Obituaries

Feb 27, 2022

Blanche Romaine Tucker was born October 10,1934, to Theodore J. Harris and Ida M. Harris at Freedman's Hospital in Washington, DC. On her terms, she courageously went home February 27, 2022. She had three siblings, Shirley E. Jones (deceased), Ida M. Beasley, and Eleanor F. Hart. She was educated at George Washington Carver High School in Montgomery County, Maryland,...

Feb 26, 2022

Steven Lamar Mills, age 43, passed away on February 26, 2022. Born in Fairfield, CA, he was the second child of Wanda R. Mills-Vaughan and the late Randolph Stanley Mills. Mills was a Hampton resident for 34 years. Growing up Mills was well-traveled being stationed with family in California, Nebraska, England, France, and more. Mills worked as a Plumber...

Feb 24, 2022

Annette Marie Wilkins 'AKA' Cakie was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Annette was born in Newport News, Virginia but lived most of her life in Hampton. Annette was preceded in death by her father Mr. Willie D. Wilkins, Sr., her mother Eva Faye Wilkins, and her brothers Leon Wilkins, Willie D. Wilkins...

Feb 22, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Vaccaro, 46, passed away 2/26/22 after battling an illness for the past year.  Tony was born in Trenton, NJ and moved to Hampton as a young child.  He attended Hampton City Schools and graduated from Kecoughtan High School.  After high school, he attended Johnson and Wales Culinary School; later obtaining his CDL license.

Tony moved...

Feb 22, 2022

Roseanna Irene Blackham, 65, passed away on February 22, 2022.  Born to Philip Walker and Rosella Wegley in Ft. Knox, Ky, she has been a resident of Yorktown since 1993.  She retired as a Record Keeper from Old Point National Banks in 2020 after 28 years. Roseanna is survived by her husband of 42 years, Franklyn E. Blackham; children, Erinn...

Feb 16, 2022

Theresa L. Smith passed away on February 16, 2022 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Waynesville, North Carolina on September 26, 1955. A loving marriage of 42 years with her husband, Alton Smith. Full career of 41 years with the Department of Army, Civil Service in Human Resources. She always enjoyed entertaining, traveling and cruising...

Feb 13, 2022

Norman Eugene Davis, 79, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born in Marion, NC, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1943. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War for 4 years and was a disabled veteran, then worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 43 years until his retirement in 2020.

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Feb 7, 2022

JoAnn Royal, 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 7, 2022.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she moved to Hampton, VA as a young adult and enjoyed the remainder of her life there.  She recently retired after years of hard work including her time as a Registered Nurse and real estate investor.  JoAnn eagerly looked forward to...

Feb 7, 2022

Judith Kaye Baughan, 80, passed away on Monday February 7, 2022. Judith or Judy, as most people knew her, was born in Lexington, NC and lived in Hampton, Va for most of her adult life. In her career Judy was a Dental Assistant working for Dr. Paul Burbank and Dr. Joseph Siragusa for most of...

Jan 31, 2022

William Edward Crewe, Jr, 91, passed away on January 31, 2022. Born in Matthews, VA, he was a long time resident of Hampton, He served in the US Army during the Korean War and also retired as a Communications Specialist with Civil Service of Fort Monroe after 25 years.

William was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 31, 2022

On January 31, 2022, Donna Jordan Alford passed away at her home in Hampton after a courageous and prolonged battle with Lupus.  She was born on June 14, 1954 in Newport News, VA. and was a graduate of Kecoughtan High School in 1972.  She married Thomas J. Alford on December 20, 1972 and welcomed only son, William, the...

Jan 23, 2022

Robert "Bob" Francis St. Ours age 83 passed away on January 23, 2022 in Newport News, VA.  He was born October 1, 1938 in Fall River, Massachusetts.  He retired from the Navy after 20 years of service.  He then worked in Civil Service at Fort Eustis for another 25 years.

Preceded in death by his father, Roland...

Jan 22, 2022

Eileen Huffman Holsinger was called home to the Lord's house on Saturday, January 22, 2022 after a long wonderful life.  She was 96.

Eileen was born October 6, 1925 in Timberville, VA to Vincent and Ida Corbin Huffman.  Eileen grew up in the Newmarket, VA area and graduated from New Market High School, Class of 1943.

Jan 20, 2022

Patricia Ann (Crouse) Barnes, 77, died peacefully in her home on January 20, 2022 after a brief struggle with cancer. Born on September 16, 1944 to Melvin and Kathryn (Dumas) Crouse in Otsego, MI where she grew up and graduated high school, then enlisted in the Air Force in 1962.

Pat retired from Langley Air Force Base...

Jan 18, 2022

Newport News, VA

Anne Blanche Girard, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born to Jack and Ingrid Carper in Newport News, VA, and she lived in St. Clair, Michigan for 20 years before moving back to Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Scott Carper....

Jan 17, 2022

Smithfield,

Theodore "Ted" Francis Franks, III, 72, passed away on January 17, 2022.  A lifelong resident of Tidewater, he was known for working in contracting and equipment sales.  Ted had a love of sales and a gift in connecting with people. His career included selling cars, heavy equipment and tractors for several major equipment brands.  He worked...

Jan 11, 2022

Guy Ware Mugler, 83, widower of Patricia Alice Mugler, passed away on January 11, 2022. A lifelong resident and native of Phoebus, he graduated from Hampton High School in 1957, served three years in the US Army, then attended the IBEW Apprenticeship School where he graduated in 1964. Guy was a 60 year member of the International Brotherhood of...

Jan 10, 2022

Larry Dale Hodges went to be with Jesus on January 10, 2022.  Larry was born September 10, 1942, and was a native of Newport News, Virginia.

Larry was a Newport News Shipbuilding Nuclear Inspector in his early years and later enjoyed working in at Walmart in the produce department.

Larry was preceded in death by...

Jan 10, 2022

Jack Leonard Ferguson Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  He moved to the Hampton area in 1979 after having been born and raised in Binghamton, NY.

Early in life Jack was an electrical lineman in upstate New York, as was his father and grandfather before him. He also was...

Jan 9, 2022

Norma Jean Gilmer, widow of Ted Gilmer, passed away on January 9, 2022.  Born in Calhoun Battle Creek, Michigan, she has been a resident of Newport News since 1968.  She retired in 2005 after 37 years with civil service as a purchasing agent.

Norma was also preceded in death by her parents, Mamie and Arthur Kline; sister...