Jul 24, 2019

Pauline Smoot Woody, 90, widow of Richard Thomas Woody, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Born in Lynchburg, Mrs. Woody was the last one living of 10 brothers and sisters. She moved to Hampton in 1946 where she had worked for Maida Development Company. Mrs. Woody was a member of Restoration Church Phoebus Baptist; and was also a member of...

Jul 21, 2019

Gladys Adeline Lewis, 92, of Hampton, Virginia lost her battle with cancer on July 21, 2019 and went to be with her husband in Heaven. She was the widow of Beverley West Lewis, and mother to Sally A. Lewis of Hampton and Ellen L. McGimsey (Richard) of Roanoke.

Gladys was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and was...

Jul 17, 2019

James "Jimmy" D. Roberts Sr. passed away peacefully July 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his family whom he loved immensely. He is survived by Linda, his loving wife of 56 years. He will be dearly missed by his five children- Kim Buyer (Terry) of Keene, NH, James "Jay" D. Roberts, Jr. (Gina) of Yorktown, Michele Sinclair (Luke) of...

Jul 15, 2019

Ann May Spencer Bateman

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend to many.

Ann May Spencer Bateman, "Grandma Batey" 87, of Hampton VA., went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2019 , Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Nina Spencer, brother Sonny Spencer and sister Sally Spencer Johnston, survived by...

Jul 15, 2019

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Bordeaux, 61, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. Born in Bladen County, NC., she has been a resident of Hampton since July 1999.

Becky worked 10 years at Sarah Bonwell Hudgins with many different projects. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and had a great love of singing, and dancing.

Jul 15, 2019

Walter Raines, age 87, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on July 15, 2019. He was born on December 6, 1931 in Hampton.

Walter was a faithful member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible Class. He humbly served the church in many capacities over the years, including Sunday...

Jul 9, 2019

Lakie Irene Paxton, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  Born in Saltville, VA, she had been a resident of Hampton for 52 years.  She was a member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church.

Lakie was preceded in...

Jul 8, 2019

Raymond Larry Brooke, affectionately known as "Pappy", 77, died Monday, July 8, 2019. Born in Georgia, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 9 years. Larry served in the US Army during Vietnam and retired after 25 years from the Hatch Nuclear Power Plant in Appling Co., GA then went to work for Florida Electric at the...

Jul 6, 2019

William "Bill" M. Rice Jr. died Saturday, July 6, 2019. Bill was born at Riverside Hospital on July 3, 1941 and raised on Harris Creek Road. After his marriage they built their home next door to his Mom and Dad. Bill attended Hampton High School (Class of 59) and played for the Hampton Crabbers (57-58). Bill's first job was...

Jul 2, 2019

Carrie Forrest Fox, 86, entered eternal peace on July 2, 2019 at her home in Hampton, VA.

She was born in Newport News and was a graduate of the class of Newport News High School 1952.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Darius J. Fox. Left to cherish her memory...

Jul 2, 2019

Kimberly Ferson Howell died Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was one of a kind. She was an original. She was tough. She was loving. She could be impatient. She was a pistol. She showed her love to her sons in meaningful ways. For a drama debutante with little sports background, she bought Virginia Squires season tickets to be closer...

Jun 28, 2019

Born Ruby Lavonne Jones in Clinton, Mississippi on November 12, 1939, she arrived in our Lord's hands on June 28, 2019 after a long illness with lung cancer.

Ruby is survived by her current husband, David Brian Allen and her ex-husband, Floyd Ducote. She is also survived by sons, John Vincent Ducote, Ted Randall Ducote, Robert Earl...

Jun 27, 2019

Alexander King, Jr., 72, died Thursday, June 27, 2019. A lifelong Hampton resident, he retired from the Newport News Shipyard. He loved music and watching sports, especially the Washington Redskins.

Survivors include his wife, Sharron King; a son, Shaun King of Gainesville, VA; a sister, Shirley Washington of Hampton; and a granddaughter, Elle King. The family will...

Jun 25, 2019

Sean Conner Cameron, 21, a native and lifelong resident of Hampton and Newport News, tragically lost his life on Tuesday June 25, 2019. He was well known for many things, especially his long hair, his beautiful smile and his infectious laugh. He was a great friend, helpful neighbor, and was loved by all.

The loss of Sean...

Jun 25, 2019

Jimmie D. Smith, 74, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Born in Sandpoint, ID, he was a Hampton resident for the last two years. He joined the Air Force in 1964, retiring from the Pentagon in 1984 after 20 years of service. Upon retiring, he went to work as a manager of Star Technologies, retiring again after fourteen years.

Jun 24, 2019

Angela Janeen Wade, 49, died Monday, June 24, 2019. Born in Springfield, IL, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 27 years where she had worked at both Jack's and Mugzy's. She loved crafts, knitting, cross stitch, baking and going on vacation, especially to the beach. Most of all she loved her time spent with her grandkids....

Jun 24, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Louise (Yancey) Haywood of Hampton, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In 1935, she was born in Houston, Texas, but spent most of her life in Hampton. As a child, Betty attended the Hockaday School in Dallas, Texas. In her teens, the family settled in Hampton,...

Jun 22, 2019

Alexander "Manzy" John Stoops, Sr., 74, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 with his family by his side. Born in Newport News, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident.  He served in the US Army and retired from the Newport News Shipyard in 1994 after 25 years, where he worked as a structural and pipe welder.  He was a member of...

Jun 17, 2019

Elizabeth Adelle Allen, 59, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 after a long illness.Elizabeth  is survived by her children Scott and Heather; parents, Virginia and Richard Clark, sister Melissa, grandchildren Emily and Chloe,along with several cousins, Aunt and Uncle. Liz was a long time resident of Hampton and a Bethel High School graduate. Liz worked in the administration field...

Jun 17, 2019

Betty "Jean" Manfred of Hampton, Virginia went home to the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 76. She was born on October 3, 1942 in Hampton, Virginia to Julius Glenn and Kathleen Sadler. She was the older sister of Julius Glenn Jr and Linda Lee. Jean married the love of her life Robert Manfred on...