Aug 4, 2023

James Melton Evans, 79, passed away on August 4, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC, he lived everyday of his life like it was his last in Vero Beach, FL. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and retired as Railroad Engineer/Conductor from FEC Railway after 33 years. James was preceded in death by his wife, Diane...

Aug 1, 2023

Nancy Taylor Holtzclaw Schappert peacefully left this life on August 1, 2023 at the Transitions LifeCare Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC. Nancy Taylor, as she was known to family and friends, was born on July 24,1940 to Taylor Selden and Nan Moore Holtzclaw in the Buxton Hospital in Newport News.

Nancy is preceded in death by her...

Aug 1, 2023

Anne Nelson Scott Crowell, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, with her son by her side.  Born in Crisfield, Maryland, she was the daughter of Walter W. and Rose Ellen Landing Nelson.  Anne had been a resident of Hampton for 75 years where she was a member of P.E.O and was very active in her church,...

Jul 31, 2023

Wayne Brooks, 63, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.  Born to Isaac and Etha Coachman Brooks, he was a loved husband, father and friend who served our country in the United States Air Force.  Wayne loved all things science fiction, particularly Star Wars, Star Trek, and Twilight Zone.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 29, 2023

Donald Forrest Berry, 77, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born to parents McDonald Lee and Ruby Shores Berry, he had been a lifelong Hampton resident; graduating from Hampton High School, Class of 1964. Don proudly served our country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and retired as a Technical Trainer with Xerox Corporation after 32...

Jul 26, 2023

Anna Margaret Crawford, 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born in Pennsylvania to parents Clyde and Nellie Shadle, she had been a Hampton resident for the past 26 years.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gilbert A. Crawford, son Dane Crawford, brothers Lewis Shadle, Dave Shadle, and Jim Shadle. She is...

Jul 21, 2023

We are sad to share the news of the sudden and unexpected loss of our mother, Brenda Joyce Verlander Strickland, 71, on July 21, 2023. She died peacefully in her home in Hampton, Virginia. Born as the youngest of three in Fox Hill to Hattie Norine and George Franklin Verlander, she graduated as a majorette from Kecoughtan High School....

Jul 15, 2023

Cathy J. Herring passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023.  She is predeceased by her son, Gary Herring, Jr.; her father, Adrian Brandt, Sr.; brother, Adrian Brandt, Jr., two sisters, Carol Mulligan and Betty Parker.  She is survived by her daughters, Jessica and Chelsie Herring; her mother, Gladys Brandt, sister, Helen Clark; brothers, Don and Billy Brandt, sisters-in-law, Sallie and...

Jul 14, 2023

Karen Elaine Vogel, 83, of Smithfield passed away July 14, 2023. She was a native of Brackenridge, PA and a longtime area resident. Karen retired from the Hampton VA Medical Center after 20 years where she was a Health Benefits Advisor. She loved gardening and working in her flower beds.

Karen was preceded in death by the...

Jul 14, 2023

Rosemary Wright Magness, 100, of Newport News passed away July 14, 2023. Born on Ft. Monroe she was a longtime Hampton resident before moving to The Chesapeake. Rosemary married her late husband, Gayland William Magness in 1941 and they celebrated 58 years of marriage before his passing. She was a 60-year member of Bethany Church in Hampton.

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Jul 10, 2023

USN Retired Commander Glenn Raymond "Willie" Pine, passed away peacefully in hospice on July 10, 2023 with his wife, Judy, and youngest daughter, Aleta Spencer, by his side.  He is survived by his elder daughters Melissa Leskovar and Heather Granger; sons-in-law James Leskovar, Tray Granger and Kevin Spencer; honorary son, Christopher Ekornes; and many grandchildren including:  Nicholas Stivers and...

Jul 6, 2023

Robert Algarotti, died on July, 6 2023. Bob will be remembered as a kind and patriotic man who served his country as a Captain in the Army. He loved his family and his faith community at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Finance Council, Stations of the...

Jul 2, 2023

Dr. Frederick D. "Fred" Robinson, 91, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. Born in Hampton on November 28, 1931 to Thomas Denison and Ruth Morgan Robinson, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Hampden-Sydney College and then graduated from UVA Medical School. He retired as a cardiologist from McGuire VA Hospital after...

Jun 27, 2023

David Gregory Stuteville, II, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the age of 58. He was born on January 9, 1965, in France to parents David and Nancy Stuteville.   David had been a longtime resident of Foxhill and often shared that even though he wasn't born there, he felt he was a "Foxhillian".   One...

Jun 27, 2023

Malee Lynn Lambroff, 83, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Born in Thailand, she had been a Hampton Roads resident for the last 36 years. She loved gardening and enjoyed her flowers very much, but her greatest joy was her two dogs, Tequila and NingNong.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Lambroff; her sister-in-law,...

Jun 24, 2023

Betty B. Bell, 89, passed away on June 24, 2023. She was born in 1933 in Montgomery Co., Virginia and grew up in Blacksburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake and her children, Richard, Terry, and Sherry. She is survived by her children Gary, Helen, and Andrea; her son-in-law, Garth; and her grandchildren, Tiffany,...

Jun 24, 2023

Jacqueline Sophia Taylor, 85, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. Born in London, she moved to the US at the age of 18 and had been a Hampton Roads resident since 1979. She attended Benn's United Methodist Church and participated in the Methodist Women's Circle, the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, and was a member of the...

Jun 21, 2023

Robert P. "Andy" Anderson, Sr. died Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Born in Liverpool, WV to Albert Fulton and Hazel Staats Anderson, he had been a Hampton resident since 1965. An Air Force veteran, he retired with the rank of MSgt in 1976 after 26 years of service. He was a member of Bethany Methodist Church. Andy was very active...

Jun 21, 2023

Sharon Wynn Powers, 83, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Born in South Bend, Indiana, she had been a Buckroe resident since 1976. Many people will remember her from her years working at The Tomahawk, CP's, and Surfside Restaurants.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Black, her sons, Eric W. Krob and Vance P....

Jun 20, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Minser, 77, of Hampton, passed away June 20, 2023. He will be missed by his wife of almost 55 years, Terri Dunn Minser; his son, Thomas; and daughter Tracy (Chris) Seagle; and granddaughter Evelynn Seagle. Chief Minser served 25 years in the U.S. Navy.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm Saturday, June...