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Ashley Marie Albers

Ashley Marie Albers

Dec 19, 2021

Ashley Marie Albers, 34, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19, 2021.  Born on November 26, 1987, to parents Arthur Albers and Lori Tronnes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she graduated from Veritas High School.    Ashley spent most of her life in the Midwest and moved to Hampton with her family 10 years ago, to escape the cold winters and snow.

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Marguerita F Tollenaere

Marguerita F Tollenaere

Dec 17, 2021

Marguerita Frances Tollenaere, 97, of Hampton, died peacefully at home on December 17, 2021 with family at her side.

Mrs. Tollenaere was a native of Hounslow, Middlesex, England and the daughter of Leonard and Mabel Hoskins.   Margie, as she was so dearly called, was an adventurous young girl. When the war broke out and London was under...

Bruce Allenby "Al" Baber

Bruce Allenby "Al" Baber

Dec 16, 2021

Bruce A. Baber passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Chesapeake Retirement Home. He was born on February 1, 1931 in Bessamer, AL.

He graduated from the University of Tennessee and the Medical College of Virginia. After graduation, he served two years in the US Army Medical Corps; after the army, he was in family...

Dennis W. Ross

Dennis W. Ross

Dec 12, 2021

Dennis W. Ross, 57, died Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born in Wilmington, NC, he was raised in Hampton before joining the US Army in 1983. He retired from the Army as a highly decorated First Sergeant in 2003 after 20 years of service and was jumpmaster qualified. Dennis was currently working as a Senior Property Disposal Specialist for the...

Ronald S. Bunch, Jr.

Ronald S. Bunch, Jr.

Dec 11, 2021

Ronnie, 50, passed surrounded by his family on December 11, 2021. A native of Hampton, he was born on December 29, 1970 and was an excellent painter and skilled carpenter who enjoyed helping his family and friends improve their homes.

You could always find Ronnie outside working around the house or in the backyard grilling. He and...

Julius Glenn Sadler

Julius Glenn Sadler

Dec 10, 2021

Julius Glenn Sadler, Jr. 77, passed away on December 10, 2021.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he served in the US army during the Vietnam War.  He retired in 2009 as a Yard Foreman from Pembroke Construction. Julius was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jean Manfred.  He is survived by his children, Sherry A Gwynn, Thomas G Sadler...

Zenea Marie Stueber

Zenea Marie Stueber

Dec 8, 2021

Zenea Marie Stueber, 24, died December 8, 2021.  Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, raised in Norfolk, she moved to Hampton as an adult.  Zenea had a great love for dogs and would always bring home the strays.  Her beautiful smile was infectious, and she loved her family, especially her little sister.

Preceded in death by her grandmother, Linda...

Gary B. Herring, Sr.

Gary B. Herring, Sr.

Dec 7, 2021

Gary Boyce "Fish" Herring, Sr., 62, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was a lifelong Newport News resident who had worked at the Newport News Shipyard since 1978, most recently working as a Quality Assurance Inspector in the Machine Shop. He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed all watersports, especially boat racing. Gary enjoyed spending time at his summer...

Sherrie Darlene Cox

Sherrie Darlene Cox

Dec 4, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Sherrie Darlene Cox, on December 4, 2021 in Hampton, Virginia.

Sherrie was born May 14, 1963 to Estille Wayne Cox, Sr. and Mildred Richards Cox in Newport News, Virginia. Born with cerebral palsy, it was apparent from birth Sherrie was an angel that touched...

Nina Marcia Cutkay

Nina Marcia Cutkay

Dec 4, 2021

Nina Marcia Cutkay, 63, passed away at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  Born in Baltimore, MD, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1989. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was an Ophthalmic Tech. Nina is survived by her husband, William "Bill" C. Cutkay; daughter, Brianna Segovia (Brandon); son, Nicholas Cutkay (April); sisters, Lisa Davis and Gina...

