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Carl Alvin Andrews
May 14, 2019
Carl A. Andrews, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2018. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he worked for Verizon for over 30 years, retiring as a Central Office Repairman.
Carl is survived by his wife Helen; children, Rhonda, Robert and Russell and grandchildren J.R. Tabitha and Alison.
...Mark Philip Fleming
May 14, 2019
Mark Philip Fleming, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Born to Curtis and Mary Fleming in Oak Hill, West...
Mackiva Spivey
May 13, 2019
NEWPORT NEWS – Mackiva Spivey Jr, age 81, departed this life to be present with the Lord Monday May 13, 2019.  He was born May 15, 1937 in Hobbsville, NC to the late Bessie Nowell and Durwood M. Spivey. Mackiva was a resident of Newport News for 48 years; he served and retired from the...
Carey Wynn Hall-Warner
May 12, 2019
Carey Wynn Hall-Warner, 61, of Hampton, VA, passed away on May 12, 2019. Carey was employed as the Library Medial Specialist at Elephants Fork Elementary School in Suffolk, VA. She was involved in her church and served as the chairperson of the Social Justice Committee. Carey taught swimming lessons at the YMCA in both Hampton and Newport News. She...
Marjorie Gage Ballard
May 11, 2019
Marjorie Gage Ballard, at the young age of 90, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She lived her entire life in the Fox Hill Community of Hampton and was a life long member of Wallace Memorial United Methodist Church (WMUMC). She was retired from civil service at Fort Monroe. Marjorie was...
Joyce Smith Bruce
May 11, 2019
Joyce Smith Bruce of Newport News passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019 at the age of 87. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Joyce knew no strangers. Her family and friends meant everything to her; her love for them knew no boundaries. Joyce was a great cook, an avid sports fan...
Joseph Nelson Richardson
May 10, 2019
Joseph Nelson Richardson, 70, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. Born in Washington, NC, Joe grew up in Hampton, and graduated from Kecoughtan High School. He worked as a firefighter in Hampton and then at the Newport News Shipyard. Joe was active in AA on the Peninsula.
Robert Sterling Hawk
May 8, 2019
Robert S. "Bobby" Hawk passed away on May 8, 2019 surrounded by his family, at the age of 75. He was born in Newport News, and moved to the Phoebus section of Hampton when he was 15. Upon deciding that he was finished with school, he worked various jobs until he joined Newport News Shipbuilding...
Gary Wade Massey
May 8, 2019
GARY WADE MASSEY – Gary Massey died Wednesday afternoon at approximately 2:40 pm of severe trauma experienced in a motorcycle accident on Route 17 in Yorktown. Gary was struck by a car turning across his lane into traffic.
Gary was born September 10, 1955, in Riverside Hospital in downtown Newport News. Â He was the first...
Joyce D. Sgavicchio
May 6, 2019
Joyce Dore Sgavicchio, lifelong resident of Hampton, passed into eternity at the age of 96 on Monday, May 6, 2019. She died at Dominion Village in Poquoson. In the last few years Joyce suffered from dementia and recently had a stroke that finally took her life.
She worked as secretary to TRADOC surgeon at Fort Monroe for...
Bobby Gene Warren, Sr.
May 5, 2019
Bobby Gene Warren Sr., 84, died Sunday, May 5, 2019. Born in Lowell, NC, Bobby served one tour in the US Army where he reached the rank of Sgt E5 in just 22 months. His last duty station was the Patrick Henry Nike site. He also met his wife Linda Kilmon Warren while...
Easter Ardelia Tate
May 3, 2019
Easter left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2019. Born October 10, 1932 in Cumberland, Kentucky, Easter was a resident of Hampton most of her adult life. Easter was a longtime member of Parkview Church of God. She was a beloved friend, mother, sister, and grandmother. She cared for many people in her...
Agnes Stutt Hogge
May 1, 2019
Agnes Stutt Hogge, died May 1, 2019. Born in Hampton, VA on July 26, 1920, Agnes graduated Hampton High School in 1937. In 1939 she married Shirley S. Hogge, an artist. She was preceded in death by both her husband and daughter Shirley Hogge Stacey.
Daniel E. Botts
Apr 24, 2019
Daniel "Dave" E. Botts, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Buckroe and "proud of it". Dave was preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings. He served our country for 4 years in the US Army during the 1950's. After his discharge, he went to work for...
Helen Clarey Uzzle
Apr 24, 2019
Helen Uzzle, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. A Homegoing Memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Berceuse Funeral and         Cremation   Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 (757)-825-8070.
She is predeceased by her mother and father, Mildred C. Huggins and Herbert W. Clarey, and also an...
Cw4 (Ret) George W. Harris
Apr 22, 2019
George was the third oldest of six siblings. He came from a very humble background. He Joined the Army two days before his 17th Birthday in 1948. He served in both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. While stationed in Japan, he met and married the love of his life Ryoko Tamagawa in 1955. They...
Irving Earl Lawson
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 &...
Clifford Tyrone Harris, Iii
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...
Bobby Johnson
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...
James L. Pingitore
Apr 17, 2019
James L. "Jim" Pingitore, 77, of Hampton, passed away on April 17, 2019. Â Preceded in death by his son, Brian Keith Pingitore; Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Pingitore; Â 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; Â beloved dog, Bella;...

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