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Kevin Peter Shea

Kevin Peter Shea

Jul 1, 2022

Kevin Peter Shea, Hampton attorney, devoted father of two daughters,and fiercely loyal friend died at his home July 1,2022.  He was 79. Kevin was born in Miami, Florida on April 3, 1943.  His parents (Patrick and Rita Shea) moved to Hampton when Kevin was a young child. He attended St. Rose of Lima elementary school in Hampton and graduated...

Jeanette E. Harris

Jeanette E. Harris

Jun 30, 2022

Jeanette E. Harris passed away June 30, 2022. She was a longtime resident of Hampton. Jeanette loved traveling and cheering on the Baltimore Orioles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Harris. Survivors include her children, Stephanie Parks (Neil Martin), Joseph Harris (Ryan), and Matthew Harris (Jeanna); grandchildren, Brandon (Briana), Samantha (Jim), Amy, Garrett, Joseph Jr.,...

Faye Patrick Crocker

Faye Patrick Crocker

Jun 29, 2022

Faye Patrick Crocker, 60, peacefully departed to be with her Heavenly Father on June 29, 2022. Faye was a proud and lifelong Phoebus resident. She was a great cook, loved going to the beach, crabbing, clamming and spending time with friends, family and her beloved dog, Precious.

In death Faye will be reunited with her mother, Louise...

Rhea Eldridge Harris

Rhea Eldridge Harris

Jun 28, 2022

Rhea Eldridge Harris of Surry County, VA, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  He was a beloved husband, parent, grandparent, mentor and friend who will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents Buford M. Harris and Ruth Y. Shafer; beloved Aunt Ruth Harris Joyce; former...

James G. Moore

James G. Moore

Jun 28, 2022

James G. Moore, 89, passed peacefully on June 28, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 21, 1933, in Snow Hill, NC to Joseph Thomas and Sudie Pate Moore, the twelfth of thirteen children.  He was predeceased by his parents and siblings.

James served in the United States Navy after high school.  He moved...

Thomas David Norum

Thomas David Norum

Jun 28, 2022

Thomas David Norum, 78, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Born in Bronx, NY, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 50 years where he was a member of St. Rose of Lima and the Korean Martyrs Catholic Church. He retired from NASA as a Research Engineer in 2008 after 35 years of service. Through the years Mr....

Mildred Jean Johnston

Mildred Jean Johnston

Jun 27, 2022

On June 27, 2022, Mildred Jean Johnston left this world for her heavenly home.  She was a great daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.  Mildred was born in Corbin, KY to HB and Beulah G. Carroll.  She married Samuel R Johnston on June 20, 1953 and assumed a life as a military wife.  They were based...

William "Bill" Harrison Coon, Jr.

William "Bill" Harrison Coon, Jr.

Jun 26, 2022

William Coon Jr., age 62 of Tomball, passed away June 26, 2022.  Bill is survived by his wife, Ann, his aunt, Marge Lengyel as well as numerous cousins and friends.  He was born to Lt. Col. William H. Coon and Mary (Toddy) Coon. Bill spent the majority of his life growing up in Hampton, Virginia, where he attended grade...

Wallace "Wally" Richard Morgan, Jr.

Wallace "Wally" Richard Morgan, Jr.

Jun 17, 2022

Wallace "Wally" Morgan, Jr., 73, at last gave up the 10-year, "good fight" with colorectal cancer on June 17, 2022. He was the husband of Barbara (Wilt) and father of Michael Wallace Morgan.

Wally was born and raised in the Milwaukee, WI area, the son of Wallace, Sr. and Genevieve (Sixt) and brother to Dennis. He was...

Henry W. Guilford, Sr.

Henry W. Guilford, Sr.

Jun 13, 2022

Henry W. Guilford, Sr., 87, after his fight with Mesothelioma, died Monday, June 13, 2022 with his son Hank at his side. Born in Phoebus, he was a Peninsula resident for most of his life.  He joined the US Navy in 1954 and served as a firefighter and boiler technician until his retirement in 1973. He then went to...

