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Shirley Dunton
Nov 15, 2023
Shirley Dunton, 92, went to join her husband and daughter in eternal life on November 15, 2023. She was born in Washington, NC on October 9, 1931 to Soley Swartz and Neva Swindell Swartz.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. "Donkey" Dunton Sr.; and daughter, Theresa Sue Boughan. She is survived by her...
William R Plummer
Nov 14, 2023
William (Bill/Billy) R. Plummer HMCM(SW), CMDCM, USN (Ret) of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 at the age of 65. Bill was born in Beverly, Massachusetts and raised in Beverly/Wenham, Massachusetts. After graduating from Hamilton-Wenham High School, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served for 25 years, retiring as Command Master Chief...
Keiko Weirich
Nov 13, 2023
Keiko Weirich, 93, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on October 16, 1930. Â Keiko met and married her husband Robert while he was serving in the Army and stationed in Japan. Â They were wed on February 16, 1951.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Weirich, Sr.; and son-in-law...
Corey Deon Bacon
Nov 12, 2023
Corey Deon Bacon, 35, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Â Born on November 16, 1987, he was a native of Hampton.
He is survived by his father, Johnnie Knight and mother, Carla Bacon; sister Adana Bowser and her husband, Tim; brothers, Dana Bacon, Quint Picot, and Brandon Knight.
A Memorial Service will be held at...
June R. Mcelheney
Nov 10, 2023
June Ream McElheney of Acton, MA (formerly of Hampton, VA) passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. The youngest of 7 children, she was born and educated in Johnstown, PA where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse and practiced for over 30 years.
She is predeceased by her...
Jo-Ann Mahony
Nov 10, 2023
Jo-Ann Longshore Mahony died Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 82.
Born in Pennsylvania on August 18, 1941, she was the daughter of John Peters Longshore, Sr., and Estelle Georgeanna Morgan Longshore. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael James Joseph Mahony, and her brother, John Peters Longshore, Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law...
Larry Gene Harris
Nov 9, 2023
Larry Gene Harris, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Ruth Shafer Harris, his beloved aunt, Ruth "Joyce" Harris, and his brother, Rhea Harris. He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Harris.
Larry served in the US Navy and was...
Cheri M. Murphy
Nov 5, 2023
On November 5, 2023, Cheri M. Murphy left this world after a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease and multiple myeloma. Cheri was born on June 13,1955 to the late Maurice Joseph Morgan and Virginia Eloise Morgan in the very small town of Natural Bridge, NY as one of 6 children.
Cheri was predeceased by her brothers...
Donna Joy Kennedy
Nov 5, 2023
Donna Kennedy passed away peacefully in her home on November 5, 2023. She was the daughter of William Bishop, a Vaudeville tap dancer, and Ivy Bishop, manager at the Boeing Plant in Seattle Washington.
She and her siblings were raised by their mother, a strong woman in her own right. They grew up in a suburb of...
Carl Ferdinand Burgdorf, Ii
Oct 28, 2023
Carl Ferdinand Burgdorf, II passed peacefully October 28th, 2023 after a brief illness. Â Born February 8th, 1935 in Columbia, SC, he graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1957. Â He served 20 years in the Army and was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Â After proudly serving his country, his second career was in the banking business.
Carl is...
Ray W. Ballard, Jr.
Oct 25, 2023
Ray W. Ballard, Jr. departed this life on October 25, 2023, just a few days after his 72nd birthday. Born in Asheville, NC to the late Ray W. Ballard, Sr. and Nora Stewart Ballard on October 21, 1951, he was raised in Hampton, VA. Â Ray attended Kecoughtan High School and graduated from Pembroke High School. He had a long...
Dr. Fairfield Armistead Ward, D.D.S.
Oct 23, 2023
Dr. Fairfield Armistead Ward, D.D.S. Board Certified Endodontist, who practiced Endodontics in Newport News, quietly slipped away in the early morning hours of October 23, 2023 (b. February 26, 1953) after a long, heroic battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by his parents Dr. Oscar W. Ward, Jr., and Catherine E. Ward; he is survived by his...
Evangeline Winters
Oct 21, 2023
Eva Winters, 66, passed away on October 21, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Norfolk on March 30, 1957 to Jack A. and Margaret (Powers) Winters, she was a longtime resident of Hampton.
Eva was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a passion for art and cared deeply for her pet birds. She...
Janice Virginia Vannoppen
Oct 19, 2023
Janice Virginia vanNoppen, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Â Born to parents George and Ruth Naylor in Emmittsburg, Maryland, she graduated from Taneytown High School and went on to graduate from Maryland Medical Secretarial College. Â Janice worked as a secretary in Civil Service at Headquarters TRADOC, Ft. Monroe for 40 years and in later years worked for...
Gary L. Nace, Sr.
Oct 17, 2023
Gary L. Nace Sr, 73, a native and lifelong resident of Hampton passed away on October 17, 2023. He was a decorated Vietnam Vet and a die hard Crabbers fan.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his brother, Floyd Nace; his son, Gary L. Nace Jr;...
Amanda Leigh Nichols
Oct 12, 2023
Our precious daughter, Amanda Leigh Nichols went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 12, 2023. Amanda was born on February 2, 1985 as our little groundhog. She attended Bethel High School and Old Dominion University where she majored in dance.
Amanda loved life, her family, and her cats, but the greatest love...
John Steven Reichenbach
Oct 11, 2023
John Steven Reichenbach, born May 6, 1967, passed away on October 11, 2023. Â He is survived by his parents, Roger and Pearl; his brother Jimmy; and the love of his life, Mary Rowe; as well as numerous family members and friends.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Wanda B Anthony
Oct 8, 2023
Wanda B. Anthony, died October 8 , 2023. She was longtime resident of Hampton. Wanda worked as a manager at Bill's BBQ until 1998. She loved her family, and was known for being incredibly hard working and her love of baking. She was an amazing mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert...
Gerald Joseph Cross
Oct 6, 2023
On Friday, October 6, at the age of 61, Gerald Joseph Cross, known to friends and family as Jerry, lost his long fought battle with diabetes and its related complications. Jerry, the son of Edwin and Marion "Patty" Cross, was born on January 25, 1962 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Jerry considered Hampton Virginia his home after being honorably discharged from...
Gabriele "Gabby" Tallent
Oct 5, 2023
Gabriele "Gabby" Tallent, 73, passed away peacefully at home on October 5th 2023, after her battle with Glioblastoma.
She was born May 23rd 1950, in Frankfurt, Germany. After moving to the states with her parents, Hildegard and William F. Parks, she resided in Hampton, Virginia, for over 60 years. Gabby was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother,...

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