Dec 19, 2018

Shawn Robert Ferrell, 42, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018. A lifelong Hampton resident, he attended Peninsula Catholic High School and graduated from Phoebus High School. Shawn worked as an Electrician for Beacon Electrical and followed Phish to many venues. He loved his dogs Titus and Zeus.

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Dec 17, 2018

Theodore John Vidourek, 83, passed away unexpectedly Monday December 17, 2018.  Born in Hamilton, OH, he lived in Hampton, VA since 1961, where he retired in 1997 as a Training Specialist/Instructor with Army Civilian Service at Ft. Eustis, VA.

Ted served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force.  He worked at Champion Paper in Hamilton,...

Dec 14, 2018

Benjamin A. Riddle Jr., 82, of Hampton, VA, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, December 14, 2018. He was born to the late Rev. Benjamin A. Riddle Sr. and Dorothy H. Riddle. He was a proud graduate of the University of Richmond and taught Math for Hampton City Schools for 38 years before his retirement in...

Dec 13, 2018

John Ernest "Jack" Boerner passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Born March 20, 1930 in Newport News to William F. and Ruby R. Boerner, he

moved to Hampton at age 8 and lived the remainder of his life in Olde Wythe,

He...

Dec 12, 2018

Daneen Marie D'Arcy "Nonna" O'Keefe

February 20, 1944 – December 12, 2018

Sadly we announce the death of our beloved "Nonna" on December 12, 2018. Daneen, was a loving mother of four, and grandmother of ten. Nonna was an avid artist, singer, bookworm, and retired real estate broker. She called Hampton, Virginia home for over...

Dec 9, 2018

James "Jim" Campbell, 77 of Myrtle Point, Oregon, sadly passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Hampton, Virginia. Jim had been a resident of the City of Hampton for 41 years.

Jim served in the United States Navy for 20 years earning numerous awards. He retired on August...

Dec 9, 2018

Donald Christopher Seidnitzer, 85, made the journey to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years, Dorothy; his six children, Yolanda (Greg), Dorothy (Richard), Donald, Yvonne (John), Dean, and Daniel (Chandra); his...

Dec 8, 2018

William Francis "Frankie" Dye, 60, passed away, Saturday, December 8, 2018.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he worked as a steel worker for D. T. Reed Steel for over twenty years.

Frankie was preceded in death by his Father William Dye, and sister Ginger.  He is survived by his mother Margaret E. Dye; siblings, Wanda "Susie" Dye...

Dec 5, 2018

Madelon "Bootsie" Stillwell completed her journey here on earth on December 5th, 2018 with her family by her side, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.

Born on Fort Monroe, on June 10, 1934, Bootsie was a Hampton resident for most of her life. She overcame Polio at the young...

Dec 5, 2018

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Robert E. "Robbie" DeBartolo, 54, owner of After Hours Imports and All Brite Cleaning Services, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Born in Ozone Park, NY, he has been a resident of Newport News since 1990.  Robbie was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5480 where he was a 4th Degree Knight, Our...

Dec 5, 2018

Donna Elaine Gandee (nee Cyphers), 54, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, her caring nature led her to a career as an LPN working in home health care and in nursing homes, helping both elderly and pediatric patients.

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Dec 5, 2018

Linda Elaine Cotton, 56, of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully in the hospital on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

Ms. Cotton was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 28, 1961 to Archie Irving Floyd and Clementine Joyce Floyd. Linda attended John F Kennedy high school and graduated in 1980. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,...

Dec 5, 2018

LeeAnne Chauvin-Tabor, 57, passed away December 5, 2018 during the first snow of the year. Born in Toul Rosiere Air Force Base, France she had been a longtime resident of the Peninsula. A strong willed woman, she loved gardening and her 5 puppies and her family.

Survivors include her...

Dec 4, 2018

Betty Smith passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.  She will be missed by her husband of 41 years, Essie Smith and family and friends.

Dec 4, 2018

Anne Routten Rakes went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2018. She was born May 13, 1941. She was a proud Hamptonian. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1958 where she met the love of her life, Curtis E. Rakes. They spent 59 wonderful years together surrounded by the people they loved most. Anne loved her...

Dec 2, 2018

Maria Vallas Mitchum, 79, fell asleep in the Lord on December 2, 2018, in Hampton, VA.  She was the widow of her loving husband Kenneth R. Mitchum.  Maria was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 10, 1939.  She was the daughter of Theologos and Domna Vallas.   She was of Greek heritage whose parents were from the Island...

Dec 1, 2018

John Esla Bateman, 58, was called to the biggest baseball field in eternity on December 1, 2018. Born and raised by Otis and Gertrude Bateman in Hampton, he enjoyed his time fishing, hunting and grilling, but his greatest passion was coaching baseball at Hampton Wythe Little League. John was part of the local umpiring association...

Nov 30, 2018

Charles Robert Laslo

US Navy Retired BTCM Master Chief

1940-2018

On November 30 Charles passed away in his sleep. He was 77. He is proceeded in death by his loving wife Minnie Marie, his parents Charles and Margret, and sister Margret Grela and brother Frank Laslo. He is survived by 3 sons Steven...

Nov 29, 2018

Ruby Lester Bailey, 88, died Thursday, November 29, 2018. Born in Hurley, VA, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 60 years. She taught at many of the Hampton Schools for 40 years but spent the last 28 at Phillips Elementary from which she retired in 1989 in order to babysit her grandson....

Nov 29, 2018

Carolyn Elizabeth Hume, aka NaNa, our family matriarch, has passed on to her heavenly home - She is FREE AT LAST!

NaNa was predeceased by her sister Louise Hanley, as well as children Nancy Hopkins, Willard "Billy" and Gary Hume. NaNa is survived by her daughter Brenda Della Moyer, who shares the same birthday, along...