Dec 16, 2020

Betty Cecelia Bye Rose, 82, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born in New Madrid, MO, she was a longtime Hampton resident and retired from Maida Development in 1992. She was an avid reader and enjoyed coloring books.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary L. and Howard Bye, her husband Ronald Vance Rose, her son,...

Dec 16, 2020

Kay Parker Barnes, born in Norfolk, VA and a lifelong resident of Hampton, died peacefully at 84, in her daughter's home in Gallup, NM on December 16, 2020. Kay was a devoted wife, mother and close friend to many. She was a graduate of Granby H.S. and attended the extension of William and Mary, now ODU. Kay worked for...

Dec 16, 2020

Charles R. Leavines "Chuck", 52, passed away December 16, 2020. Chuck loved his family and enjoyed playing golf. Chuck worked at Rosenbaum Fence Company as an estimator. Chuck is survived by his wife, Anne Katharine Leavines; daughter, Kendall Leavines; and son, Colby Leavines. A gathering to honor Chuck's life will follow in January, and details will be posted once...

Dec 16, 2020

Robert "Bob" Dale Clark, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.  Born in Munday, WV, he had been a Hampton resident for many years where he worked as a machinist at Metro Machine.  He was a former member of the Hampton Moose Lodge #1514,...

Dec 16, 2020

Lola Frances Dorsey Greene, 96, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was the daughter of Eva Mills and Thomas Archibald Dorsey. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Ernest Lewis Greene, Sr. Frances was a Hampton native who attended Syms Eaton Academy, John M. Willis School, Wythe Junior High School and...

Dec 15, 2020

Nellie Baker Cross, 94 passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Fate Cross, her sister Nita Harrell, and brothers James, Marvin, Roy, and Thomas Baker. She is survived by her sister Rochelle Walston (James), four children James Cross (Joanie) Southport NC, Judy Navickas (Rick) Smithfield VA, Andy Cross (Donna),...

Dec 9, 2020

James Alton Knowles, 76, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in Sampson Co., NC, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 45 years where he had worked at Brake King for many years. He was a longtime member of the Newport News Moose Lodge #1119 and worked there as an administrator for the last 11 years. He...

Dec 7, 2020

Barbara Jean Petty, 86, died Monday, December 7, 2020. Born in Manassas, she had been a Hampton resident since 1966 where she worked as the Human Resources Director for the Peninsula Behavioral Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, participating with the neighborhood watch, travelling, going to the beach, and Atlanta Braves baseball.

Preceded in death by her parents,...

Dec 4, 2020

Morrison E. "Doc" Koch, 74, died Friday, December 4, 2020. Born in Charlottesville, he was a lifelong resident of Phoebus and retired from the State ABC Board as a store manager. An avid toy train collector, he was a longtime antique dealer.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn E. Koch; his daughter, Mary K. Crosby (James); his son,...

Dec 3, 2020

Joseph Albro Crosby was born December 19, 1944 and died December 3, 2020.

The world has lost a unique and much loved individual.

Joe was a graduate of Hampton High School and Old Dominion College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He began working for Peninsula Electric Motor Service...

Nov 30, 2020

Dena M. Lassley, 58. died Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born and raised in Hampton and was an avid bowler, even earning the distinction of being the first woman to bowl a 300 at Century Lanes. She was also a big sports fan, her favorites being Duke, Alabama, and the Atlanta Braves. Dena was very proud to have...

Nov 29, 2020

Bobbie Lee "Bob" Richardson, 82, died Sunday, November 29, 2020. Bob was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee to the late Jasper Lee and Gladys Smithson Richardson. He graduated from East Tennessee College (now University). A Hampton resident since 1961, Bob taught Industrial Art (Shop) at the Junior High School level for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He was a...

Nov 29, 2020

Jack M. Hodges, Jr., 71, died Sunday, November 29, 2020. Born in Hampton, he was a 1967 graduate of Kecoughtan High School and then graduated from Georgia Tech. He was a member of the Buckroe Fire Department and worked for Powers Business Machines until retiring in 2013 after which he went to work for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Jack was a...

Nov 25, 2020

Aileene Francis Riggins Seitz passed away at age 97 in St. Petersburg, Florida on November 25, 2020. Born in Hampton, Virginia on June 22, 1923 to Homer Riggins and Clara Moore Riggins, she grew up with siblings Olivia Curlee, Homer Jr. Riggins, Benjamin Riggins, Betty Katchmore, and Sidney Riggins.

A 1940 graduate of Hampton High...

Nov 22, 2020

On January 30, 1988 the world was blessed by a bright, and unexpected, spirit. Anna Katherine Hulick was born to a family of four who were overjoyed to welcome another baby after 6 years. From her birth, her life was proven to be a gift from God for her family and friends. Anna-Kate's education began at Lollipop Lane Daycare...

Nov 22, 2020

Patricia Ann Swain Allen, 59, rose from the arms of family into eternal life to rest in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  She was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina on June 2, 1961 and has been a resident of Hampton, Virginia since 1963. She graduated from Pembroke High School and began her career as...

Nov 21, 2020

Arthur Burton Keithley Jr, 76, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020.  A lifelong resident of Hampton,  he retired from Lance Snacks in 2008 after 30 years.  He graduated from Hampton High School in 1962.

Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy V. Keithley.  He was survived by his son, Alan B. Keithley; sister, Judy...

Nov 19, 2020

James E. Jenkins "Jimmy" (88) died peacefully in his Yorktown home surrounded by family on Thursday November 19, 2020. He was born in Foxhill to the late Susie L. Jenkins. At age 18 he served in the National Guard for 10 years, and continued his career working for Newport News Shipbuilding for 38 years.

Jimmy was proceeded...

Nov 16, 2020

Judy Cunningham, beloved Mother, Nana and friend passed away at her home on Monday, November 16, 2020 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. She was the most beautiful, fiercely independent, kind soul – a vibrant star burnt out far too soon, leaving a huge hole in our hearts but also a trail of love and light for...

Nov 16, 2020

Walter G. Phillips, 57, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 16, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton but was fortunate enough to travel all over the country and around the world working in the rock music industry. Walt was passionate about fishing and playing golf.

Walt is survived by his sons, Justin and Donnie...