Obituaries

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David Leslie Walters

David Leslie Walters

Aug 16, 2019

David Leslie Walters, 66, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019.  Born in Greensburg, IN, he retired as a Master Sergeant in 1997 after 24 years.  He was also an RN, teaching the LPN Program with ECPI.

David is survived by his wife, Eugenia; his children, Christine Morgan, Michael Walters, and Teresa Walters;...

Tina Marie Keefe

Tina Marie Keefe

Aug 6, 2019

Hampton,

Tina Marie Keefe, 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Tina was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she worked for Casey Auto Group as an Appointment Coordinator for Casey Kia. In her spare time she could be found with Bobby and her group of great friends. Tina was always...

Patricia Carol Walston

Patricia Carol Walston

Jul 29, 2019

Patricia Carol Walston, 55, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Pat was known for her kind spirit, big heart, and bubbly personality.  She was selfless and always concerned for the well-being of others, even during her own struggles.  Her faith never wavered, as she knew she would one day be with her Lord and Savior Jesus...

Joseph Henry Klaugh

Joseph Henry Klaugh

Jun 29, 2019

HAMPTON-

Joseph Henry Klaugh, age 58, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton and worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for 37 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to KISS concerts, and playing the drums. He lived life to the fullest and will be deeply missed.

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Lorna Elizabeth Maynard

Lorna Elizabeth Maynard

Jun 27, 2019

Lorna Elizabeth Maynard was born on September 24, 1946 at 154 Fletcher Road, in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Lorna attended Morland Road Primary School. Her Secondary education was taught at Nacton Road Girls School.

Upon finishing her secondary schooling, she was employed at Harris Meat Factory, processing meat products. Her other employment includes Rola Celestion...

Melecio De La Garza, Jr.

Melecio De La Garza, Jr.

Jun 26, 2019

Melecio De La Garza, Jr., 58, husband of Catherine Stovall, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He worked as a security officer of Loomis Cash Handling Company.  Surviving are his sisters, Juanita Greenwood (Don) and Elvira De La Garza(Jerry Fairman). Nephew and  Niece's, Daniel Greenwood(Chelsea), Maria Greenwood and Nina Fairman.

A gathering of family and friends will...

Karen Lillian Nicoletti

Karen Lillian Nicoletti

Jun 15, 2019

HAMPTON-

Karen Lillian Nicoletti, age 69, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born to William and Alberta Schmauss, she was a resident of the Peninsula for 49 years.

Karen owned her own business, Layla Cleans, in which she offered pet sitting and home cleaning services. Her clients were her number one priority. She loved...

Mabel Virginia Deshong

Mabel Virginia Deshong

Jun 3, 2019

"Tiny" Mabel Virginia DeShong, 75, passed away quietly, surrounded by her family, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA on Monday June 3, 2019.  Born in Unakleet, AK, on October 8, 1943, as part of the Inupiaq people, she was a resident of Fairbanks and visited often to Hampton, VA, Tucson, AZ and Rocklin,CA, to visit her children...

Tom Ruffin Sawyer, Jr.

Tom Ruffin Sawyer, Jr.

Jun 3, 2019

Thomas "Tom" Ruffin Sawyer, Jr., 71, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019.  Born in Fayetteville, NC, he has been a resident of Newport News since childhood.  Tom graduated from Warwick High School and retired as a Union Carpenter. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ruffin and Pauline Sawyer, his brother, Steve, sister, Sue Sillery and sister-in-law, Debbie Raphael....