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Charles Wesley Lockwood
Feb 1, 2023
Charles Wesley Lockwood, Jr., age 95, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 1, 2023. He was most recently a resident of Harmony on the Peninsula in Yorktown, Virginia. All who knew Charlie knew his love for the Lord and his family. He and wife Mildred were married for 70 years. They lived in Hampton where they raised their family...
Richard Victor Pawlewicz
Jan 28, 2023
Richard "Dick" V. Pawlewicz, 98, passed away on January 28, 2023 in Newport News, VA. Born in Syracuse NY on October 30, 1924 to Jane Plucienski and Victor Pawlewicz, he attended St. Brigid's grammar school, St Lucy Academy High School and graduated from Niagara University in 1943. He then served in the Army (43-45), and was stationed in the...
Samuel T. Bridgman
Jan 28, 2023
Samuel T. Bridgman, 70, of Newport News, VA passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Sammy was born in Hampton, Va to the late Edsel Frederick and Rosalie Silverthorne Bridgman. He joyfully retired as a Senior Foreman for the Hampton Public works department in 2008 after 36 meaningful years of service. He was a...
Harriett Hall Slear
Jan 24, 2023
Harriett H. Slear, 84, a lifelong resident of Hampton, passed away on January 24, 2023 at a local nursing home, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Slear.
Harriett is survived by her brother, Jerry and his wife Iris; and her son and wife, Robby and Christy Hicks and...
Susan M. Grassso
Jan 23, 2023
Susan M. Grasso, age 92, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 23, 2023, surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lt. Col. Thomas E Grasso and son, Michael B Grasso. Susan is survived by her children, Debra S. Parker (Tom), Kendal E. Grasso (Jean), Â Sharon E. G. Gresham (David);...
Aubrey Brian Fouse
Jan 23, 2023
On Monday January 23rd, 2023, Aubrey Brian Fouse passed away at the age of 36. Aubrey was born on April 25th, 1986, to Dale & Rebecca Fouse. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton, VA and graduated from Phoebus High School.
Though he had many jobs throughout the years, Aubrey took pride in working with his hands....
Joseph E. Berry
Jan 22, 2023
Joseph "Joe" E Berry, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Louise M. Carpenter and Robert C. Berry, Sr, and brother, Robert C. Berry, Jr. He is survived by his daughters Lynn Berry Blackmon (Dwayne), Susan Berry Heil (Bert), Valerie Leigh...
Barbara Janet Tate Robinson
Jan 21, 2023
Barbara Janet Tate Robinson, 90, died Saturday, January 21, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised in Lynchburg where she graduated from E.C. Glass High School. She then attended the UVA School of Nursing, graduating in 1952. She retired as a Psychiatric Nurse at UVA. For many years Mrs. Robinson was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church...
Mark Harper Gerringer
Jan 21, 2023
Mark Harper Gerringer, born April 26, 1959, lived his life on his own terms and as his truest self until he left this earth on January 21, 2023. Mark is survived by his partner in life, Courtney Gray Langer, brother, Charlie Gerringer and his wife Cheryl, niece, Sara Gerringer Demeria, nephew, Andy Gerringer, Aunt Beverly Clement, and numerous cousins....
William R. "Russ" Miller
Jan 21, 2023
Russ passed away on January 21, 2023, in Newport News, Virginia. He was born of William Monroe Miller and Edith Adelaide Miller on January 16, 1945. He held fond memories of growing up in the Olde Wythe neighborhood in Hampton. He attended Randolph Macon Academy and later transferred to Newport News High School where he graduated in 1965. Russ...
Joseph Franklin Cobb
Jan 20, 2023
Joseph Franklin Cobb Jr., 72, passed the 20 th of January 2023 at his home in Hampton, Virginia. Please join the family this Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Coastal Community Church, located at 101 Village Avenue, Yorktown, VA 23693. "Celebration of Life" will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by a brief visitation.
Joseph is predeceased by his...
Steve M. Sheets
Jan 18, 2023
Steve Michael Sheets, 73, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born in North Wilkesboro, NC, he had been a Hampton resident since the early 1970's. He served in the US Air Force, then went to work at NASA retiring as an Electrical Engineering Technician in 2012 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Wallace Memorial United Methodist...
John O. Mcbee
Jan 15, 2023
John O. McBee passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, following a long battle with vascular disease and complications from diabetes.
John was a long-time resident of Hampton and educated at Hargrave Military Academy; and ended his education at Marshall University in West Virginia where he earned a bachelor's degree. He enjoyed...
Jane Gibson
Jan 15, 2023
Jane Gibson peacefully passed away in Hampton, Virginia on January 15, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1939 in Santa Ana, California to Harold and Rowena Harrison. She was a graduate of the University of Arizona majoring in elementary education. She taught in California, New York, and at the Department of Defense schools in Germany.
Jane...
Henry Duncan Garnett, Jr.
Jan 13, 2023
Henry Duncan Garnett, Jr., 78, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Norfolk he grew up in Newport News where he attended Warwick High School. He was graduated from the College of William and Mary (BA 1968) and from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law (JD 1972) where he was inducted into Omicron...
James W. Campbell
Jan 8, 2023
James W. Campbell, 87, died Sunday, January 8, 2023. Born in Newport News on November 25, 1935, he served 4 years in the US Air Force then graduated from the NASA Apprentice School. He remained at NASA for 34 years retiring as an Electronics Technician in 1993. He was a member of the Laf-A-Lot Hunt Club and Monitor Lodge...
Ramona Cunningham Jones
Jan 2, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Ramona Cunningham Jones. She arrived on July 19, 1931, and left for heaven on a beautiful, clear, sunny afternoon, January 2, 2023.
She looked out for everyone, including friends, neighbors, and strangers. Ramona taught children's Sunday School and Bible School, participated in WMU, visited nursing homes,...
Donald Ellsworth Chase
Jan 1, 2023
Donald E. Chase, 87, died Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Providence, RI, he served as a Fire Fighter on the flight line for the US Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1972. He then went to work as a Fire Fighter for the Civil Service at the Naval Weapons Station. He was a certified First Aid and...
Jeanette Bryant Brooks
Jan 1, 2023
On January 1, 2023 God called home His faithful servant Jeanette Bryant Brooks. Born and raised in Hampton she was a 1936 graduate of Hampton High School and, with the exception of a few years, was a lifelong Hampton resident. Jeanette was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, and a mission Sunday school...
Nathan J. Perry
Jan 1, 2023
Nathan J. Perry, known fondly as Junior, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the age of 89. Born in Williamston, North Carolina, he moved to Hampton in 1953, where he began a career as an electrician at Newport News Shipbuilding. He retired in 1999 as a master shipbuilder and spent his remaining years with family and friends....

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