Obituaries

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Diane Elizabeth Burson

Diane Elizabeth Burson

Dec 1, 2019

Diane Elizabeth Burson, 79, widow of Gary Russell Burson, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019.  Born in Haverhill, Mass, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1971.

Diane is survived by her daughters, Donna Johnson, Mary Robinson and Debra Burson; sisters and brothers, Sandra, Bill, Debra, David, Marie, Dana and Doreen; seven grandchildren...

Bonnie Sue Mullins

Bonnie Sue Mullins

Nov 26, 2019

Hampton, Bonnie Sue Mullins, 67,  born on May 24, 1954, passed away on  November 26, 2019 at her home.  She is survived by two sisters, Joyce Shifflett and Frances Lawson; brother, James William Tanner "Billy"; four children, Bobby Lee Eustler, Tonya J. Raines, Joseph Paul Dean III and Kimberly Mullins.  She was the daughter of the late William Albert...

William Buchanan Smith

William Buchanan Smith

Nov 20, 2019

Hampton-

William Buchanan Smith, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Born in Chilhowie, VA, he was a Hampton resident for about 20 years.

Nobody loved baseball (especially them damn Yankees!) as much as Bill. He was very passionate about baseball and was a walking encyclopedia of stats and baseball trivia. He also...

Michael Robert Joseph Weaver

Michael Robert Joseph Weaver

Nov 18, 2019

Carrollton,

Michael Robert Joseph Weaver, 57, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019.  Born in Kingston, NY, he has been a resident on Tidewater since 1969.  He was a Master Plumber.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Elfriede Muhlgasser Weaver and sister, Christine Smith.  He is survived by his fiancé, Robin Goodwin; son,...

Cleo Joyner Hayes

Cleo Joyner Hayes

Nov 17, 2019

Cleo Joyner Hayes, affectionately known as "Bunkie" passed into eternity on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born July 3, 1936 in Potecasi, North Carolina to the late Dallas and Iris Pierce Joyner. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1955 and worked as a nurse's aide at Zion Baptist Home for the Elderly...

Charlotte Norine Outlaw

Charlotte Norine Outlaw

Nov 11, 2019

Charlotte Norine Outlaw was born on July 11, 1965 in Cruger, Mississippi to Jasper Cooper and the late Mary Horton Cooper. She was the third of five children. Charlotte departed this life at the age of 54 on Monday, November 11, 2019. Charlotte loved life, her husband, children, grandson and family deeply. She was a quiet, gentle, and humble...

Maryanne Moore

Maryanne Moore

Nov 10, 2019

Maryann Moore

Hampton, Virginia

Maryann Moore passed away on November 10, 2019 to a beautiful place God had prepared for her.  She was born on July 20, 1981 in Hampton Virginia.  She graduated from Kecoughtan High School and later got her license as a hair stylist.

She was preceded in death by her...

Thomas Edwin "Ed" Rickman, Sr.

Thomas Edwin "Ed" Rickman, Sr.

Oct 22, 2019

Newport News-

Thomas Edwin "Ed" Rickman, Sr., 88 went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at The Gardens of Warwick Forest in Newport News, VA after a long struggle with Parkinson's. He was born in August, 1931 in Franklin, NC. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church,...

Mary Roberta Lunny

Mary Roberta Lunny

Oct 22, 2019

Hampton, VA

Mary Roberta Lunny, 71, widow of Robert Wallace Lunny, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  Born in Quincy, Mass, she lived in Greenfield, Mass until moving to Hampton, VA in 2018.  She worked many years for different organizations that help special needs Adults.

Mary was also preceded in death by her brother,...

Darleene Delores Christiansen

Darleene Delores Christiansen

Oct 4, 2019

Hampton,

Darleene Delores Christiansen, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  Born in Pensacola, FL, she has been a resident of Hampton for over 41 years.

Delores was a member of Providence Free Will Baptist Church; and Secretary and President of the Non-Commissioned Officers Wives Club at Langley Air Force Base...

