Obituaries

Nov 22, 2025

In Memory of Our Mother, Sarah Kuerbitz

February 20, 1949 – November 22, 2025

Our mother, Sarah Kuerbitz, was a woman who didn't pretend to be anything she wasn't.  She spoke her mind, had no filter, and lived life in her own unapologetic way.  Her journey wasn't easy, and our relationships with her weren't simple,...

Nov 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Edna Marie Prince

January 2, 1957 – November 22, 2025

Edna Marie Prince, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on November 22, 2025, at her home.

Born in Tachikawa Tokyo, Japan to Mildred and Eddie Taylor, she grew up in Lompoc, California. Edna was the...

Nov 21, 2025

Alejandro Rubio Lopez, 65, passed away on November 21, 2025.  Born in Tijuana, Mexico, he was a resident of Newport News, where he worked in construction.

Alejandro is survived by his wife, Maria Coronado; children, Ana Coronado, Lizbeth Rubio and Jose Rubio-Coronado; sister, Lola Lopez; and grandchildren, Stephanie, Pedro, Sofia, David, Jonathan, Adilene, Jorge, Arlette, and Alexandra....

Nov 19, 2025

Niki Lynn Hopcroft, 45, passed away on November 19, 2025.  A lifelong resident of Hampton, she had been a manager with Coastal Investments LLC, until her illness around 2018.

Niki is survived by her husband, Ryan C. Hopcroft; son, Cameron Hopcroft; father, Roger L. Beddard; sister, Elizabeth Jones; brother, Adam Gardner (and wife, Tosha); and sister and...

Nov 6, 2025

Brian Lee Athey Sr., 67, passed away on November 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on February 23, 1958, Brian lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and devotion to the people he loved most.

Brian grew up in Pontiac, Michigan, where he met his high school sweetheart, Deb, the love of his...

Oct 29, 2025

Talbert Calvin Dunn, Jr, 71, passed away on October 29, 2025.  Born in Morehead City, NC, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1980.  He retired as a Welder for Newport News Shipbuilding in 2007 after 27 years.

Talbert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Letty Lou Dunn; sons, Talbert C. Dunn III (Laura)...

Oct 2, 2025

Paul Seck, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 2,2025. He was born in Canton, Ohio on Nov. 4,1943 to Werner and Marguerite Seck.  Paul was a graduate of Ohio State University and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He practiced Optometry for many years in Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale....

Sep 25, 2025

James "Bucky" Medford Weathers, 84, of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Born in Charlottesville, VA, Bucky spent much of his life in Pittsburgh, PA, before relocating to Hampton in 2003 with his beloved wife, JoAnn, where they made a home together for many years.

Bucky proudly served his country with honor, first in...

Sep 21, 2025

Ottilie Katharina Meir, 88, passed away in Fairfax, VA on September 21, 2025.  Born in Sauerlach, Germany, she moved to the United States and resided in Northern, VA for many years.

Ottilie is survived by her daughter, Tricia Meir of Newport News, VA and many friends in Fairfax.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at...

Sep 7, 2025

William "Brian" Carl was called home September 7th, 2025. Brian was a lifelong resident of Newport News and attended Ferguson High School. He enjoyed a life of cooking for many restaurants in our area. Brian loved music of all kinds and spent many of his younger years attending concerts. He was an avid chess player and he was known...

Sep 3, 2025

Hampton,

Paul Plasted, 67, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2025.  Born in Cherwell Bank, Oxfordshire, England, on March 24th, 1958, Paul came to the United States for the first time in 1962, then moved here permanently in 1968. He had been a resident of the Peninsula since 1970. He attended Kecoughtan High School, later going on...

Aug 26, 2025

William Thomas Harris, Sr., known to colleagues as "Watertight," passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Emporia, Virginia, in 1932 to William Jeffrey Harris and Roxie Harris, he later moved to Hampton, Virginia where he met and married Grace Harris.

Mr. Harris built a life defined by resilience and commitment...

Aug 24, 2025

Andrea "Mikki" Michelle Palko, 52, passed away on August 24, 2025.  Born in Chicago, IL, she has been a resident of Tidewater since 2012.

Andrea is survived by her companion, Jason Gallman; daughter, Grace Gallman; son, Nicholas Johnson; mother, Alice Jones; brothers, Joe Timmerman and Jesse Jones; and aunt, Freda Ferguson.

Arrangements are by Berceuse...

Aug 24, 2025

Savior "Joe" Joseph Giuliana, Jr., 64, of Hampton, passed away on August 24, 2025.  Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he lived in Hampton for 51 years and dedicated more than three decades of service to NASA Langley, beginning his career in 1993 and later graduating from NASA'S apprentice school.  Currently he was working as an Equipment Specialist.

Joe...

Aug 17, 2025

John David Anderson passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 56.  John lived in many places with his family while growing up and made many friends. He landed in Bumpass, Virginia for several years until he moved to Carrollton in 2023 to be closer to his family.  Friends and family were important to him. John had...

Aug 16, 2025

Christopher Lee Shearin, 40, of Hampton, VA, entered eternal peace and rest on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Sentara CarePlex Hospital.

He was born on January 3, 1985, to Joseph Lee Shearin, Jr, and Ms. Odell Whitehead at  Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, VA. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal savior and was...

Aug 12, 2025

Mary Raper Toole, 64, of Newport News, Virginia, went home to be with Jesus on August 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Newport News, Mary was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and deep love for both people and animals.

Born on June 13, 1961, in Newport News to the late...

Aug 7, 2025

Laura Faye Marlin Thompson, 83, passed away on August 7, 2025.  Born in Johnston County, NC, she has been a resident of Tidewater for 20 years. For three years, Laura served in the US Navy as a hospital corpsman/EKG & BMR Technician, after which she graduated from Atlantic Christian College majoring in Art Education and East Carolina University where...

Jul 24, 2025

William "Bill" Everett Reynolds, 87, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025, while visiting family across the Midwest. Bill was born and raised in rural Illinois. After graduating from Woodstock High School, he spent four years working and attending nursing training before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where he served diligently as an Operating Room Technician for four years...

Jul 24, 2025

Ella Mae Wright passed away on Thursday July 24 2025, 5 days before her 73rd birthday.  She was born in Bethesda, Maryland, but she lived most of the years, after she grew up, in Newport News, Va.

Ella was preceded in death by her mother Ella C Albert and father William Albert.  She is survived by her...