Mar 24, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother Norma Jane Reed. Mom was born June 4, 1935 to Hunter and Christine Morgan in Ronceverte, WV. She grew up in those beautiful mountains surrounded by a large loving family. She met the love of her life, Harold, whom she married in 1952. They...

Mar 22, 2024

Edward Kirkwood Godsey, Jr., 84, died Friday, March 22, 2024. Born in Lynchburg, VA, he had been a Hampton resident since 1968. He graduated from Hampden Sidney College in 1961 and earned his master's degree from The College of William and Mary in 1974. He taught at Barron Fundamental School retiring as a 4th grade teacher in 1994.

Mar 22, 2024

Cynthia L. Rudolf, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024.  Cindy was a devoted mother to Christopher, Richard, and Joshua.  She was loved by her neighbors and friends and well known by all.  Cindy enjoyed painting and crafts, fishing, anything Mickey Mouse, spending time with her beloved family, and making people smile.

Preceded in death...

Mar 20, 2024

Steven Robert Saunders, 77, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A lifelong Hampton Roads resident, Steven was raised in Hampton and he lived for many years by Willoughby beach. He and Karen loved walking the beach with their dogs. He was a Vietnam Army veteran. Steven retired from the Newport News Fire Department as Deputy Fire Marshall  after 33 years...

Mar 20, 2024

Cianne Edmonds Joyner, 80, of Hampton, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024. A loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, Cianne passed away peacefully.

Cianne was preceded in death by her husband, Trenton Lee Joyner Sr.; her grandmother, Ethel Edmonds; her mother, Claire Cavenaugh Edmonds Garrison; her father, Freddie Edmonds; and her...

Mar 19, 2024

Donald Edward Alvis, 92, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Glen Falls, New York, he was a long time Peninsula resident since 1967. Don joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Tarrant High School, serving as a flight engineer. He also worked for many years at Hayes International Corporation, based in Birmingham, AL. His final place of...

Mar 16, 2024

Leland Eugene Bryant, 86, passed away March 16, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1937, in Halfway, Missouri. Serving in the US Army brought him to the Hampton Roads area where he met the love of his life and resided since 1958. Lee completed the Apprentice School and was employed by NASA for 45 years.

A...

Mar 13, 2024

Daniel R.  Corliss, 42, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was the firstborn son of Kimberly and big brother to Michael. Danny enjoyed watching cooking channels and cooking, as well as bowling.  He loved to draw and became an accomplished tattoo artist.  Danny was a carpenter by trade and was also skilled...

Mar 11, 2024

Robert Ronald "Bobby" Mayhew, age 77, went home to be the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2024, after a long illness. He was born and raised in Hampton and was a life-long resident of Hampton Roads.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Clarence Mayhew and his brother, Stan Mayhew (Glenda). He leaves behind...

Mar 9, 2024

Gordon Lawrence Parkhurst, born October 12, 1950, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Born in San Diego, CA, he attended several schools in Hawaii, Wake Island, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA.

During high school he was in a garage band with brother Mike and cousins Gary and George. He loved music and continued playing the guitar...

Mar 9, 2024

James Patrick Redmond, 45, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 9, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was born on July 1, 1978, to parents Paul and Catherine Redmond.  Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his friends and family; and always hosted the best 4th of July parties at his home.   He enjoyed fishing, coaching girls' softball and boys' baseball;...

Mar 8, 2024

Luther E Simmons III, affectionally known as "Sam" by his family and friends, (62) of Yorktown Va. passed away on March 8, 2024 after courageously battling several illnesses for many years.

Sam was survived by his wife Tina Simmons of almost 20 years, his brother Harold (Pete) Simmons and nephew Julian Saunders; as wells as a host...

Mar 7, 2024

Guy Richard Cook (Ricky), age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Ingram Cook and father, Guy Robinson Cook, as well as brothers Guy Robinson Cook, Jr. (Robin) and David H. Cook (Buddy).

Ricky was born February 8, 1961, in Conyers, Georgia and spent his childhood...

Mar 7, 2024

Bill Harper passed away on Thursday, March 7, at the Hampton Veterans Administration Palliative Care Unit. He had suffered from breathing issues caused by "Burn Pit Syndrome" contracted from his service in Desert Shield/Desert Storm while serving in the US Army. For almost two years, Bill had been a resident of Beth Shalom in Virginia Beach where he received...

Mar 6, 2024

Karen Bureman, 72, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Born in Wilmington, DE, she has been a Hampton resident for the last 44 years where she retired as Assistant to the Executive Director of the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority. A devout catholic, she was a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered at the Thrift Store...

Mar 5, 2024

Nancy S. Gardner, 57, died March 5, 2024. She was born in West Virginia and spent most of her childhood in Pennsylvania. Nancy will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife and mother. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family fishing.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Gerald Gardner Jr and...

Mar 5, 2024

Dr. Timothy Lee Raines of Yorktown, VA passed away suddenly on March 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Raines, his father, Walter "Pete" Raines, and his cherished granddaughter, Delilah. He was sixty-one.

A native of Hampton, he was reared in Elizabeth Lakes, where he graduated from Kecoughtan High School as Valedictorian. Afterwards,...

Mar 4, 2024

Patrice Herard White transitioned from this life on March 4th, 2024 at the age of 66 years young. Patrice, known by friends as family as 'Fifie' was born on December 15th 1957 to Roger Louis Herard and Anne Marguerite Herard. Patrice was one of five siblings and is the first to depart this life. She is preceded in death...

Mar 4, 2024

Christopher Michael Weeks, 41, died Monday, March 4, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.  Born in Concord, New Hampshire on February 10, 1983, he had been a Hampton resident for the past 20 years.  Chris enjoyed spending time with his wife and family and loved his sons beyond measure.  Watching TV provided great entertainment to him, especially...

Mar 3, 2024

August William "Bill" Kiessling, 71, died Sunday, March 3, 2024. Raised in Phoebus, Bill was a 1970 graduate of Pembroke High School. He was a professional artist and much of his artwork was published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Bill served one term as mayor of Chesapeake City, MD. He loved going to Las Vegas with his partner, Carol....