Robert Craig Cross
Sep 16, 2026
Robert Craig Cross, 87, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born in West Virginia, he was the son of Ada Margaret Doyle and Charles Craig Cross. He served in the US Army, retiring in 1978 after more than 21 years of service. Robert was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church Fox Hill. He enjoyed frequenting yard sales and flea...
Timothy Bruce Receveur
Sep 15, 2026
Tim Receveur passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2026.
Tim was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, caring brother, and a proud uncle. Above all, he was defined by his deep commitment to his family, his community, and the warmth and compassion he brought into every room.
Tim Receveur was the Director of Digital Initiatives at Hostage Aid Worldwide where he...
Jerry R. Seay
Sep 14, 2026
Jerry Rudolph Seay, 81, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, and will be deeply missed. Jerry was born in Newport News on March 3, 1945, to Richard Kossuth and Tressey Jane Seay.
At Newport News High School (1963), Jerry participated on both the track and cross-country teams. He was part of a mile relay team that broke...
Wanda Roark Matthews
Sep 12, 2026
Wanda Roark Matthews passed away on September 12, 2026. She was born in Houston, Texas on April 6, 1943, the daughter of Leola Burk Roark and Garland Roark. The family moved to Nacogdoches, Texas in 1952. Wanda attended the University of Texas, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and the Theta Octet. She received her B.S. and...
Jack DuRand Schaab, Sr.
Sep 3, 2026
Jack D. Schaab, 74, died Thursday, September 3, 2026. Born in Ohio, he retired from the US Air Force in 1991 after 20 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph and volunteered many hours there. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus Council 511. Jack travelled extensively in the last few years teaching the...
Patricia N Miller
Sep 1, 2026
Patricia N. Miller died September 1, 2026, at her home in Hampton surrounded by her family, four months after her 90th birthday. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, the eldest child of Nick and Dell Namy, Pat (as everyone knew her) played trombone in the All City High School Orchestra. After graduation, she earned a degree in Nursing from Case...
Finis Earl "Frank" Schneider
Aug 27, 2026
Finis Earl “Frank” Schneider rode into the sunset Aug. 27, 2026, a month shy of his 95th birthday. He was born in Crosby County, Texas, out on the Panhandle plains on a farm with no electricity. He was the fourth of six siblings in a house with two rooms, his mother a school teacher and father a farmer. Other than...
Richard Carey Topping
Aug 25, 2026
Richard Carey Topping, born May 3, 1948, in Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026.
Richard dedicated much of his life to serving others through the fire department. A lifelong firefighter, his commitment to his community was more than a calling - it was a part of who he was. He remained a proud member of the Buckroe Volunteer...
James E. Scholl
Aug 24, 2026
“If I die tomorrow, I’ll be with the Lord. If I live tomorrow, the Lord will be with me. Either way, I belong to Him, and I can never thank Him enough for staying by my side through thick and thin. Amen.” -Inspired by Romans 14:8
Heaven called James “Jim” Edward Scholl, 78, home on August 24th, 2026, at Sentara Heart...
George L. Honeycutt
Aug 24, 2026
George L. Honeycutt died on August 24, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1935, in Wadesboro, NC to Bertha S. and George W. Honeycutt. George retired from C&P Telephone Company later Verizon Communications after 35 years and then worked for Tysinger Mercedes. He was a member of First United Methodist Church Fox Hill for many years. He will be...
Harry Lee Bandy, Sr.
Aug 22, 2026
Harry Lee Bandy, Sr., 71, died Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born in Newport News and retired as a Master Shipbuilder from the Newport News Shipyard in March 2017, after 44 years of service. He was a Mustang enthusiast, loved his truck, and the Washington Redskins. His greatest love was for his family, especially his grandbabies and great-grandbabies. He...
Brenda Burdick Bowers
Aug 21, 2026
Brenda Burdick Bowers, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born in Binghamton, New York, on August 18, 1951, to parents, Clarence and Virginia Burdick. She spent her younger years on a dairy farm in Harpursville, that would later become the famous Animal Adventure Park. Brenda would meet her husband, Walter R. “Bill” Bowers, a good...
Martha Grant Rideout
Aug 19, 2026
Martha Grant Rideout, 85, passed away from natural causes on August 19, 2026, at 9:33 am. She was born in Lexington, VA. After World War II, her family moved to Hampton, VA where she spent her childhood and formative years. She attended Miss Porter’s Elementary School, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, and graduated from Hampton High School. She pursued...
Craig Allen Harden
Aug 13, 2026
Craig Allen Harden passed away on August 13, 2026, held lovingly in his father’s arms. Born on March 18, 1987, in Newport News, Virginia, Craig came into this world as a blessing to his parents, Gary Allen and Virginia Stoops Harden, and he spent his life giving that same blessing back to everyone who knew him.
A proud graduate of Bethel...
William "Billy" Lee Routten, Sr.
Aug 13, 2026
William Lee “Billy” Routten, Sr., 77, died Thursday, August 13, 2026. Born in Hampton, he was a lifelong resident and retired as a Master Shipbuilder from the Newport News Shipyard in 2016 after 47 years of service. He was a member of the Salvation Army and was a life member of the Elks Lodge #366. An avid sports fan, Billy...
Patrick A. "Andy" O'Keefe
Aug 12, 2026
Patrick A. “Andy” O’Keefe, Jr., 56, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Born in Seoul, Korea, the family moved to the Peninsula when he was 6 months old. He graduated from Kecoughtan High School and joined the US Navy, serving 4 years during Desert Storm. He was awarded the Battle “E” Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, the Sea Service Deployment...
William C. Tennis
Aug 11, 2026
William Christian “Bill” Tennis, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Hampton. Born in the Elizabeth Buxton Hospital in Newport News (sorry fellow Crabbers) on July 31, 1940, to Milton C. and Minge Perkins “Polly” Tennis, Bill graduated from Hampton High School in 1958 (the last class in the “old” school) and from the NASA-Langley Research Center Apprentice School...
Thomas Clark Payne, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Thomas Clark Payne, Jr., 81, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away August 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newport News, Virginia, to Thomas “Clark” Payne and Ruth Ray Payne, he was immensely proud of his Virginia Peninsula roots and carried that connection with him throughout his life.
Tom was loved deeply by all of his family. He was preceded...
Charles Lee Nolen
Jul 29, 2026
Charles Lee Nolen, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Born in Hampton to Alva and Gertrude Nolen, he remained a lifelong resident of the area. Charles devoted 45 years to Newport News Shipbuilding and retired as a general foreman. In his youth, some of his most cherished memories were of his volunteer service with Buckroe’s Fire Department....
Thomas O. Deuell
Jul 28, 2026
Thomas O. Deuell, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Newport News to Walter and Louise Deuell, Tom spent most of his life in Hampton, where he built a life defined by service, dedication, and quiet strength. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing...
