Mar 2, 2024

Barbara Elizabeth Williamson Benson, 76, passed peacefully on March 2, 2024, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born on November 3, 1947, to the late Stanley B. and Nellie (Garber) Williamson. She lived her entire life in Hampton, VA, until moving to Williamsburg in 2017.

Barbara is survived by the love of her life...

Mar 1, 2024

On Friday, March 1st, 2024, our father, William B. "Billy" Harrison passed away peacefully in the presence of his two sons and caregiver. He took his wings to go to heaven to join his wife and soul mate, Mollie. Born on July 13, 1930, in Hampton, he was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Benjamin Harrison and Pearl...

Feb 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joseph Francis Ward

On a spring day in Philadelphia, PA, on March 24, 1959, the world was graced with the birth of Joseph Francis Ward, affectionately known as Joe, the cherished son of Marie and Joseph Vincent Ward. Joe's journey, woven with resilience and love, drew to a peaceful close at his home...

Feb 29, 2024

Joan Ann Grogan, 84, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born in West Virginia to parents Buster and Katherine Bowling.  Joan Ann had been a Hampton resident for many years.  She married Donald H. Grogan and they were wed 55 years until his passing in 2014.  Joan Ann enjoyed watching movies, loved to...

Feb 29, 2024

SaraJean Meacham, 66, died Friday, February 29, 2024. A native of Alabama, Sara was a military brat, moving to Texas and Hawaii before moving to Virginia. She had a long career in Civil Service at Fort Monroe and finished at Fort Eustis.

A longtime avid bowler, Sara was in leagues at Century Lanes and Sparetimes. She loved...

Feb 24, 2024

Orbie Jackson "Jack" Snapp, 70, of Hampton passed away February 24, 2024. He was a loving husband and father. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Blanche Snapp; brothers, Emery, Frazier, Ronnie, and Roy Snapp; nephew, Christopher Smith; and mother-in-law, Betty Keene.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Snapp; son, Corey Snapp; sister,...

Feb 24, 2024

Charles Cary "Casey" Jones, 90, hoisted the main and set course for the horizon on 24 February 2024. He joins brothers Dicky and Ruff, reuniting old Hampton's Jones Boys once again.

Cary was born 4 April 1933 to Curle and Elaine Jones in Hampton VA, growing up at his grandmother Mollie's house on Armistead Avenue. At Hampton...

Feb 19, 2024

Sandra Kay Eubank, 79, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024.  Born in Maryland to parents, Samuel and Marion Mansfield Pfister, she had been a Hampton resident for many years.

Sandy was vibrant with an enthusiasm for life that never waned. Her boundless energy was infectious, and she valued her husband, children and other family above all else....

Feb 18, 2024

Shirley Simpson Rodriguez, 88, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, at her cottage home in Poquoson. She was born in 1935 and was a resident of Hampton for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Antonio B. Rodriguez, her son Christopher Rodriguez, her parents James and Gladys Simpson, four sisters and...

Feb 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Beshaw announces his passing on February 18th, 2024, at the age of 64. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 yrs, Lisa Beshaw and his child , Melissa Hicks. Tom (little papa) will be fondly missed by his two grandchildren Emaleigh and Jacob Hicks .He will...

Feb 17, 2024

Deborah Tracer Webb, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother died February 17, 2024. She was born February 24, 1948. Debbie was a retired Hairdresser who worked many years at JCPenney, The Chesapeake, and Harbors Edge. After retirement she continued to see many of her clients at her home to do their hair. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. She...

Feb 17, 2024

Angela Hunt of Hampton, died February 17, 2024. Born August 12, 1965 to the late Robert and Barbara Nelson, she was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. Angela loved her children and grandchildren and will be remembered for the times they spent collecting sea glass, seashells, and sharks teeth on the beach. She loved riding Harleys, fishing, and dancing....

Feb 15, 2024

Kathleen A. Steele, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, after a long illness. Kathy was born in Utica, NY and as a child lived in many places due to being in a military family before settling in Hampton, VA. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1966 and after briefly living in San Francisco, settled back on...

Feb 11, 2024

Reba Sue (Forti) Hannah, 87, of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  Reba was born a coal miner's daughter in Liggett (Harlan County), Kentucky, to the late Lewis and Veda (Hall) Forti.  She graduated from Hall High School in 1954 and married her high school sweetheart, the love of her...

Feb 9, 2024

Mary Dame Broad passed from this world to her heavenly home surrounded by her family at her home on February 9, 2024. The daughter of the late Landon and Mary Hunter Stubbs, Mary Dame was born in Newport News on May 10, 1928. She attended Sweet Briar College and graduated with a BA in music.

She and...

Feb 5, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wm. Smith Rubrecht "Bill", also known to many as "Wild Bill", on Monday, February 5, 2024 at home with his wife Phyllis.

Bill was born in Miami, FL on March 15, 1952 to the late Francis Smith Rubrecht. He moved to Fox Hill, VA where he...

Feb 4, 2024

Aaron Louis King, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  A military dependent, he was born at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio; and the son of CMSgt (ret) Ronald and Karen King.  He graduated from Tabb High School in 1997. He received a certification of Carpentry Apprentice Training in 2005.  Aaron loved to cook and was an excellent...

Feb 4, 2024

Harold Leon Hauer, "Hal," was born on July 15, 1942 in Detroit Michigan.  He was the eldest child of Morris and Bessie Hauer. Hal received his early education in the Detroit Public School system and Hebrew School.  He became Bar-Mitzvah in June 1955.

Hal enlisted in the United States Army in 1961 and served until his Honorable...

Feb 3, 2024

June Elizabeth Spechio, 93, died Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born in Virginia to parents Frank and Viola Keithley, she was a lifelong resident of Hampton. June worked for years as co-owner of Sir Anthony's Restaurant and Lounge in Hampton, Newport News and Kilmarnock. She was a proud member of the Italian American Club and very active in her church....

Jan 31, 2024

Charles Andrew Justin Quirk, 72, died, January 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Miami, Florida, he was the son of William and Elizabeth Quirk.  Charles was a decorated veteran that served his county in the United States Army for twenty-two years from May 1975 until his retirement in June 1997.  After his military career, he then...