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...
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...
JoAnn H. Woodcock
Sep 24, 2026
JoAnn H. Woodcock, of Hampton, VA passed away on September 24 2026. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. JoAnn graduated from Hampton High School in 1959 and then went to work at NASA Langley Research Center. After a long career she retired as an Executive Assistant. She was...
Randall Lee Watkins
Sep 23, 2026
Randall Lee Watkins, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born to parents, Robert and Ruby Watkins, he spent his early years in Poquoson, VA before moving to Hampton for most of his life, eventually retiring in Williamsburg. Randy was a proud “Crabber” graduating from Hampton High School, Class of 1952. He was passionate about golf and his family; and...
Margaret Suk Kim
Sep 21, 2026
Margaret Kim, 88, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Born in Ansong, South Korea, Margaret trained as a nurse and traveled extensively before making Hampton, Virginia, her home in 1972. An independent and hardworking woman, she owned and operated several businesses over the years, including a wig shop, a clothing store, and her salon, Essence of Beauty.
Margaret was devoted to...
Connie Sue Reynolds
Sep 20, 2026
Connie Sue Reynolds, 68, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2026. She was born on Jan 11, 1958 in Battle Creek, MI to Donald and Irene Rhoades. Connie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Jimmy and Harriet Reynolds; her sisters, Tammy Rhoades and Rita Dale and...
Linda Gail Copper
Sep 16, 2026
Linda Gail Copper, 77, died Wednesday September 16, 2026, in Sentara Careplex Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Hampton, Linda graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1967 and worked briefly at NN Shipyard. Her thirst for adventure took her across the country to Washington State where she lived for more than 40 years. During that time she wore many...
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...
Arline W. Silverthorn
Sep 11, 2026
Arline Walton Silverthorn, 86, passed away on September 11, 2026.
Born on March 23, 1940, Arline lived a long life centered on family. She was the owner of Silverthorn Dance Studio for many years. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who carry her memory forward.
Arline was preceded in death by her husband,...
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...
William Earl Blanks
Sep 2, 2026
William Earl Blanks,95, died Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Born in Hampton, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident and member of Central United Methodist Church. He was a 1950 graduate of Hampton High School. He attended the Newport News Shipyard Apprentice School where he played football, then he joined the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return home,...
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...
