Jan 17, 2022

Robert S. Small, 81, died Monday, January 17, 2022. Born in Boston, he was a longtime Hampton resident and retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling Company after many years of service. He loved his family and just being at home tinkering around the house.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Small; a daughter, Christine Small (Darrell White); a son,...

Jan 16, 2022

Larry Dean Newman, 65, went to be with the Lord, January 16, 2022, after a short illness.  Born in Henderson, NC, a Peninsula resident since 1964, he loved the Dallas Cowboys, Nascar, boxing, every genre of music, westerns, gangster movies and the Outerbanks.  Larry was a captivating storyteller and had the best sense of humor!

He was...

Jan 14, 2022

George Fleming Black Jr, 79, of Hampton, went to be with His Lord and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, Who is our only Hope, the Messiah, the Savior of the World, the Way, the Truth and the Life. He transitioned peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 14, 2022.

George served in...

Jan 14, 2022

Kenneth Vincent Bernstrom, 95, passed away January 14, 2022. A native of Minnesota he had been a resident of Hampton for sometime. Kenneth was one of eleven children and following school, he served in the US Army. Ken was a proud World War II (Pacific theater) US Army infantry combat veteran of the 32nd (Red Arrow) Infantry Division ,...

Jan 13, 2022

Alfred E. Scherrer Jr., known to family and friends as "Poppy" or "Big Al" passed away January 13, 2022 at the age of 86. He was a native of Bronx N.Y and had been a longtime Fox Hill resident. Alfred served in the US Army before beginning a long career at the Newport News Shipyard where he retired as...

Jan 13, 2022

James Vernon Tinker. 56, died Thursday, January 13, 2022.  He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to parents James and Donna Tinker.

James was a loving father and husband and always available if anyone needed his help.  He was also a gifted jewelry maker.

Preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Regina Jones and...

Jan 12, 2022

Jerome Thomas Foughner, Jr. was born on December 25, 1936 in Savannah, GA.  He died on January 12, 2022.  Tom was a 1954 graduate of Benedictine Military School in Savannah, a class that remained close and continues to gather.  He was a 1956 graduate of Armstrong Junior College and a 1958 graduate of the University of Georgia.

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Jan 11, 2022

Gwendolyn Amory Cumming, widow of Robert McLean Cumming, died on January 11, 2022 at the age of 90 years. The daughter of George W. and Alma Lockard Amory, she was a longtime resident of Hampton and was a graduate of Hampton High School in 1948. Gwen received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from Mary Washington College of...

Jan 10, 2022

John Vartuli was a fierce son, brother, uncle, father, and friend. He will always be remembered for being protecting and loving, strong and caring, and loud and funny. He was the guy who was there when you called him and would come running. His love and energy will continue to live on with his mother and sister, Mary-Ann and...

Jan 9, 2022

Thomas Cary Moore, Jr. was born on January 25, 1934 in Raleigh, NC, the son of Thomas Cary Moore and Ethel Glass Moore. He died in Richmond on January 9, 2022. Tommy graduated from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and served two years in the Army, based in Germany. He remained a lifelong Tar Heel and patriot. He...

Jan 8, 2022

O. Wayne Tillett, 55, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022, after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. Born in Manteo, North Carolina, Wayne had been a Hampton resident since 1968. He worked as a Utility Crew Supervisor for the City of Newport News, Waterworks.

Wayne enjoyed fishing, boating, building lighthouses and wood working.  He was an avid...

Jan 7, 2022

Allene Zareo, 92, died Friday, January 7, 2022. Born in Kinston, NC, Allene moved to Hampton in 1947 and was owner and operator of Sam's Barber Shop from 1968 to 2020.

Allene is survived by her son, Steve J. Zareo Jr; grandson, Chris Zareo; and great-grandchildren, Levi, Noah and Jacob.

A graveside service will be...

Jan 7, 2022

Ann Grizzard Williams passed away on Friday, January 7 th , at the age of 89.  She wanted to live to see 90, but God had other plans for her.

A Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, native, Ann was an only child and former "Ms. Roanoke Rapids".

She attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York...

Jan 5, 2022

Brenda Faye Rhyne Logan began her eternal journey in heaven with her dearly missed family, and the Lord on January 5th, 2022. Born on April 29th, 1944 in Stony Point, NC to the late John B. Rhyne and Clara Broyhill Rhyne Christy, Brenda was one of six siblings. She was known for her heart of gold and lively spirit....

Jan 5, 2022

SERVICE DATE and TIME CHANGED DUE TO IMCLEMENT WEATHER

Sharon Lee O'Keefe, 69, widow of Robert Dennis O'Keefe, passed away on January 5, 2022.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, she graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1970. Sharon had the honor of serving as PTA President of John Tyler Elementary School for 3 years. She...

Jan 3, 2022

William Thomas Haddock, 74, passed away January 3, 2022 after a long illness. He served in the United States Navy and then went on to have a long career as a police officer for the Virginia Port Authority. He is survived by his wife, son, and step-daughter. Arrangements are private.

In lieu of flowers the family requests...

Dec 31, 2021

Barbara Ann Smith (Grams), age 81, loving mother of two, and adoring wife to her late husband James Smith Sr. (US Airforce Retired), passed away peacefully in the late hours of the 31 st of December 2021; surrounded by her daughter Karen, son-in-law Mark, and her sister Bonnie. Ann was born in March 1940 in Snow Hill, North Carolina....

Dec 31, 2021

Randall Duane McMurray, 45, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 31, 2021.  Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he grew up and attended school in California.  Randy loved boating, fishing, swimming and just being outdoors.  He served on the boards of Hampton Bay Days, the Hampton Cup Regatta and volunteered and worked in various positions for Healthy Family Partnership. Randy was most...

Dec 28, 2021

Antonio Araiza, 73, passed away December 28, 2021. Antonio was born in Mexico City in 1948. He moved to the United States after completing college at Academia de Artes y Pintura Nacional de Mexico where he studied drawing and art. He was well known for his drawing and work in the cartoon industry as well as a CAD designer....

Dec 26, 2021

Cleva Tisdale, a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on December 26, 2021.  She was born on April 14, 1922 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and was the daughter of William Richard and Minnie Belle Bowman Tisdale.

Cleva's undergraduate education was received at James Madison College, and later, she completed her Master's Degree in Library Science at Peabody...