Obituaries

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...

Oct 9, 2021

Yorktown,

Loving husband, son, father and U.S. Navy veteran Terry Nartowicz passed away on October 9, 2021 at the age of 59 in Newport News, VA after a courageous battle with COVID-19.

Proudly following in his father's footsteps, Terry served in the United States Navy for 20 years and retired at the rank of Petty...

Oct 8, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Verdelotti of Havelock, NC, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.  He will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends.  Born in Providence, RI, he graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School before joining the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, he met and later married the love of his life, Maria...

Oct 6, 2021

Hampton, VA-

Christopher Morgan Noe, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born to Charles and Virginia Noe in Blacksburg, VA, he was a resident of Hampton for 57 years.

Chris was a master shipbuilder and an avid sports fan with an exceptional love for basketball. He...

Oct 4, 2021

Mark Steven Bailey, a native of Rantoul, IL, age 58, passed away October 4th, 2021. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife; Brenda Bailey and two daughters Kailey D'Anna(husband, Cody D'Anna) and Madison Williams(husband, Justin Williams), and his grandchildren; Levi, Catalina, Mya, Jaxon, Harleigh, and Autumn. In addition to...

Oct 1, 2021

Hampton, VA

Billy Ray Cole (Senior Chief US Navy Ret), 81, passed away on October 1, 2021.  Born in Stokes County, NC, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1994.  After retirement from the US Navy in 1979, he continued working with the Navy at American Systems Engineering.

Billy was preceded in death by...

Sep 29, 2021

Kendra Renee Carson, 45, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021. A lifelong Peninsula resident, she was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her children, Ciré Studwell, Cirada Carson, and Spirit Pryer; her parents, Charles Batten, Sr. and Pauletta Samuels; her brothers, Charles Batten and Kevin Samuels; her sisters,...

Sep 28, 2021

On this day September 28, 2021 Bridget Theresa Ryan Ganger was born into Eternal life.

Bridget was born on Tuesday April 8, 1930 to Bridie (Walsh ) and Tim Ryan. She had 3 brothers Timothy deceased, Thomas (Susan) and Lawrence (Gen, deceased) . Bridget grew up in Brooklyn N.Y. where she attended St Brendan's Elementary and graduated...

Sep 27, 2021

June C Sharp, Mother, grandmother, and friend died September 27, 2021 in Gloucester from COVID, despite vaccinations.  Those that knew June, knew she was one of a kind.  A graduate of NNHS class of 1956, June married Joe Sharp in 1957.  Throughout her life, she was active in her children's lives volunteering at school and church.  In 1973, June...

Sep 25, 2021

CMSGTAF LeRoy Samuel went home to his heavenly father on 25 Sept 2021 at his residence in Tabb, VA. LeRoy was born in Asheville, NC on November 7, 1935, one of five children, having two brothers and two sisters.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his beloved wife Geraldine Anita, mother Wilie B. Beasley siblings Charles, Calvin...

Sep 21, 2021

William Chris Lane, 63, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born in Smithfield, he was a lifelong Peninsula resident and was a Master Plumber. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin L. Lane and Layla Jean Lane;  two brothers and a sister. Survivors include his children, Virginia Lane (Kevin), Cory Lane (Shannan), and Layla Lane; six grandchildren; his...

Sep 20, 2021

Christopher Robert Dixon, 51, passed away on September 20, 2021.  Born in Athens, OH, he had been a resident of Hampton since 1975 where he attended Bethel High School and Thomas Nelson Community College. He was a graduate of the second class of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Culinary Training Program where he received the Outstanding Leadership Award in the...

Sep 18, 2021

Hampton-

John David Warden, Jr, age 48, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born to John David Warden, Sr. and Gloridene Martin, he was a lifelong resident of Hampton.

He enjoyed music and working on cars. John was deeply loved by everyone.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Shermone...

Sep 14, 2021

Elwin Homer Sanderson, 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  A native of Wallace, N.C. and resident of Hampton, VA for 60 years, Elwin was a retired HVAC technician, having worked at the NASA complex for 25 years.  He was an avid hunter, enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, spending time with his family and grandkids, and attending to his...