...

Dec 22, 2024

Jennileigh V. Wilhelm, born in Hampton on December 7, 1965, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the age of 59.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ellen Vandran; and her nephew, Jason Vandran. Jennileigh is survived by her loving husband and "heart and soul" Charles "Chip" Wilhelm Jr.; her stepdaughter, Virginia...

Dec 22, 2024

Teresa L. "Terri" Briley, 63, died Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in Sherman, TX, she was a longtime Peninsula resident. Terri was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved taking care of everyone she could and talking on the phone was one of her favorite pastimes. She pampered herself by getting her nails done regularly.

Dec 21, 2024

With deep sorrow and a steadfast faith in God, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Kamri Brielle Richardson, who was called to be with the Lord on December 21, 2024, at the age of 26 days. Kamri was born on November 25, 2024, to her loving parents, Amber J. Hess and Lawrence T. Richardson.

Though...

Dec 19, 2024

Lisa Elaine Jones, a lifelong resident of Hampton, passed away on December 19, 2024.

She is survived by her brothers, Patrick Jones (Brittny), Mark Jones (Angelique), and Milton Jones (Jean); her nieces, Mary Jones, Haleigh Jones, and Rebecca Jones; her nephew, Everett Jones; and a few more nieces and nephews.

Lisa loved to go riding...

Dec 17, 2024

Mary Patricia Meiser died at her home in Hampton, VA on December 17, 2024 with family and friends by her side. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Richard L. Meiser, son-in-law Robert Jernigan, siblings Ben Keating, Kathryn Watson, Margaret Acri, Dan Keating, and Larry Keating.   She is survived by her sister Dorothy Lucille McDonald;...

Dec 16, 2024

James "Ike" M. Ikuss, 77, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Thomas and Jacqueline Ikuss, Ike was a proud resident of Hampton, Virginia, for over 40 years.

Ike dedicated 20 years to serving his country in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Following...

Dec 15, 2024

Evelyn Saunders Wood, 60, of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully at Riverside Hospital on December 15, 2024, following a courageous 3.5-year battle with cancer. Born in Hampton, VA, Evelyn was the beloved daughter of Charles and Lena Saunders. Her life journey took her across the United States, living in Elizabeth City, NC; Barbers Point, HI; and El Segundo, CA,...

Dec 14, 2024

Connie Gregory, 81, died Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born in West Virginia, she was a long-time Hampton resident. Connie was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gregory and her sister, Frieda Johnson; survivors include her children, Tammy Winston and husband, Charles, Steven Perry, Michael Cooper, and Candy Finley; her...

Dec 13, 2024

J. Ralph White (86) bravely fought pancreatic cancer for several months before succumbing to this tragic disease on December 13, 2024.  Known as Ralph to many and Popeye to his family, he will be missed greatly by his wife Jo of 62 years, children Jim (Annette), Kendall (Bobby), and Kelly, his grandchildren Jesse, Austin, and Sierra, and his 13...

Dec 8, 2024

Elynor Elizabeth Butler Hamilton (lifetime nickname of "Dibba") died on December 8, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George Washington Butler, Jr. and Eva Sue Etheredge Butler of Jonestown, Mississippi. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and was a resident of Fort Monroe and Hampton, VA, since 1979.

Dibba graduated from Florida State University with...

Dec 1, 2024

On December 1, 2024, Dr. James W. "Bill" Geouge, loving husband, father and preacher, peacefully went home to be with the Lord at age 92, his son Ronnie by his side.  His last message to his family and friends was how much he loved them and how much they meant to him. His final prayer was that they love...

Nov 29, 2024

Jane Johnston King, 79, died Friday, November 29, 2024. Born to Jacob Leon and Alleta Painter Puffenberger, she was a longtime Hampton resident, and had lived the last 23 years in Chester, VA.

Jane was a legal secretary for Cumming, Hatchett, Moschel and Patrick for 38 years before retiring in 2000. She was a former member of...

Nov 26, 2024

Claude R. "Bo" Jarrell, 76, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Gulfport, MS, he had been a Hampton resident since 1969. He was very proud of his Mississippi roots. Bo owned his own construction business.  He was a man known for his resilience and one of ingenuity, always finding a way to conquer any challenge with which he...

Nov 17, 2024

Donald F. Klein, 81, died Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he had been a Hampton resident since 1964. He retired from Civil Service at Fort Eustis as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in 2004 after many years of service.  He served 20 years at the Fort Monroe Fire Department, with a total of 39 years...