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David Eugene Woody
Dec 5, 2022
David Eugene Woody, age 85, was born to Lillie May Marshall Woody and Charles Francis Woody in Charlottesville, VA on March 22, 1937. He passed away Dec. 5, 2022 at his home in Hampton, VA., Â with Marilyn at his side.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn Swedlund – Woody; his daughters, Debra Bullock and Katherine Baranyai...
Bernard Wayne Johnson
Dec 2, 2022
Bernard Wayne Johnson, 70, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at home surrounded by love. Born to Lorraine McKenney and Richard Gately, he was a longtime Newport News resident but considered himself a Hamptonian. He worked for Gately Communications for 45 years where he accomplished many great things and he always emitted positivity and love to anyone who knew...
Rosanne King
Nov 30, 2022
Rosanne King passed away November 30, 2022. She had been a longtime Peninsula resident and retired from Fedex.
She is survived by her children Katie Dlugosz and JM King.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from noon to 4PM at Hoss's Deli in Newport News.
In lieu...
Jonathan Kinchen, Sr.
Nov 30, 2022
Jonathan Kinchen, Sr was born February 9, 1954, in Helena, Arkansas. He was the seventh of eight children of Ezekiel and Essie Kinchen, Sr.
Jonathan accepted Christ at an early age and united with Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Helena, Arkansas. He later...
Martin Leon Roaseau
Nov 30, 2022
Martin Leon Roaseau, 70, passed away on Nov 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Hampton, Marty graduated from Hampton High School in 1971. He is preceded in death by his parents Doris B. Roaseau and Mirrel B. Roaseau. Marty is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou Roaseau; daughters Lauren Roaseau and Lindsey...
Karen Phillips Smith
Nov 29, 2022
Karen P. Smith, devoted wife and mother went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. Born in West Virginia, Karen had settled in Hampton with her husband and their love of the beach kept them here after his retirement. She loved worshiping and serving the Lord, also being a grandmother and great grandmother.
She is...
Ernestine Langston Sellers
Nov 28, 2022
Ernestine "Tine" Langston Sellers, 78, passed away on November 28, 2022 in Newport News Virginia.
Tine was born in Tarboro NC to Marvin Henry Langston and Sadie Ellen Ellis Langston on December 14, 1943. She was the 3 rd of 4 children born to Marvin and Sadie. Tine's siblings included Ann Ellis Brown, Marvin Wayne Langston and...
Dale Lackey
Nov 26, 2022
Jean Dale Lackey, 69, died Saturday, November 26, 2022. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she was a very active member of Faith Church of God for many years, serving as a Sunday school teacher and playing the piano and singing, until her health prevented her attendance. She worked as an RN at Riverside Regional Medical Center for many years...
J. W. Whiting Chisman, Jr.
Nov 26, 2022
J.W. Whiting Chisman, Jr. passed away on November 26, 2022, at his home with his family and friends around him.
Whiting was born on August 27, 1941, to J.W Whiting Chisman, Sr., and Elizabeth Winne Chisman. He was raised in the Wythe section of Hampton, VA and was a member of the Hampton High School Class of...
Franklin Wendall Marshall
Nov 25, 2022
Hampton,
Franklin "Frank" Wendall Marshall, 70, was born on December 6, 1951 in Bath County, Va. He passed away on November 25, 2022 in Newport News, VA. He was a master plumber and the owner operator of All Seasons Plumbing and Drain Cleaning. He was an amazing father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Frank was preceded in...
Jacqueline Burton Eubank
Nov 23, 2022
Jacqueline Burton Eubank, 92, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Hampton Health and Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she was the oldest living member of Hampton Christian Church where she was the organist for 47 years. Additionally, Jackie played the organ at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home from the time of her graduation from Hampton High...
Judith Reaugh Parker
Nov 22, 2022
Judith Reaugh Parker, 72, died, Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born in Kansas, Judy has lived in Hampton for 40 years. She enjoyed antiquing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Parker; Judy is survived by her children, daughter, Jennifer (Brad); sons Jay, Thomas (Amber), Joseph (Charlene), and Joshua...
Carlton H. Burney
Nov 20, 2022
Carlton H. Burney, 87, died Sunday, November 20, 2022. Born in Bladen Co., NC, he joined the Newport News Shipyard at 16 years old, retiring as a millwright. "Burney" was a member of Pine Chapel Baptist Church.
Burney is survived by his wife, Martha Burney; children, Jerry, Dean, Donna and Jeff; and many grandchildren.
A...
Louis E. Kuykendall
Nov 20, 2022
Louis Earldean Kuykendall, 88, of Hampton, passed away November 20, 2022 at Coliseum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Son of the late William and Carrie Kuykendall, he was born February17, 1934, in Cherokee County, SC.
Louis attended Bessemer City High School in North Carolina, later earning his diploma. He worked for the Newport News Shipyard for 40 years...
John Miller, Jr.
Nov 19, 2022
John Miller Jr., 58 years old, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, with his loving family by his side. After a courageous battle with liver cancer, he received a liver transplant in June of 2022 from his good friend and coworker.
John was born November 18, 1964, in Portsmouth, VA, to the late Lillian "Faye" Betker...
Melissa Anne Kochersperger
Nov 15, 2022
Melissa Anne Kochersperger, 40, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Born in Worster, Mass., she had been a Hampton resident since 1991 and was a Kecoughtan High School graduate where she was in the marching band. Melissa loved animals of all kinds, throughout her years having a hedgehog, frogs, lizards, and dogs. She was a phlebotomist and caring and connecting...
Joseph Michael Luke
Nov 15, 2022
Joseph Michael Luke, age 65, of Hampton, passed away on November 15, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Syracuse, NY on August 15, 1957, the second of four children to Francis J. and Catherine C. Luke. After moving to Virginia with his family, he attended Tabb High School, graduating in June 1975. While...
Annis June Krizmencic
Nov 12, 2022
Annis June Krizmencic passed away on November 12, 2022. Born December 19, 1936 in London, England she was evacuated out of London during the London Air Raids of WWII. She immigrated to the United States in 1955 and spent 21 years as an Air Force wife and homemaker during her husband Milan's time serving in the Air Force. Annis...
Peter Joseph Hazy
Nov 12, 2022
Peter Joseph Hazy, 62, passed away at Sentara CarePlex Hospital on November 12, 2022, to be with his beloved wife Lisa Ann Hazy (May 10, 2017). Peter attended Belle Vernon High School where he played on both the wrestling and football teams. He graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Peter worked...
Charles Brian Lockwood
Nov 7, 2022
Charles Brian Lockwood, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was a life long resident of Hampton, a graduate of Hampton High School and the University of Virginia. He was the owner of CWL Construction. Some of his favorite things were music, making beautiful stained glass projects, spending time with family, sports, and working hard....

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