Obituaries

Apr 5, 2020

Yorktown,

Paula Julie Sadowski, 70, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020.  Born in Hoboken, NJ, she has been a resident of the Peninsula on-and-off for 30 years.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Chuck; children, Mark Sadowski (married to Stephanie), Scott Sadowski (married to Alice), and Lynn Mason (married to Patrick); and grandchildren,...

Apr 3, 2020

Newport News,

Mervin Bruce Daye, 77, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020.  Born and raised in Newport News, he graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1961.  He went on to Michigan State University and graduated with a Master's Degree in Computer Technology.

Bruce worked as a Computer Analyst for various Companies in...

Mar 28, 2020

Russell B. Tatum, 43, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 after his eight year battle with cancer. He resided in Newport News and was formerly of Hampton. Russ is survived by his parents, Jackie W. and Russell B. Tatum, Jr.; his partner of ten years, Sunny Wood; her two boys Austin & Aidan; his cherished dachshund, Lulu; his brother, Michael...

Mar 20, 2020

Judith Walker Smith entered into eternal life in Hampton, VA, on March 20, 2020, at the age of 89, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.  She was born in New York City on April 18, 1930, the youngest of two daughters, to Violet McKenzie Walker and Edgar A. Walker, Jamaican immigrants.  Known to her family and friends as...

Mar 19, 2020

"A child is born" from the union of Mary Luz-Melendez and Domingo R. Melendez on April 9, 1959 in Brooklyn NY.  Wow! It's a boy who they named David George Melendez. David was the first born of seven children. Educated in the Jersey City school system, David was employed by the Jersey City Board of Education (JCBE), Jersey Gypsum...

Mar 15, 2020

Odell Whitehead, 56, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.  Born in Southampton County, VA she has been a Hampton resident since 2013.  She worked as a Traffic Controller for the Virginia Department of Transportation until her illness in 2018.

Odell is survived by her children, Tamika S. Shearin and Christopher L. Shearin; sister, Margaret...

Mar 11, 2020

Pamela Ann Curtis, 73, passed away, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she was formerly of Greenville, SC until moving to Hampton three years ago.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clara and Samuel Lingo. She is survived by her children, John T. Curtis, Jr. (Laura), Jo T. Fuller (Robert) and...

Mar 7, 2020

William "Bill" Timothy O'Connor, 57, of Hampton, Virginia, succumbed to gastric cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on March 7, 2020.

Bill is survived by his daughter Khorren Spriggs, grandchildren Ricardo, Julius, Cesar, Penelope, former wife Karla Morning, former mother-in-law Gloria Morring, former sisters-in-law Willita, Karen, Michele, brothers Richard and Robert,...

Mar 5, 2020

Hampton,

Nataniel Michael Robinson, 23, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. A lifelong resident of Hampton, he graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 2015.  He was currently working as a Sheriff Deputy for the Hampton City Sheriff's Department.

Nataniel was preceded in death by his father, Michael L. Robinson; Grandparents Kate...

Feb 24, 2020

Msgt Charles Anthony Kacprowski,(U.S. Air Force Ret.), 74, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020.  Born in Louisville, KY, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1966.

Charles first retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1984 after 20 years, which included service during the Vietnam War.  He continued working civil service as a mechanic, again...

Feb 23, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Cole Long, age 84, founder of Long's Billiards, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Born in Chattanooga, TN, he has been a resident of the Peninsula since 1945.

Tony graduated from Hampton High School in 1954.  He prepped at Fork Union Military Academy in 1955 and continued his education at William & Mary, Norfolk...

Feb 21, 2020

Gregory Paul Link, 64, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. Born in Detroit , MI, he was a resident of Hampton. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, was a mechanic and then owned and operated GP Link Janitorial Company. Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Raybelle Wilson; father, Roy Link; step-father, Charles...

Feb 19, 2020

Danny H. Mitchell, Sr., adored father, grandfather, son, and brother passed away on February 19, 2020. Danny graduated from Hampton High School in 1971, a 3rd generation Crabber, and then went on to attend Concord College in West Virginia and Old Dominion University. His children and grandchildren continued his legacy and graduated from Hampton High School. Danny was a...

Feb 18, 2020

Robert "Skee" Lee Penn, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  Born in Martinsville, VA, he has been a resident of Hampton for over 30 years.  He was a waterman for many years until his illness.

Skee is survived by his children, Leacy A. Knox, Gary Knox and David Bellamy; siblings, Margaret Ann Mullins, Odessa Connell,...

Feb 16, 2020

Dale Lewis Owens, 60, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  Born, January 30, 1960, in Goldsboro, NC he has been a resident of Hampton, since 1968. He was a tireless and dedicated Hampton City Waste Management worker of 22 years, who worked until he was forced to medically retire due to his unfortunate health conditions.

Dale,...

Feb 12, 2020

Hampton,

STS2 Joseph Karl Austin, U.S. Navy Ret.) 56, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  Born in Nuremberg, West Germany, at kaiserslautern Base, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1999.

Joseph served in the US Navy for 20 years in the submarine force until he retired in...

Feb 7, 2020

Hampton,

Violet Lorene Bliss, 93, widow of Carroll O. Bliss, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020.  Born in California, MO, she was a resident of Kansas until moving to Hampton 4 years ago.

Violet was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Carrol O. Bliss and son, Clifford "Kippy" Bliss.  She is survived by her son, Dale Bliss (Karen);...

Feb 5, 2020

Lisa Rosette Jones, 67, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. A native of Hampton, Lisa graduated from Hampton High School in 1971 and attended Virginia Union for two years. Lisa's professional career began with the Hampton Police Department where she served as the first African American female officer in the history of the department. She retired in 1993...

Jan 29, 2020

Hampton,

James "Frank" Alvis Farmer Jr., 77, widower of Beverly D. Farmer, passed away January 29, 2020.  Born in Loudon County, TN he has been a resident of Hampton since 1980, where he worked as an electrician.   He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church

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Jan 24, 2020

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Donald Woodard  age 67, our beloved brother, husband, family member and friend passed on Friday, January 24, 2020 while in the hospital after an long battle with diabetes and heart disease.

Those who knew Donnie, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. As recently said, "it is...