Sep 13, 2025

Gene Fay Summers, fondly known as "Woodpecker," entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, after a health battle and hospital stay.  He was 77 years old.

Gene was born on February 27, 1948, in Rutherfordton, N.C. and later became a resident of Hampton, VA. He spent more than 60 years in the Buckroe area.  He took...

Sep 7, 2025

On September 7, 2025, Thomas Edwards Joyner passed away peacefully at home. He was a lifelong Hamptonian. He graduated from Hampton High School and Old Dominion University.

Tom had a 30-year career as President of Monette Information Systems in Smithfield, VA.

Tom was a talented musician and was blessed with a beautiful voice. He was...

Sep 7, 2025

Maria Schwarz Siron, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.  Born in Germany, sister to 12 siblings; she had been a Newport News resident for many years.  Maria enjoyed gardening, both growing beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables.  Her favorite past time was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her...

Sep 5, 2025

Diane T. "Dee" Price 80, passed away on September 5, 2025 after a battle with vascular dementia, with her daughter by her side. Dee was born on April 17, 1945 and was a proud 1963 graduate of Hampton High School.

Dee worked as bank teller for many years. In 1974, she married musician and vocalist George Grove...

Sep 5, 2025

Dorcas Dixon Swain, 92, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025.  Born in Beaufort County, North Carolina to parents J. Hyman and Hattie Dixon, she had been a Hampton resident since 1963.  Dorcas was an active member of Memorial Baptist Church; she enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables and beautiful flowers; and drawing and painting.  Her favorite job was as a...

Sep 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Brenda Osborne Carr

Born August 16, 1940 - Entered Eternal Rest September 4, 2025

Brenda Osborne Carr, 85, of Halifax, Virginia, passed away peacefully in Yorktown, where she had lived with her daughter for the past four years.

She worked for many years as a Teacher's Assistant at Halifax...

Sep 4, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) E. Ottofaro, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  Born in Brooklyn, New York on January 14, 1931, he had been a long-time resident of Newport News. Larry served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was discharged in 1955. He later completed an apprenticeship of 6 years at the trade of Printer and...

Sep 1, 2025

Joyce Anne Brendle, 89, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.  Born to the late John and Irene Harper on May 13, 1936, she had been a lifelong Hampton resident.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph H. Brendle, Jr.; three sons, David, Paul, and Richard; and sister, Martha; she leaves to cherish her memory,...

Aug 30, 2025

Margaret Arlene Hubbard Stubbs, age 90, of Prince George's County, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Arlene was born on September 30, 1935, in Elizabeth City, Virginia, to Calvin Britton Hubbard and Helen Francis Carpenter Hubbard Carmines.

Arlene was a devoted homemaker who cherished her family above all else. She was also a passionate genealogist...

Aug 29, 2025

Anthony Victor Clark, 35, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. Born in Edenton, NC, he had been a Hampton resident for the last 15 years where he was well known and loved by the community. He was a devoted son, brother, friend and father who passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, care and cherished moments.

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Aug 26, 2025

Ruth B. Farnett, 70, joined the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born in Japan, she had been a Hampton Roads resident since 1968. She had worked for several local merchants as a bookkeeper through the years. An active Phoebus United Methodist Church member, she participated with the United Methodist Women and loved cooking and baking. She was a...

Aug 21, 2025

Shirley Lois M. Esada, 91, died August 21, 2025. Born in Hartford, Connecticut she was a longtime resident of Hampton. Shirley worked for Best Products for many years before enjoying a career as an activities director at a local nursing home. She loved her family and was a devoted wife and mother. Shirley was known for her love of...

Aug 17, 2025

Stanley Nicholas Palys, 65, died Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born in Panama City, Panama, he was the son of Stanley Nicholas Palys and Mary Sue England. He was raised in Pennsylvania, but spent his early childhood years in Japan, where his father traveled to play Major League Baseball. He went on to study at Virginia Tech where he received...

Aug 12, 2025

Richard Kenneth Byrd lived a life dedicated to education, faith, and family. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and educator, Dick's legacy of kindness and learning touched countless lives. One of four children born to his parents, William Howard and Rachel Dye Byrd, Dick grew up in Chattanooga, TN alongside his brother, Bill, and his sisters, Katherine and Jeannette. He...

Aug 11, 2025

Our loving mother, Barbara C Smith, 82, went to be with her maker on August 11,2025.  Born on August 6,1943, in Newport News, Virginia, Barbara made Hampton Roads her home for her entire lifetime. After a marriage that lasted 16 years, she raised her 4 children by herself while working full time. Barbara created an atmosphere of warmth, resilience...

Aug 10, 2025

Robert Napoleon Bright, a devoted father, grandfather, and retired shipbuilder, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Hampton, VA. He was born in Whiteville, NC, to the late Thomas Napoleon "Poley" Bright and Eva Florence Phillips Bright.

After serving in the Air Force, Robert dedicated 38 and a half years of his life to Newport News Shipbuilding,...

Aug 9, 2025

Joann Elizabeth Horton (Perry), 54, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on August 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  Born on February 16, 1971, in West Point, Virginia, Joann was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Violet Perry. She carried with her the warmth and strength of her upbringing throughout her life.

Joann graduated from Christopher...

Aug 7, 2025

Teresa C. Rice, 68, died Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Richmond, she had been a Hampton resident since 1987. She enjoyed playing Bingo, both in person and online, was a pool shark, and was an avid reader. Her greatest love was her family, especially the grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elwood...

Aug 7, 2025

Barbara Ann Ware, 63, died Thursday, August 7, 2025. A longtime resident of Hampton, she loved playing Bingo and attending festivals with her children when they were younger. She was an avid artist and enjoyed drawing and painting.

Preceded in death by her mother, Doris Herron, her sister, Loretta Hartley, and her daughter, Stephanie Ware; survivors include...

Aug 4, 2025

Love doesn't die, people do. Robert M. Boone, 70, died Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Newport News, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident and retired as a ship fitter from the department of Navy at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from Thomas Nelson Community College. He loved to...