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James Allan Manseau

James Allan Manseau

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...

Ronald Allen Stacy

Ronald Allen Stacy

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...

Eddie Lee Hackworth, Jr.

Eddie Lee Hackworth, Jr.

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...

Lewis Edward Whitehouse

Lewis Edward Whitehouse

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...

Richard Herbert Woody

Richard Herbert Woody

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...

Kathleen Anne Champion

Kathleen Anne Champion

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...

Ann Elizabeth Sowash

Ann Elizabeth Sowash

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...

Betty Smith Hogge

Betty Smith Hogge

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...

Milton W. Birdsong, Jr.

Milton W. Birdsong, Jr.

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...

Robert "Bob" R. Poletti

Robert "Bob" R. Poletti

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...

Nina Mae Nicholson

Nina Mae Nicholson

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...

Mildred "Mitzi" Catherine Siefers

Mildred "Mitzi" Catherine Siefers

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"...

Frances Bloxom

Frances Bloxom

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.

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Ann Vantrease Barnard

Ann Vantrease Barnard

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...

Charles F. Patton, Jr.

Charles F. Patton, Jr.

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;...

Jose L. "Jun" Obafial, Jr.

Jose L. "Jun" Obafial, Jr.

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...

Dolores K. Casto

Dolores K. Casto

Mar 27, 2019

Dolores (Dee) Kay Uram Casto, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. She was born November 20, 1951, in Fairmont, WV to Steve Uram and Lillian Culi Uram. She was a 1969 graduate of Farmington High School in Farmington, WV. Dee married Lester M. (Mitch)...

Paul "Chris" Setzler

Paul "Chris" Setzler

Mar 27, 2019

Paul Christie Setzler, 84, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Chris loved sailboats, woodworking, fishing, being outdoors and his family (including the four-legged ones). He also enjoyed inventing, creating, drawing and designing.

Born in Cleveland, he graduated high school in Hamilton, Ohio, served in the Navy on the carrier USS...

Angela Denise Walshe

Angela Denise Walshe

Mar 25, 2019

Angela D. Walshe, 54, passed away on March 25, 2019. A native of Tennessee, Angela was a current resident of Ft. Monroe. She was a graduate of Upper Iowa State University where she earned her B.S. in Science and then graduated from the University of New Orleans where she received her Masters in Counseling. Angela...

Michael Wayne Kilgore

Michael Wayne Kilgore

Mar 25, 2019

Michael Wayne Kilgore, 35, died Monday, March 25, 2019. Born in Newport News, he lived on the Peninsula most of his life and worked as a Rod Buster for several different companies. He enjoyed all sports, especially football, baseball, and boxing, and shooting pool.

Preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Kilgore and two aunts, Nancy Kilgore...

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