Daphne Stoakley
Sep 25, 2026
Daphne Stoakley passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the age of 63.Born in New York, NY, to the late William and Lillie Stoakley, Daphne was a resident of Hampton for over 30 years and worked for Hampton University Gourmet Services for many years. She enjoyed cooking and serving others with a big smile.She is survived by her sisters,...
Herbert Patterson Edge
Sep 18, 2026
Herb Edge, 81, passed away on September 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Edge. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Schrum; sister, Amy Zurasky; brother, Arthur Frederick "Fred" Edge; and grandchildren, Jackson Searer, Lily Holland and James Searer.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 757-825-8070.
Daniel Mark Conyers
Sep 12, 2026
Daniel Mark Conyers, 46, passed away on September 12, 2026. A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, he graduated from Bethel High School in 1999 and Thomas Nelson Community College in 2003. He was a Substitute Teacher with Hampton City Public Schools.
Daniel is survived by his four children, Anna Conyers, Mary Conyers, Michael Conyers, and Bella Conyers; his mother, Melinda E....
Beatrice Amanda Williams
Sep 4, 2026
Beatrice Amanda Williams, 92, lovingly known as “Bea,” peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, September 4, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 14, 1934, in Newport News, Virginia, to her late parents, Andrew Turner, Sr. and Lula Beatrice Shands.
Bea graduated from George P. Phenix High School in 1952 and later pursued further education in Secretarial Science...
Harold L. Watson, Jr.
Sep 4, 2026
Harold L. Watson Jr., 88, a devoted father, veteran, educator, and proud alumnus of Hampton Institute, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the beloved son of the late Harold L. Watson Sr. and Norma J. Watson. Raised in a family grounded in service, community, and strong values, Harold carried...
Nancy Avery Webb
Aug 28, 2026
Nancy Avery Webb, 90, widow of George H. Webb, Jr., also lovingly known as, Mom, Grandma, GG, “the Nance”, your sweet Mom and sweet Aunt Nancy, passed away on August 28, 2026. Born to David and Betty Avery on November 14, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts along with her three siblings David (d), Nita, and...
David Lee Goss
Aug 27, 2026
David Lee Goss, age 57, of Hampton, VA., passed away at his home on August 27, 2026, after an extended illness.
Born June 7, 1969, in Lewistown, PA. He is the son of Steven D. Goss of Lewistown, PA., and his mother, the late Deborah (Rudy) Goss
He is survived by his wife, Binh Chau Tang; children, Jenson Zayden Goss Tang, Lionel...
Guillermina Cedano
Aug 23, 2026
Guillermina Cedano, 92, passed away on August 23, 2026. Born in Puerto Rico, she grew up in New York where she worked as a Home Attendant in the Health Care profession. She also lived in Florida and finally Newport News for the last 15 years.
Guillermina was preceded in death by her daughters, Maribel Pena and Marilyn Cruz. She is survived...
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...