Obituaries

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Evan James Mcclintick

Evan James Mcclintick

Mar 10, 2023

Evan James McClintick, age 28, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Anysa McClintick; mother, Sandy Little; father, Greg Little; sister, Tymber Hinrichs; grandmothers, Julie Spence and Leila Little; uncles, Jimmy Spence (Debbie) and Tommy Spence (Debbie); cousins, Heidi, Jacob, Shane and...

Debra Faye Manspile

Debra Faye Manspile

Mar 8, 2023

Debra Faye Manspile, 66, passed away on March 8, 2023.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula she graduated from Pembroke High School in 1974.  She was the Assistant Manager of Farm Fresh in Hampton.

Debra was preceded in death by her father, William M. Manspile, Sr., and brother William "Mack" Manspile, Jr.  She is survived by her...

Donald F. Petersen

Donald F. Petersen

Mar 3, 2023

DONALD F. PETERSEN, Col. US Army, Ret

Donald F. Petersen, passed from this life on March 3 rd 2023, the day after his 93 rd birthday.   Don was born in Goodman, WI on March 2 nd 1930, to the late August F. and Lida Triplett Petersen.  He joined the family which included his twin 7-year-old sisters (now...

Robin Elaine Thompson

Robin Elaine Thompson

Feb 25, 2023

Hampton, Virginia

Robin Elaine Thompson, 68, passed away on February 25, 2023.  Raised in Barnsboro, NJ, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1974. She made a long career in banking before moving to academia with St. Leo University. She was passionate about her role as an academic advisor, particularly working with members of our military. ...

Ronald Carl Christiansen

Ronald Carl Christiansen

Feb 21, 2023

Ronald Carl Christiansen, 82 passed away on February 21, 2023.  Born in Farmingdale, NY, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1979, where he retired from the U.S. Air Force with service in Vietnam.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene D. Christiansen.  He is survived by his children, David Christiansen and...

Mary Nicotera

Mary Nicotera

Feb 19, 2023

Hampton

Mary Nicotera, 91, passed away peacefully in Hampton, Virginia on February 19, 2023.  She lived throughout her life in New Jersey where she worked as a Bank Manager with First National Bank of Toms River before she retired in 1996.  In 2012, Mary moved to Hampton, Virginia where she met many new friends and enjoyed spending...

Eva Mae Brown

Eva Mae Brown

Feb 18, 2023

Eva Mae Williams-Brown, 87, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on February 18, 2023 in Newport News, Virginia.

Per Eva's wishes, the services will be private with burial in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veteran's Cemetery at a later date.

Eva Mae Williams was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Mr. Williams and Carrie Lena Jones on...

Shereen Samir Aburas

Shereen Samir Aburas

Feb 11, 2023

Shereen "Sherri" Samir Aburas, 30, passed away on February 11, 2023.  Born in Henrico Country, VA, she has been a resident of the Peninsula since 2000, where she was an owner of Vogue Nail Salon.

Sherri was a loving, dedicated, dependable, selfless mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She entered eternal rest at such a young age...

John Mccary

John Mccary

Feb 4, 2023

John McCary, 70, passed away on February 4, 2023 from complications related to Parkinson's disease.

Born in the Tidewater region, John spent his childhood in Norfolk and Northern Virginia. After graduating from Father Judge Mission Seminary in Monroe, VA, John earned a bachelor's degree from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA and a master of social work from...

Shirley Williams Jacobs

Shirley Williams Jacobs

Feb 1, 2023

Shirley Lucille Williams Crockett Jacobs, 87, born January 12, 1936, passed away on February 1, 2023. A lifelong resident of Tidewater, she graduated from Hampton High School in 1954. She retired as a New Accounts Manager from Bank of America in 1996 after 38 years.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Guy T. Jacobs; children, David W....

David Harold Gaskins

David Harold Gaskins

Jan 27, 2023

David Harold Gaskins, 58, fondly known as Capt. Fireball Gaskins, passed away on January 27, 2023.  A lifelong resident of Hampton he was a volunteer with the Buckroe Volunteer Fire Department and EMTs and was currently enjoying his career as a Service Center Manager at Applied Industrial Technologies. He was a graduate of Phoebus High School and attended Thomas...

Josephine Behan

Josephine Behan

Jan 24, 2023

Josephine (Marinovich) Behan, 86, of Hampton, VA, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, January 24, 2023 after a brief illness. Raised in Hoboken, NJ, she entered the workforce after graduating as high school valedictorian, married and began raising a family with her husband...

"Dusty" Jonathan F. Rhodes

"Dusty" Jonathan F. Rhodes

Jan 23, 2023

Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan F. Rhodes, U.S. Army Retired, better known as "Dusty", born March 14, 1949 at Ft. Belvoir, VA, died suddenly of a heart attack on January 23, 2023 at the age of 73, while visiting family in South Carolina.

Dusty was an Army brat who lived in Virginia, Panama, and Germany during his youth with...

James Edward Hummel

James Edward Hummel

Jan 22, 2023

James Edward Hummel, Jr., 61, passed away on January 22, 2023.  Born in Lewiston, Maine, he was living in Lancaster, OH until moving to Virginia in January 2021.  We was a Fromager at The Cheese Shop in Williamsburg, VA. James volunteered at the Waterman's Museum in Yorktown in recent years - assisting as aide wherever he could - and...

Linwood E. Russell

Linwood E. Russell

Jan 13, 2023

Linwood E. Russell, Sr., 64, passed on January 13, 2023 at home in Newport News after a courageous battle with cancer, with his wife and sister-in-law by his side.

Linwood was a wonderful and loving husband, father, pawpaw, uncle and brother.  He was born on December 28, 1958 in Ahoskie, North Carolina. After relocating to the Hampton...

Lisa Anne Scott

Lisa Anne Scott

Jan 12, 2023

Lisa Anne Scott, 72, passed away on January 12, 2023.  Born at Ft. Belvoir in Northern Virginia, she has been a resident of Newport News for over 23 years, where she was a faithful and active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church.

Lisa is survived by her husband of 45 years, Julius G....

Timothy James "Tj" Zingsheim

Timothy James "Tj" Zingsheim

Jan 11, 2023

Timothy James Zingsheim (TJ), age 58, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Born to Patricia and the late Gregory Zingsheim in Jacksonville, FL, he was a Hampton resident for 7 years and a Chesapeake and Norfolk resident for many years prior.

For over 30 years, he was an integral part of American Maintenance Suppliers, the company...

Betty Lee Burnes

Betty Lee Burnes

Jan 11, 2023

Betty Lee Burnes, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Born to Bruce and Helen Sims in Newport News, she was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. She graduated from Newport News High School in 1953 and was employed at NASA's Langley Research Center for 38 years, retiring in 1991.

She leaves to cherish her...

Marjorie Elfman

Marjorie Elfman

Jan 1, 2023

Marjorie Elfman, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Despite her diagnosis, Marge remained positive, committed to therapy, and had a smile that would light up any room.

Marge was born in Deckerville, MI, the eldest of the three children of Marian and Harold...

Theresa Catherine Sumski

Theresa Catherine Sumski

Jan 1, 2023

Theresa Catherine Sumski, 76, widow of Ronald David Sumski, passed away on January 1, 2023.  Born in Allentown, PA, she was a resident of Wolcott, CT, before moving to Newport News in 2020.   Theresa was a devoted Catholic, faithfully prayed the rosary daily and spent her remaining years studying the bible. She graduated top of her class from the...