Obituaries

Bertha Blanco Caratachea

Bertha Blanco Caratachea

Dec 8, 2020

Bertha Blanco Caratachea de 62 anos, falleció el martes 8 de Diciembre del 2020. Nacida en Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico. Ha sido residente de Yorktown Virginia desde el 2016. Fue miembro de la iglesia católica romana, Nuestra señora del monte carmelo. A Bertha le sobrevive su marido de 66 anos de edad Moises Morales Villasenor, sus hijos Bertha Violeta, Angelica...

Johnny Earl Harper

Johnny Earl Harper

Nov 30, 2020

Johnny Earl Harper, 65, widower of Carolyn Ruth Harper, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 30, 2020.  Born in South Hill, VA he has lived in the Hampton area since 1968. He worked as a Packer at Plymkraft, Inc in Newport News, and most recently as a valet at Sentara Careplex Hospital.

Johnny was...

Vickie Lyn Lawrence

Vickie Lyn Lawrence

Nov 29, 2020

Vickie Lyn Lawrence, age 58, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Born to James and Theda Shifflett, she was a lifelong resident of Hampton. Vickie worked for Sentara Careplex Hospital in medical records for 33 years. She is preceded in death by her father, James Shifflett, Maternal grandparents, Oscar and Imogene Stewart, mother-in-law, Mary Lawrence Bailey. Vickie was a...

Jeffrey Alan Gares

Jeffrey Alan Gares

Nov 26, 2020

Jeffrey Alan Gares born April 15, 1987 passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2020.  Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father James Alan Gares, uncles Robert and Kenneth Gares, grandfathers Bobby Gares, Jack Reece, step-grandfather Tilden Glenn, grandmother Patricia Gares.  He is survived by his loving mother Vicki Gares, his soul mate and fiancé Sylvia Edwards, grandmothers Bonnie Reece...

William Boyce Lee

William Boyce Lee

Nov 26, 2020

William Boyce Lee came into this world early and left it entirely too early.  Known as Bill, he was born May 14, 1933 in Gastonia, NC to William Doyle Lee and Mary Myers Lee.  He spent the majority of the first months of his life in a cotton lined shoe box in the warming oven of the kitchen wood...

Virginia Lenore Mitchem

Virginia Lenore Mitchem

Nov 25, 2020

Virginia Lenore Mitchem, 90, widow of James Carl Mitchem, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  Born in Artie, W.V., she has been a Hampton resident since 1964. Preceded in death by brothers Nick, Scott and Delbert Treadway.

Survived by children Sherry Lynn Baker (Herman), Gregory Steven Mitchem (Heather), Victoria Ann Grasso (Alan "Rex") and Terry Lee...

Hazel Marie Clark

Hazel Marie Clark

Nov 24, 2020

Hazel Marie Clark, good and faithful servant

Philippians 1:20-21 says "To live is Christ, to die is gain". Those of us who knew Hazel saw her live out this scripture throughout her 100 years on this planet. Born Hazel Marie Olin to Caleb and Blanche (Leeper) Olin in Millville, MN on January 26, 1920, she grew up...

Michael Addison Childress

Michael Addison Childress

Nov 20, 2020

Childress, Michael Addison "Chili Dog" Michael Childress, known to friends as "Chili Dog," passed away on November 20, 2020, at the age of 63 years.  Michael was born in South Charleston, West Virginia and after completing high school at South Charleston High, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a welder.  Following his enlistment,...

M. E. Peggy Brady Marshburn

M. E. Peggy Brady Marshburn

Nov 11, 2020

M.E. Peggy Brady Marshburn, passed away November 11, 2020, at age 82, in Hampton Virginia.

Preceded in death by her son, David; her husband, Dan; three sisters, Dorothy Willett, Thelma Cullum, Arline Cullum; one brother. Roy; and her parents, Leroy and Mary Brady.

She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews....

Michael J. Mahony

Michael J. Mahony

Nov 9, 2020

Mike died at home on Monday morning, November 9.   He had several physical challenges during the last 20 years.  But his obstinate nature would not allow him to give in or give up.

