Aug 2, 2018

Peter Angelo Padula, 97, died Thursday, August 2, 2018. Born in New Hampshire, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps following the attack on Pearl Harbor. His years of service took him through World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He earned 3 Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, and many other commendations. Peter retired after 28 years of service with a...

Aug 2, 2018

?Linda Carol Jenkins, 68, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.  Born in Kentucky, she has been a resident of...

Aug 1, 2018

HAMPTON

Judith Ann Spangler, age 75, passed away at home with her family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born in Durham, NC to George and Mary Minor.

She enjoyed camping and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose.

Judith leaves behind to cherish her...

Jul 31, 2018

Suzanne Jay Shannon has sadly departed this world. She is survived by her three sons, Sam, Tim, and Chris; her father Fred, and two sisters, Linda and Terrie. In her six decades on earth she touched the hearts of many people; from perfect strangers to her best friend (her cousin Brenda). She was a strong woman, a great role model,...

Jul 30, 2018

Hampton- Robert Gordon Chappell, of Hampton, Virginia passed away on July 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his life-long companion of 43 years, Vernon Frenchie Reed (published author). A receiving of friends will be held between 4 PM- 6 PM on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, Virginia, 23666, 757-825-8070...

Jul 30, 2018

John B. Karpa, Jr., 94, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 30, 2018. Born in Newport News to Mary B. and John B. Karpa, Sr., he had lived in Yorktown for most of his life. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943-1946. After his discharge, he earned his Bachelors Degree in...

Jul 30, 2018

Diane Rita Stromp Gray, 78, died Monday, July 30, 2018. Born in Detroit, she was a longtime Lawrenceville resident. She was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and enjoyed basket weaving, Jewelry making and other arts and crafts.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Melvin Gray and her brother Bill Stromp and his wife,...

Jul 30, 2018

Suffolk-

Richard David Barnes DDS, age 74, passed away at home on Monday, July 30, 2018. Richard had his own practice in Hampton.

Arrangements by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions 757-825-8070 www.Berceusefuneralhome.com

Jul 23, 2018

Dorothy Ann Lyons, 63, passed away peacefully in her Hampton home on Monday July 23, 2018.  Dot, as she was known, was born to Richard and Dorothy Anne Lyons July 25, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. Before moving to Newport News and settling as a homemaker, Dot briefly pursued a career with the Board of Education. She was a loving...

Jul 23, 2018

On Monday July 23, 2018 the world lost one of its best- the bright, shining soul Virginia Elizabeth "Ginny" Hagin. Ginny was born on August 17, 1969 in Glendale, WV to James Parker and Virginia Susan McIlvain and grew up in Moundsville, WV. After graduating from high school she attended Fairmont State University. Her life experiences led her to...

Jul 21, 2018

Ellen Christensen Spencer of Hampton passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Having celebrated her 100th birthday this past January, she was born on Chapel Street, Hampton, VA on January 17, 1918.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Francis Spencer and her youngest son Douglas...

Jul 19, 2018

Sadie Dunn Watkins, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2018.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, she graduated from Hampton High School in 1941.  She worked in the floral industry her entire life; first at Smith Floragift, and then, Mitchell Florist. She was a current member of Parkview Baptist Church.

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

Jul 14, 2018

Emily Marguerite Geiger (Billie), 94, went to join her family on July 14, 2018. Born in North Carolina, she moved to Hampton with her husband and children in 1963. Mrs. Geiger retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding in 1988 where she was known as Billie or Grandma to her coworkers. She was active in the...

Jul 13, 2018

Salvatore (Sam) Rosso, Jr. went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2018 at the age of 92. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 50 years Catherine Holland Rosso and his infant son Roger. He is survived by his daughters Cynthia Rosso Baird (Holcombe) and Freda J. Rosso. Sam grew up in Hampton and served in...

Jul 12, 2018

– Leonard George "Larry" Stemann, resident of the Chamberlin at Ft Monroe and former resident of Pittsburgh PA, was born in 1930, and passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. Larry was born and raised in Cincinnati OH, the son of Leonard George Stemann and...

Jul 12, 2018

Larry M. Cook died Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Newport News. Born April 20, 1939 and raised in Hampton, he was the oldest son of Milfred R. and Elizabeth M. Cook.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 53 years, Etha D. Cook...

Jul 10, 2018

Helen M. Fraser, 98, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Born in York County, she had lived most of her life in Hampton where she was a faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church and sang in the church choir. She and her sister sang at many funerals in her younger years. She was a wonderful seamstress....

Jul 10, 2018

Newport News- Bryan Welch Clardy, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Born to Aleck and Mabel Clardy in Hampton, VA, he was a lifelong resident of the Hampton Roads area.

He was predeceased by his brother, William "Billy" Clardy, and his previous wife, Sheila Ann Clardy. Bryan leaves behind to cherish his memory his...

Jul 10, 2018

Gladys Jane Pendergraft, 72, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Born in Massachusetts, she had been a Hampton resident since 1969 where she had owned Knitting Machines by Jane. She worked at BB&T for 25 years, retiring in 2015 after 25 years. She a quilting and sewing fanatic.

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Jul 7, 2018

Carole Ann Rector, 65, died peacefully at her home on July 7, 2018 after fighting a very courageous battle with this last cancer. Born April 14, 1953 to the late Dorothy Leshen and Edward Koza in Pittsburgh, PA, she was known as mom to so many that needed help or just a place to call...