Oct 23, 2020

The greater Williamsburg African American community lost an ally, friend and colleague when historian Linda Hunter Rowe died in a boating accident Oct. 23 on the Chickahominy River. She was 75.

Rowe, who retired in 2017 after 50 years with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as a historian and senior researcher, spent much of her career focusing on...

Oct 18, 2020

Vincent Anthony Garofalo, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his bedside on October 18, 2020 in Hampton, Virginia after a long history of heart disease. He was born on August 25, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts. On February 1, 1964 he married Dianne Marie Bennett in Everett, Massachusetts to which they shared 53 years of marriage prior to...

Oct 16, 2020

Curtis E. Rakes passed away on October 16, 2020. Curtis was a proud alumni of the Hampton High School Class of 1958. During his Crabber days he was a star pitcher, trombone player, and is where he met the love of his life and wife of 59 years, Anne. Curtis dedicated his entire life to providing for his family,...

Oct 16, 2020

Eugene Logan, age 80, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his immediate family.  Born on February 5, 1940 to the late Vol Robert and Pauline Wilson Logan of Seneca, South Carolina he was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Alphas Logan and Juanita Bretz.

After years of...

Oct 14, 2020

Paul James Brackins, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Paul graduated from Kecoughtan High School and TNCC. He retired as an assistant manager from 7-11 stores having worked all over the Peninsula. Paul was a great fan of old movies, especially with Judy Garland, music, antiques, cats and crossword puzzles.

Paul...

Oct 13, 2020

Jean M. Ballard, 85, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Born in Richmond, she was a Hampton resident for many years. In Richmond she worked at the McGuire VA Medical Center and retired in April, 1995 from the Bellwood Defense General Supply Center in Richmond.  In Hampton she worked in real estate for Cardinal Realty. Jean was very active and...

Oct 13, 2020

Elton J. Duhon passed away on Oct. 13, 2020, at 94, after a very long and very full life.

He was a devout Catholic, a rabid LSU fan and a fierce champion of justice and fairness. But most of all he was a loving husband, father, pawpaw and great-pawpaw.

He spent his life fighting the...

Oct 13, 2020

Phyllis Eure Anderson died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Phyllis Page was born on March 10 th , 1931, in a modest farmhouse in Eure, N.C. She was the daughter of Daniel Clifton and Winnie Lang Eure, who instilled in her a faith in God and the value of...

Oct 13, 2020

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Christopher "Chris" Donald Lockett, 46, of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully, October 13, 2020. He was born on December 22, 1973 in Newport News, VA. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1991. Entered the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Apprenticeship program at 21. Shortly after, was the birth of his first child, Christopher Gage. At...

Oct 12, 2020

Dennis A. Rosier, 71, died Monday, October 12, 2020. The son of Felice Holloway and the late Marshall Holloway, he was born in Buffalo, NY and he had been a Peninsula resident since 1967. He was a graduate of Hampton High School and the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School. Dennis retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 36 years...

Oct 11, 2020

Stephanie Lynn Everett entered her earthly residence here in Hampton, Virginia on August 18, 1992 until she moved into her heavenly home October 11, 2020. She spent her formative years attending Hampton Christian School, Restoration Church's AWANA Program, Sunday School, and youth group where she garnered many friendships and a knowledge of God's love for her.  She was a...

Oct 10, 2020

Marian Margaret Hall, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she had been a Hampton resident since the early 60's. An Air Force wife, she learned to be self-sufficient while working at the LAFB Childcare Center and raising her six children. A very spiritual lady, she was a longtime member of...

Oct 9, 2020

Robert E. Elliott, Jr., passed peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020, at home surrounded by family and friends.

He graduated from Hampton High School and then enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War. Upon returning, he attended Hampton Institute.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Eugene and Ruth Kesler...

Oct 8, 2020

Tammy Janee Spruill, 58, died Thursday, October 8, 2020. Born in Ohio, she had been a Hampton resident for a number of years. She enjoyed boating and being on the water and always enjoyed having a tan. Survivors include her husband, David L. Spruill; her adopted children, Felicia J. Spruill Nuru Ihaq Ismail Lafia, Fatima Ismail Lafia, and Faisal...

Oct 6, 2020

Mary Frances Albert, 88, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Born in Elm City, NC, her family moved to Hampton when she was eleven where she attended George Wythe Junior High School and Hampton High School. She met and married the love of her life, Merriman Albert. She had a strong love for her family.

She was preceded...

Oct 6, 2020

Victor Allan Ray, 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Born and raised in Hampton, he was the son of William H. and Mary Evelyn Ray. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding in December 2009 after 40 years of service. Victor enjoyed watching NFL , especially the Cowboys, watching NASCAR races, and working on cars.

Preceded...

Oct 3, 2020

John Scott Boyd, 60, passed away October 3, 2020. He proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps. John retired from Surry Nuclear Power Plant as a construction supervisor. He was an avid fisherman and loved riding his Harley and building anything his wife or family needed.

He was preceded in death by his father...

Oct 2, 2020

Linda Boarman Meyer, 76, widow of Jerry Lee Meyer, died Friday, October 2, 2020. Born in Martinsburg, WV, she had been a Hampton resident since 1963 where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Meyer is survived by her step-daughter, Donna Lynn Meyer; three sisters, Martha Lee Hogbin, Connie Anne Rupp and Toni Elizabeth Stout; three...

Oct 1, 2020

Mary Rowe Payne, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she retired as an Executive Secretary from Newport News Shipbuilding.  She was a member of Newport News Church of Christ.

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Sep 29, 2020

Claire LeMaire Fiedorowicz, 87, joined her recent-late husband, John, the morning of September 29, 2020.  Born in Ayer, MA, she had been a resident of Hampton, VA since 1966.

Married for 63 years, John and Claire met at Fort Devens in Massachusetts. After she eventually agreed to dance with him at a military ball, they were engaged...