Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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;...

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.

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...

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...