Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Dec 14, 2021

Hampton,

Johanne "Zach" Zachary Blanco, 15, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  He was a student at Peninsula Catholic High School.

Zach is survived by his parents, Melody and Sean Blanco; siblings, Megan Blanco and Tristan Blanco; and grandparents, Alfredo Sarmiento and Prechilita Alano.

The family will receive friends from 10-10:30 am...

Dec 14, 2021

Donald Weston DeCoster III was born to Donald W. DeCoster Jr and Rosemary Shelton Garrett in Groton, Connecticut on April 24, 1964. He was born in the New London Submarine base, as his father was in the Navy. He was baptized in 1965 in Bartow, Florida. In 1965 Donald's sister, Catherine DeCoster was born. As children, they traveled a...

Dec 9, 2021

Hampton,

Oswald Johann (O.J.) Becker, 77, died on December 9, 2021 after losing his fight with lung cancer.  He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  O.J. Becker was born in Schallodenbach, Germany on May 2, 1944 during an air raid over Southern Germany.

He is preceded in death by his parents, August...

Dec 6, 2021

Maria Antonia "Toni" Verdelotti, 71, recent widow of Anthony "Tony" Verdelotti, passed away two months after her husband of 52 years, on Monday, December 6th, 2021.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she had been a resident of Havelock, NC for over 25 years, but was recently staying with her family in Newport News after the loss of her...

Dec 3, 2021

Kent Douglas Peters of Norfolk, Virginia passed away on December 3 , 2021  after a lengthy illness. Kent was a kind and loving son, brother, uncle and great uncle and will be remembered for his wit, his accepting heart, and his love for his family.

Kent was the son of Harold and Helen Peters. He was born...

Nov 29, 2021

Hampton, Ryan David Atkins, 41, passed away on November 29, 2021. Born in Germany, he has been a resident of Hampton for 36 years, where he was a Telecommunications Technician for Signal Engineering. Ryan was a die hard Steelers fan, an avid golfer, cornhole enthusiast, and always liked to lay down a bet. He was a wonderful husband, father, son,...

Nov 25, 2021

Paul A. Bonser, 71, died Thursday, November 25, 2021. Born in Spokane, WA, he had been a Peninsula resident for the last 44 years. A Navy veteran, he retired from the Newport News shipyard in 2014 after 30 years of service. He was an avid Harley rider and was a member of the National Harley Owners Group (HOG).

Nov 25, 2021

Hampton,

Joe Hill Veale, 37, passed away on Nov. 25, 2021.  Born in Bronx, NY, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1993.

Surviving are his mother, Mavis Veale; father, David Joseph; sons, Malik A. Veale and Javon M. Veale; sisters, Helen Joseph, Tacy Joseph and Patricia Veale; and brothers, Clyde Joseph, Alvin Joseph,...

Nov 24, 2021

Floyd W. Goff passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, he was 85. Floyd was born in Loris, SC and had been a Peninsula resident for the past 69 years. Floyd founded AAA Electrical Contracting, Inc. in 1968, a Hampton based business that still continues today.

He was a member of the Warwick Masonic Lodge and a member...

Oct 16, 2021

Paul Gary Augustson, 52, passed away on October 16, 2021.  Born in Norristown, PA he has been a resident of the Tidewater for over 40 years, where due to his illness, he retired from Stihl Corporation in Virginia Beach.

Paul is survived by his wife of 4 years, Paula Augustson; son, Alex Augustson; parents, Marianne and Emil...

Oct 13, 2021

Charles A. Burnside Jr., age 82, passed away on October 13, 2021. He grew up in Richmond, VA and was a lifelong resident of Newport News. He was a wonderful Dad, stepdad, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

Charles was a talented draftsman and had a special knack for building things. He was an avid reader and loved...