Obituaries

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Terry Nartowicz

Terry Nartowicz

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...

Anthony Verdelotti

Anthony Verdelotti

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...

Christopher Morgan Noe

Christopher Morgan Noe

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...

Mark Steven Bailey

Mark Steven Bailey

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...

Billy Ray Cole

Billy Ray Cole

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...

Kendra Renee Carson

Kendra Renee Carson

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,...

Bridget Theresa Ryan Ganger

Bridget Theresa Ryan Ganger

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...

June C. Sharp

June C. Sharp

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...

Leroy Samuel

Leroy Samuel

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...

William Chris Lane

William Chris Lane

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...

Christopher Robert Dixon

Christopher Robert Dixon

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...

John David Warden, Jr.

John David Warden, Jr.

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...

Elwin Homer Sanderson

Elwin Homer Sanderson

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...

Daniel William Fisher

Daniel William Fisher

Sep 14, 2021

Daniel William Fisher February 14, 1955 – September 14, 2021

Valentine's Day 1955.  The best day ever for Ralph Wade Fisher and Edith Mae Chisom Fisher of...

Ricky Benthall

Ricky Benthall

Sep 9, 2021

Ricky Benthall

December 30, 1967 – September 9, 2021

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Ricky.  God called him to come home on September 9, 2021. A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, he was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for EW Meuller Contractor for over 20 years.

Ricky was...

Janice Renee Sledge

Janice Renee Sledge

Sep 6, 2021

On Monday, September 06, 2021, Janice Renee Sledge age 67, moved on to her heavenly home. Janice was born to the late Leonard and Mary Sledge on Valentine's Day in 1954 at Whittaker Memorial Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. Janice was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus in Hampton, Virginia. Janice lived her life as a devoted...

Rebecca Richards

Rebecca Richards

Sep 4, 2021

Rebecca Richards, 56, died Saturday September 4, 2021. She was from Atlanta GA and lived in Hampton the last 25 years. She enjoyed good times with friends and was fun to be with. She'd let you know what she felt and spoke from her heart.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Vick, and her...

Edward Joseph Carriglitto

Edward Joseph Carriglitto

Sep 3, 2021

Mr. Edward Joseph Carriglitto, 77, youngest son of Albert and Margaret Carriglitto passed away on September 3, 2021.  Born in Pottsville, PA, he has been a resident of Virginia since 1983. He served in Vietnam as a Corpsman while enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He later transferred to U.S. Air Force. He retired from the U.S. Air Force...

Charles A. Turner Jr

Charles A. Turner Jr

Sep 1, 2021

Newport News,

Charles A. Turner, Jr. (53) of Newport News, Virginia transitioned peacefully on September 1, 2021.  He is survived by his daughter, Shalesia M. Turner, son Marcel E. Osborn, mother, Joyce C. Turner, sister Tonza Kemp, brother, William Turner and a host of other family and friends.  There will be no formal homegoing service.  The family...

Ebony Lavon Wynn

Ebony Lavon Wynn

Aug 25, 2021

Ebony Lavon Wynn, age 28, passed away on Wednesday, August, 25, 2021. She was born on May 21, 1993 to Roy Wynn and Maxine Williams in Newport News.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother, Maxine Williams; father, Roy Wynn; siblings, Gabrielle Wynn, RaQuan Wynn; Omar Taliaferro; Nichelle Jackson; Tiera and...