Feb 6, 2021

Hampton,

Karolyn "Kay" Stewart, 88, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 6, 2021. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Duncan Stewart, her precious daughter Cindy Jo Collier, her brother Norman Dean Deeter, and her best friend and dear sister Vanis Jean Irick. Kay is survived by a large and loving family....

Feb 6, 2021

Paul A. Richard, 79, died Saturday, February 6, 2021. Born in Dover, NH, he had been a Peninsula resident since 1959. He proudly served in the US Navy aboard the US Enterprise and upon discharge from the Navy used his training as a nurse at Mary Immaculate Hospital from where he retired.

Paul loved restoring cars and...

Feb 6, 2021

Virginia Ann Shiver, 87 passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  Born in Panama City, FL, she has been a resident of Hampton, VA for over 42 years.  She was a member of Hampton Baptist Church.

Virginia is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jack H. Shiver; children Jack A. "Tony" Shiver (Merle Fox), Terry E....

Feb 5, 2021

George David Penrod, 94, of Hampton VA, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 at his daughter, Robin Marie Penrod Lanning and son-in-law, Jerry Allan Lanning's house.  He was a strong and proud man that did not want to be a burden in his final years and insisted on staying in his home almost until the end until he...

Jan 30, 2021

Charles Bernard Venne, 88, of Washington, DC and formerly of Hampton, VA, died peacefully on Saturday January 30, 2021. He was born on July 4th 1932, the son of the late Joseph Ernest Venne and Amelia Mary Becht Venne. Charles graduated from Flaget High School in Louisville, KY in 1950 and joined the United States Air Force in 1952,...

Jan 30, 2021

Our beautiful, strong, brave, and always loving angel here on Earth, Kerry Ann Roche passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Newport News, from complications of COVID. She was born on July 29, 1962 in Wurzburg, Germany, the second daughter of Col. David Roche and Eileen Ann (O'Connell) Roche. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Jan 29, 2021

Dr. Jess Peck Miller, II died on January 29, among family at his home in Hampton.  He was born in North Carolina in 1932, and was raised with his three brothers in Staunton, Virginia and Wilmington, Delaware.

He graduated from the College of William and Mary and earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia where...

Jan 26, 2021

Sgt Maj. US Army (Ret.) Billy Lee Rumburg, passed away January 26, 2021. Born in Pembroke VA, his career in the US Army led him all over the world before retiring and settling in Hampton, VA. Following his 27 years in service to the Army he went on to work for another 20 years as a labor supervisor for...

Jan 25, 2021

Donna Michelle Propst Newman aka "Mimi", 53, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. A lifelong Virginia resident, she received her bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and had worked for over 30 years for Peninsula Hospital Services She was a loving woman who would do anything for anyone. She enjoyed sewing, playing the lottery, Bingo, coffee, and baking cakes,...

Jan 24, 2021

Carol Audrey Jackson, 85, died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Born in Fall River, Mass., she had been a Peninsula resident since 1972. A US Army veteran she served during the Korean Conflict. Carol received an associate's degree from Thomas Nelson Community College and a Bachelor's degree in International Government and Commerce from Newberry College in 1987. She also attended...

Jan 21, 2021

Mary Taylor "Tay" Fowler of Hampton, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Born in 1950, and a proud '68 Hampton Crabber, Tay was a life-long Hampton resident and made a heartfelt impact locally through applying her expertise in boating to her career with the City of Hampton, as a member of St. John's Parish Old Hampton,...

Jan 21, 2021

Regina "Gina" Rose Durkot, 56, died Thursday, January 21, 2021. A lifelong Hampton resident, she was a glamorous, very witty, happy person. She enjoyed watching crime shows, especially on the ID Discovery channel, spending time on the beach looking at the sunset and feeding the seagulls, and crocheting, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and...

Jan 20, 2021

Gaynell Watson Ely Writtenberry, 94, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born in Hampton when it was still known as Elizabeth City County, she loved her hometown and everything related to it. A Crabber for life, she graduated from Hampton High School and, while other girls her age were getting married and starting families, she embarked on her educational and...

Jan 20, 2021

Wayne L. Tysinger, 73, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Riverside Regional Medical Center from SARS-COV2 (COVID Pneumonia). Born in Newport News, he grew up in the Hidenwood area and graduated from Ferguson High School in 1966. Wayne furthered his education at Southwood Junior College and The University of Richmond. He served in the Army National Guard from...

Jan 20, 2021

Colonel James "Jim" Edward Doherty (U.S. Air Force, Retired) passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2021. He was born June 18, 1940, in Newton, Massachusetts, grew up in Stoughton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Monsignor Coyle High School in Taunton, Massachusetts. Jim was an outstanding athlete in his youth, particularly in baseball. He enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Jan 18, 2021

On January 18, 2021 Frances Jones Geouge, loving wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord at age 85.

Frances was born on July 29, 1935 in Hertford County, North Carolina.  She graduated from Ahoskie High School. On November 20, 1954 she married James W. "Bill" Geouge. They raised 3 sons Jimmy, Wayne, and Ronnie...

Jan 17, 2021

Nancy, Carol to all that knew and loved her, passed away peacefully at Riverside Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with COVID 19 with her children by her side on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 74.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie and friend.  Carol was a homemaker and a nanny...

Jan 17, 2021

William Henry Sheehan III, 75, passed peacefully in his home Sunday, Jan. 17. A New Jersey native, Sheehan was a Vietnam War Veteran serving the 162 AHC & the 11th ACR Black Horse. He received multiple medals on active duty, highest being the Distinguished Flying Cross.  Bill retired from Fort Monroe in 1985.  He continued work in Defense Contacting,...

Jan 15, 2021

Fred Ellis of Hampton, passed away on Jan 15, 2021 after a battle with mesothelioma. He was a strong, spirited, and loyal man that thoroughly enjoyed life and highly prioritized family. Fred was born April 24, 1936 in Hampton, Virginia, the only child of the late Fred and Nora Ellis. He graduated from Hampton High School and was a...

Jan 13, 2021

US Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Robert (Bob) Harold Little Sr. age 85, answered God's call January 13 th , 2021. He was the 1 st born child of the late Robert P. & Ruth S. Little of Clinton, SC. Robert and his 2 sisters were raised in a Christian home and actively participated at Friendship AME Church in Clinton...