Obituaries

Mar 13, 2026

Wyatt Laxman Lewis was born on December 11, 2025 and passed away on March 13, 2026. He is survived by his parents, Jasmine and Walter Lewis, brothers, Walter L. Lewis, Jr. and William L. Lewis; maternal grandparents, James Preston and Shauna Hooper, paternal Grandparents, Monique Blount and Oscar Lewis; maternal great-grandparents, James Prestona and Jackie Preston; paternal Great Grandmother, Eva...

Mar 3, 2026

Samantha Anne Greene, 37, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. She was a lifelong resident of Hampton, Virginia.

 Samantha was a devoted wife, loving mother, daughter, and sister who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. 

She is survived by her husband, Matthew Greene, and her son, Gavin Greene. She is also survived...

Feb 27, 2026

David Griffin, 65, of Hampton, VA passed away on February 27, 2026 in Sentara CarePlex. David loved pets, the Washington Commanders, and Drawing.

David was preceded in death by his parents Larry and Peggy Griffin, and his brother Larry Griffin, Jr.

Left to cherish his memories brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Marie Griffin, and a host of many family and friends. David...

Feb 19, 2026

March 22, 1952 – February 19, 2026

Carol Veneris, 73, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. Born on March 22, 1952, in Idaho, Carol built a life rooted in love, generosity, and devotion to family and community.

Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William T. Veneris. She is survived by her daughter, Trina Ruple and...

Feb 7, 2026

On February 7, 2026, Marla Prow Brown, of Hampton, VA passed away at her home after a brief illness, surrounded by her son, Bryan, and her husband of 43 years, Waverly Lee (WL).

Marla was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend and she will be greatly missed. Marla was known for her kindness and effervescent personality. She was born in...

Feb 6, 2026

Betty Sue Dickson (née Nichols), 83, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia, the city where she was born and spent her life. Born on June 2, 1942, in Newport News, Betty was a lifelong resident who left a lasting impression on her community. In the 1980s and 1990s, she became a familiar face to many...

Feb 3, 2026

Patrick Anthony Hanrahan, 90, widower of Irene Walker Hanrahan, passed away on February 3, 2026. Born in Boyle, Ireland, he moved to the United States in 1955.

Patrick served in the U.S. Air Force for over 22 years until his retirement in 1977 while stationed at Langley Air Force Base. After leaving military service, he continued his career with the City...

Jan 28, 2026

With deep love and gratitude we remember Helen Cvik (July 27, 1938 — January 28, 2026), age 87.

Thank you, Helen — for a lifetime of steady love and quiet courage. You were the loving wife to Jim, who dragged you all around the world — Nevada, California, Texas, the Philippines, Virginia, Florida, Okinawa — and you went, smiling and supporting...

Jan 28, 2026

Bonnie Most, 67, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Christopher Most; children, Angela Doughty, Amanda Doughty (Ryan), Jason Most (Alexandria), and Alexander Most; grandchildren, Chloe, Dylan, Logan, Quinn, and Rylynn. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanie Kelley Turner.

Bonnie was born in Clifton Forge, VA, and soon moved to Newport News with...

Jan 12, 2026

Olen “Randy” Randall Richardson, (AKA Deuce with the Iron Skullz MC) passed away on January 12, 2026. Although born in South Carolina, he was a lifelong resident of the Tidewater area. He lived in Gloucester for the last 32 years. He worked for Ball Metal Beverage Packaging as a maintainer in Williamsburg and retired after 33 years.

Randy was a devoted...

Jan 8, 2026

Sheila Joy Aman, 88, passed away on January 8, 2026. Born In Yakima, WA, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1961.

Sheila was preceded in death by her first husband, Franklin Garnett; second husband, Robert Aman, Sr. and son, Kent Garnett. She is survived by her children, Scott Garnett, Wade Garnett (Robbie) and Leslie Garnett; grandchildren, Haylie Thomas (Maverick),...

Jan 3, 2026

Timothy Patrick Roche, 57, passed away on January 3, 2026, after a long and painful battle with cancer, but he never lost his smile or love for his friends along the way.

Born in Providence, RI, he had been a resident of Hampton since 1984. He graduated from Peninsula Catholic High School in 1987 and attended ECU and Va Tech.  A...

Dec 24, 2025

Alice “Dee” Watson Schwartz, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born In Alexandria, Virginia, she was a Hampton/Newport News resident for 45 years.

Dee graduated from Christopher Newport University with her bachelor’s and went on to Norfolk State University and graduated with her Master’s degree. She worked as a Homeless Services Program Manager at The Community Services Board...

Dec 21, 2025

Justin Marshall Evans, 43, passed away on December 21, 2025, when Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, called him home. Justin was a lifelong resident of Hampton, and Newport News, Virginia, and will be surely missed.

Justin was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Evans, Jr., his paternal grandparents, Jerry and Jane Evans and his maternal grandfather, Leon Marshall Sherman,...

Dec 18, 2025

Donald Vance Smith, lovingly known as Vance, age 69, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born in Norwich, CT and had been a proud resident of Hampton since 1998.

Vance was a skilled cabinetmaker who found true joy in working with wood. His craftmanship reflected his patience, creativity and attention to detail. He took great pride in creating pieces...

Dec 16, 2025

Alvin Edward McCray, 82, passed away on December 16, 2025. Born in St. Louis, MO, he has been a resident of the Peninsula since 1971.

Alvin served in the US Army for 14 years, which included two tours during the Vietnam War. He received numerous awards and medals including the Purple Heart that he passed down to his grandson, A1C Christian...

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...