Percy Elliott, Jr.

Percy Elliott, Jr.

Sep 23, 2019

Percy Elliott, Jr, 69, was granted his angel wings on September 23, 2019, with his family by his side, at his home in Hampton, Virginia.  His final days were spent with a host of family and friends by his side.  The family used the final precious moments of his life discussing his memorable life and listening to his favorite...

Geneva Fauquet Bressette

Geneva Fauquet Bressette

Sep 19, 2019

Geneva "Gene" Fauquet Bressette, 92, passed away Sept. 19, at her home. The last born of 8 children, Geneva grew up in Mystic CT. She met and married Walter Bressette of Westerly RI. The couple relocated to Hampton VA when Walter (deceased) joined the newly formed NASA Space Program. They raised 6 children, Victoria Quinn (deceased), Walter Bressette, Jr.,...

Carol Ezzell Norris

Carol Ezzell Norris

Sep 18, 2019

Carol Ezzell Norris, 86, passed away in Richmond on Wednesday, September 19, 2019.  Born in Wilmington, NC she had lived in Newport News since the 1950's before moving to Richmond to be with her granddaughter.  She worked years as a secretary for Warwick Mobile Home Sales.

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Dorothy Gene Swan

Dorothy Gene Swan

Sep 16, 2019

In loving memory of Dorothy Gene Swan, 85, born September 30, 1933 in Toledo, OH, departed on September 16, 2019.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her granddaughter Nakita Cherise Swan Jordan, her husband Ford C. Swan Sr., and her two sons Ford C. Swan Jr. and Bradford J. Swan.

Dorothy is survived by her...

Kayleigh Christian Ellifritz

Kayleigh Christian Ellifritz

Sep 16, 2019

Kayleigh Christian Ellifritz-Fraser, 24, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born and raised in Newport News.

Kayleigh was preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert Murray.  She is survived by her husband, Javon Fraser; sons, Javon Fraser, Jr. and Josiah Fraser; Parents, Dawnya Ellifritz and James D. Murray; brothers, Justice Murray, Jesse Murray and...

Nancy Ratcliffe Minich

Nancy Ratcliffe Minich

Sep 14, 2019

Hampton,

Nancy R. Minich, 89, widow of Everette H. Minich, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  Born in Ivanhoe, VA, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1960.  She retired from Hampton Chevrolet in 1998 after 38 years.  She was a member of Langley Baptist Church.

Nancy is survived by her Nephew, Gary...

Steven L. Durr

Steven L. Durr

Sep 13, 2019

HMC (Ret.) Steven L. Durr, 63, went home to be with Jesus on September 13, 2019. Born to John L. Durr and Nancy M. Durr, he was raised in Clinton, Mississippi before going on to join the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy after 24 years of service, he again served those in the military by working...

Kay Francis Thornton

Kay Francis Thornton

Sep 8, 2019

Kay Francis Thornton, 86, widow of James F. Thornton, Jr, passed away at home on Sunday, September 8, 2019 surrounded by loving family. Mrs. Thornton is survived by her children, Anne Thornton-Lindsay (Andy), Jonathan Thornton (Cathi), Kathleen Thornton, James Thornton, III (Kris), Christina Thornton-Hodges (Todd), Andrew Thornton, Mary Kearney (Peter), and Sara Wilmore (Dave);...

Senan Halpin

Senan Halpin

Sep 7, 2019

Senan Halpin, 75, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family, September 7, 2019. Born in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland, Senan emigrated to the United States in his teens. He served faithfully and honorably in the US Air Force for over 30 years, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. Although stationed in multiple locations, including over 13 years...

Carolyn Ruth Harper

Carolyn Ruth Harper

Sep 4, 2019

Carolyn Ruth Harper, 76, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she worked for Virginia Health Services. Carolyn enjoyed watching people. She was always friendly and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Cooper and Henry Harry Taylor and a sister, Judy Callahan; survivors include her husband, Johnny E. Harper; two daughters,...