Obituaries

William Edward Crewe, Jr.

William Edward Crewe, Jr.

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,...

Donna Jordan Alford

Donna Jordan Alford

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...

Robert Francis St. Ours

Robert Francis St. Ours

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...

Eileen Huffman Holsinger

Eileen Huffman Holsinger

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.

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Patricia Ann Barnes

Patricia Ann Barnes

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...

Anne Blanche Girard

Anne Blanche Girard

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....

Theodore Francis Franks Iii

Theodore Francis Franks Iii

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...

Guy Ware Mugler

Guy Ware Mugler

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...

Larry Dale Hodges

Larry Dale Hodges

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...

Jack Leonard Ferguson

Jack Leonard Ferguson

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...

Norma Jean Gilmer

Norma Jean Gilmer

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...

Jerald Francis Edwards

Jerald Francis Edwards

Jan 9, 2022

Hampton,

Jerald Francis Edwards, 78, widower of Patricia Edwards, passed away on January 9, 2022.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, he served in the U.S. Air Force and  retired from the US Postal Service in 2003 after 34 years.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hampton.

Jerald was survived by...

Grace Elizabeth Thomas

Grace Elizabeth Thomas

Jan 8, 2022

Grace Elizabeth Thomas, 68, passed away on January 8th, 2022. Born in Wicomico, VA, she has been a resident of Hampton Roads since 1972. She was a member of Carrollton Holiness Church, in Carrollton, VA. Grace was preceded in death by her son, Richard Michael Thomas; her parents Robert C. Quail Sr., and Mary E. Barton Quail. She is...

Sue Bridges

Sue Bridges

Jan 6, 2022

Newport News Nellie "Sue" Bridges, 93, widow of Eugene "Pap" L. Bridges, passed away on January 6, 2022. She was known by many as "Nan". Born in Cooleemee, NC, she had been a resident of Newport News since she was 14.  She graduated from Newport News High School. Sue is survived by her daughter, Sylvia B. Eutsler; grandchildren, Chris Eutsler...

Marylee Smith Oridge

Marylee Smith Oridge

Jan 5, 2022

Hampton, VA

God in His perfect and all-wise way looked around His garden and chose this rose for His heavenly bouquet. MaryLee Smith-Oridge, 95, peacefully passed away in the presence of her son, Oliver, on January 5, 2022, in Hampton, VA.

MaryLee was born to the late Andrew James, Sr. and Margaret Gaskin on January...

Gary R. Richards

Gary R. Richards

Dec 27, 2021

Gary R. Richards, 74, of Hampton, Virginia passed away on Monday December 27, 2021. Gary was born on January 20, 1947, in Big Isaac, West Virginia to the late Fred and June Richards. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara Richards and his sister, Donna Richards Bates. He is also survived by many cherished extended...

Tony Clayton Streater

Tony Clayton Streater

Dec 26, 2021

Tony Clayton Streater 'AKA' Chop age 57, Entered into eternity on December 26, 2021 at approximately 5:23 pm.  Tony was born and raised in Newport News, Va.  He attended Newport News Public Schools.

Tony worked at Riverside Regional Hospital in the Transportation department, for many years, before

Relocating to Clearwater FL. where he resided.

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John Wayne Campbell

John Wayne Campbell

Dec 23, 2021

Hampton,

John Wayne Campbell, 67, passed away on December 23, 2021.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, he retired as a Pipefitter from Newport News Shipbuilding in 2011. He was an avid fisherman and often participated with The Bass Federation, Region 8. John grew up playing baseball with Northampton Little League and went on to play for Bethel...

Kurt L. Booker

Kurt L. Booker

Dec 22, 2021

Kurt L. Booker, 60, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Suffolk he was a lifetime area resident where he had worked for the civil service at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for more than 30 years.  Kurt was a loving husband, father, and brother. He enjoyed fishing and travelling, especially when spending time with his family. He was an...

Donald Lewis Harris

Donald Lewis Harris

Dec 16, 2021

Donald L. Harris was born September 18, 1942 in Jackson, North   Carolina to James and Sadie Harris. He attended Northampton   County Public School System. He graduated from Gumberry High School in 1962. At an early age he accepted Christ and attended Mount Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, North Carolina for several years. He also attended Faith Fellowship Ministries in...