Obituaries

Patricia Ann Toon Nucup
Aug 25, 2021
Patricia Ann Toon Nucup, 78, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Sentara CarePlex Hospital. Born to Joseph and Anna Toon in Graves County, Kentucky, she was a resident of Hampton for 44 years.
Patricia was a member of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic parish at Langley AFB where she...
Nicolas Paul Adinaro
Aug 24, 2021
Nicolas Paul (Nico) Adinaro, passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021. He was born at Langley AFB in 2008 and has lived his life as somewhat of an enigma to the medical community and at times even to his family. What was perfectly clear, however, was his mission in life was to be...
Rita Alloway
Aug 17, 2021
Rita Aurora Zaragoza Alloway died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was born February 15, 1936 in Salina Kansas. Rita married Nelson W. Alloway in 1953. They traveled across the United States with the US Army. Settling in Newport News in 1964, she worked at several businesses until retiring in 2002. Left to cherish her memory are her sons:...
Bobbie S. Wilson
Aug 7, 2021
Bobbie Sherrill Wilson, 81, died Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born in Manchester, TN, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1959. She enjoyed camping, travelling, especially to Nags Head to visit the beach, but her greatest love was her family.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin "Jerry" Wilson; her children, Jeffrey Wilson, Lisa Tesh, and Candace...
Magnea Gudrun Bjornsson
Jul 31, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Magnea Gudrun Bjornsson. Magnea is survived by her husband Dr. Gottskalk Bjornsson U.S. Navy Ret., her two sons Neil Roper and Henry Roper, her grandchildren Saren S. Purdham, Olivia Roper, Allison Roper. She is also survived and loved by her extended Icelandic family here in Hampton...
Mary Alice Banks
Jul 31, 2021
Mary Alice Wetherington Banks of Hampton Virginia, 84 yrs passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on July 31, 2021, from heart failure. She was born in Wildwood North Carolina on August 21, 1936 to Luke and Mabel Wetherington. A loving daughter, sister, wife and mother, and devoted follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...
Jessica Aaron Honstetter
Jul 25, 2021
Jessica Aaron Honstetter, 35, passed away on July 25, 2021. A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she worked as the Office Manager at Peace of Mind Home Health. During her free time she loved going on trips with her kids, playing poker and riding Harley's with friends, and trying to make family members laugh with her hilarious antics. Jessica's infectious...
Cleveland Thomas Hill
Jul 25, 2021
We celebrate the life of Cleveland Thomas Hill, age 73, who transitioned to eternal life on Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was the second child born to his mother Helen Etta Hill. Cleveland, AKA "Big Cat," was a resident of Newport News. He worked as a bricklayer for over 40 years before becoming disabled. "Big Cat" could usually be found...
Thomas Preston Smith
Jul 16, 2021
Newport News,
Thomas Preston Smith, 69, passed away on July 16, 2021. Born in Chilhowie, VA he has been a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. He worked as a Machinist for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carolyn J. Smith; his children, Edward B. Smith, Angie Gromlich, and Cheryl...
Billie Darold Robertson
Jul 10, 2021
Newport News, Billie Darold Robertson, 81, passed away on July 10, 2021. Born in Doniphan, MO, he has been a resident of the Peninsula since 1984. He served for nineteen years in the US Navy, with multiple deployments to Vietnam. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, 3 bronze stars,Vietnam Campaign Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. He retired as...
Latasha Denise Richardson
Jul 7, 2021
Latasha Denise Richardson, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Born to David Richardson and Irene Blackwell, she was a Hampton resident for most of her life.
She worked for Cox Communication as a Technical Support Specialist for 3 years. Tasha enjoyed taking cruises with her friends. She loved to cook...
Bobby Earl Moffett, Jr.
Jul 7, 2021
Bobby Earl Moffett, Jr. (Ubob), age 45, passed away on Wednesday July 7, 2021. Born in Pascagoula, MS, on August 21, 1975, Bobby was a resident of Newport News, VA, even though his heart stayed true to Mississippi. He loved most being outside, finding adventures and having the best time, playing with his nieces and nephews. Bobby was hard...
William Daniel Eyre
Jun 28, 2021
William Daniel Eyre, 75, passed away on June 28, 2021. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he served 4 years in the US Navy, then graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University where he majored in Theatre Arts. He retired from James City County Parks and Rec as a Program Facilitator.
Bill was active in local Community Theatre performing in...
Cheryl Krapcho
Jun 25, 2021
Cheryl "Cheri" Krapcho passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, June 25, 2021, in Colorado in the company of her daughter, Kelli, and husband, Steve.
Cheri, born July 5, 1955, spent most of her childhood and teen years in Hampton, Virginia, graduating from Bethel High School. Following brief career stops at Montgomery Ward and JC Penney, Cheri and her...
Joan Carolyn Maxwell
Jun 23, 2021
Joan Prano Maxwell, beloved daughter of the late Frank and Edna Prano, transitioned from life to eternity on June 23, 2021. Born on September 23, 1955, she was raised in Detroit, MI. She joined the military as a Military Police Officer and later changed to a cook in the 3 rd Corps at Ft. Hood, TX as a Food Service...
Carl Alden Simmons Jr
Jun 8, 2021
Carl Alden Simmons, Jr, 84, widower of Donna Faye Simmons, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Born in Lancaster PA, he has been a resident of the Peninsula since 1980. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and retired as an Air Traffic Controller in Miami after 5 years.
Carl is survived by his children,...
Barbara Ann Singleton
May 25, 2021
Barbara Ann "Suzy Q" Singleton, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Asa C. Singleton and longtime companion Thomas McKee.
Barbara was survived by her daughter, Bonnie Brown; sisters, Carol Williams and Arlene Tucker; brother, Paul Sigler; grandchildren, Jamie Lynn, Joshua Lee,...
Roger Romeo Chabot, Jr.
May 20, 2021
Roger Romeo Chabot J r., age 63, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Born to Roger Romeo Chabot Sr. and June Damon , on September 30, 1957 in Lewiston, Maine , he spent many years living in Virginia and Maine.
Romeo graduated from Edward Little High...
Natalie Ballard Bell
May 20, 2021
Natalie Ballard Bell, 94, of Hampton, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 20, 2021.
Natalie was born in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia on August 23, 1926, daughter to the late Harry and Mable Ballard and predeceased by her husband John D. Bell, brothers Tom Ballard and wife Musie, Harry Ballard and...
William Martin Jr
May 18, 2021
William Martin Jr., 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Born in Nashville, TN he has been a resident of Hampton since 1955 where he was an aircraft mechanic at the Norfolk Naval base for 20+ years. Then Truck Driver working for Werner Enterprises Inc until 2007.
William is survived by his partner, Michelle Cook; daughter, Cherise...
