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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,...
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Deshong
Aug 15, 2020
Anthony (Tony) Wayne DeShong, 57, Hampton, VA died on August 15 th 2020 at 1:43pm at Riverside Regional Medical Center due to Anoxic Encephalopathy (brain damage due to lack of oxygen). Born on September 9 th , 1962 in Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parrish, LA. Tony loved his children with every ounce of his body and was...
Doris Marie Denton
Aug 14, 2020
FUNERAL SERVICE at 2 PM on TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 IS POSTPONED
Doris Marie Denton, 84, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020. Born in Wilson, NC, she had been a Hampton resident for 50 years where she worked for many years as a floral designer, first at Giant Open Air Market...
Lawrence E. Francisco
Aug 12, 2020
It is with a sad heart to announce the departure of our beloved Lawrence, who went to be with his family in heaven due to a short illness with cancer. His contagious laugh and smile will be deeply missed but never forgotten along with his family in heaven.
Lawrence was a lifelong native of Hampton,...
John Proffitt
Aug 2, 2020
John Proffitt,73,passed away Sunday August 2,2020 after an extended illness. Born in Asheville, NC, he had been a resident of Newport News for over 60 years. He retired as owner of J&J Auto Repair with 50 years in the repair business. John is survived by Judy Proffitt, his loving wife of 46 years. Also, his son, John, Jr; Daughter-in-law, Ellen;...