Obituaries

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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...

Patricia Ann Toon Nucup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...