Mar 1, 2023

Evelyn Minniear passed away on March 1, 2023 in Hampton, VA. Evelyn was born in Dixon County NE in 1929 to Elsye L Kaspari Curry and Perry Forrest Curry.  She was one of 6 children and grew up on a farm.  After graduating high school in Ponca, NE she found her way to Denver where she worked as a...

Mar 1, 2023

James Everett "Jim" Yoder passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 1, 2023 at the age of 93.

He was born in Valdese, NC, December 13,1929 to Mary Alice Ramsey Yoder and Efird Johnson Yoder, who predeceased him. He is survived by Patricia Gaudino Yoder his loving wife of 47 years.

Also surviving are...

Feb 28, 2023

Judith Anne Savedge Baxter, 82 of Leesburg, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She retired from Kaiser Permanente in 2006 after 17 years as a medical receptionist.

Born in Hampton May 14, 1940, Judy graduated Hampton High School class of 1958.

Judy is survived by her six children,...

Feb 24, 2023

Nicholas Frank Sanzo passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023, at his home in California with Linda, his loving wife and partner of 25 years by his side.

Born on August 27, 1941 as the first of ten children of Tony and Madeline Sanzo, Nick (known to his Virginia family as Sam) left Phoebus in 1963 when...

Feb 23, 2023

Kathleen Pace Powell passed away February 23, 2023. A native of Hicksville, NY, she was a long-time resident of Hampton, VA. Kathleen was a retired public school teacher with the Newport News and Hampton school systems. She was a devoted wife and mother, who cherished time with family, pets, and travel. Kathleen was preceded in death by parents, William...

Feb 22, 2023

Franklin D. Chambers, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 after reaching the age of 84 years old. He was born on February 5, 1939 in Beaver Falls, PA to Joseph Franklin and Margaret Clarissa Chambers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother Clarence and sister Olive....

Feb 17, 2023

Michelle Dawn Edwards, 52, died Friday, February 17, 2023, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born and raised in Newport News, she was the daughter of Clyde and Gracie Casey.  Michelle married Brian K. Edwards in 1991 and they moved to Hampton in 1996.  She loved travelling, anything Winnie the Pooh, swimming and...

Feb 17, 2023

Cheryl Ann Adam, 78, died Friday, February 17, 2023.  Born to parents Jack and Dorothy Davis in Little Rock, Arkansas, she had been a Hampton resident since 1981.   Cheryl married Sylvest "Mike" Michell Adam, Jr. on November 17, 1960, and they were married for 62 years.  She was a life member and past president of VFW #3219.

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Feb 17, 2023

Anna Louise Reid, 92, died Friday, February 17, 2023. Born in McKeesport, PA, she had been a Hampton resident since 1972 where she worked as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist at Sentara Hampton General Hospital retiring in 1995. She was a very active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the church Happy Wanderers, and was a life member of...

Feb 14, 2023

James (Jimmy) Lawrence Eason, a lifelong resident and devoted leader of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully at age 80 in his home surrounded by loved ones on February 14, 2023. Jimmy was born on June 30, 1942, in Hampton as the only child of James Merrill and Margaret Towe Eason. The son of a prominent football coach, Jimmy was...

Feb 12, 2023

William Nelson Gray, Jr., 86, died peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Bill was the son of the late William Nelson Gray, Sr., and Elizabeth Roane Gray.  He served his country in the United States Air Force and then dedicated 32 years to Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock, retiring in 1994 as a supervisor.   Bill was a devout Christian...

Feb 12, 2023

Susan Lee Giles Gatling, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord with her family at her side on February 12, 2023. She fought for 14 years following the sudden onset of an illness - long enough to see her grandchildren born and watch them grow - which was her dream. She was born May 22, 1946 at Maryview...

Feb 10, 2023

Helen Phillips Spencer, 90, died Friday, February 10, 2023. Born in Phoebus, she was the last surviving member of the teenagers' club "Cute Little Chicks".  For many years Helen ran a seafood restaurant in Phoebus and worked at Old Point Steak and Spaghetti. She was a 1950 graduate of Hampton High School.

Preceded in death by her...

Feb 10, 2023

William Keith Hicks, age 70 passed away on February 10, 2023. He was the son of Alda May Compton Hicks and William Junious Hicks of Buckroe Beach, Virginia.

Keith is survived by his niece, Rebecca Michelle Rhew; his aunt, Josephine Compton Sells, numerous cousins and a multitude of friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Alda Mae...

Feb 10, 2023

Shirley Kendrick Johnson, 71, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, with her husband by her side.  She was born in St. Augustine, Florida to parents Paul and Betty Anne Kendrick.  Shirley married the love of her life, Wayne Lee Johnson on September 13, 1969, and they spent 53 years together traveling the world as a Navy family before...

Feb 8, 2023

Barbara Jean Liakos Langley passed away on February 8, 2023, at her home in Smithfield, VA, after a lengthy illness. Barbara Jean was born December 23, 1947, in Newport News, Virginia, and she graduated from Newport News High School. She worked 35 years and retired as a supervisor from the Virginia Employment Commission. She was a resident of Smithfield...

Feb 6, 2023

Lucille Johnson Chappell, 98, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.  Lucy was born in Suffolk on February 8, 1924 to her late parents Elmer and Viola Johnson. She was a military wife, often traveling the world with her family after marrying her husband, George H. Chappell in 1944.  She loved to be outdoors and was passionate about her...

Feb 6, 2023

M ichelle McCrea Robertson, 56, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Dawn Debo McCrea and Edward J. McCrea; sister Jo Ann McCrea.

Michelle grew up on Old Mountain Road and was a lifelong resident of the Roanoke area saying she would...

Feb 3, 2023

On Friday February 3, 2023, Jean Kinard, 88, traveled her last journey into the arms of her Savior after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.  She was born December 23, 1934 in Greensboro NC to Rosalee and Webb Cain.  Jean graduated from Hampton High School in 1953, marrying the love of her life, Joseph "Buddy" Kinard, in December of...

Feb 2, 2023

Brianna Lorraine Barnette, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  Born December 18, 1996, to parents Matthew Barnette and April Thomas, she was a graduate of Heritage High School in Newport News.

Brianna loved to read, she loved to laugh and most of all she loved her children and reconnecting with beloved family over recent...