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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
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
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...
Donald J. Cavey
Mar 23, 2019
Rev. Donald J. Cavey, 72, passed away on Saturday March 23, 2019 at his home in Hampton. He was raised in Baltimore, MD the son of Daniel J. and Mary G. Cavey.
Fr. Cavey was ordained to the priesthood in 1976 and was totally devoted to his vocation and Catholic Faith. He served as a Catholic Chaplain...
Ronnie Lee Trice
Mar 23, 2019
Ronnie Lee Trice, 76, passed away March 23, 2019 at the Hampton VA Med Center. Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he had been a resident of Norfolk since 1977.  He retired from the US Navy in 1981 after 21 years and served in the Vietnam War from 1966-68.  He then retired from Brink's as...
Patricia Ann Hayden
Mar 22, 2019
Patricia Ann Hayden (Patty to some, Trisha to others), 61, a native of Baltimore, MD & resident of Hampton, passed away on Friday, March 22nd, 2019 while at home under hospice care. She had a great talent for knitting and crocheting, making several family members beautiful hats, blankets, and...
Donna Biggs Geouge
Mar 22, 2019
Donna Biggs Geouge, 66, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.  Born in West Virginia, she has been a resident of Newport News and Hampton area since 1984.  She was a bookkeeper for Sam Rust Seafood.
Donna is survived by her sons, Michael Hamm and Brian Holbrooks; mother, Roxanne Robinson; brothers, Monte Biggs, David Biggs and...
Terri Marie Walton
Mar 21, 2019
Terri Marie Walton of Hampton, Va, age 56, went to be with her Heavenly Father, in the comfort of her own home, during the early evening hours of March 21, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Terri was a lifelong resident of the Hampton Roads Area where she graduated from Pembroke High School....
Gerald Edward Burks
Mar 21, 2019
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Burks departed this life for his heavenly reward on March 21, 2019. He is survived by his devoted wife, Terry, and his mother, Lois Burks Davis, both of Hampton; daughter Stephanie Sarris (Jim) and grandson, Zachary of Smithfield; and daughter Margaret Ann Frazier (Michael) of Leesburg, VA. He is also survived and cherished by...
Ernie Conrad Lane
Mar 19, 2019
Ernie Conrad Lane, 73, of Hampton, VA went to be with the Lord with family at his side on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Born in Nashville, TN, he has been a resident of the Peninsula for 36 years. Ernie served in the US Navy as an electrician and retired as a facilities manager after over 50 years. He...
Charles Thomas Mcneil
Mar 19, 2019
Colonel Charles T. McNeil, USAF, retired, and twin brother William were born on December 18, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Scottish immigrants, William and Margaret Aikman McNeil. Chuck graduated from Central High as Senior class president. In 1954, he graduated from Akron University as a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, ROTC, and choral group. He was commissioned in...
Charles W. Wilhelm
Mar 16, 2019
Charles W. Wilhelm, 75, passed away on March 16, 2019. He was born January 31, 1944 in Kingwood, WV. Charles moved to Hampton in 1955 with his family and lived there the remainder of his life. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1962 and began working in the transportation logistic industry. Charles retired in...
Richard Lee Harper
Mar 15, 2019
Richard Lee Harper, 63, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. Born in Charleston, WV, on August 8,1955, he was a resident of Newport News for 51 years, where he was a Commercial Truck Driver and a longtime member of Victory Life Church. Richard loved being around children. He was an avid lover of music and singing. He was preceded in...
Edward L. Richardson
Mar 15, 2019
History of Edward Leonard Richardson, Jr. 2 September 1929 – 15 March 2019 A Life of Few Regrets
Edward L. Richardson (Eddie or Ed) was born September 2, 1929 in Hilton Village,
Warwick County (Newport News) Va. His birth place is still present just down the road
Kathryn Louise Goers
Mar 14, 2019
Kathryn Louise (Lindsay) Goers passed away on March 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Brigadier General Melvin A. Goers (U.S.A. retired) and brothers Charles and Samuel.
Born August 22, 1921, in Urbana, Illinois, Kay was the daughter of Roscoe and Laura (Green)...
Marion Grace Kersten
Mar 14, 2019
Marion Grace Kersten, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Born in Queens, New York in 1927 and a native of Huntington Station, New York, she resided in Hampton, Virginia for the last 35 years. As the wife of a WWII Army veteran, Marion and her husband David co-owned...
Frank W. Spencer, Jr.
Mar 13, 2019
Frank W. Spencer Jr., 60, passed away on March 13, 2019 after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife, Dale; son, Chris; parents, Frank and Sandra Spencer; brothers Ray and David; step-son Christopher; and grandchildren Jordyn and Marilyn. His greatest joy was Cobia fishing on Buckroe Pier. A memorial service will be held at...
Edwina Cooper
Mar 10, 2019
Edwina Cooper, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she worked as a Librarian or Library Assistant for many different schools in the area.  She was also a member of Shalom Baptist Church.
Lewis Lathan Lee, Jr.
Mar 10, 2019
Lewis "Bud" Lee, 95, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. Born in Waycross, GA, Bud grew up during the Great Depression. One of six brothers, all of whom served in World War II, he joined the Navy in 1942 and was dispatched with the Marines as a Pharmacist's Mate to the Pacific...
Robert Wayne Higgins
Mar 8, 2019
Robert "Grandpa" Higgins age 69, joined his Heavenly Angel, and with Anchors up, sailed off into the mighty waters to that Heavenly Shore on March 8, 2019.
All turrets were silent as the Angelic Hosts followed and hovered above the Heavenly Vessel and sang with great joy and praise...

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