Jan 27, 2024

Ivano Enrico Justice, I, of Hampton, Va, beloved son and dad, left this life on January 27th, 2024. He is survived by his mother and stepdad, Patrizia and Jay Ridout, of Hampton, Va, his fiancé Mona Dale, as well as his father Michael Justice, grandmother Alice Justice, and his three kids: Ashley Torres and Ivano Justice, II, both of...

Jan 26, 2024

Marilyn Gares Bean, 70, passed away on January 26, 2024.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dean Bean.  She had a love of music and songwriting.

Marilyn was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, Kenneth and Alan; and nephew Jeffrey Alan Gares.  She is survived by...

Jan 26, 2024

On Friday January 26, 2024, Johnathon E. Torres, beloved son of Jeannette Giannini and John Torres, a loving father, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 36, in Hampton, Virginia.

Johnathan was born on April 12, 1987, in Queens, NY.  He had been a Hampton resident for the last year where he worked for Pembroke...

Jan 23, 2024

Lawrence E. "Eric" Henderson, Sr. died Tuesday, January 23, 2024. A lifelong Hampton resident, he had worked as an electrician for Power Electric Company for 22 years. He loved throwing darts, watching wrestling, and fishing with his sons. Eric always took the time to speak to anyone he met, and he loved his family, friends and his dogs. He...

Jan 19, 2024

Joseph Fritz Romanyk, died January 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Gulf War where he finished his career as a Master Sergeant. In his younger days Joseph was in a rock band and loved music and to play guitar. He played football as a kid and...

Jan 18, 2024

Bobby White, 74 of Hampton, VA peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Bobby was an employee of N.N. Shipyard for 52 years. He loved spending time with family, especially watching his great-grandchildren play.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and son. He is survived by his wife, of 55...

Jan 18, 2024

Sue Schaff of Hampton, VA recently passed. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on January 27, 1933 and grew up in Atlanta, GA. After high school she was employed by Southern Bell Telephone Co. and then served in the U.S. Air Force where she met her husband E.J and married in San Antonio, Texas at Kelly A.F.B. Sue was...

Jan 17, 2024

Throughout his 51 years as an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), George Oehler shared these words as part of his baptismal prayer, "God, give him what he shall need tomorrow. Enough tears to keep him tender. Enough hurts to keep him human. Enough failure to keep his hand clenched to yours. Enough success to make him sure...

Jan 16, 2024

John Russell Baranowski, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  He was born on August 16, 1959, in Virginia to parents Alfred and Franzeska Baranowski.  John enjoyed saltwater fishing and NASCAR, especially when he was cheering on his favorite drivers, Richard and Kyle Petty.

Preceded in death by his parents and siblings; he is survived by...

Jan 14, 2024

Phyllis J. "PJ" Spivey, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula and had worked as a manager for Little Sue Convenience Stores in many local locations. She loved her family and babysat all of her grandchildren while they were growing up.

Phyllis was...

Jan 13, 2024

Colbert Scott (Col'beer) Wilson, 69, of Hampton, VA, passed away on January 12, 2024 after an extended illness. Born March 1, 1954, at old Dixie Hospital to proud parents Peggy and Taylor C. Wilson Jr.  He was a graduate of Hampton High School (72) and was a proud member of the Crabber swim, wrestling and golf teams.  He continued...

Jan 12, 2024

Jean Raines, age 88, passed away on January 12, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on February 14, 1935 in Hampton and she loved being known as a Valentine's Day baby.

After graduating from Hampton High School in 1943, Jean married Walter Raines and they enjoyed a loving marriage until his death...

Jan 10, 2024

James Britt (Jimmy) League III, 88, of Hampton, Virginia died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 10, 2024.

Captain League was born in Newport News, on December 28, 1935, to his parents Molly Masters and James Britt League, Jr.

As the son of an Army Air Corps pilot, Jimmy lived in numerous places,...

Jan 10, 2024

Nina E. Byrd, 100, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her home, peacefully in her sleep. She was retired from Langley Housing Referral Office after serving in the United States Navy, as a WAVE during WWII. She was preceded in death by her parents, Art Pfund, Sr and Mary L Boals of Youngstown, Ohio, her brother, Art Pfund, Jr,...

Jan 10, 2024

Karen Lou McNeil was born in 1934 in New Hampton, Iowa to Marian and Charles Brand.  Karen was raised on a 160-acre farm among a large extended family and close-knit rural community.  She attended a one-room school house from kindergarten to eighth grade.  After high school, Karen graduated from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa where she met and...

Jan 7, 2024

Rosa Lee Ruth, 86, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on January 7, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1937, in Albany, Indiana, to the late Robert and Dorothy Hines. Rosa was the beloved wife of John Ruth and together they shared a lifetime of love and memories.

Rosa was a dedicated employee of the City of...

Jan 7, 2024

Robert Charles Reddy, 80, died January 7, 2024. Robert was born June 16, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a graduate of the Bellevue High School Class of 1961. Following graduation, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy in 1962 where he served until his retirement in 1975. During that time, he met Sandra and they were married in...

Jan 7, 2024

Mary A. Plum, 88 of Hampton, VA passed away on January 7, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1935, and was the last surviving child to John and Edna Albin of Shepherdstown, WV. Her sisters Emma Jean Hockman and Betty Jane Decker preceded her in 2021 and 2016, respectfully.

She attended Shepherdstown High School and started...

Jan 6, 2024

Elsie S. Johnson, née Strickland, a resident of Yorktown, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024. She was born on 21 June, 1935 in Darlington Township, South Carolina (SC), living in either Darlington County SC, Chesterfield County SC, or the Virginia Peninsula for the entirety of her life. She took great pride in her children, grandchildren, and great...

Jan 2, 2024

In loving memory of Terry David "Dave" Hall, a devoted father, husband, and friend. Dave was born in Craigsville, West Virginia, on June 16th, 1952. He is survived by his three beloved sons, Clint, Matthew, and Zachary. His legacy continues through his granddaughters, Brinkley and Kali. Also mourning his loss are his sister Hilda Smalley, brother Steve Hall, and...