Obituaries

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...

Jan 21, 2020

Paul Andre St. Pierre, devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 21, 2020 after a brief illness. Paul was born on January 27, 1946 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Paul served in the United States Navy for 4 ½ years. During his time in the Navy, Paul received the National Defense Service Medal....

Jan 11, 2020

Hampton.

Robert "Bob" Pittman Cook, 70, widower of Mickie Jane Cook, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, with his daughter Sara by his side.   A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, he was the owner and operator of Mobjack Industries, a marine coatings company, which took him all over the world.  He was a member of the...

Jan 9, 2020

Juliet Papa Mannen, 96, was born in Frankfort, KY on November 3, 1923 and peacefully passed away in her home on Thursday, January 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of Colonel Daniel Joseph Mannen. Together, with their six children, they traveled to many Air Force bases throughout the United States and England....

Jan 3, 2020

Wilma Jean Lerch, who spent the majority of her life in the Tidewater Region, began her life's journey in Hopewell, VA, where she was born on February 10, 1934. She died on January 3, 2020 surrounded by members of her family.

Jean was the daughter of George and Irene Delk. In 1952, she graduated from Warwick High...

Dec 31, 2019

Hampton-

Natalie Cuadrado, age 68, lost the battle to cancer on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Born to Santino and Geraldine Ardire in Brooklyn, NY, she was a resident of Hampton, Virginia for 12 years.

She is predeceased by her parents Santino and Geraldine Ardire, her sister Vitina Lopez.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Dec 27, 2019

Yorktown,

Jennifer Lee Schnuth, 69, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019.  Born in Hinton, WV, she has been a resident of the Peninsula since the late 1970's.  A retired Special Education teacher with the Hampton Public School Systems, she taught at Davis Middle School and Bethel High School.   She was also very involved with the Special Olympics...

Dec 27, 2019

Roosevelt Franklin Askew, Sr was born June 5, 1945 to the late Ruth and Dennis Askew, Sr in Ahoskie, North Carolina. On Friday, December 27, 2019 God answered his prayers and came to take him home. He is preceded in death by his wife Clydeen M Askew. Roosevelt attended Huntington High School in Newport News, Virginia class of 1966....

Dec 25, 2019

Marie Anne Linehan, 99, widow of Paul D. Linehan, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 surrounded by her amazing caregivers.  Born in Querien, France, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1959.  She was a much loved member of St. Rose of Lima & Korean Martyrs Catholic Church where she was known for...

Dec 24, 2019

Janet Woodyard Cundiff, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  Born in Pulaski, VA, she had lived in Gloucester Point since 2014.

Janet was preceded in death by her daughters, Jill Coates and Mona Epps.  She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Abernathey; sister, Dot Ford; brothers, George Akers, J.D. Akers and Kelly Akers; grandchildren, Chris...

Dec 24, 2019

Elisa Flora Grose, 76, widow of Carl E. Grose, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  Born in Vicenza, Italy, she was the youngest of eight children, with four brothers and four sisters.  Lisa met her husband Carl at a dance while Carl was stationed in Italy as a member of the US Army.  They wed when she...

Dec 18, 2019

Jessie Claud Yeargan, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born to Buddy and Betty Yeargin, he was a lifelong resident of Hampton.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his father Buddy R Yeargin; sisters Jackie Blackwell, Joan Ratliff, and Carolyn Morrison; Brother Buddy Yeargin Jr, Anna L. Yeargin; Favorite Niece Grace Linares, Johnny...

Dec 14, 2019

Newport News,

James Albert Turlington, Jr., 74, "Jim" passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019.  A lifelong resident of Newport News, he worked at several local auto dealers but retired as a manager of the body shop at POMOCO.  He also served 6 years in the Army National Guard.

Jim is survived...

Dec 8, 2019

Carolyn Charlotte Kish-Hasnain, 94, passed away on December 8, 2019.  Born in Hobart, IN, she was a resident of Newport News since 2003. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima & Korean Martyrs Catholic Church.

Carolyn retired as a First Grade Elementary School Teacher in Prince Georges County Maryland in 1995 with nearly 40 total...