Jun 25, 2020

Robert Martin Raynor, 46, died Thursday, June 25, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, Robert graduated from Kecoughtan High School and was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. A Mustang enthusiast, he loved racing and working on his cars.

Robert is survived by two daughters, Kaela Boe and Payton Saleen Raynor; step-son, Tyler Forbes; grandson, Levi Boe;...

Jun 24, 2020

My beloved mother, Jacklyn Ray Mayo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  She left us unexpectedly but surrounded by love.  She will be forever missed.  She is preceded in death by her parents Harold Jack & Molly Delette Douglas, her brother Richard Douglas and her 1st husband William F. Ray.

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Jun 22, 2020

Edward "Ed" Cowan Sumner , 62, surrounded by family and friends, unexpectedly joined his wife of 40 years Carol in heaven on June 22, 2020. Ed was born May 15, 1958 in Beaufort, SC to his late parents James Raoul and Audrey Hilda (Jaksch) Sumner .  He graduated from Fairborn High School in Fairborn, OH Class of 1976.  Immediately following...

Jun 22, 2020

Bruce R. Rabie, 54, died Monday, June 22, 2020. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Bruce served in the US Air Force for six years beginning in 1986, including service in Operation Desert Storm. He was stationed at LAFB, living in Hampton until moving to Isle of Wight County in 2000. Following his military service, Bruce worked for the Isle of...

Jun 20, 2020

Maria Jozifina "Josie" Mingee, 93, died Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born in Brussels, Belgium, she became a war bride in 1947 upon marrying Linwood Earl Turner. They came stateside for several tours of duty, one of which was in Waco, TX where she sat for her US Citizenship test and became a naturalized citizen for which she was very...

Jun 18, 2020

Virginia Hatsuyo Keating, 90, died peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2020 with her granddaughter by her side. Born in Tokyo, she was a WWII survivor. Enduring the ravages of war, she was an inspiration to her family, instilling a tremendous respect for her tenacity. Mrs. Keating was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary #3219...

Jun 14, 2020

Christopher James St. Louis age 51 was called home to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, June 14th 2020. He was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on February 18th 1969 to Annette St.Louis. Christopher was a hard working man, who loved his family more than anything. Chris was always the life of the party, he lit up the room...

Jun 12, 2020

Helen J. Sandford, 76, died Friday, June 12, 2020. Born in Conway, SC, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1961. She retired from civil service having worked in both the Marshall Islands and Fort Monroe.

Survivors include her daughter, Jody Scott (Mike) of Hampton; her son, Lee Mitchell Sandford (Linda) of Newport News; her mother, Helen...

Jun 4, 2020

Hampton,

Thomas Joseph Harmon III, 51, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he served in the US Navy during Operation Desert Storm; after which he began work with Tecnico Company where he was a Supervisor working at Newport News Shipbuilding,

Tom is survived by his son, Thomas J. Harmon...

Jun 3, 2020

In the early morning of June 3, 2020, Joan W. Barlow died peacefully after a long and eventful life. Born in London, England in October 1925 to parents George and Emily Henrietta "Hettie" Waters, Joan was raised in the beautiful south coast seaside town of Bournemouth. During World War II, she was introduced to Henry "Hank" Gordner, an American...

Jun 2, 2020

Beverly King Credle, passed away June 2, 2020. She retired from Hampton Codes and Compliance as an Inspector. Beverly was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Hampton. Beverly is survived by her beloved husband, Walter Credle and sister, Zane Hoy. A celebration of life will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11AM....

May 24, 2020

Morris Arthur Bander, 76, died Sunday, May 24, 2020. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Hampton High School in 1962 and Virginia Tech in 1967 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He went to work for the Civil Service at the shipyard in Portsmouth before joining the Air Force during the Vietnam War. During his service in the...

May 21, 2020

Dana Nicole Wollenburg, 31, died Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was kind, loving and selfless, a beautiful soul with a big heart.

Dana was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virginia L. and Phillip G. Pitt and James Stark and two uncles, Scotty G. and Tony L. Pitt. Survivors include her two daughters, Terri Ann Wollenburg and...

May 17, 2020

On May 17, 2020, Sally Harrell Scott (Nanny), went to be with the Lord. She was born in Murfreesboro, N.C. on Nov. 28, 1925, and later moved to Hampton where she met and married her loving late husband, Capt. Robert W. Scott Sr. of the Virginia Pilots Association.

She adored her sons, Capt. Robert W. Scott Jr....

May 17, 2020

Audrey Elizabeth Ferguson Lee, 96, died Sunday, May 17, 2020. Born and raised in Phoebus, she graduated from Hampton High School where she played trombone in the band. She worked for Bender's Toys and Gifts for many years before going to work for Leggett's Department Store in downtown Hampton. In her later years she worked at Shelton on the...

May 14, 2020

Kimberly A. Lewis, 66, passed away, May 14, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Henry "Hank" Lewis; daughter, Krystin M. Lewis; grandchildren, Xzavier Lewis and Makaya McAdams; and brother, Kristopher Esnault. A funeral service will be broadcast on the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home Facebook page, starting at 2PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. A link will be...

May 14, 2020

John C. Fiedorowicz, 91, (LT. Col Retired), passed peacefully on May 14, 2020. Born in Uncasville, CT, he had been a resident of Hampton, VA since 1966. He retired from the Army after 20 years of service, including tours during the Vietnam and Korean Wars, earning a Bronze Star Medal alongside several other Army Commendation Medals during his distinguished...

May 11, 2020

Christine M Hadley, 54, of Hampton passed away into the loving arms of the Father after a short illness on the evening of May 11th. She was known for her strong faith,happy attitude, and love for her family. Her life was filled with many joys: quilting, cooking, sewing, and tea parties. She is survived by her husband of 26 years,...

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Gant Dyment, 88, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Greensboro, NC on October 8, 1931, she accompanied her parents Col. Robert M. Gant (USA-Ret) and Elizabeth Darling Gant, and later her husband, worldwide with the U.S. Army before settling on the Virginia Peninsula in 1975. She was preceded in death by...

May 5, 2020

Richard Halvey Bailey, 92, (MSG Retired) widower of Mieko Maeda Bailey, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  Born in Clayton, MO, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1952.  He retired from the U.S. Army in 1968 after 22 years, which included service during the Korean War.

Richard was also preceded in death by his...