Apr 21, 2019

Irving Earl Lawson Jr, 91, died peacefully at home with his family on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. A native and lifelong resident of Hampton. He was preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart, Iola, after 63 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Nancy Page &...

Apr 20, 2019

Clifford Tyrone Harris, III was born on July 22, 1955 in Mount Clemons, Michigan to Cliff and Alfreda Harris.

Clifford, the eldest of five brothers, was educated through the Hampton school system. He furthered his career by receiving his certification as a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) and was employed as a CNA at Riverside Convalescent Center for...

Apr 19, 2019

Bobby Johnson, 61, passed away on April 19, 2019.  Born in Wicomico, MD, he has been a resident of Tidewater for over 20 years.  He served in the US Navy and worked construction.

Bobby was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary D. Johnson.  He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Johnson and Eden Johnson; sister, Lisa...

Apr 17, 2019

James L. "Jim" Pingitore, 77, of Hampton, passed away on April 17, 2019.  Preceded in death by his son, Brian Keith Pingitore; Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Pingitore;  daughter, Shawnna Kerr and her husband, Chris Kerr; his grandsons, Noah and Christian Kerr (who were the sunshine of his life); brother-in-law, Peter J. Letendre;  beloved dog, Bella;...

Apr 15, 2019

James Allan Manseau, III, 34, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. Born in Fullerton, CA, he has been a Peninsula resident since 1991, where he was an electrician for Newport News Shipbuilding. James graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 2003 and from the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School in 2016. James was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah...

Apr 12, 2019

It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce that Ronald "Allen" Stacy age 47 of Newport News left us to join his mother and father on Friday on April 12, 2019. Allen was born November 22, 1971 in Elkton, Maryland, the 4th child and 3rd son of Lanthan Howard Stacy and 2nd...

Apr 9, 2019

Hampton, Va. It is with great sadness that Eddie Lee Hackworth, Jr US Army Maj. (ret.), passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2019. Ed (Butch affectionately called by his family) was born on May 5, 1941 to Mabel (Kennedy) and Eddie Hackworth in Lynchburg, Va. His mother was the Director of the Student Health Center...

Apr 9, 2019

Lewis Edward Whitehouse, 96, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. He will be remembered as a loving, kind, and devoted husband, father, grand-father, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years and love of his life, Mary Verell Whitehouse; as well as 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Lewis...

Apr 9, 2019

Richard Herbert Woody, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he worked over 42 years with CSX Rail Road.

Richard is survived by his wife of 19 years, Teresa D. Woody; sons, Adam Woody (Marci) and Ashton Woody (Crystal); daughter, Sabrina Woody; brother, Joe Woody (Jenny); grandchildren, Caleb, Zakary, Alexis, Ty, Cody...

Apr 8, 2019

Kathleen Anne Champion, 58, of Hampton, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019.  She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 29, 1960. She was part of an Air Force family that would eventually come to Langley AFB. Kathy remained in Hampton as a lifelong resident. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas H. Champion and Ethelmae...

Apr 6, 2019

Ann Elizabeth Sowash, 59, died Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born in Newport News, she was a lifelong Peninsula resident. She was a 1981 graduate of Longwood College with a BA in Fine Arts and worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Farm Fresh. Ann was a longtime member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church until...

Apr 5, 2019

Betty Smith Hogge passed away on April 5, 2019. At her side were her daughter Sherri Smith Reid of Hampton and her son Raymond Lee Hogge Jr of Norfolk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee Hogge, her son Charles Smith, and her brother William Houpt, all of Hampton. She is survived...

Apr 5, 2019

Milton W. Birdsong, Jr., 76, died Friday, April 5, 2019. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. A Peninsula resident most of his life, he retired from Civil Service at Langley AFB in 2003 and moved to the Outer Banks. He was secretary of the Café Club at the McDonald's in Kill...

Apr 4, 2019

Robert (Bob) R. Poletti, after 97 years of sharing his strong, kind and loving spirit; Bob left us on April 4, 2019. He was quiet, gentle, thoughtful, generous and a true family man who loved without limit. He will be missed and frequently, fondly remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and those who were lucky enough to...

Apr 4, 2019

Nina Mae Nicholson, 89, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019.  Born in Covington, VA, she has been a resident of Newport News since 1967.  Nina was a devoted and dedicated military wife who supported her husband, George A. Burnette, Jr (deceased 1976) through various military assignments, including two tours in Vietnam.  Nina worked for Adams Shoes in Newport News...

Apr 3, 2019

Mildred "Mitzi" Catherine Siefers, 76, went home to be with Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Originally from Cumberland, MD, she was a long time resident of Hampton, VA. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

Mitzi is survived by her husband of 56 years, William "Bill"...

Apr 3, 2019

Frances Bloxom died on her 70th birthday, April 3, 2019. Born in Bedford, VA, she had been a Hampton resident since 1970. She worked for a number of years for Pentran (which is now HRT) . She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 349 and she loved to play Bingo.

Apr 2, 2019

Ann Vantrease Barnard 82, widow of Michael Walker Barnard, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born in Gallatin, TN, Ann moved to the Peninsula in 1972. She worked as a college professor at TNCC retiring after 37 years teaching business classes. Ann was an avid golfer and belonged to many bridge groups. She was also a...

Apr 1, 2019

Charles F. Patton, Jr., 73, died Monday, April 1, 2019. A lifelong Peninsula resident, he worked as a Firefighter for the Civil Service both at Fort Eustis and Fort Monroe retiring in 1995 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed anything having to do with being on the water, fishing, crabbing, boating, and water skiing;...

Mar 30, 2019

Jose L. (Jun) Obafial, Jr died Saturday, March 30, 2019. Born in Manilla, Philippines, he moved to Hampton in 1995 and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Jun is survived by his wife, India; children, James, Jose, Charles, Wilhelmina, Kimberly and Michele; many brothers and sisters; and...