Annual Remembrance Tribute
Nov 1, 2026
Welcome to our Annual Remembrance Tribute. Today, we gather in heart and spirit to honor, reflect, and celebrate the beautiful lives of the loved ones we have lost.
R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home and Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Services count it our highest privilege to have walked alongside your families during your time of need. Grief is the profound price we...
William Joseph Siefers
Nov 2, 2026
William J. Siefers, 84, died Monday, November 2, 2026. Born in Cumberland, MD to Charles and Ruth Siefers, he had been a Hampton resident since 1977. He was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church until his health began to fail. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam war. Mr. Siefers retired from the...
Jennifer Lynn Hundley
Nov 1, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Hundley, 72, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on November 1, 2026. She was born on December 12, 1953.Jennifer dedicated 47 years to the Newport News Shipbuilding Employees Credit Union — now BayPort Credit Union. She was an active member of the Hampton Roads Networking Exchange Club, where she served as secretary.She was preceded in death by her parents,...
John H. "Butch" Mort
Oct 31, 2026
John Howard "Butch" Mort, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026 at Bayside of Poquoson. He was born on Langley Air Force Base, and was a lifelong resident of Hampton, graduating from Hampton High School in 1959. Butch never met a stranger, and his circle of friends grew over the years.
Butch had a passion for racing. He raced...
George Edward Terry, Sr.
Oct 28, 2026
George Edward Terry Sr. went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 28, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Grand Isle, Vermont to the late Edward Frederick Terry and Alice Fielding Terry.
George is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Eloise Estes Terry; grandson Robert “Bobby” Terry; and...
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hennessy
Oct 26, 2026
Kaitlyn (Kat) Elizabeth Hennessy put away her paint palette, pottery wheel, and sketchbook for the final time on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the age of 37, after a valiant battle with cancer, leaving a world made more beautiful by her creativity, warmth, and vibrant spirit.
Born in Dallas, Texas, she lived on the Peninsula for 35 years. She graduated with...
Barbara Dhian Spencer Routten
Oct 26, 2026
Barbara Dhian Spencer Routten, age 77, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She will be remembered for her kindness, quick wit, and unwavering devotion to family.
Barbara attended Kecoughtan High School and began her career as a secretary before becoming a medical and judicial transcriptionist. She was exceptionally skilled at her work, with an impressive typing speed of more than...
John "Jack" D. Rezabek
Oct 26, 2026
Jack Rezabek, 83, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026. Born on December 6, 1942, in East Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from R. B. Chamberlain High School in 1960. He attended Kent State University from 1960-1964 and graduated with a BS in Political Science. He also attended the Graduate Program in Public Management Science at Western Reserve University 1964-1966.
After college,...
Jean Glenn
Oct 20, 2026
Jean Glenn, born January 6th, 1940, in Massachusetts, passed away on October 20th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and faith.
Jean was a loving and caring woman who would do anything for anyone. She had a heart for helping others, was a wonderful friend, and loved her family more than words could truly describe. Her Christian faith was...
Diane M. Kinzie
Oct 17, 2026
Diane (Diamante) Kinzie, at 66, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026.
Born on February 16, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York, she grew up in Valley Stream, New York. She received a BA at Hofstra University before starting a career, expanding a family, and forming new friendships in Virginia.
Diane was known for carrying on family and holiday traditions and cooking enough...
Loraine Saunders
Oct 15, 2026
Loraine Saunders, 81, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Born January 3, 1945, she was the oldest daughter of Roy Curle Sinclair and Oreatha Donaghey Sinclair Hardison. She was born in Hampton, VA and spent her younger years in Warrior Mines, WVA. She returned to Hampton in the early 1960's and met the love of her...
Diane Julia Smith
Oct 14, 2026
On October 14, 2026, the Lord called our beloved Diane Julia Smith home to Heaven. Born June 30, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the eldest (of six) daughter of Phillip and Florence Engelmeier. She graduated from West View High School, PA and then for two years attended Pepperdine University in California with two of her closest friends. In 1956,...
Elizabeth Swanson
Oct 12, 2026
Elizabeth Swanson, 65, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2026. For 38 years, Elizabeth dedicated her life to education and helping others find success. As a private tutor, her greatest goal was to ensure that every child and adult she encountered had the knowledge, confidence, and tools they needed to succeed in their educational journey. She believed that everyone deserved...
Shirley K. Claiborne
Oct 10, 2026
Shirley K. Claiborne, 82, died Saturday, October 10, 2026. Born in Topeka, KS, she was the daughter of Frank and Loretta Murray. Her greatest love was her family, and she never missed an opportunity to attend all of her grandchildren’s activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Russell I. Claiborne, and a great-grandson, Kayden Ocho Perez. Survivors...
John Stockton "Stocky" Hobart
Oct 5, 2026
John Stockton Hobart, affectionately known as “Stocky,” passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at his home in Hampton, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Newport News, Virginia, on November 7, 1952, he was the son of the late John Henry Hobart and Anne Payne Williamson Hobart. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynne Hobart Bjarnesen, and...
James Gedville
Oct 3, 2026
James Edward Gedville, HM1(SW), USN (Ret.), 74, of Hampton, passed away on October 3, 2026.
A native of Illinois, he served 20 years in the United States Navy, retiring in November 1989 as a Hospital Corpsman First Class (Surface Warfare). Following his military service, he enjoyed several careers, including work at the Gateway Plant and, his favorite, driving a Hampton City...
Virginia Lee Felker
Oct 1, 2026
Virginia Lee Felker, 90, of Hampton, Virginia passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Many knew her as Ginny, and she was also affectionately known as Mom, Mama, Mom Ginny, Grandma, and Gigi, to name a few. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia on December 12, 1935, Ginny grew up in the Bowers Hill community with her parents and five siblings...
Billy Ray Forinash
Sep 29, 2026
Billy Ray Forinash "Bill", age 94, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026. Bill was born on April 11,1932 to Loyse Carty Forinash and Glen David Forinash in Raymondville, Missouri. The family soon moved to Irondale, Missouri where Bill spent most of his youth, graduating from Irondale High School and attending Flat River Junior College. At age 20, he joined...
William Tull Suit
Sep 26, 2026
William Tull Suit, died on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at the age of 89. Bill grew up in the Shenandoah Valley where he graduated from Wilson Memorial High School. He also graduated from Virginia Tech with degrees in Physics and Aeronautical Engineering.
Bill spent his entire career at NASA Langley, starting as a Co-Op while at VA Tech.
Bill loved the outdoors,...
Archie Lee Deans
Sep 26, 2026
Archie L Deans Sr, 78, of Hampton VA passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Archie was the former owner of Bob Corbetts Wheel Alignment.
Born on November 30, 1947, in Pitt County NC to Ruby Tilghman (Deans) Corbett and Louis Redman Deans; Archie lived a life dedicated to his family and work. He worked as...
