Jul 19, 2020

David (Dave) McGowan Grant, 56, of Hampton passed away peacefully at home after battling a long illness on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in the presence of family and friends. He was born December 4 th , 1963 in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Dave spent most of his career working in the restaurant business, as a Domino's franchisee with seven...

Jul 17, 2020

Lt. Col. James "Jim" Meyers, Retired USAF died peacefully at home with his wife and family on July 17, 2020. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Frank and Agnes Meyers. He married Pat Costello, also from Lafayette, in 1955 and they recently celebrated their 65 th wedding anniversary. He was a devoted dad and "Pepaw", with...

Jul 15, 2020

Dorothy S. Rayfield, 72, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Erwin, NC, she was a longtime Hampton resident where she had been a member of the former East Hampton United Methodist Church and served as the church secretary for many years. Prior to that she had worked for the civil service at Fort Monroe.

Dorothy enjoyed...

Jul 15, 2020

Calvin Columbus Mansfield, 68, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, Calvin graduated with the first class from Bethel High School in 1970. He received his BA from Christopher Newport College and his Masters and Advanced Certificate from William and Mary. He taught 43 years for Hampton...

Jul 12, 2020

Judy Deuell Walker, 75, died Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born in Newport News, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident and retired from Thalheimers. She was a longtime member of Pine Chapel Baptist Church. Known for her loving and caring nature, her house was the gathering place when her children were growing up and she was always available to listen...

Jul 11, 2020

Jonzennie Mewborne Jones born November 3, 1934 departed this life on July 11, 2020.  She had fiercely battled Multiple Sclerosis for the past twenty years.  Throughout that time, she always kept a positive attitude.

Jonzennie grew up on Chesapeake Avenue in Hampton Va.  She graduated from Newport News High School, obtained her undergraduate degree from Duke University...

Jul 9, 2020

Mrs. Brigitta Boesen, age 82, of Hampton Roads Virginia, passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2020, at her residence. She was born August 9, 1938, in what was formerly Sudetenland, a daughter of the late Maria and Franz Hammer. As the foundation of our family, she guided, cared for, raised, saved, sheltered, loved, provided for, and protected us. She...

Jul 8, 2020

Peter D'Amico also known as Pete the Heat and the G.O.A.T. (today, tomorrow, and always) died July 8, 2020.  Born September 26, 1952 in Woodbury, NJ he was the son of Anthony V. and Helen D'Amico of Blackwood, NJ.

He attended Veteran's Memorial Junior High School, Class of 1967; and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High in Camden,...

Jul 8, 2020

Marguerite Thurston Kepler, 88, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born in Collierstown, VA, she had been a Hampton resident since 1952 where she was a longtime member of East Hampton Baptist Church. She was an Avon representative for over 40 years and enjoyed being at home and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Jul 7, 2020

Anne Wyatt Ford-Cox much loved wife, mother, sister, and daughter, passed away July 7, 2020. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 15, 1964, she was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Ford. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Vincent "Bubba" Cox; daughter, Brittany Lee Neuharth; father, Walter Ford; sister, Nell Lee Ford (Joseph) and nieces, Sarah...

Jul 7, 2020

Myra W. Hoen, 84, of Hampton, formerly of Salem, Virginia and widow of Klaas Hoen, passed away July 7, 2020.  She is survived by her children, Jan Hoen and wife, Angeline, of Hampton, Margaret Harrach and husband, Edward, of New Mexico, and Helena Hoen of Indiana; nine grandchildren, William Hoen, Alexandra Hoen, Bryce Hoen, Nicholas Hoen, Allen Page, Elizabeth...

Jul 6, 2020

Katy Swayngim was picked up by the angels on July 6 for her final journey home. Born in Waynesville, NC to Turner and Berdell Franklin on July 31, 1922, Katy spent most of her life in Hampton. She loved her friends and family and will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Jul 4, 2020

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Arthur Franklin Packard, Jr., 78, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserves, worked at Newport News shipyard for 12 years, then retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 32 years. Arthur was a member of Fox Hill Road Baptist Church, where he...

Jul 1, 2020

Robert Lewis Walton, 82, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020. A lifelong Hampton resident, Robert, who was known as both Bobby or Scotty, was the son of the late Gilbert Scott Walton and Nannie Black Walton.  A 1956 graduate of Hampton High School, he was a lifelong "Hampton Crabber". He had been the owner of Mrs. Walton's Sandwich Co and...

Jun 30, 2020

Gabriel (Gabe) Eugene Pereira, husband of Joyce J. Pereira, passed on June 30, 2020.  He was born to the late Gabriel S. and Grace S. Pereira on September 6, 1931.

Gabe graduated from Hampton High School in 1949 where he was a member of the State Championship football team.  He attended the Apprentice School in Newport News...

Jun 28, 2020

Theresa G. Woodall, 78, died June 28, 2020. Theresa was an active and longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she served as a treasurer and on the hiring committee. Her greatest joys were her family and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the entire...

Jun 28, 2020

Mickey Gene Rowe 85 of Hampton went peacefully to heaven on June 28, 2020. He was born at home on January 30, 1935 in Louisville, Mississippi to Mable Dean McCool and Jesse D. Rowe. Mickey grew up in Mississippi, played sports, was high school Valedictorian and was voted most likely to succeed. He joined the US Marine Corps in...

Jun 27, 2020

On June 27, 2020, Andrew James Barker passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Virginia Beach. Anyone who knew Andrew would agree with two things—he could be trying at times, and was fiercely loyal to those that he cared about, sometimes to a fault. Andrew's passion knew no bounds, and when he loved something, he immersed...

Jun 27, 2020

Heather Ann Bigbie, 40, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, she had been a Peninsula resident for the last 35 years. Heather had a beautiful smile, a contagious laugh, and a huge heart. She wasn't afraid to speak her mind and always finished what she started. She was the advice giver and the family...

Jun 26, 2020

Catherine M. Smith, 88, passed away June 26, 2020. A native of Boston Massachusetts, she had been a longtime resident of Hampton. Catherine worked as an accountant for the City of Hampton. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and loved being in the choir. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents George and Marguerite...