Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Charles Edward Breen, of Hampton, VA passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 97.  Charles was born in Norfolk, VA, and has been a life-long resident of Hampton.

After graduating from Hampton High School, he served in the US Air Force.  Following his time in the military, he worked at the Railway Express...

Dec 5, 2025

Nelson Ivan Ortiz, Sr., 81 SGM, United States Army (Ret.)

Nelson Ivan Ortiz, Sr., 81, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, he grew up on his family's dairy farm before moving to the Bronx in the 1950s. He later attended the School of Agriculture, but his plans to open a dairy...

Nov 27, 2025

Richard Dean Spangler, 85, widower of Judith Ann Spangler, passed away on November 27, 2025.  Born in Sergent, KY, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1959.

Richard served in the US Air Force, after which, he began working at Newport News Shipbuilding as an Electrician and retired after 45 years.

Richard was preceded...

Nov 27, 2025

Doris Diane Orr, born October 16, 1954, was set free on November 27, 2025, just in time to be welcomed home for Thanksgiving dinner with her family in Heaven. She joins her parents, Richard and Doris Howard, and her younger siblings, Rick, Kathy, Lisa, and Mark, as well as a lifetime of beloved cat and dog companions. Diane will...

Nov 22, 2025

In Memory of Our Mother, Sarah Kuerbitz

February 20, 1949 – November 22, 2025

Our mother, Sarah Kuerbitz, was a woman who didn't pretend to be anything she wasn't.  She spoke her mind, had no filter, and lived life in her own unapologetic way.  Her journey wasn't easy, and our relationships with her weren't simple,...

Nov 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Edna Marie Prince

January 2, 1957 – November 22, 2025

Edna Marie Prince, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on November 22, 2025, at her home.

Born in Tachikawa Tokyo, Japan to Mildred and Eddie Taylor, she grew up in Lompoc, California. Edna was the...

Nov 21, 2025

Alejandro Rubio Lopez, 65, passed away on November 21, 2025.  Born in Tijuana, Mexico, he was a resident of Newport News, where he worked in construction.

Alejandro is survived by his wife, Maria Coronado; children, Ana Coronado, Lizbeth Rubio and Jose Rubio-Coronado; sister, Lola Lopez; and grandchildren, Stephanie, Pedro, Sofia, David, Jonathan, Adilene, Jorge, Arlette, and Alexandra....

Nov 19, 2025

Niki Lynn Hopcroft, 45, passed away on November 19, 2025.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, she had been a manager with Coastal Investments LLC, until her illness around 2018.

Niki is survived by her husband, Ryan C. Hopcroft; son, Cameron Hopcroft; father, Roger L. Beddard; sister, Elizabeth Jones; brother, Adam Gardner (and wife, Tosha); and sister and...

Nov 6, 2025

Brian Lee Athey Sr., 67, passed away on November 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 23, 1958, Brian lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and devotion to the people he loved most.

Brian grew up in Pontiac, Michigan, where he met his high school sweetheart, Deb, the love of his...

Oct 29, 2025

Talbert Calvin Dunn, Jr, 71, passed away on October 29, 2025.  Born in Morehead City, NC, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1980.  He retired as a Welder for Newport News Shipbuilding in 2007 after 27 years.

Talbert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Letty Lou Dunn; sons, Talbert C. Dunn III (Laura)...

Oct 2, 2025

Paul Seck, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 2,2025. He was born in Canton, Ohio on Nov. 4,1943 to Werner and Marguerite Seck.  Paul was a graduate of Ohio State University and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He practiced Optometry for many years in Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale....

Sep 25, 2025

James "Bucky" Medford Weathers, 84, of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Born in Charlottesville, VA, Bucky spent much of his life in Pittsburgh, PA, before relocating to Hampton in 2003 with his beloved wife, JoAnn, where they made a home together for many years.

Bucky proudly served his country with honor, first in...

Sep 21, 2025

Ottilie Katharina Meir, 88, passed away in Fairfax, VA on September 21, 2025.  Born in Sauerlach, Germany, she moved to the United States and resided in Northern, VA for many years.

Ottilie is survived by her daughter, Tricia Meir of Newport News, VA and many friends in Fairfax.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at...

Sep 7, 2025

William "Brian" Carl was called home September 7th, 2025. Brian was a lifelong resident of Newport News and attended Ferguson High School. He enjoyed a life of cooking for many restaurants in our area. Brian loved music of all kinds and spent many of his younger years attending concerts. He was an avid chess player and he was known...

Sep 3, 2025

Hampton,

Paul Plasted, 67, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2025.  Born in Cherwell Bank, Oxfordshire, England, on March 24th, 1958, Paul came to the United States for the first time in 1962, then moved here permanently in 1968. He had been a resident of the Peninsula since 1970. He attended Kecoughtan High School, later going on...

Aug 26, 2025

William Thomas Harris, Sr., known to colleagues as "Watertight," passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Emporia, Virginia, in 1932 to William Jeffrey Harris and Roxie Harris, he later moved to Hampton, Virginia where he met and married Grace Harris.

Mr. Harris built a life defined by resilience and commitment...

Aug 24, 2025

Andrea "Mikki" Michelle Palko, 52, passed away on August 24, 2025.  Born in Chicago, IL, she has been a resident of Tidewater since 2012.

Andrea is survived by her companion, Jason Gallman; daughter, Grace Gallman; son, Nicholas Johnson; mother, Alice Jones; brothers, Joe Timmerman and Jesse Jones; and aunt, Freda Ferguson.

Arrangements are by Berceuse...

Aug 24, 2025

Savior "Joe" Joseph Giuliana, Jr., 64, of Hampton, passed away on August 24, 2025.  Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he lived in Hampton for 51 years and dedicated more than three decades of service to NASA Langley, beginning his career in 1993 and later graduating from NASA'S apprentice school.  Currently he was working as an Equipment Specialist.

Joe...

Aug 17, 2025

John David Anderson passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 56.  John lived in many places with his family while growing up and made many friends. He landed in Bumpass, Virginia for several years until he moved to Carrollton in 2023 to be closer to his family.  Friends and family were important to him. John had...

Aug 16, 2025

Christopher Lee Shearin, 40, of Hampton, VA, entered eternal peace and rest on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Sentara CarePlex Hospital.

He was born on January 3, 1985, to Joseph Lee Shearin, Jr, and Ms. Odell Whitehead at  Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, VA. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal savior and was...