Dec 31, 2022

Joseph S. Strup, son of Frank, Sr., and Emma Triska Strup, died peacefully on December 31, 2022, his 99 th birthday.  Joe was born on December 31, 1923 in New York City and was raised on the campus of the General Theological Seminary. He spent his childhood summers at Lake Delaware Boys' Camp in Delhi, NY. He attended Stuyvesant...

Dec 29, 2022

Darla Janine Hurlock, 64, died Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born in Anchorage, AK to the late Patricia Jane and Lyle Sterling Smith, she had been a Hampton resident since 1974 where she retired from the Hampton VA Medical Center in 2019 after more than 30 years of service.

She loved her dogs and cats and walking trails...

Dec 28, 2022

Anthony "Bruce" Tringle was reunited with his heavenly Father on December 28, 2022.  Born in FL, he had been a Hampton resident since 1965 and a retiree of Dominion Power after 35 service years. Bruce is survived by his soul mate of 26 years Betty Shackelford; daughter Tammy; sons Patrick and Ryan Tringle; grandchildren; Kadrea, Michael, Aric, Aubrie, Karrigan,...

Dec 27, 2022

James Martin North, 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, with his family by his side.  Jim was born and raised in Georgia, the son of the late Sam Leigh and Elizabeth Martin North.  He graduated from North Fulton High School and Emory University in Atlanta; and went on to receive his Bachelor of Divinity and Master of...

Dec 27, 2022

Lisa K. Ward passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 27, 2022, at the age of 63! Born on March 5, 1959, in Waukesha, Wisconsin she found her lifetime home in Hampton. Her dedicated occupation of many years for Business Opportunity for the Blind alongside Bill Ward, and Mike and Penny Whitehurst helped her make a lifelong connection...

Dec 25, 2022

Doris Fryer Craig Spear, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 following a lengthy illness.

Doris was born August 22, 1938 in Newport News to David and Annie Powell Fryer. Her father was born in Belfast, Ireland and came to this country in 1920 to work in the shipyard in Newport News. Her mother was a...

Dec 25, 2022

Ruth Ann Fiocca, 90, died Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born in New Haven, CT, her husband's military career landed her in Hampton where she remained for the rest of her life. Forty-seven years ago, Ruth found sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. She embraced the program, appreciated all she gained in it and was also a sponsor and support to countless...

Dec 23, 2022

Ethelwyn Jeanne Wornom, 93, passed quietly away at Mary Immaculate Hospital on Dec 23, 2022, after a long illness.  She was born on August 9, 1929, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Ismael Fredrick and Grace Slider.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Wornom, and her brothers Leroy Fredrick and Roger Fredrick.

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Dec 23, 2022

Martha Dunn, aka "Kink", age 74, passed away peacefully in Hampton on December 23, 2022, with family by her side. Born May 18, 1948 in Suffolk, Virginia to the late James, Jr and Iris (Hill) Dunn, the family migrated to Hampton in early 1950's, where Martha grew up. After graduating from Hampton High School in 1967, she began her...

Dec 22, 2022

Travis Glen Crabtree, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022.  Born in Newport News, Travis spent most of his life in Hampton.  He graduated with highest honors from Kecoughtan High School, Class of 2009 and received a full scholarship to VCU; and was most recently residing in Washington, DC, working as a consultant for the performing arts....

Dec 21, 2022

Richard ("Dick") Daniel Fore, the owner and operator of Fore-Most Flowers and Antiques in Hampton, passed away at his home on December 21, 2022 due to complications from cardiomyopathy.

Mr. Fore was born and raised in Farmville, VA, graduated from Farmville High School in 1959 and attended Hampden-Sydney College. As a young man, he was a photographer...

Dec 19, 2022

Patricia Garrison Overton, 85, of Toano, died Monday, December 19, 2022. A celebration of life will be held, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 11:00AM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 100 W Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Porter Garrison and John Marion Garrison and her brother John McHenry Garrison...

Dec 18, 2022

Evelyn Mae (Stowell) Dawson, 90, also known as Mom, Granny and Aunt Evie, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022. Although born in Washington, D.C., she was a very proud lifelong Phoebus resident. Whether being a member of the Phoebus school's PTA, the Pocahontas Club or Phoebus Ladies Auxiliary, Evelyn was always connected to her community. She was the...

Dec 17, 2022

Joan Goodson Irick, age 88 of Hampton, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. Born on February 18, 1934, in McDowell County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Walter Thomas Goodson and Gladys Welch Goodson. She had eight brothers and sisters. Joan graduated from Welch High School in 1952 and moved to Hampton in 1962. She was a very...

Dec 14, 2022

Sandra Jones Traynham, 76, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Born in Danville to Leonard J. and Odell Davis Jones, she was a longtime Hampton resident where she retired as Human Relations Manager from WVEC after many years of service. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandsons. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Benjamin L....

Dec 13, 2022

"Kitty" Fay, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 13, 2022.  Born in 1930 in Norfolk, VA, Kitty grew up in Newport News with five siblings and was a 1948 graduate of Newport News High School.

In 1949, Kitty married her high school sweetheart, James Fay.  They enjoyed 50 years of marriage until Jim's passing...

Dec 11, 2022

Ms. Carolyn Muriel Bradley passed Sunday evening, December 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. She loved to travel, cook, entertain, and enjoy festive times with family and friends.

Throughout Carolyn's life, she shared her knowledge with her family and community as she listened and advised. An avid Beachcomber, the shores of the Chesapeake Bay will miss Carolyn's...

Dec 10, 2022

Edgar Bruce Dillow, 66, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Born and raised in Norfolk, he was the son of the late George A. Dillow, Sr. and Betty Mae Goldsby. Ed dedicated 37 years of service to Metro Machine Corporation and retired in 2014 as an Assistant Foreman in their steel shop. He...

Dec 8, 2022

Danis Rais Lensch, 72, passed peacefully at home on December 8, 2022. Danis was born July 3, 1950 in Portsmouth, VA. After graduating from York High School in 1968, She married the love of her life, Mark A. Lensch becoming a Navy wife. Traveling to various duty stations, she worked in the banking industry, and she had a passion...

Dec 5, 2022

Erma Whitaker Henry Bockoven died December 5, 2022 having lived an incredible and full life. She was born on November 17, 1927 to Doyle M. and Jessie Johnson Whitaker of Norton. VA.  Raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, she graduated from Dobyns -Bennett High School in 1945.  She attended the Mary Washington College of The University of Virginia and graduated with...