Mar 7, 2021

Andrew Lee Holmes was born on December 8, 1952, the sixth of thirteen children born to the union of Theodore Mildred Holmes Sr.

Reared in the Crestwood area of Chesapeake, Andrew graduated from Crestwood High School in 1971. After graduation, Andrew enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served from 1972 until his retirement in...

Mar 6, 2021

Kathryn E. Koch, 80, died Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born in Plymouth, WV, she had been a Hampton resident since 1980 where she had worked as a cashier at several stores before retiring to become an antique dealer with her husband.

She loved to decorate and her house always looked like a page out of a magazine....

Mar 6, 2021

Sandra Mae Markley, 76, widow of George E. Markley, Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born in Baltimore, MD, raised in West Virginia, she had been a resident of Hampton since 1980.  She worked and was adored by customers and staff, as a waitress at Sammy and Nicks Restaurant(s).

Sandra was also preceded in death...

Mar 2, 2021

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Marilyn Faye Dawson— loving mother, grandmother, and friend— passed away at age 72.

Known affectionately by many as Joey or Gam, she was born on November 3, 1949 in Binghamton, NY and resided in Hampton, VA.

Marilyn was devout in her faith and loved the Lord dearly. She never missed...

Feb 28, 2021

Rick (Rockitj) Johnson, age 70, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, February 28, 2021.  Rick was a lifelong Hampton resident and a proud Virginian.  He attended Kecoughtan High School but raised Crabbers.  His proudest professional achievement was to be a civil "servant" for his entire career, first with the cities of Hampton and Newport News and eventually for the Department of...

Feb 27, 2021

Donald Nolder died February 27, 2021.  If you were a friend to Don, you were family,  and everyone knows Don loved his family.  Don left behind a huge "family" including his children Jamie, Jennifer, Jason, Joshua (Angelica), Steven and Tricia (Kenny).  His grandchildren Malik (Brittany), Isaiah (Caitlin), Jayden, Aonna, Dominic, Isabella and Karleigh.  We will all miss his daily...

Feb 25, 2021

Muriel Lee Belcher, 78, died Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born in Atlanta, GA, she had been a longtime Hampton resident where she worked as a home health care companion. Having a strong faith in God, she enjoyed reading her bible. Muriel also enjoyed working in her garden tending her roses and sewing clothes for her grandchildren.

Preceded...

Feb 24, 2021

Margaret Anne Enneking, 89, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, she was a graduate of Hampton High School and member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Womens Guild there. She had been a longtime volunteer for Meals On Wheels.

Mrs. Enneking married Roy Enneking on June 6, 1953 and he...

Feb 24, 2021

Macon Elizabeth Sadler (Mickey), 78, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2021 in her home in Hampton, Virginia.

Mickey was born at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Virginia to Helen and Coleman Fraser on August 13, 1942.  She graduated from Hampton High School in 1960.  She married the love of her life, Walter Nelms Sadler on August 20,...

Feb 19, 2021

James "Jim" Conlin 94, of Ocean City, MD (formerly of Phoebus), passed away February 19, 2021 in his home.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 23, 1927, he served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and attended St. Joseph's University. He worked as an industrial engineer at numerous companies and ended his career at GE in King...

Feb 17, 2021

Robert A. Schultz, 92, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Chicago, he had been a Peninsula resident since 1988. He was an Air Force pilot, flew during Vietnam, and he rose to the rank of Lt. Col. and retired in 1980 with 29 years of service. He was a member of the Order of Daedalians. In more recent...

Feb 16, 2021

Thomas E. Brite, Sr., 87, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born and raised in Hampton, he was a 1952 graduate of Hampton High School where he excelled on the football field. He joined the US Air Force upon graduation from high school and served honorably for 20 years, retiring in 1972. He went to work as a full time...

Feb 16, 2021

Deborah Kay Law, 61, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born in Michigan, the family travelled as her father changed duty stations and, when she was three, she was the poster girl for mental retardation while her family was in Hawaii. Since 1963 she has been a Hampton resident and she lived at the Howland House, a part of Eggleston...

Feb 14, 2021

William David Walker, known to all as David passed away February 14, 2021. He was born May 4, 1984 to Dennis and Deborah Walker. David graduated from Phoebus High School. He loved to play both basketball and baseball. David had a kind heart and was loved by all who knew him.

David is survived by his parents...

Feb 14, 2021

Sara Ann Franceschi Ray, 80, a lifelong Hampton resident passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021, after a short illness.  Sara was a 1958 graduate of Hampton High School where she made many life long friends.

She retired from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Hampton after more than 25 years of service. An avid Bingo...

Feb 13, 2021

Michael David White passed away February 13, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton, and had worked at the Hampton Walmart for over 20 years. Michael loved listening to Garth Brooks and watching the Washington Redskins. He is survived by his sister Michelle White and aunt Vickie Wright. Michael loved his dog Tipper and friends are encouraged to...

Feb 13, 2021

Marie B. Roebuck, went to join the Lord on February 13. 2021.  Marie loved reading her bible and spending time with her family. She was a faithful member of Pine Chapel Baptist Church. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Joseph; her sons, Joseph Jr. and Daniel, and her siblings. She is survived by her...

Feb 12, 2021

Teresa "Betty" Green, 88, of Hampton, went to be with our Lord, on February 12. She was born to the late William and Mary Bowes in Ireland. Betty was a homemaker and helped raise and care for several neighborhood children over the years who grew to love her as one of their own. In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 10, 2021

Glyn H. Bumpus, 87, died on February 10, 2021 after an extended illness.

Glyn proudly served his country for two years in the Army and 21 years in the Air Force.  He did a tour of duty in Vietnam, and was stationed in Iceland, North Africa, Thailand, Spain, and England where he met and married Jean.

Feb 7, 2021

John Joseph Rembish of Suffolk, Virginia passed away February 7, 2021 of natural causes.  "Jack", as he was known, was the youngest of the four children of Raymond and Eleanor Rembish.  He was born March 13, 1961 at Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Alabama.   Jack grew-up in an Army family residing in a number of different places including Redstone Arsenal,...