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Debra Lynn Beebe
Feb 21, 2022
Debra Lynn Beebe, lovingly known as Debi to friends and family passed away on February 21, 2022. Born in Ohio, Debi had been a Hampton resident for over 40 years. She worked as the office manager for Crest Products. Debi loved Ohio State Football, the Green Bay Packers, puzzles, and especially elephants.
She was preceded in death...
Paisley James Cole
Feb 18, 2022
Paisley James Cole, infant daughter of Rachel and James Cole passed away on February 18, 2022.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Bradley Cole; her sister, Sabrina Cole; her grandmother, Judy Belvin; and her grandfather, Larry Hill.
All services will be private.
Abba Father,
We long...
Joan Elizabeth Reed
Feb 18, 2022
H Joan Elizabeth Reed (Marshall) was born in the once great kingdom known as Detroit, Michigan on July 18, 1953. Joan was the second daughter of Gloria Beatrice Marshall and Bowman Marshall. She graduated from Roosevelt High School on Long Island, New York in 1972. In 1974 she joined the United States Navy was stationed Norfolk, Virginia. Where she...
Kelly Ann Kenawell
Feb 17, 2022
Kelly Ann Kenawell of Hampton, Virginia, gained her wings on February 17, 2022, at the age of 53. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Adams and leaves behind to cherish her memory her boyfriend, Donnie Gobble; her mother, Patricia Walker; two sons Josh Kenawell of Hampton and Shawn Kenawell of Tennessee; one daughter, Harley Kenawell of...
George Marion Ware
Feb 16, 2022
George Marion Ware, 88, passed away on February 16, 2022.  Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, was the son of the late Robert Owen Ware and Polly Grissett Ware. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Martha Jane Ware; their two children, Amanda Panchyshyn (Mike) and George M. Ware (Rhonda); three grandchildren, Erika Cartledge, Charlotte Ware, and Ryan...
Wilma Arlene L. Newton
Feb 14, 2022
Wilma Arlene L. Newton, 89, of Midlothian, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2022.
She is survived by three children, Rick Newton (Jo) of Atlanta, GA, Carrie Pollock (Ernie) of Hampton, VA, John Newton (Kathleen) of Midlothian, VA; two sisters, Juanita Williams of Concord, NC, Anna Mae Bowman of...
Emelia R. Morgan
Feb 12, 2022
Emelia Rosalie Morgan, 79, widow of David L. Morgan, died Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born in San Francisco, CA, her father being in the Army and with frequent family moves, she happily became a Peninsula resident in 1953 where she graduated from St. Vincent Catholic High School in 1960.
Emelia was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...
William R. Romano
Feb 10, 2022
LTC William R. Romano, US Army, retired died Thursday, February 10, 2022. Born in Honolulu, HI, he was a graduate of the University of San Francisco and entered the US Army in June 1975, following his father into service. He served many duty stations including Fort Monroe and it was his love of the fort which brought him back...
Jackie Beckner Carlton
Feb 10, 2022
Mary Jacqueline Beckner Carlton, 83. passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Jackie, or Jack as she was called by most of her family and friends was a devout Christian woman wo lived her life in the footsteps of Jesus. She was a wonderful mother to her own children as well as to those that she provided childcare...
Harold Milton Fisher, Jr.
Feb 6, 2022
Harold M. Fisher, Jr., 74, died Sunday, February 6, 2022. Born in Petersburg, he had been a Hampton resident since 1990. He retired from Anheuser-Busch as a Maintenance Machinist in 2005 after 16 ½ years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Union #95.
Harold enjoyed cars, especially Corvettes, snow skiing, the mountains, Myrtle Beach...
Helen Marshall Fedziuk
Feb 4, 2022
Helen St. Julien Marshall Fedziuk, of Hampton, VA, passed away quietly on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the age of 102 1/2.
She was born, the seventh of nine children, on July 28, 1919, to  parents Sarah Elizabeth Niemeyer Marshall (Bessie) and Rev. Myron Barraud Marshall in Norfolk, VA. Helen is survived by her daughters Julia Marshall...
Carol Routten Whiting
Feb 3, 2022
Carol Routten Whiting, 75, died Thursday, February 3, 2022. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, Carol was a member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1964 then attended the Ray Vogue School of Design in Chicago, IL. Early in her career, Carol worked for Old Point National Bank and the...
Suzanne Barbara Husted
Feb 1, 2022
Suzanne Barbara Husted, 59, of Hampton, Virginia passed away February 1 st , 2022 after a brief battle with ovarian cancer. She was preceded in death by her son Timothy James Moore and by her parents Ann Marie Schneider Husted and Lt. Frank R. Husted. She is survived by her son Michael Scott Moore; brothers Richard A. Husted (Clara),...
Janet Belfiore Eby
Jan 31, 2022
Janet Belfiore Eby began her eternal life with the Lord on January 31, 2022, after an arduous battle with illness. Janet was surrounded by family that loved her as she found peace in her final moments. She was born on November 13, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of late Elisabetha and Frank Belfiore Sr.
She is...
Frank H. Seidnitzer, Sr.
Jan 28, 2022
Frank H. Seidnitzer, Sr. 83, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born in Phoebus and a lifelong resident of Hampton. Frank served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Elks Lodge 366. He was a master upholster for over 65 years and owned Baity Upholstery for more than 25 years. Frank loved his...
Mary C. Hartsell
Jan 28, 2022
Mary C. Hartsell, passed away, Jan 28, 2022, at 92 years of age at Johnston Willis Hospital in Richmond. She now joins her husband, Charles and son, Phillip in eternal rest. Survivors include her daughters, Delores H Stockner and Linda H Loding; her grandchildren, Brandi L. Davis, Carrie L. Greenhalgh, Kimberly N. Nichols, and Christopher J. Stockner; as well...
Mary Jane Sweeney
Jan 23, 2022
Mary Jane Sweeney, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Panama City, Florida. Born on August 19, 1937 in Waynesboro, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late, Artemis Fisher and Elsie Kay Bateman.
Mary Jane was a waitress and bartender for the VFW for many years, never drinking more than a cup of beer...
Brenda K. Jarrell
Jan 21, 2022
Memorial Service will proceed as scheduled today. NO changes due to weather.
Brenda K. Jarrell, 64, died Friday, January 21, 2022. Born in Newport News, she was a lifelong Hampton resident. She had worked as the manager of LensCrafters, Pearl Vision Center, and the Hampton Walmart Vision Center before going to work at Cullom Eyecare...
Barbara Frances Sesek
Jan 21, 2022
Barbara Frances Sesek, 67, died Friday, January 21, 2022. Born in Kirkland, WA, she was a longtime Hampton resident. She received her bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan College and her master's degree from the University of Richmond. For more than 25 years she worked as a paralegal in the JAG office at Fort Monroe until its closing and then...
Janice Lee Shockley
Jan 18, 2022
Janice Lee Shockley passed away on January 18, 2022, at Elite Elder Care in Newport News, VA, her home for the last eight years, just short of her 91 st birthday. Janice was cared for with the utmost respect by their staff. Thank you Toni, for everything you and your staff provided Janice.
Janice was born on...

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