Mike's survivors include his wife, Jo-Ann, of 37 years, his brother Daniel, daughters, Jennifer and Jessica by his first wife who died in 1979,...

Winford Junior Roberts

Winford Junior Roberts

Nov 9, 2020

Newport News,

Winford  Junior Roberts, 66, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.  Born and educated in Portsmouth, he has been a lifelong resident of Tidewater where he worked construction.

Winford, affectionately known as "Went" or "Wink"  is survived by four sisters: Patricia Watkins(Gary), Sherry Roberts, Janice Hilliard, Toniette Bynum(Ray Bynum) and...

Lanisa Lynn Leath

Lanisa Lynn Leath

Nov 7, 2020

Lanisa Lynn 'Stoney' Leath, age 51, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

She is survived by her son, Maurice Braswell; daughter, Layla Leath; mother, Denise Brown; father, James Stoney; step-father, Robert Brown Sr.; poppy, Marvin Dawson; brothers, Derek Brown, Michael Stoney, and Christopher Brown; and grandchildren, Landon, Leanne, and Lighten and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Mary Stroud Diamond

Mary Stroud Diamond

Oct 27, 2020

Newport News,

Mary Stroud Diamond, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  Born in Richmond, VA, she has been a resident of the Peninsula for most of her life.  She retired as a Nurse from the former Hampton General Hospital.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Diamond.  Surviving are her...

Irmgard Anna Maria Autrey

Irmgard Anna Maria Autrey

Sep 25, 2020

Mrs. Irmgard Anna Maria Autrey of Newport News, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2020. Irmgard was born August 14, 1937 in Bad Mergentheim, Germany to Alois Hügel and Anna Maria Wilhelm. Irmgard lived in Germany and taught school until 1963, when she married and moved to America. For her whole life, Irmgard devoted...

Barbara M. Warren

Barbara M. Warren

Sep 23, 2020

Barbara M. Warren, age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Babara was an avid collector of various figurines, including ones that mirrored her husband's job and her favorite pastime besides shopping; going to the hair salon. Babara was a great cook and an awesome baker, as she would often make many...

Carlton Maurice Young

Carlton Maurice Young

Sep 16, 2020

Carlton Maurice Young, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. A lifelong Hampton resident, he was born to Clarence Young Jr. and Ruth Griffin on September 24, 1954.

Carlton graduated from Hampton High School and attended Thomas Nelson. He later became disc jockey, "Blind Baby". Hosting parties and shows throughout Hampton Roads. His full-time job...

Megan Lindeman Buchanan

Megan Lindeman Buchanan

Sep 11, 2020

Megan (Lindeman) Buchanan, age 36, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2020.  Megan leaves behind the two greatest loves of her life her two sons, Robbie (13) and Brodie (11).  The three of them shared a special bond and the boys will honor and treasure the memories of their mother forever.

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Hazel Shortridge Sloate

Hazel Shortridge Sloate

Sep 4, 2020

Hazel Ellen Shortridge Sloate

September 4, 2020

Loving wife, mother, sister, and friend Hazel Sloate went home to be with her heavenly father on September 4th, under the care of the most amazing CCU team from Riverside Regional Medical Center at age 80.  She was born in Oakwood, VA, on July 27th, 1940. She graduated...

Rosalie Davis Strawser

Rosalie Davis Strawser

Aug 24, 2020

Newport News,

Rosalie Davis Strawser, 65, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. Born in Albany, NY, she has been a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads where she worked as a nurse's aide.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, Elvaria and Ernest C. Davis Sr.; daughter, Mary E. Hawkins; brother, Ernest Davis Jr.,...

Edmund Robert Levy

Edmund Robert Levy

Aug 19, 2020

Edmund Robert Levy, 61, born on August 27, 1958 was called peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on August 19, 2020. He was born in Deland, FL and lived out most of his life in Newport News, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Patsy Levy. Eddie leaves behind his devoted wife,...