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....

Jul 27, 2024

Judith G. Smith, passed away on Saturday July 27, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1942, in Hampton, Virginia to Ryland C. and Viola K. Gary. She was predeceased by her mother, Viola K. Wood; father, Ryland C. Gary; brothers, Brian and Wayne Gary; and a sister, Christine Bowers. Judy was a 1962 graduate of Hampton High School...

Jul 27, 2024

Erika N. Cartledge, 36, died Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was a native and lifelong resident of Hampton. Erika did not know a stranger. She talked to everyone like they were her best friend. She had a beautiful heart and wanted to help everyone. She was often seen with a phone to her ear chatting, listening and offering advice...

Jul 25, 2024

Merle M. Hoggard, 85, passed away July 25, 2024. Merle was born on May 27, 1939, in Blacksburg, VA to Philip and Evelyn Mahaney. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and attended Virginia Tech where she met and married Walter C. Hoggard. Both have been Hampton residents since the late 50's. She volunteered for Prevention of Blindness...

Jul 23, 2024

Amy Noelle Pearson passed away on July 23, 2024 at the UVA University Hospital, due to complications following treatments for Lymphoma. Amy died as she lived, surrounded by family and friends who loved her.

Amy was a caring, down-to-earth person who made strong life-long friendships.  She was a loving mother and was committed to helping others throughout...

Jul 22, 2024

John Carroll "Jack" Pope passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the age of 79. Jack was born July 4, 1945, in Newport News, VA.

He was preceded in death by his father Carroll Linwood Pope and wife, Nancy, mother Betty G. Pope and nephew, Howard Talley "Tal" Cook, Jr.

Jack proudly served his...

Jul 18, 2024

Christopher Denny, known affectionately as Chris, was born on September 1st, 1970 in Newport News Virginia. He passed away on July 18th, 2024, in the same city where he spent most of his life. Chris was a gentle giant whose presence was felt by all who knew him.

A dedicated professional, Chris worked in computer technology for...

Jul 17, 2024

Allen G. Zieber. III, 73, passed away on July 17, 2024.  He was born in Pennsylvania to parents Allen and Lydia Zieber.  Allen served in the Navy for eight years and was a proud plank owner of the USS Roosevelt.  Allen married his wife, Ruthellen, on October 20, 1972.  An avid recreational mechanic, he retired as a welder from...

Jul 15, 2024

Rebecca Anita Betz, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2024.  Born and raised in New York, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Patricia Betz. Becky was a graduate of Hood College where she received a BA in Psychology in 1972. She went on to attend William and Mary College receiving an MBA in Business Administration...

Jul 15, 2024

Walter Nelms Sadler, 86, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at York Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Yorktown, Virginia. Born at home in Matthews (Moon), Virginia to Sue and Walter Sadler on April 11, 1938, he graduated from Warwick High School in 1958.   Walter married the love of his life, Macon Elizabeth Fraser (Mickey) on August 20, 1960.  ...

Jul 14, 2024

Dolores K. (Dee) Ayres of Hampton, Virginia (formerly Richmond) was born on January 9, 1931, to parents Anne and George Kobrick in Hazleton Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Stephen Ayres and her son, Stephen Ayres Jr. She was educated at Penn State University and later graduated from Cornell School of Nursing...

Jul 14, 2024

The life of "Nana" (Willia) Jo Evans, age 81, formerly of Williamson, WV, drew to a peaceful close on Sunday, July 14, as she embarked on her final journey surrounded by her beloved husband and two daughters. She leaves behind her numerous careers as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighborhood watch, and teacher. She was predeceased by an infant daughter,...

Jul 10, 2024

Ellen Perdue Womack, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born in Gastonia, NC in 1928, to Charles and Jewel Perdue. She attended public schools in Gastonia and graduated from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. Ellen married the love of her life, Joseph Leeder Womack, Jr. and together they moved to the Peninsula in 1957.

Jul 6, 2024

Nancy Boyle Curran, 85, passed away on July 6, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she has been a resident of Newport News since 1968, where she retired in 2001 from Riverside Hospital.

Nancy graduated from St. Basil's Catholic School and earned her RN from Pittsburgh Hospital and School of Nursing, then received her B.S. in Nursing from...

Jul 1, 2024

William J. Grumbling, Jr., 67, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.  Red to friends and family, was born in Hampton on October 30, 1957.  He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding as a welder, retiring after 40 years.  Red loved to fish and play the lottery.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie Grumbling and...

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Ann Stovall, 64, affectionately known as "MiMi", passed away on June 29, 2024.  She was a long-time resident of Newport News and Hampton.

MiMi was born on November 6, 1959, in Newport News, VA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jefferson and Hila Stovall; brother, Jeffrey Stovall, and significant other, Ronald Overstreet.

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Jun 27, 2024

Francisco Javier Hernandez, Jr., 32, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton.  Junior to friends and family, he enjoyed yard work, fishing, and watching the Dallas Cowboys.  He loved to cook and always looked forward to spending time with his children, especially during the holidays. Junior loved tattooing in his high school...