Bettie Ardell Haight
Jun 14, 2020
Hampton
Bettie Ardell Haight, 73, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Born in Raleigh, NC, she has been a lifelong resident of Tidewater, living both on the Southside and Peninsula. She was formerly the office manager at Peninsula Therapy Center and a member of First United Methodist Church-Fox Hill.
Bettie was preceded in death...
Janet Brough Kenley
Jun 9, 2020
HAMPTON-
Janet Brough Kenley, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Janet was born on September 20, 1954 in Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, VA to Earl Clayton Brough and Barbara Baber Brough. As a Bethel High School graduate, class of 1972, she was a Hampton resident for over 40 years. She retired from civil service...
Mary Carolyn Rose
Jun 9, 2020
Mary Carolyn Rose, 73, or Carolyn as her family and friends knew her, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Born in Clover, VA, she has been a resident of Hampton for 65 years. She worked in retail sales for many different stores, including Costco, Miller and Roads, and Boulevard Cleaners. She was...
Betty Haley Peak
Jun 5, 2020
Hampton,
Betty Haley Peak, 90, widow of Donald W. Peak, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. Born in Murray, KY, she has been a resident of the VA Peninsula since 1964. Betty and her husband lived in the Denbigh area of Newport News for over 20 years, where they raised their two children. ...
Jean Elizabeth Mizumoto
May 31, 2020
Hampton, On May 31, 2020 the Good Lord sent his Angels down to bring our mother Jean Elizabeth Mizumoto home to him. She was born on Oct. 25, 1935. She was a loving wife to USAF Chief Master Sergeant, Miles Mizumoto who left us on May 3, 2019. Jean was preceded by, James Allen Nelson and Jean Sprouse. She...
Keith Palmer
May 26, 2020
Poquoson-
Dr. Keith Palmer passed away May 26, 2020 at the age of 96 in the loving company of his son Mark, grandson Josh and good friend, Sally. Keith had a long, international career as a physiatrist, and worked as both a doctor and educator at various institutions including those in London and Canada, in Boston, MA,...
Ronald James Whitley
May 20, 2020
Hampton,
Ronald "Ron" James Whitley, 67, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Born in Farmville, NC, he has been a resident of Hampton for over 40 years. He was a beloved sales manager of Robert's Furniture and Mattress in Hampton where he worked over 25 years. He was a die hard Redskins...
Gene Autry Maynor
May 16, 2020
Gene Autry Maynor, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born to Reverend Herbert R. and Rosena Maynor in Red Springs, NC, he resided in Newport News, Virginia for over 70 years.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Shawn Maynor and Valerie Hester; son, Gene Maynor (Tanya Mercer); sisters, Betty Fox and...
Colleen Ann Cotich
May 16, 2020
Hampton,
Colleen Ann Cotich, 43, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2020. Born in Burlington, WI, she has been a resident of Hampton since 2005.
Colleen is survived by her husband of 14 years, Gregory M. Cotich Jr.; parents, Patricia and Robert Taylor; sister, Cassandra Sweigard; brothers, Joshua Taylor...
Deborah Gloria Keyes
May 10, 2020
Hampton
Deborah Gloria Keyes, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Hampton. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she has lived in the Hampton area over 15 years, where she worked as a custodian...
Evelina Irene Lawrence
May 9, 2020
Newport News,
Evelina Irene Lawrence, 102 entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Born to Luis and Charity Lawrence on August 22 1917, she was the youngest of 8 children, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She was born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic.
Moved to NYC, United States in 1935 at age 18...
Robert Donald Weaver
May 9, 2020
Hampton
Robert Donald Weaver, 91, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2019. Born in Bayonne, NJ, he has been a resident of Hampton for over 52 years. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 1968, after 21 years, which included service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Following retirement, he worked for...
Ernest Gene Ocheltree
May 8, 2020
Ernest Gene Ocheltree, 73, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, He served honorably in the US Navy and worked in retail for several business's in Hampton.
Ernie was survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane D. Ocheltree; sons, Daniel W. Ocheltree, Christopher S. Ocheltree and Clifton C....
Richard J. Doherty
May 4, 2020
Richard J. Doherty,77, passed away on May 4, 2020. My brother did not want an obituary. Too bad, he is going to have one.
Richard was an engineer by education and hard work not social title. He didn't wear any gold, class ring or drive a fancy car. In fact when he died he was driving a...
Marjorie Thomas
Apr 26, 2020
Hampton-
Marjorie Thomas, age 91, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Born to Earl and Katherine Thatcher in Runnemede, NJ, Marjorie was a Hampton resident for several years.
She enjoyed bowling, cooking, baking, dancing, and most of all, time with her kids, grand and great grand children and family events. She had an infectious...
Sheila Darmaryez Singleton-Jerome
Apr 25, 2020
Sheila Darmaryez Singleton-Jerome, daughter of Georgia Singleton-Alexander and the late Wade Singleton Sr., was born February 6, 1967 in Newark, NJ. She was the first of three children.
She graduated from Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark, NJ in 1984. Sheila attended Jefferson Business College, DeVry University, and Capri Institute of Hair Design. She was a...
Dolores Ann Dileo
Apr 19, 2020
Dolores Ann DiLeo, 90, widow of Paul M. DiLeo, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Born in Paterson, NJ, she live in NJ for most of her life. She continued operating Dale's Grocery Store after her parents retired. She moved to Hampton, VA in 2012.
Surviving are her Daughters, Debbie Redner of Hampton and...
Dellmon P. Thomas Jr.
Apr 9, 2020
Hampton,
Dellmon P. Thomas Jr., 69, husband of Pamela D. Thomas, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was fondly known as "Poncho".
Poncho was born February 28, 1951 in Hampton, VA. He was educated in the Yorktown Public School System, graduating from York High School in 1969. He was a dedicated, hard worker...
Thelma Whitmore Hill
Apr 7, 2020
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Thelma Whitmore Hill, 100, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at her home with family by her side. Mrs. Hill was born October 24, 1919, in Cape Charles, Va., spending her childhood days at the beach and stealing apples from the neighbor's tree. Her family moved to Newport News and she made her home there and in...
Elaine Louise Watkins
Apr 5, 2020
Elaine Louise Watkins, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born in Richmond, VA, she was raised by her loving and adoptive parents, Leslie and Dorothy Watkins, and graduated from George Wythe High school, Richmond, VA in 1973.
Elaine loved to sing and was involved in both the Gospel Six choir as well as the Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir...