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...
Peggy Ann "Pj" Jackson
May 14, 2021
Mrs. PJ Jackson, 74, of Smithfield, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 in her home in Smithfield, VA. Born October 26, 1946 in Granite City, IL she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Delma Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Lane Cooper on January 26, 2014. PJ Jackson was a longtime...
Isabella Erskine
May 5, 2021
Hampton, VA Isabella "Izzy" Erskine, 99, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born in New Bedford, better known as Cape Cod, Mass., on March 16, 1922 to William C. and Sophia C. Lewis. She had one sister, Sophia, who had six children. The sisters were raised in the Catholic faith, and Isabella continued to practice her faith...
Leroy J. Shifflett
May 1, 2021
Leroy J. Shifflett, 85, died May 1, 2021 at his home in Hampton. He was retired from the Air Force and Fort Eustis Air Conditioning Shop. Lee enjoyed working with his family on many projects and was always ready to help others. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his son, Leroy James...
Juanita Grae Ryan
Apr 30, 2021
Juanita Grae Ryan, 79, widow of William Joseph Ryan, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she attended Faith Community Church.
Juanita was survived by her daughters and their spouses, Shauna G. Hatfield (Steve), Cynthia W. Espenshade (Artie) and Lisa K. Howard (Brian); brother Boe Guthrie; grandchildren and their spouses, Brian(...
John Michael Schmitt
Apr 29, 2021
Hampton,
John "Michael" Schmitt, 75, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1945 in Muscatine, Iowa, to Lucille and Arnold Schmitt. He joined the Navy at 18 years old; where he enjoyed a long career of 23 years serving his country selflessly. After retiring from the Navy, he...
Patricia Ann Liakos Amburgey
Apr 26, 2021
Patricia Ann Liakos Amburgey
Born June 11, 1946 to the late Agnes and George Liakos at Sunnyside Hospital in Staten Island, NY. Pat was pre-deceased by her husband of 31 years, Kenneth Amburgey, two brothers-in-law and one great nephew.
Pat worked for Franklin Printing before her career began with the Defense Printing Agency...
Peggy L. Wagoner
Apr 25, 2021
Hampton – Peggy L. Wagoner, 76 passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. A longtime Hampton resident, she was the daughter of the late Westbrook and Winnie Williams. She was a member of Parkview Methodist Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Eugene T. Wagoner, a son, Gregory Scott Wagoner and his wife Robin of Portsmouth, VA; three grandchildren,...
Bennie Lee Tobias
Apr 23, 2021
On Friday, April 23, 2021, United States Army Veteran Bennie Lee Tobias passed away. He was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Willie Horrace Tobias and Annie Bell Martin Tobias on September 8, 1930.
The family relocated to Newport News, Virginia to make a better life. He was educated in the Newport News Public School...
Frances Louise Finger
Apr 21, 2021
Frances Louise Finger, 97, formerly of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 at North Hampton Convalescent Center, Hampton, Virginia. Frances was born August 13, 1923 in Mt. Holly to John Lester Finger and Mollie Cline Finger. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Ray L. Finger, and sister, Marie F....