Jeanine Kocmich

Jeanine Kocmich

Dec 3, 2021

Jeanine Kocmich, 76, passed away December 3, 2021. She was born in Saratoga Springs. NY and had been a resident of Hampton since 1977. Jeanine loved her family and enjoyed the many summer family vacations at the Outer Banks.

Jeanine was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Kocmich and her parents, Frank and Ethel Dominick. She...

Neil E. Whitworth

Neil E. Whitworth

Dec 2, 2021

Neil E. Whitworth, formerly of Norfolk, died December 2, 2021.  He was 87.

Neil was born on September 6, 1934 in El Cerrito (Contra Costa County), CA to Ozie H. Whitworth and Cherie M.( Heydenfeldt) Whitworth.  He spent his early childhood growing up in San Francisco with his siblings Theodore and Sandra.  Upon the remarriage of his...

Carl N. Henderson

Carl N. Henderson

Nov 16, 2021

Carl N. Henderson, 30, of Hampton passed away November 16, 2021. Carl was a gentle soul who loved his family. He attended Phoebus High School where he was a member of the ROTC. Carl went on to work as a commercial and residential electrician. He was a fan of Yugioh and as a child he could tell you the...

Bevely Bud Mingee Jr.

Bevely Bud Mingee Jr.

Nov 14, 2021

Bevely Lee Mingee Jr., died Sunday, November 14, 2021.  He was born August 7, 1949 to Bevely Lee Mingee Sr. and Margaret Lee Miller Mingee at Dixie Hospital in Hampton Va. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he grew up in Phoebus. Bevely "Bud" served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War after being called up in 1966...

Sylvia Blouin Glynn

Sylvia Blouin Glynn

Nov 13, 2021

Sylvia Blouin Glynn, 83, widow of Philip W. Glynn, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2021.  Born in Greenfield, Mass, and a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms college, she was an opera trained soprano and classically trained pianist and was singing on stage when her beloved Philip first laid eyes on her and their epic...

Melissa Ann Loar (Kumar)

Melissa Ann Loar (Kumar)

Nov 12, 2021

Melissa Ann Loar (Kumar), 59, passed away on November 12, 2021.  She leaves behind her life partner Dace C Bazemore Jr., and sons Robert E Bias (38), Justin W Bias (34) and Forrest M Loar (26) and grandchildren Robert Bias Jr, Jacob Bias, Axel Bias, and Luken Bias. She was the daughter of Ethel Loar and Richard L Loar...

James Laughton Phillips

James Laughton Phillips

Nov 11, 2021

James Laughton Phillips, M.D., 82, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Hampton, Virginia. "Jim" or "Doc" to his family and friends, he was born in Morehead City, North Carolina, the son of Herbert Orlandah Phillips, II, and Beatrice Elana Laughton Phillips.

Jim graduated with a B.A. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1961;...

Carole Mae Roberts Buchwald

Carole Mae Roberts Buchwald

Nov 10, 2021

Carole Mae Roberts Buchwald (90) left us on 10 November 2021 with loving family with her at the end. She left us without pain or suffering. She was God's very own and His devoted servant.   She was a loving mother and wife and will be much missed and remembered.

Carole was the daughter of...

Brian Joseph Young

Brian Joseph Young

Nov 9, 2021

Brian Joseph Young, 56, passed away on November 9, 2021.  Born in St. Ignace, MI, he had been a resident of Hampton since 1987.  He worked at Hudgins Contracting as a Heavy Equipment Operator for over 20 years.

Brian is survived by his wife, Gina Young; children, Neil A. Young and fiance Allie Lake, Ryan J. Young,...

Erik Don Mikula

Erik Don Mikula

Nov 8, 2021

Erik Don Mikula, age 50, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 8, 2021.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph and Janet Mikula.  Erik received his Associates Degree in Network Administration from ECPI University and was employed as a Business Analyst with BAE Systems.

Erik loved his family and will fondly...

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