Obituaries

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Christopher George Sammons

Christopher George Sammons

Aug 21, 2022

Christopher George Sammons, 56, passed away August 21, 2022.  He was a 1984 graduate of TL Williams High School in Alexandria, VA where he rowed crew and wrestled. He attended Rutgers University were he also rowed crew.  Then later became a chef and opened the Zink Café in Medford, NJ.  He moved back to the Peninsula in 2017.

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Melody Guthrie Garrett

Melody Guthrie Garrett

Aug 16, 2022

Melody Guthrie Garrett, 67, formerly of Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.  She was a loving wife, daughter, grandmother, sister and aunt. She had accepted the Lord as her savior at a young age.

Melody was preceded in death by her father Billy E. Guthrie and mother, Betty Owen Guthrie.  She is survived by her...

Joan Patricia Siml Forestiere

Joan Patricia Siml Forestiere

Aug 15, 2022

On August 15, 2022, Joan Patricia Ann Siml Forestiere passed away peacefully at age 84 with her son and daughter by her side.Joan was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 17, 1937 to James E. Siml and Julia Radvansky. She was a successful, highly regarded cosmetologist for most of her adult years. She ran her mother's beauty shop for...

Marion Chubet Augunas

Marion Chubet Augunas

Aug 11, 2022

Hampton,

Marion Chubet Augunas widow of Julius  "Lou" Augunus, passed away on August 11, 2022 ending a 97 year life filled with love, bridge and traveling and gardening club.  She was born and raised in Norwood, MA the daughter of John Joseph Chubet and Mary Clem Chubet, accompanied by four brothers and three sisters.

She...

Merrell Lee Patrick

Merrell Lee Patrick

Aug 8, 2022

Merrell Lee Patrick died peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the age of 89 in his home in Hampton, Virginia with family by his side. Merrell was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky. His childhood spent on his parents' tobacco and dairy farm gave him an exemplary work ethic that persisted throughout his life. His parents encouraged and...

William Eldon Juhl

William Eldon Juhl

Aug 7, 2022

William "Bill" Eldon Juhl, 77, passed away on August 7, 2022. Born in San Diego, he has been a resident of Hampton where he worked for Howmet until his retirement and began working for Unidine  in Norfolk until he retired.  He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Bill was preceded in death by...

Robin G. Brandon

Robin G. Brandon

Aug 6, 2022

Robin G. Brandon passed away suddenly on August 6th 2022 while visiting family in Hampton, VA .

Robin is survived by her husband Paul Holst of Eatonville, Washington; children Charity Crenshaw and her partner Dan Vetter of Lakewood Washington; siblings Donna Hartless of Virginia, Sandra Meeks of Virginia, Denise Davidson of Florida, Donald Brandon Jr. of Virginia,...

Vera Ernestine Solomon

Vera Ernestine Solomon

Aug 3, 2022

Vera Ernestine Solomon was born in Orlando, FL to parents Roger Pitts and Annis Lamar on June 9, 1928. Shortly after finishing high school, she married her sweety, James Solomon on May 5, 1947 and moved to New York for better opportunities to raise their children. To this union was born Jimmy Lee, JoAnn Jeanette and Phyllis Joy.

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Carl B. Butner Jr

Carl B. Butner Jr

Jul 29, 2022

Carl B. Butner, Jr., 68, passed away on July 29, 2022. Born in Nashville, TN he had been a resident of Hampton for over 20 years. He served in the US Army and currently worked for Healtheon, Inc.

Carl is survived by his wife Shelia; children, Rebecca Crawford (Dennis), Yvette Rochefort (Paul) and Carl B. Butner, III...

Doris Marie Gault

Doris Marie Gault

Jul 22, 2022

Doris Marie Gault, 88, passed away on July 22, 2022. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA; she has been a resident of Newport News since 2015.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Gault, Sr. and sons Patrick, Michael, and Dennis. She is survived by her children, Jack, Bob, Donna, Kathy, and Kevin; nineteen...

Effie Marie Hunt

Effie Marie Hunt

Jul 17, 2022

Effie "Marie" Hunt passed away on Sunday, July 17 th, at the age of ninety and a half. She was born in Bremen, KY in January of 1932. At the time of her death, she resided at The Chesapeake retirement community in Newport News, VA. She was funny, outspoken and had a love for dogs. She enjoyed watching the...

Nina Faye Vann

Nina Faye Vann

Jul 15, 2022

Nina Faye Vann, 70 passed away peacefully with her family by her side the morning of July 15, 2022 after a long illness. Nina was born in Lexington, VA November 16, 1951 to Joseph and Nellie Shifflet. When she was a year old the family moved from Newport News, Virginia to Hampton, Virginia where she would finish her education,...

Linda Alice Caccia

Linda Alice Caccia

Jul 10, 2022

Hampton,

Linda Alice Caccia, 75, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, with her husband by her side.  Born in Leominster, Massachusetts, she was a resident of Hampton for over 60 years and a former sales associate with Leggett Department Store.

Linda is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rodney D. Caccia; children, Rebecca...

Jesse June Vaughan

Jesse June Vaughan

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. Jesse June Vaughan, age 82, of Hampton VA departed life on July 8, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 4 PM at Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2115 St. Nicholas Drive in Fayetteville NC.

Tennessee White

Tennessee White

Jul 6, 2022

Newport News,

Tennessee White, 89, widow of Johnnie B. White, passed away on July 6, 2022.  Born in Buchanan County, VA she has been a resident of the peninsula since 1954 where she worked for Morrison's Cafeteria for 18 years.

Tennessee is survived by her daughter, Tammie Bruner; sisters, Pattie Nichols, June Stiltner, and Betty...

Lynne Arthur Southcombe

Lynne Arthur Southcombe

Jul 6, 2022

Lynne Arthur Southcombe, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Born in Michigan City, IN, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1963, where he retired from the Ironworkers Union Local #79 in 2010. He also served in the US Army from 1961-1967. During his service, he received a letter of commendation as a sharpshooter.

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Nancy Windham Pittock

Nancy Windham Pittock

Jul 5, 2022

Nancy Windham Pittock was with her best friend, Donna Powell, in Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA when the Lord called her home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. She was born October 30, 1960 in Newport News, VA.

She is now reunited with her son, Robert Joseph Chrismon, her parents, Emma Jean and Joseph E. Windham.

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David Roger Weaver

David Roger Weaver

Jul 4, 2022

Hampton,

David Roger Weaver, 56, passed away on July 4, 2022.  Born in Alabama, he has been a resident of Hampton since late 1960's.  He was formerly a Computer Technician with Newport News Shipbuilding.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Elfriede and Robert Weaver, and Terese Weaver;  daughter, Rita Brady-Gabrielle Weaver; brother Michael;...

Johnnie G. Brickey, Sr,

Johnnie G. Brickey, Sr,

Jun 28, 2022

Johnnie G. Brickey, Sr, 73, was called home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucy and Fred Brickey, sisters, Mary and Cecelia; and Nieces April and Mary.  He is survived by his children, Belinda Kearns (Dennis) of Gloucester, Angela Lopez (Mauro) of Hampton, Michelle Sosa (Miguel) of Hampton...

Diane Lienna Peters

Diane Lienna Peters

Jun 15, 2022

Diane Lienna Peters, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Born to Joseph Matulewicz and Virginia Lewis in New York, she was a Hampton resident for 53 years.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Julie Berrier; brother, Norman Matulewicz; sister, Pamela Matulewicz; grandchildren, Sierra Berrier and Logan Berrier;...