Jun 21, 2021

David S. Saunders, 60, died Monday, June 21, 2021. Born in Hampton, he was a 1979 graduate of Kecoughtan High School. Growing up he was a member of Boy Scout Troop 151 at First United Methodist Church Fox Hill and was accepted into the Order of the Arrow. He enjoyed playing Dungeons and Dragons at Atomic Comics and was...

Jun 20, 2021

Even the coveted title of Great Great Grandma doesn't hold a match to how truly GREAT Lois Ann Hughes was to all whom she encountered. Lois Ann Hughes or aptly known as "Grandma", 80, was truly an angel that walked this earth. Grandma left this earth to join the Good Lord at His request on Sunday June 20, 2021....

Jun 20, 2021

Ava Marie Edwards, age 5, died peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2021 with her family by her side.  Born on February 20, 2016, she was twin sister to brother, Aidan.  Ava had beautiful dimples that could light up a room and she always had a special smile on her face when her grandma would call her "Ava-nator".   She had...

Jun 19, 2021

Barry Russell Nace, 58, died Saturday, June 19, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, Barry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandy Seaman Nace; daughter, Leanne Nace Coulter; and two granddaughters, Emma and Piper.

A memorial service will be conducted at 4 pm, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home,...

Jun 17, 2021

Horace E. C. Bellamy, 97, died peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Horace Esmond Candace Bellamy was born to Isa G. Gooding Bellamy and Parke Bellamy in Toronto, Canada. His parents had emigrated to Canada from Barbados. Horace's middle names were chosen for a British poet (Esmond) and the Queen of the Ethiopians (Candace). He was the third of...

Jun 13, 2021

Gary Charles Johnson, Jr., 27, died Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in North Carolina, he was a longtime area resident and graduated from Smithfield High School. He furthered his education at the Culinary Institute of Virginia and was known as a wonderful chef. Through the years he had worked at Vancostas, The County Grill, Hoss's Deli, Captain Chuckamucks, the...

Jun 13, 2021

Robert Wayne Settle, 70, passed away on June 13, 2021.  As a native of Hampton, he moved to Laurinburg, NC in 2008.  He retired as a Master Electrician from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in May 2016.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Grea and Elise Settle; and brothers, Eugene, David, Dan, and Dennis...

Jun 13, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith .

Sylvia Lee Gray Edgar died on Sunday morning, June 13, 2021, after a short illness.  Sylvia was born on April 11, 1935, in Bristol, Virginia, the second child of David Eldridge Gray and Ruth Cowan Harris Gray.  She grew up...

Jun 12, 2021

Judith F. Huff, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.  Born in West Virginia, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1952.  She was the former owner and operator of Liberty American Mortgage Company until she retired in 2006 after 21 years of running a successful business. Her mortgage business was her passion.  She was a strong, independent...

Jun 11, 2021

On Friday, June 11, musician and entertainer, Jerome Kevin Dougherty, passed away at Riverside Health Complex from complications arising from Polycythemia. Friends and family were by his side. When he was 10 years old, Jerome's brother Jack began teaching him guitar, sparking a passion for music and storytelling he shared with his brothers, including Jason and Jim. The guitar...

Jun 10, 2021

Barbara Elizabeth Cowden, 75, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  She made Smithfield her home, retiring from Smithfield Foods as an Administrative Assistant.

Predeceased by her parents, Delno and Froney Cowden, and her sister Dianne Cockrell; Barbara is survived by her five sons, Larry R. Miller (Teresa), Tommy W. Miller...

Jun 10, 2021

Evelyn Hengeveld, 98, passed from this life to the next on June 10, 2021. She was a Red Cross volunteer at the Women's Health Clinic at Langley Air Force Base for over 20 years, a job she truly loved.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Hengeveld, her parents, and her seven brothers and...

Jun 10, 2021

Betty Roberson Edwards, 79, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  Born in Williamston, NC, she has been a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads.  She was a faithful member of Faith Community Church in Newport News.  Betty loved spending time with family especially around the holidays.  She retired as a Staffing Specialist from the Naval Weapons Station in...

Jun 9, 2021

Emil Ernest (Ernie) Zintner, MSgt USAF Retired, of Hampton, was born into eternal life on June 9, 2021, sixteen days after celebrating his 104th birthday with family and friends. "Mr. Ernie" was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Caroline B. Zintner; a daughter, Joan McCary; and a son, Charles Zintner. He is survived by a daughter,...

Jun 6, 2021

TSGT Ismael A. López, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 6, 2021.  A veteran who joined the United States Air Force at 18 years of age and was stationed at Laredo Air Force Base, his military career took him to Guam, Germany, England, New Mexico, Panama, and Virginia where he retired with his family after...

Jun 2, 2021

Janet Seidnitzer Scull, 85, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Born in Phoebus, she was a lifelong Hampton resident and member of Parkview United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, William S. Scull and her grandson, Jonathan Scull; survivors include her son, Nathan Scull and his wife, Cheryl; and numerous brothers and sisters.

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May 31, 2021

Virginia Sue Pena, 85, died Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Columbia, TN, she had been a Hampton resident since 1968. She retired from Civil Service at Fort Eustis, was an avid reader, enjoyed ceramics and adored her dog, Pele.

Preceded in death by her husband, Rafael Pena; a sister, Betty Ann Howell, and a brother, Willie...

May 31, 2021

John Witherspoon, a longtime resident of Hampton, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021. He was born on March 17, 1928 in Lynchburg to Ethel Warthen and Rev. Dr. James W. Witherspoon. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Lt. James W. Witherspoon, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn Bass Witherspoon,...

May 30, 2021

Gwendolyn Ann Galusha, 84, passed on to a Better Life on May 30, 2021, from complications of kidney disease. Born in New Jersey, she attended Allegheny College and later graduated from Penn State. Gwen married a fellow student and moved to Virginia, where her daughter Jeanette ("JJ") and son Mark were born. She worked a multitude of jobs, notably...

May 25, 2021

Norma, 87, was a role model and hero to all who knew her. She was the most genuine and caring person you would want to meet. She was known for her strong faith in God, selfless acts of kindness, hospitality, great listening skills, insightfulness, sage advice and was considered a second mom to many.

Norma de la...