Becca Bromley Whittington Massengill

Becca Bromley Whittington Massengill

Jun 8, 2022

Becca Bromley Whittington Massengill (age 57) of Gibsonville NC passed away peacefully from cancer on June 8th 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born on September 29, 1964 in Jefferson WV., was raised in Buckroe Beach and attended Phoebus High School.

She was a loving mother of five beautiful children and devoted her life to...

Elizabeth Luttrell

Elizabeth Luttrell

Jun 7, 2022

Elizabeth Luttrell, 92, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Born in Baltimore, she was a girl scout and her troop participated in the scrap metal drive for the "Salvage for Victory" program. She had been a Hampton resident since 1971 and was a former member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. She worked for many years as the church secretary....

Carolyn Hines Muse

Carolyn Hines Muse

Jun 2, 2022

Carolyn Hines Muse, 89, died Thursday, June 2, 2022. Born in Greenville, NC, she had been a Hampton resident since 1960 where she retired from Hampton City Schools as a Librarian. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and liked to knit with the ladies at the church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Donnell M....

Marvin Eugene Richards

Marvin Eugene Richards

May 31, 2022

Marvin Eugene Richards passed away on May 31, 2022, in Hampton Virginia.  He was born on September 20, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska and was a resident of Virginia since 1950 when he was stationed at Ft. Eustis.  While serving at Ft. Eustis, he met and married Catherine H. Duffer on October 12. 1951.  Marvin and Catherine celebrated 69 years...

Benita "Neat" Brooks

Benita "Neat" Brooks

May 30, 2022

Devoted mother and loving wife, Mrs. Benita "Neat" Brooks, passed from this world suddenly on May 30, 2022, at the age of 59.

Neat was, and will always be, the very heart of her family. She was an unwavering source of love and compassion, tirelessly devoted to making sure their lives were brightened. There was never a...

Jeromy Lynn Bell

Jeromy Lynn Bell

May 29, 2022

Jeromy Lynn Bell, 49, died Sunday, May 29, 2022. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was a truck driver by trade and had been a volunteer firefighter with the Phoebus Volunteer Fire Company. He enjoyed bowling, watching movies, the Braves, the Texans, and a good pack of Oreos. He had a love for bald eagles and always wanted to...

Ltc Robert Victor "Vic" Southern Us Army Ret.

Ltc Robert Victor "Vic" Southern Us Army Ret.

May 28, 2022

LTC Robert Victor "Vic" Southern, US Army (Ret.), 66, of Hampton, Virginia passed away on May 28, 2022 after a long period of heart health, and several hospital stays this past year. Vic died doing what he loved- living life to the fullest with an old friend.  He even danced with his daughter at her wedding last month- out...

Richard George Clark

Richard George Clark

May 26, 2022

Richard George Clark, 87, passed away May 26, 2022. Rick was born in New Jersey to parents, Richard and Mildred Clark. He was a graduate of Newark College of Engineering, and he served with the United States National Guard before enlisting in active duty with the 82 nd Airborne at Fort Bragg. Following his time in the military Rick...

Clinton Nathaniel Lang

Clinton Nathaniel Lang

May 26, 2022

Clinton Nathaniel Lang, 81, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022 to start his next life chapter. A jack of all trades, he used his many woodworking and handyman skills on hobbies ranging from tribal drum making to home improvements and furniture building.

Preceded in death by his son, Christopher Lang; survivors include his wife,...

Dorothy Phillips

Dorothy Phillips

May 25, 2022

Dorothy Ann Smith Phillips was called home to Jesus on May 25, 2022.  She came into this world on a crisp day, February 13, 1950 in Staten Island, NY. A lover of life, Dorothy was nothing short of an adventure seeking young woman. Since her father, Harold C. Smith, who preceded her, was an avid outdoorsman, little Dorothy was...

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