Jun 27, 2024

Karen Marie Hare (St. Onge), 62, passed away on June 27, 2024.  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,...

Jun 27, 2024

James "Jimmy" Reade Chisman, 80, passed away on June 27, 2024 after a long illness.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he attended Hampton High School, Bluefield College, and graduated from the University of Richmond.  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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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...

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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Jun 23, 2024

Colonel Richard H. Slye, USAF (Ret.) 82, passed into the arms of our Savior on June 23, 2024, surrounded by family love.  Born to Harry and Esther Slye on November 4, 1941, in Washington, DC, he was an eighth generation Marylander.  Richard played college basketball his freshman year at the University of Maryland. He graduated from the USAF Academy...

Jun 14, 2024

Betsy Ann (Draina) Flores, 99, died on June 14, 2024.  Betsy was the widow of Col (retired) Joe Bruton Flores and mother of Joellen Simmons (Rockport, TX), Bob Flores (Vienna. VA), Anne Loosigian (Andover, MA), and David Flores (Virginia Beach, VA). Bets was predeceased by another daughter, Patrice Chaney.  Other survivors include several grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Jun 12, 2024

Paula Emilie Jones, 94, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Born in Linthicum Heights, MD, she was a Hampton resident for over 60 years where she was a devoted member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, serving on the church council as well as teaching many Bible study groups. A 35-year civil servant, she worked as a secretary at Fort Monroe...

Jun 12, 2024

April Renee Harris, 42, of Newport News died June 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Charlotte Hyatt and her close friend Ooper Love. She is survived by her children, Kaleb DaRoja, Abby DaRoja, Kynleigh Marr and Blake Marr; siblings, Rebecca Johnson (Mark), Amy Lafferty, Linda Huggett (David), Teddy Hyatt (Brittany); sister-in-law, Katherin Spillman;...

Jun 10, 2024

Tommy Davis, 83, went home to be with Jesus peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born in Asheville, NC, to Paul and Nena Davis, he was the youngest of four children. He was a longtime resident of Hampton, where he made many lasting friendships. Tommy proudly served in the US Army and worked for Dixie Diggs, Tidewater Fleet, and...

Jun 8, 2024

Gene S. Sulik, 75, died Sunday, June 8, 2024. Born in Williamsburg, he was a longtime Yorktown resident where he worked as a Deputy for the Sheriff's Department for 35 years, retiring in 2006. He had been a Hampton resident for the last 10 years.

An avid magician, he was a practical jokester and talented musician who...

Jun 7, 2024

SSgt. Marc Anthony Tinker, 31, died Friday, June 7, 2024. Born in Lompoc, CA, he has served in the US Air Force for the last 10 years. He was goofy and very funny and always enjoyed making people laugh but could be very stubborn when he wanted to be. In his younger years he enjoyed camping with his father...

Jun 7, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Ann Collins Cole went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1935 in Hampton, Virginia, graduated from Hampton High School in 1953, and married Clarence Melvin "Skippy" Cole that same year. The two spent most of their 71 years of marriage living in the heart of Fox...

Jun 6, 2024

Dr. Edward Todd Clark of Hampton, Virginia passed into the arms of his Savior, June 6, 2024. He was born on June 26, 1925 in Elizabeth City County (Fox Hill), Virginia to the late Harry Wilson Clark and Mary Todd Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Aulene Horton Clark. Dr. Clark grew up...

Jun 5, 2024

Catherine Forbes Messick, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born in Hampton on April 20, 1946. She was the daughter of Gilbert Arthur Forbes and Catherine Thomas Forbes. Her husband of 45 years, Leonard Watkins "Lenny" Messick preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Keith Forbes Messick and his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Swanson,...

Jun 4, 2024

Wesley R. Drew Sr., 89, died, June 4, 2024. He was born in Vermont and had been a longtime Peninsula resident. Wesley served in the United States Army and had a long career as a Welding Technician. He loved football and Nascar.

Wesley was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rachel Drew; and their...

Jun 1, 2024

Colonel (Ret) Frederick W. Strong III, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on June 1st, 2024. He was born in San Diego, California, on September 2nd, 1943. Colonel Strong graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1966 and served proudly for 32 years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years,...

May 31, 2024

Ann Williams Hudgins, 100, passed peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024 leaving an empty place in the hearts of her family and friends, only to be filled with many precious memories.

Ann was born on August 26, 1923 in Mathews, VA to Paul Barrett Williams and Gertrude Morton Williams. After graduating from Mathews High School, she moved...

May 31, 2024

James Jeryl Levister, 82, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. Born in Norfolk to Maynard King Levister and Lois Ferebee, Jeryl was a dedicated and devoted husband and was always available to lend a hand with any project. Jeryl "Slim", retired from Ford Motor Company after 39 years of service.

Jeryl is survived by his sons, Matt...

May 27, 2024

Armand Michael Giglio passed away in his adopted home of Hampton, Virginia.  He was 69 years old.  Born in Bethesda Maryland, he was raised in White Plains, New York and graduated from Woodlands High School in 1972.  He received a bachelor of science degree in Communications from Indiana State University in 1976 before enlisting in the U.S. Navy.  He...

May 26, 2024

Morgan L. Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Newport News, VA. She was born November 14, 1997, in Newport News. A 2016 graduate of Kecoughtan High School, she had recently graduated from New River Community College. Morgan is survived by her wife, Haley R. Johnson, her mother, Rose Paul (Bryan), and her father, Scott Johnson...