Obituaries

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Robert William Gascoigne

Robert William Gascoigne

Jul 20, 2020

Robert William Gascoigne, 86, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020.  Born in Chelmsford Essex, England, he has lived in Virginia Beach and Newport News for over 23 years.  He worked as an ironworker in the construction industry for over 45 years.

Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert, and grandson Willie.  He is survived...

Terry Allen Markle

Terry Allen Markle

Jul 20, 2020

Terry Allen Markle (U.S. Air Force Colonel Ret.), age 76, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. In Hanover, PA, he was born to Henry and Dorothy Markle on August 14, 1943. He received his bachelor's degree at Elizabethtown College and earned his MBA at Troy University.

Retired Colonel Markle served 26 years in the U.S. Air...

Ella Veres Stewart

Ella Veres Stewart

Jul 20, 2020

HAMPTON-

Ella Veres Stewart, age 89, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 after suffering from a massive stroke on Saturday, July 18. Ella was born to Hungarian immigrants Nicholas and Caroline Veres on August 31, 1930 in Wallingford, CT. At age 13, she was stricken with Polio.

Ella was a secretary in New York...

Grace P. Ensley

Grace P. Ensley

Jul 13, 2020

Grace P. Ensley, 88, died Monday, July 13, 2020. Born in Jones County, NC, she had been a Hampton resident for the last 55 years. Upon her arrival in Hampton, she went to work at NASA until the birth of her second daughter. Once her children went to school, she went back to work, this time at Langley AFB...

David Wilson Barry

David Wilson Barry

Jul 12, 2020

Newport News,

David Wilson Barry, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020.  A lifelong resident of Newport News, he lived in Battleboro, NC for a short time before moving back to Newport News.  He served in the US Navy and was an avid UVA fan.

David is survived by his brothers,...

Timothy Edward Quinn

Timothy Edward Quinn

Jun 28, 2020

Hampton,

Timothy Edward Quinn, 74, passed away on June 28, 2020.  Born in Danville, VA, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1971 where he retired from Jacobs Technology.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Tim is survived by his wife of 53 1/2 years, FrancEs Quinn; brothers Andrew...

James Samuel Smith Jr.

James Samuel Smith Jr.

Jun 15, 2020

James "Sam" Samuel Smith, Jr., 71, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he attended Kecoughtan High School until 1966. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam War. Sam then worked a short while at Newport News Shipyard before Joining the Hampton Police Department in 1971. He retired as a...

Bettie Ardell Haight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....