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Shirley Eloise Meadows
Nov 16, 2025
Born, January 14, 1951, Shirley Eloise Meadows passed away peacefully at 9:15 a.m. on November 16, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born and raised in Athens, Al.
Known lovingly as "Nana," Shirley was the heart of her family; a devoted mother of three, grandmother to ten, and great-grandmother to one sweet boy who brought...
Charles R. Kenney
Nov 14, 2025
Dick passed away at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Virginia on November 14, 2025 at the age of 96.
Dick was born in Medford, Massachusetts and raised in nearby Stoneham. He graduated from Stoneham High School in 1947 and joined the USAF where he served in the Weather Service for 6 years. In 1951 he married Georgia Paquette...
Armonda Carlton Viars
Nov 14, 2025
Armonda Carlton "Carl" Viars, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 75. Carl was born on October 28, 1950, at the U.S. Army Hospital in Fort Eustis, Virginia — a fitting beginning for a man who would later serve his country with honor and distinction.
Carl...
Darrell L. Ullery
Nov 14, 2025
Darrell Lee Ullery, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 29, 1937, Darrell devoted his life to service and to family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 22 years, He was a proud veteran who served with honor and distinction. After retiring from the...
Douglas "Bubba" Burnett Scott
Nov 14, 2025
Douglas "Bubba" Burnett Scott, 76, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on April 14, 1949, Bubba grew up in Hampton. Â He was a 1969 graduate of Hampton High School. Â Bubba spent his entire life as a contractor, owning Scott Home Improvement. Â It is through this company that his craft earned the respect of many of...
Todd R. Molin
Nov 10, 2025
Todd R. Molin was born May 25, 1964 in Queens, New York. He was the son of Lawrence D. Molin and Beverly Janonis Molin. Todd passed away on November 10, 2025 at the home of his cousins David and Jackie Spierman in Virginia Beach.
Todd graduated from Julia Richman High School in New York City in 1983....
Luis T. Ruck
Nov 8, 2025
Luis T. Ruck, 87, transitioned from this life to his eternal reward on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born August 30, 1938, in Pisco, Peru, Luis came to the Washington, D.C. area in the late 1950s to attend college. At a social function, Luis met the love of his life, Monica Ortiz, and soon they were married. Luis received his...
Thomas Anthony Mugler
Nov 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas Anthony Mugler April 17, 1945 – November 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Anthony Mugler, who went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Born on April 17, 1945, in Phoebus, Virginia, Thomas was preceded in death by his beloved...
Frank A. Kearney, Iv
Nov 2, 2025
Frank A. Kearney, IV, died Sunday, November 2, 2025. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he graduated from Ferrum College with a degree in Environmental Science. He worked in that field for a number of years, and eventually began installing floors in many local homes and enjoyed traveling for larger commercial projects. Frank was a hard worker, and took on...
Richard G Haight
Oct 31, 2025
Richard G Haight died peacefully on October 31, 2025. He was born, April 6, 1927, to George and Anna Haight, a native of Barrington, New York. Dick received his Bachelor's degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. He and his first wife Aileen were childhood friends and high school sweethearts.
After Dick got out of the...
Terrie Lynn Neil
Oct 30, 2025
Terrie Lynn Neil, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Â She was born in Hampton to Robert L. and Mary Neil.
Terrie loved being outdoors, camping and enjoyed music, especially old rock and roll. Terrie lived her life centered around love—love for her family, her friends, and the simple joy of being together. Whether it...
Sylvia "Joyce" Ray Haselden
Oct 28, 2025
Sylvia R. "Joyce" Sweat Haselden passed away October 28, 2025. She was born on June 19, 1934, in Knightsville SC and was the youngest of 5 children with both brothers being ministers.
She accepted Christ at an early age and always volunteered to say the blessing for school lunches. As she grew, her faith in the Lord...
Eva Dale Wood
Oct 27, 2025
Eva Dale Wood, a native of Hampton, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Â All who knew Eva knew her love for the Lord and her family. She and her husband, Richard "Woody" Wood, met at Hampton High School and were married for 59 years. True Crabbers, they attended many Class...
Archie L. Walton
Oct 26, 2025
Archie Lewis Walton, 94, of Hampton, passed away October 26, 2025. Born in Phoebus to Archie Thomas and Nettie Lorraine Walton, his life was marked by service and dedication. After high school, Archie joined the US Air Force in 1950. During the Korean War, he served in North Africa and was honorably discharged after serving in the Vietnam War....
Frances S. Burt
Oct 25, 2025
Frances Sansone Burt, 97, passed away October 25, 2025. She was born in Hampton, Va. on July 23, 1928 and graduated from Saint Vincent High School in 1945. Â She worked for the telephone company before settling in as a dedicated housewife and giving mother. Â Over the years, she was a dutiful caregiver. Â In her spare time, Frances enjoyed gardening...
Patricia Rodgers Anderson
Oct 25, 2025
Patricia Rodgers Anderson, age 85, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 after a long illness. Pat, Hampton born and raised, traveled to many places worldwide with her husband, David, and her 2 children, Elizabeth and John. They always returned to the Hampton area annually for family visits then they retired to live in Carrollton, Virginia for the last 30...
Permillia Ann Hurd
Oct 25, 2025
Permillia Ann Hurd, 85, of Hampton, Virginia died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Â Born on October 28, 1939, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident.
She was a 1958 graduate of Hampton High School; retired from the City of Hampton Police Department as a dispatcher; and was a longtime member of Fox Hill Road Baptist...
Mary Edwards Murray
Oct 22, 2025
Mary E. Murray, 87, of Newport News, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on December 12, 1937, in Little Washington, North Carolina, to the late Ethel Edwards and Joseph Edwards. She grew up on her family's farm in North Carolina, where she learned the value...
Douglas James Miller
Oct 22, 2025
Colonel (Ret) Douglas J. Miller, 67, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on October 22, 2025.
Born on February 3, 1958, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Richard J. Miller and Wilda M. Miller, née Wylie, he was raised in Corning, New York, and graduated from C.P.P. East High School in 1976. It was there he met his high school...
Frances L. Williams
Oct 21, 2025
Frances Lescure Williams, 98, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, surrounded by family. Born May 11, 1927, in Roanoke, Virginia, Frances led a long, fulfilling life marked by devotion to her faith, love for her family, and service to her community.
She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Ralph Williams; her...

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