Mary Raper Toole
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...
Laura Faye Marlin Thompson
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...
William Everett Reynolds
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...
Ella Mae Wright
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...
Christopher Charles Bock
Jul 9, 2025
Christopher Charles Bock June 3, 1950 to July 9, 2025 Chris Bock was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1950. He spent a carefree childhood there that included regular vacations on the Jersey Shore and occasional road trips out-of-state. His family valued spiritual growth as well, and Chris served as altar boy in the Episcopal church. He...
Joseph Rawdon Boyce
Jun 26, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Rawdon Boyce, 57, passed away on June 26, 2025. Born in Germany, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1973. Joseph was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 511 where he was a 3rd Degree Knight, and the JFK Assembly No. 1164 where he was a 4th Degree Knight.
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John T. Casey
Jun 25, 2025
John T. Casey passed away at the age of 90 on June 25, 2025. He was a native of New York City, but a resident of Newport News, VA since 1984.
After graduating from Cardinal Hayes H. S. in New York, he served in the Army; then attended the University of San Francisco for an undergraduate and...
David Lyle Kaufman
Jun 16, 2025
David Lyle Kaufman, 76, passed away on June 16, 2025. Born in Appleton, WI, he has been a resident of Newport News, VA over 45 years. He was a Sales Support Coordinator for Liebherr USA Co., working there over 45 years.
David was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Linda Newell; parents, Joe and Vivian Kaufman;...
Richard Gail Peckham
Jun 12, 2025
Richard Gail Peckham passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, in Hampton, Virginia. He was 62 years old.
Richard was born on October 16, 1962, at Itazuke Air Force Base in Japan, where his father was stationed at the time. He was a twin brother, the seventh of eight eventual children of Everett and Rosa Peckham.
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Germaine Martha Malstrom
Jun 5, 2025
Germaine Martha (Katch "Peterson") Malstrom 8/21/1939 - 6/5/2025
Germaine was born in Hammond Indiana, and moved with her mother and grandparents, at the age of three, to Sherman Township Michigan. In 1957 she graduated from Mason County Central High School, and was an award winning seamstress. After high school she worked at JC Penny's in Ludington doing...
Wilbur Lee Hendrix Jr.
Jun 5, 2025
Wilbur Lee Hendrix Jr., 60, passed away on June 5, 2025. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he graduated from Bethel High School in 1983, and was a Maintenance Supervisor for Marva Maid Dairy in Newport News.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Brenda Hendrix; and his son, Jordan. He is survived by his...
Cheryl Ann Campbell
May 18, 2025
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Cheryl Ann Campbell, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Boise, Idaho, she made Hampton her home for the past 45 years, creating a life rich in love, laughter, and cherished memories.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, William H....
J. Roger Ward, Sr.
May 13, 2025
J. Roger Ward, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025.
Born in the coal mining town of Van Lear, Kentucky on January 18, 1938, Roger's early years were rooted in humble beginnings and strong work values. In 1947, his family moved to the Fox Hill area of Hampton, Virginia, where they worked the land and...
Kieran "Tony" Hanrahan
May 13, 2025
Kieran "Tony" Hanrahan, age 63, left us too soon on May 13, 2025. He was the proud owner of several businesses, most notably Document Solutions in Newport News and Used Tire Depot in Virginia Beach.
Tony was an avid and good golfer. He was fortunate to play many courses in the USA with family and friends, while...
Rosemarie N. Doyle
May 5, 2025
Rosemarie N. Doyle, 83, passed away on May 5, 2025. Born and raised in Ludwigsburg, Germany, she received training in leather products and sales. She immigrated to the United States in the 60's and became a citizen of the United States. In 1968 she married John A Doyle at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hampton, Va.
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Nathaniel Reeves Bennett
Apr 30, 2025
Nathaniel Reeves Bennett, 25, passed away on April 30, 2025.
Born and raised in Williamsburg, VA, Nate graduated from Jamestown High School in 2018 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech in 2023. He found meaning and purpose serving the broader community through his work at Guernsey Tingle Architects, where he was...
Roy E. Jackson, Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
Roy E. Jackson Jr. "Ronnie" of Newport News, VA passed away April 16, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and lifelong public servant. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Eye Jackson Sr., mother Constance...
C. Michael Barber
Apr 13, 2025
Clarence "Michael" Barber has crossed over to the other side of the rainbow. He passed away quietly on April 13, 2025 in a peaceful and a holy transition.
Michael, 76, was born in Hampton to Clarence Salmon Barber and Mary Alice McGrath Barber on November 3, 1948. He is survived by his sister, Mary E. Cinibulk, and...
Diane German Horne
Apr 10, 2025
Diane German Horne, age 81, of Hampton, passed away in her home on April 10, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1943, in San Francisco, California, the daughter of the late Robert Dewey and Catherine Keohane German. As a daughter of a career Navy sailor, she lived in Japan, Canada, California, New York, and for the last 66...
James G. Sorrells
Mar 28, 2025
James "Jim" G. Sorrells, born December 12, 1953, passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 71. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Soledad; his daughter, Mary Sorrells (James); and his two cherished grandchildren, John and Michael. Jim was a loving brother to Penny Volk (Roger), and a proud uncle to nieces Carrie,...