Edward John Dillman, Jr.
Aug 14, 2026
Edward “Ed” John Dillman, Jr., 88, passed away August 14, 2026. Born In Milwaukee, WI, he has been a resident of Hampton for 18 years. He served 10 years in the US Army Reserves and was a Certified Public Accountant.
Ed was preceded in death by his son, Christopher and sister, Elizabeth. He is survived by his wife of 62 years,...
Wendolyn Scott
Jul 22, 2026
Wendolyn Scott, age 71, passed away on Wednesday July 22, 2026. Born to Frank Scott and Alice Johnson in Youngstown, Ohio, she grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was a Hampton Roads resident for the last 20 years.
Wendy proudly served her country as a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a woman of deep faith who found peace by...
Reverend Peter Tran
Jul 20, 2026
Reverend Peter Tran
December 28, 1941– July 20, 2026
Ordained May 29, 1973
Father Peter Tran, a priest of the Diocese of Richmond for more than fifty years and a beloved priest of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish family in Newport News for 30 years, died on July 20, 2026 after a Parkinson’s diagnosis several years ago.
Father Peter was born in Vietnam...
Roderic Ward Phill
Jul 15, 2026
Roderic “Rod” Ward Phill, 75, passed away on July 15, 2026. Born in Kansas City, KS, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1960. He retired from Raytheon after working 30 years as a Program Analyst. He had also worked at Hechinger’s, was a teacher at Tidewater Community College and worked part-time at Walmart for 25 years.
Rod was a...
Yuichiro "Yoshi" Bobby Russell
Jul 11, 2026
Yuichiro “Yoshi” Bobby Russell, 56, passed away on July 11, 2026. Born in Tachikawa Air Base, Japan, he has been a resident of Tidewater since 1973.
Yoshi is survived by his wife of 28 years, Megan; children, Hannah Russell (John), Lliam Russell, Jason Hall (Rowan), and Keanan; grandson Kaito; parents, Paul and Kyoko Russell; brother, Keiji Russell (Massa); and his in...
Ursula Jaynes
Jul 9, 2026
February 13, 1936 – July 9, 2026
Ursula would like you to know that her work here, after 90 years, is done. She began a new journey on July 9, 2026, from which she will not be returning.
After raising her family, Ursula worked for the Civil Service for 20 years. She leaves behind a loving family of whom she was immensely...
Susan Jean Aldrich
Jul 8, 2026
Susan Jean Aldrich, 75, passed away on July 8, 2026. Born in Greene, NC, she has been a resident of Hampton Roads since 1953. She retired as a Director from Hope In-Home Care in 2014.
Susan was preceded in death by her fiancé, David Sulava; mother, Joyce Worthington; father, Vernon Worthington; son, Richard Cooper; brother, Vernon Worthington Jr. “Buddy”; grandson, Dillon...
Colette Urban Vonderhaar
Jul 7, 2026
Colette “Letty” Urban Vonderhaar
With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Colette “Letty” Urban Vonderhaar announces her passing on July 7, 2026, at the age of 84.
Born in Johnson City, New York, Letty devoted her life to caring for others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, she spent many years serving patients at Our Lady of...
Jorge Gonzalez
Jul 7, 2026
Jorge Gonzalez, 45, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, he has been a resident of Hampton since 2005 where he was a manager at Lowe’s on Powerplant Dr. in Hampton. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hampton.
Jorge was preceded in death by his father, Agustin Gonzalez and brother, Rolando A....
Oliver Leon Oridge
Jun 26, 2026
God in His perfect and all-wise way looked around His garden and chose this rose for His heavenly bouquet. Oliver Leon Oridge, 72, passed away on June 26, 2026 in his home in Hampton, VA. Leon, as he was affectionately known, was born to the late Rufus L. Oridge and MaryLee (Smith) Oridge on April 18, 1954 in Douglas, GA....
James Daniel Allen
Jun 15, 2026
James Daniel Allen, age 71, joined his family and friends in Heaven on June 15, 2026. He had a sudden unexpected cardiac event while driving his truck but was able to put it into neutral and turn the steering wheel so it slowly went off to the side of the road. Even in his death he protected those around him.
Dan...
Mark Keith Ezzell, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mark Keith Ezzell Jr., a beloved son, brother, uncle, cherished friend, and extraordinary man whose kindness touched countless lives. Mark was the kind of person who would give without hesitation and love without limits. He possessed a heart larger than life itself. His caring heart, warm smile, and willingness...
Barbara Ann Taylor
Jun 11, 2026
Barbara Ann Taylor, age 89, of York County, Va., passed away on June 11, 2026.
Barbara was born in Harrison, New Jersey, the daughter of a Polish Catholic mother and a Scotch-Irish Presbyterian father. Although she was not raised Catholic, Barbara began going to Mass with her best friend Claire when she was about 9 years old. She fell in love...
Julia Battle
Jun 10, 2026
Julia May Battle peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her home in Hampton, Virginia, surrounded by her family’s love.
Born on November 19, 1937, to the late James and Elizabeth Fields, Julia was raised in Newport News, Virginia, where she attended public schools. She faithfully served the City of Hampton for many years before retiring.
Julia was...
Virginia Snyder Conrad
Jun 9, 2026
Virginia S. Conrad, 92, of Hampton, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, after a long illness, on June 9, 2026. She was born in West Virginia to Forrest and Hazel Snyder on November 17th, 1933.
Virginia retired from Bank of America, after a successful career as a Vice President of Loans.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband,...
Thomas Wayne Simmons Sr.
Jun 5, 2026
Thomas Wayne Simmons, 44, passed away on June 5, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. Born in Blacksburg, Virginia, Thomas was a longtime resident of Gloucester and the Tidewater area. He worked in Information Technology and Cybersecurity for the Virginia Supreme Court until his illness.
Thomas was preceded in death by his stepfather, David...
Frances Lorene Romano
May 18, 2026
Frances Lorene Romano, 93, passed away on May 18, 2026. Born in Molena, GA, she has been a resident of Hampton for 87 years. She retired as an Administrative Head working Civil Service at the Ft. Eustis James River Fleet Reserve.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Anthony Romano Jr. She is survived by her son, Nicholas A....
John Martin Evans
May 9, 2026
John Martin Evans, 59, passed away on May 9, 2026. Born in Florida, he has been a resident of Gloucester, Virginia for the past ten years.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie A. Evans. He leaves behind his sons, Andrew S. Evans (Brooke) and Alex K. Evans (Ashleigh); grandchildren, Afton, Amber and Alana; father, Fred and stepmom, Julie...
Jason Andrew Herzing
May 6, 2026
Jason Andrew Herzing, born March 19, 1986, in St. Louis, passed away on May 6, 2026 in Hampton.
Jason was a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend whose love for the people around him could be felt in every part of his life. Jason loved God deeply, and that faith shaped the way he loved his family, cared for others,...
Janet Lee Mitcheltree
Apr 17, 2026
Janet Lee Woodard Mitcheltree, 66, of Hampton, passed away on April 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her devoted husband of 49 years and her three beloved children.
Janet was born on May 23, 1959, in Hampton, Virginia. She was the daughter of John Lee and Frances Jernigan Woodard of Spring Hope. She was a...