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Betty L. Keene
Aug 5, 2021
Betty L. Keene, 82, of Hampton, passed way August 5, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Smith. She is survived by her husband, Perry Keene; her son, Kevin Keene; her daughters, Margaret Smith (Ronald) and Norma Snapp (Jack); her grandson, Corey Snapp; and her sister,...
Linda Lee Velez
Aug 2, 2021
Linda Lee Velez, 74, died Monday, August 2, 2021. Born in Pennsylvania, she graduated from Collegeville-Trappe High School. She lived for many years in Virginia Beach until moving to Florida to care for her aging mother. She recently moved to Hampton to help care for her grandchildren. She retired from Walmart as a Customer Service Associate and was a...
Joseph Tony Sanzo, Jr.
Aug 1, 2021
Joseph Tony Sanzo, Jr. passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his home in Hampton at the age of 74. Joe was a loving husband to his wife, Pam, and they were married for 52 years. Joe was a friend to everyone and was loved dearly by his family and friends. He was an amazing father, a wonderful...
Frances A. Mannoia
Jul 31, 2021
Frances A. Mannoia a resident of Hampton, VA since 1975, passed away on July 31, 2021. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Carlo Vitriola; brother, Philip; aunts, Josephine Sanalitro, Fannie Comenga, Julie Guerrera, and Grace Esposito; uncles, Anthony and Frank Comenga. She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Michael Mannoia; niece, Joanne...
Janet Beatrice Morris
Jul 29, 2021
Janet Beatrice Morris, 69, died Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born in Jacksonville, FL, she had been a Virginia resident since 1983. She retired as a computer programmer from QED Systems. Janet loved attending plays, shopping, puzzles, crocheting, watching murder mysteries, and was an avid reader; but, her greatest love was her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded...
Ronald M. Cook
Jul 28, 2021
Ronald Marchant Cook, 80, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Born in Newport News, Ronnie was a lifelong area resident. He was a former member of Monumental United Methodist Church in Portsmouth and was currently a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Hampton.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Milfred E. and Elizabeth M. Cook,...
Anthony J Farnett
Jul 27, 2021
Anthony John Farnett, 76, of Hampton, Virginia passed away on July 27, 2021 peacefully at the hospital surrounded by family.
Tony was born in New London, CT., to the late Anthony Farnett and the late Mary Ann Babich. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, unconditional love, and sense of humor.
Born on...
Bruce Allen Moody
Jul 23, 2021
Bruce Allen Moody, 79, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Waynesville, North Carolina to parents Charles and Ruth Allen Moody; he left his mountain home at the age of 18 to attend the Apprenticeship School at Newport News Shipbuilding, in Newport News. Before he completed classes, he was drafted into the United...
Carol Wray Walter
Jul 21, 2021
Carol Wray Walter, 74, of Hampton, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2021, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.
A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Carol was born in Hampton and remained a lifelong resident. She attended Kecoughtan and Hampton High Schools, graduating from HHS in 1965. A few years...
Ann Johnson Behm
Jul 18, 2021
Ann Johnson Behm, ageÂÂ 95, of Hampton, died July 18, 2021, after a short illness surrounded by family who she dearly loved.
Ann Johnson Behm was born August 26, 1925, in Hampton, to Henry Christopher and Mamie Lee Biscoe Johnson. She graduated from Hampton High School, Class of 1943. She married Irving Vincent Behm, DDS on June...
Donald Lee Boles
Jul 18, 2021
Donald Lee Boles passed away peacefully July 18, 2021, at home in Gloucester Point, VA. He was born February 11, 1934, at Station Hospital, Fort Monroe, VA to the late Carsie Lee and Irene Thelma Boles.
Donnie graduated from "The Real" Hampton High School, Class of 1952 and worked for the C & P Telephone Co. of...
Timothy Joseph Bolt
Jul 15, 2021
Timothy Joseph Bolt, 63, died Thursday, July 15, 2021.
Tim was a marine, in the home improvement world, the owner of Fire It Up! fireplace services, and for the past 12 years, a Newport News Shipbuilder.
If you had a home repair need, Tim never turned down the opportunity to help someone. He knew how...
Adam Cooper
Jul 12, 2021
Adam Cooper, 46, died unexpectedly, on Monday, July 12, 2021. Born in Georgia to parents Michael T. Cooper and Mary Davis, he had been a long time Hampton resident and was employed as a line cook at Parklane Tavern in Hampton. Adam enjoyed listening to music, watching football and cheering for his team, the NY Giants; but above all,...
Eldred "Mickey" H. Hendricks
Jul 12, 2021
With heavy hearts, our family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Eldred "Mickey" Hendricks on July 12, 2021. Mickey was a long-time resident of Charlottesville after moving there from Hampton, Virginia in 1953 to attend the University of Virginia. After graduating from UVA, Mickey transitioned into a lifelong career with the University where he held many positions...
Dean Bynum
Jul 11, 2021
Robbie Dean Bynum, 74, died Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born in Moultrie, GA on Aug. 8, 1946, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Moultrie Technical College with a degree in drafting and design. He worked at Gibbs and Cox for a number of years and then went to work for the Newport News Shipyard...
Robert Wayne Lloyd
Jul 11, 2021
Robert W. "Bobby" Lloyd, 72, died Sunday, July 11, 2021. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was a member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church. Through the years, Bobby had worked for Gateway Computers, and retired from National Coatings and Supplies, but from 1989-1993 he worked at Camidge German Imports where he met his devoted wife. Bobby was a loving...
Richard Frederick Stanco, Sr.
Jul 11, 2021
Richard Frederick Stanco Sr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed into eternal life on July 11, 2021 at the age of 89. He was born in Newark, NJ on June 20, 1932, son of Pasquale and Louise Stanco. Richard graduated from Weequahic High School in Newark and Tulane University in New Orleans where he was a proud member of...
Patricia "Pat" Watkins Fromal
Jul 9, 2021
While the choirs in heaven sing with a new angel, the family of Patricia W. Fromal (Pat), are grieving the loss of their beloved matriarch. She passed into heaven on July 9th, 2021.
Patricia "Pat" Watkins was born on August 19th, 1943 in Wilmington, NC. Following WWII, her family moved to Hampton, VA where Pat would spend...
Lillian "Marie" Trainham Watkins
Jul 8, 2021
Lillian "Marie" Trainham Watkins, 90, died Thursday, July 8, 2021. A longtime Hampton resident, she retired as a registered nurse. She enjoyed Bingo, gardening, and crocheting.
Preceded in death by her parents, Stuart and Vallie Trainham, her husband, William S. Watkins, Jr., and her brother, Marvin Trainham; survivors include her children, Deborah Maples (Wesley), David Watkins (Tammy),...
Neldon Beverly Hope
Jul 4, 2021
Beloved Mother, Neldon Beverly Hope went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
She was the daughter of the late Master Sergeant Merritt E. Hope Sr. and Neldon H. Hope of Newport News, VA. Beverly was born on December 11, 1943 in Hampton, VA and continued to reside here most of her life. She...

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