Sep 7, 2024

Edward F. Green, 91, died Saturday, September 7, 2024. Born in Jefferson, South Carolina to Edward and Lucy Green, he had been a Hampton resident since the mid 1960's. An Army veteran, he retired as a MSgt. in 1975 after 22 years of service. He enjoyed camping and boating, even waterskiing well into his 60's. Always a worker, he...

Sep 7, 2024

Ernest Lee Rowe died at home in Hampton, Virginia on September 7, 2024. He was born July 8, 1925 in Foscoe, NC and grew up in Valle Crucis, NC. He married Dorothy Jean Poarch Rowe also of Foscoe in September 1943 and was married for 57 years until Dorothy's death in 2000. In 2004 he married Joyce Herndon and...

Aug 27, 2024

Rachel Harris Christman, 85, of Hampton, VA went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Rachel was born on March 1, 1939 in Covington, VA to the late Cecil and Louise Harris. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Eugene Christman; sister Ann Doss; brothers Robert and Ryland Harris; nephew Robert Harris...

Aug 25, 2024

John Wayne Hanchey, 71, of Hampton, Virginia passed away at home on August 25, 2024 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Robert Peterson Hanchey and Hattie Ward Hanchey.

Johnnie was predeceased by his parents; his three brothers, Robert P. Hanchey, Jr, Jerry B. Hanchey, and James Gary Hanchey; and his sister, Betty...

Aug 23, 2024

Pamala Ann Szynal, 76, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to parents William and Natalie on May 3, 1948.  She went on to receive her bachelor's degree in Distributive Education from Old Dominion University in 1971.  A dedicated and beloved teacher, Pam spent her 33 year career back...

Aug 21, 2024

Shirley Burt was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She celebrated her 60th anniversary with her husband just last year. Shirley spent many years as a cosmetologist and as a bus driver in the Hampton Roads area, offering earnest care and a meaningful conversation to her clients and passengers. She had a special place in her heart...

Aug 20, 2024

Junius Edward Warren, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born and raised in Newport News, and after serving a few years in the Air Force, he then served as a Postal Worker for the United States  Postal Service for over 40 years.

Junius was an avid sports lover and his favorite football...

Aug 19, 2024

Imogene J. Carter, 85, died Monday, August 19, 2024. A lifelong Hampton resident, she worked in the cafeteria at both Syms Middle School and Kecoughtan High School for many years. She was a member at Langley Christian Church and participated in the arts and crafts program there. Imogene and her husband enjoyed camping for many years, and, after his...

Aug 18, 2024

Harriet Hathaway Green Johnson, 98, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 surrounded by family and devoted caregivers. She was born in New York on May 26, 1926.  She spent her childhood in Glen Head, Long Island and enjoyed summers in Hackettstown, NJ in a house that her father and grandfather helped build. She attended Northfield Mount Hermon for...

Aug 17, 2024

Millicent Anne Carney, 100, passed away August 17, 2024. Born December 22, 1923 in Norfolk County she was the daughter of James Arthur Wilkins and Abbye Millicent Wilkins. Anne was a graduate of Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary which became Old Dominion University.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Howard...

Aug 15, 2024

Benedict Hill, age 100, passed away on August 15, 2024. His death was peaceful and, per his wishes, took place in his Hampton, Virginia home, his residence for the past 57 years. In his final days, Ben's family was grateful for this time to share memories with him, to exchange words of love, and to provide comfort and care...

Aug 14, 2024

Eva Helene Phelps, 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born in Richmond, Virginia, and a lifelong resident of Hampton, VA, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Hortense Page Tisdale. Helene worked as a beautician for over 40 years, serving in several salons across the area.

She had a deep love for the outdoors...

Aug 11, 2024

Peter Howard Maisey, my Dad, was born on April 12, 1933 and passed away on August 11, 2024. He was born to Leslie Howard Maisey and Eleanor Maisey in Leeds Yorkshire England. After completing school he served his mandatory 2 years in the British Army which ended him in British Malaya. He became the manager of a rubber plantation...

Aug 10, 2024

Jane Johnson Jordan, 79, died Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in Hampton, she was a 1962 graduate of Hampton High School. She was a Special Needs teacher's aide for Hampton City Schools and was a member of the Hampton Elks Lodge #366 where she worked and volunteered her time. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and...

Aug 9, 2024

Peter M. Kilopoulos, 94, died Friday, August 9, 2024. Born in Kardamyla, Chios Greece, he immigrated through Ellis Island in 1954 to Murfreesboro, NC, then moved to Newport News and finally settled in Phoebus where he owned and operated The Old Point Steak and Spaghetti House. He was a member of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, was...

Aug 8, 2024

Julia Marie Valliant, 84, of Hampton, VA, went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2024. Julia was born to Melvin Levi White and Addie Marie White on December 12, 1939 in Siloam (near Salisbury), Maryland.

Julia was a faithful Army wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and her husband, LTC Charles M. Valliant, US...

Aug 6, 2024

Hannah Michelle Morris, 49, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Newport News to Ada and Mike Morris, she had been a Smithfield resident all her life.

Hannah was born Vanessa Michelle Morris, but after researching the meaning of her name, her parents didn't like the meaning of Vanessa. It means "beautiful useless butterfly" and she was...

Aug 5, 2024

William Howard "Hoppy" Hayes, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born on September 14, 1945 to Horace and Myrtle Hayes of Hampton, the youngest of four brothers. William graduated from Hampton High School in 1963, and Richmond Professional Institute (VCU) with a degree in Advertising. He was a master woodworking craftsman; his...

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas Jonathan Evans, 67 of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton. Jonathan was the son of the late David Donald Evans of Wilkinsburg, PA, and Roberta James Evans of Hampton.  He was the eldest of 3 siblings.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 27, 2024

Lawrence Anthony Kelty, 69, passed away, Saturday, July 27, 2024.  Born in Louisville, Kentucky to parents John O. and Elizabeth "Betty" Kelty, he had been a Hampton resident for many years after retiring from the military.  He served in the National Guard for three years in Kentucky, where he earned an associates degree in meteorology at Western Kentucky University....