Nov 14, 2020

Tawnya Dawn Reese, 36, passed away November 14, 2020. She was a graduate of Hampton High School.

Tawnya is survived by her parents, Gene and Sheri Reese; her brother, Adam Reese (Erica); nephew, Christian Reese; sister, Lucindi Mathews (Jeff); nieces, Jaci Adair and Reese Green; and a large extended family.

The family will receive friends...

Nov 13, 2020

On November 12, 2020, Lloyd Dilworth "Smitty" Smith 82, died of natural causes at his home in Hampton, VA. Smitty was born on August 18, 1938 in Hampton to Burtrice Lloyd and Eric Dilworth Smith. He was a graduate of Hampton High School class of 1957 and then served four years in the Navy, followed by becoming a Navy...

Nov 13, 2020

Mary J. Fowler, 82, passed away November 13, 2020 surrounded by her sons. Mary loved the Lord and was an active member of Faith Outreach Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fowler, brother, Junior and sister, Libby. She is survived by her sons, Jay (Nell), Tony (Terry) and Jack;...

Nov 11, 2020

Every time we stand on the front porch of our childhood home, we understand why our parents chose to never move. The beauty of the water, the tall steeple of the church, the old majestic trees, the beautiful green grass, the egrets, herons and beautiful mallards were an everyday sighting. Our home was at the center of our mother's...

Nov 10, 2020

Norman John Harsch, 66, died on November 10, 2020.  Born June 29, 1954 in Wurzburg, Germany to John H. Sagraves and Virginia "Bobbie" Peek Sagraves, he was later adopted by his stepfather, James I. Harsch, after his parents' divorce & his mother's remarriage.  Growing up in a military family, Norman lived in many places but was a 1972 graduate...

Nov 9, 2020

Barbara Anne Moorhead, 84, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 after a long illness.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Bill Moorhead, Sr.  Survivors include her son, Bill Moorhead (Leigh); grandson,Davy Moorhead (Michelle); and two great-granddaughters.

Due to an abundance of caution for COVID-19, there will not be any visitation or graveside...

Nov 9, 2020

Juanita F. Gupton, 79, departed this life on Monday November 9, 2020. A native of Patterson, N.C., she had been a Hampton resident for over 60 years, where she retired as the first female Clerk of Circuit Court of Hampton.

Predeceased by her father, Lloyd Ford; mother, Vadia Ford; husband, Lester Gupton; granddaughter, Christine Strickland;...

Nov 9, 2020

Kenneth A. Lovedahl, 60, died Monday, November 9, 2020. A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, Kenny graduated from Bethel High School and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He retired from Newport News Shipyard as a pipefitter after 30 years of service.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Sandra Lovedahl; stepchildren, Larry, Katie, Karen and...

Nov 5, 2020

John Andrew White, 39, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020.  Born in Kanawha County, WV, he had lived in the Northern Virginia area for over 36 years. Andrew is survived by his sons, Noah Andrew Fugate and Aaron Fugate; mother, Kathy L. Heath (Eddie) of Yorktown, VA; father, Stanley E. White of Walkersville, W. VA. ; sister Noelle...

Nov 5, 2020

Barbara Marie Brennan passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was a native of New York and long-time resident of Poquoson.  She was an active member of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church where she served as Lector, Eucharistic Minister and Haiti Committee volunteer.  She also was a founding member of the Parish Thrift Shop in Poquoson.  She retired from...

Nov 1, 2020

Freda Kay Griffith, 89, died Sunday, November 1, 2020. Born in Atlanta, GA, she was a longtime Peninsula resident and retired from the Admissions Office at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Never too busy for her family or anyone who had a need, she loved to take care of people. She had a passion for travelling and loved Elvis and attending...

Oct 30, 2020

Patricia Lewis Wallace, 74, died Friday, October 30, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Pat was a 1964 graduate of Hampton High School and member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Hampton. She worked 20 years as a real estate agent for GHS Realty which became Berkshire Hathaway.

Pat is survived by her husband, Jesse...

Oct 29, 2020

Agnes Virginia Daniels Mitchell Brett, 93, died Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Born in Corapeake, NC she had been a Hampton resident since 1952, where she was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Edith Spencer Sunday School Class.

Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Brett; and one daughter, Frances...

Oct 28, 2020

Judith C. Buie, 75, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Born in Danville, VA, after graduating from George Washington High School in 1963, she married her high school sweetheart who joined the US Air Force. The were assigned to several duty stations, Dayton, OH where Jeffrey was born, Hawaii, and back to Danville where Jennifer was born. In 1973 she...

Oct 27, 2020

Robert T. Hammond, 92, of Hampton, VA passed away on October 27, 2020 in Hampton. He was born in Johnstown, PA and served a total of 23 years in the US Army, beginning at age 17. He saw duty in postwar Germany, Korea and Vietnam. His favorite assignment was his two tours in Germany. Following his retirement from the...

Oct 26, 2020

Paul Smith, 90, of Hampton and the founder of Smitty's Better Burger passed away on October 26, 2020.  He was surrounded by family and friends in his home – exactly where he wanted to be.  Born in Illinois, he moved to Virginia in the early 50's after serving in the United States Marine Corp.  In 1956, he opened Smitty's...

Oct 26, 2020

Betty L. Ward, 75, of Newport News, passed away on October 26, 2020.  She is proceeded in death by her husband Charles R. Ward; and survived by her son Randy Ward and his wife Diana Lynn Ward of Hampton; her grandsons Nick Ward of Colorado Springs, CO and Chad Ward of Hampton; two great-grandsons Jaedyn and Jordan; and companion...

Oct 25, 2020

Linda Louise Parker of Midlothian VA, and formerly of Hampton VA, died peacefully at home, on October 25, 2020 after a 2 year battle with ALS. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Marvin C. and Ethel Louise Parker and her brother, Charles (Red) Parker all of Hampton; and her sister, Barbara (Bobby) Leadman of Midlothian. She is survived by...

Oct 24, 2020

Frederic Bockoven of Hampton passed away Friday after a long and full life. He was born on April 30, 1921 on the U.S.S. Sherman near the Philippines. During his life, he lived in the Philippines, Panama, Japan, Turkey, Germany, and at least 7 states. He graduated from the University of CA at Berkeley in 1941 and entered the Army as...

Oct 23, 2020

Ashton "Lucky" Gwaltney Elliott, 87, of Acworth, GA passed away on October 23, 2020 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. He was born on July 10, 1933 in Hampton to Graydon Lee Elliott and Edna (Gwaltney) Elliott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Delores "Dee" Ann (West) Elliott. Lucky was a...