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Judith G. Smith
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...
Erika Nicole Cartledge
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...
Merle M Hoggard
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...
Amy Noelle Pearson
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. Â She was a loving mother and was committed to helping others throughout...
John "Jack" Carroll Pope
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...
Christopher Lynn Denny
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...
Allen Good Zieber, Iii
Jul 17, 2024
Allen G. Zieber. III, 73, passed away on July 17, 2024. Â He was born in Pennsylvania to parents Allen and Lydia Zieber. Â Allen served in the Navy for eight years and was a proud plank owner of the USS Roosevelt. Â Allen married his wife, Ruthellen, on October 20, 1972. Â An avid recreational mechanic, he retired as a welder from...
Rebecca "Becky" Anita Betz
Jul 15, 2024
Rebecca Anita Betz, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2024. Â 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...
Walter Nelms Sadler
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. Â Walter married the love of his life, Macon Elizabeth Fraser (Mickey) on August 20, 1960. Â ...
Dolores K. Ayres
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...
Jo Evans
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,...
Ellen Perdue Womack
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.
...Nancy Boyle Curran
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...
William "Red" Grumbling Jr.
Jul 1, 2024
William J. Grumbling, Jr., 67, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Â Red to friends and family, was born in Hampton on October 30, 1957. Â He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding as a welder, retiring after 40 years. Â Red loved to fish and play the lottery.
Preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie Grumbling and...
Mary Ann Stovall
Jun 29, 2024
Mary Ann Stovall, 64, affectionately known as "MiMi", passed away on June 29, 2024. Â She was a long-time resident of Newport News and Hampton.
MiMi was born on November 6, 1959, in Newport News, VA. Â She was preceded in death by her parents, Jefferson and Hila Stovall; brother, Jeffrey Stovall, and significant other, Ronald Overstreet.
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Francisco Javier Hernandez, Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
Francisco Javier Hernandez, Jr., 32, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton. Â Junior to friends and family, he enjoyed yard work, fishing, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Â 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...
Karen Marie Hare
Jun 27, 2024
Karen Marie Hare (St. Onge), 62, passed away on June 27, 2024. Â Born in Lawrence, Mass, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1996.
Beautiful, strong, kind, compassionate, and her willingness to give and help others are just a few of the many things that describe who Karen was daily. To some she was just Karen,...
James Reade Chisman
Jun 27, 2024
James "Jimmy" Reade Chisman, 80, passed away on June 27, 2024 after a long illness. Â A lifelong resident of Hampton, he attended Hampton High School, Bluefield College, and graduated from the University of Richmond. Â Jimmy worked at WVEC, Chisman Concrete, was the owner of JR Chisman Development Inc. and was a long-time member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
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Charles H. Clement, Jr.
Jun 26, 2024
Charles H. "Chuck" Clement, Jr. went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born in Hampton and was a lifelong Peninsula resident. A Master Shipbuilder, Chuck, had worked for the Newport News Shipyard for 43 years. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing and was always willing to help others. He looked for the good...
Robin Lynn Howell
Jun 24, 2024
Robin Lynn Howell, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born to parents Frederick and Evelyn Howell and resided in Portsmouth, VA. She was a beloved employee at Food Lion for 25 years and in her free time, Robin enjoyed gaming, watching Netflix and spending time with her friends and family.
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