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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Herman Justice
Sep 1, 2019
Hampton,
Herman "Cliff" Justice, crossed over September 1, 2019, peacefully at home. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After the military, he then worked in two shipyards.
Cliff was preceded in death by his sister Frances and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife...
Paul Francis Coon
Aug 30, 2019
Paul Francis Coon, age 89 passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 30, 2019. Born on December 23, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of James H. and Myra Beers Coon. He was preceded in death by his son Keith Witcomb Coon, grandson Keith W. Coon Jr., son in law Peter Favreau, brothers...
Bradford Jacob Swan
Aug 28, 2019
Hampton-
Bradford Jacob Swan, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Bradford was a Hampton resident for many years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving mother, Dorothy Swan; daughters, Deana Marinnie, Tanequa Swan Bethea, Sarita Swan, and Shantel Swan-Hedgepeth; his sons, Trevon Swan and Shaun Swan; 22 grandchildren;...
Sherry Lee Boyce
Aug 25, 2019
HAMPTON-
Sherry Lee Boyce, age 75, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela M. Champ; son, Christopher J. Boyce; daughter-in-law, Jenny Fontz; granddaughter, Samantha Battaglia; and great granddaughter, Sharon Yarbrough. Sherry leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Donald R. Boyce, Jr; sons, Joseph R....
Lillian Arlene Lanzarone
Aug 24, 2019
Lillian Arlene Lanzarone April 2, 1924 - August 24, 2019
On April 2nd 1924 Lillian Arlene Eyler was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Her family soon moved to Queens, where she would later meet her "Husband -to-be", Tony, now deceased. On March 12, 1944 Lillian and Tony were married and ventured out into the world being a happily...
Fredrick Vernon Mueller, Jr.
Aug 19, 2019
Yorktown,
Fredrick Vernon Mueller, Jr., 77, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019. Born in Baltimore, MD, he has been a resident of Hampton since 1972. He retires as a Master Sergeant in 1984 after 24 years, which included service during the Vietnam War.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Linda...
David Michael Andrews
Aug 18, 2019
Hampton/Richmond – David Michael Andrews, 45, of Hampton/Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 18, 2019. Born November 2, 1973 in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of Elizabeth Anne Andrews and William John Andrews (Diane). David grew up in a military family and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He entered active duty in the...