Obituaries

Feb 12, 2025

Carrie Clarke-Brown, born on May 3, 1943, to loving parents Leroy and Carrie Baxter, was the second of three girls in Sally, South Carolina. At a young age, her family relocated to Queens, New York, where she graduated from high school.

In 1959, Carrie met Thomas Clarke, and they married in 1960. Together, they had four children:...

Feb 9, 2025

Virginia Gay Stanley, 87, widow of Harold Vernon Stanley, Sr., passed away on February 9, 2025.  Born in Russell County, VA, she has been a resident of Newport News since childhood.  She retired from Newport News Shipbuilding Department #014 after 45 years.

Virginia was preceded in death by her brother, Edgar T. Johnson Jr, and great-granddaughter, Breanna.  ...

Feb 6, 2025

Jennifer passed away unexpectedly at home on February 06, 2025. She was a resident of "Foxhill" in Hampton, Virginia. Jennifer was born in Pennsylvania but grew up and became a longtime resident of Hampton. Anyone who knew Jennifer knows she loved her kids, grandkids, brothers and parents. She was really big on family. Jennifer had so many friends and...

Feb 5, 2025

Jesse Michael Allison passed away quietly in his sleep on February 5, 2025.

Jesse is survived by his parents, Taylor Lynn Stalnaker and Andrew Micheal Allison; brothers, Timothy and James; ;  grandparents, Jewell Allison and Jack R Allison II, Mandy Doughtie, and Jesse Wollenburg; great grandparents, Cynthia Higgins and Ray Matthew Burcher and wife Sandra; aunts and...

Feb 1, 2025

Etta "G'Ma" Marie Kacprowski, 76, passed away on February 1, 2025.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she worked as a School Bus Aide for Hampton City Schools, until retiring.

G'Ma was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Anthony Kacprowski,  She is survived by her children, David K. Kacprowski and Sharon L. Snow; grandchildren, Jessica Hansford,...

Jan 28, 2025

Hampton,

The Good Lord has given an Angel her wings. Vicky Jenkins Carty, 71, passed away on January 28,2025. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1962, where she worked at Old Point National Bank, York County Public Schools, and most recently at her beloved Hallmark. She was a member of Langley...

Jan 21, 2025

Ming Hing Yeung, 83, widower of Tuen-Mei Chan Yeung, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born in China, Ming moved to America in 1991 and has since been a resident of Newport News where he was a chef.

Ming is survived by his son, Raymond Yeung; daughter, Angela Yeung and her husband Yi Lin; and grandchildren,...

Jan 12, 2025

Patricia Manus Brodeur left the ones she loved to be with her Lord, on January 12, 2025, after a long and wonderful life.  She was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Lewis (father of her children); and husband, Fred Brodeur, mother and father, Mr. and Mrs....

Jan 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anne E. Gullen

Anne E. Gullen, aged 90, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Anne's warmth and compassion touched the lives of everyone around her.

Born in Hartford, CT, to Edward T. and Anne F. Gainty, Anne is survived by her daughters: Elizabeth...

Jan 9, 2025

Susan Catherine Whitney (Balle), 81, widow of Robert (Bob) Eugene Whitney, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Newport News, VA on January 9, 2025.  Sue was born on November 12, 1943, and grew up in Amsterdam, NY.  She graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam and then went on to complete the administrative business...

Dec 31, 2024

Ronald Steven "Old Man" McQuade Jr, 60, was called home to Heaven on December 31, 2024.  Born in Riverside, NJ and a 1983 graduate of Salem High School, he found his freedom on the open road as a truck driver for many years. He was a Peninsula resident off and on since 1990, where he spent his life being...

Dec 29, 2024

Randy Alan Reece, 66, passed away on December 29, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Newport News, he was an Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church.

Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Sue Reece; father, Jack E. Reece; and nephew Jeffrey Gares.  He is...

Dec 29, 2024

Bryan Scott Frye Sr., 61, passed away after a long illness on December 29, 2024. Born October 22, 1963 in Newport News he had been a longtime resident of the Peninsula. Bryan attended Kecoughtan High School. He will be remembered for his tremendous talent as a musician. Bryan loved to play his guitar and sing and song write.

Dec 24, 2024

Jean Gonser Hastedt, 62, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2024. She fought valiantly over the last year to overcome complications from a February 2024 liver transplant.

Jean was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Gonser, and her nephew, Anthony Krever.  She is survived by her son, Bryan Rowe (Kaitlin) and her five...

Dec 22, 2024

Alma Allmond Savage, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024.  She was born in Isle of Wight County, VA, and grew up in Hampton. Alma graduated from George P. Phenix High School in June 1957. She attended the Peninsula Business College for two years.  Alma worked in the Credit Department for Sears Roebuck...

Dec 22, 2024

Katherine Humphrey Webster, 87, passed away on December 22, 2024.  Born and raised on the Peninsula, she graduated from Hampton Institute (University) in 1963, then became a teacher in the Smithfield and Hampton Public School system. After retiring from the school system in 1981, she began working at the General Smalls Inn on Ft. Eustis, retiring again in 2024....

Dec 10, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Lewis, 88, departed this life on December 10, 2024. Mrs. Lewis was born on August 2, 1936 in Hampton, VA to the late Nannie Winston Watts and George Watts. She attended George P. Phoenix High School and was a lifelong resident of Hampton. Mrs. Lewis retired from Grahams & Rollins Seafood Company after 25 years of service....

Dec 5, 2024

In her home, surrounded by her family and covered in love and prayer, Rita DelCorso Cenname, 76, peacefully passed away, on December 5, 2024. Daughter of Major General Sylvester T. DelCorso and Emma Louise DelCorso 1 Lt., RN, Rita was born in Berea, Ohio.

Following in her mother's footsteps, Rita gained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

Dec 4, 2024

Hampton,

Carolyn Plasted, 70, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024.  Born in Clifton, Oxfordshire, England, on October 26, 1954, Carolyn moved permanently to the United States in 1968. She has been a resident of the Peninsula since 1970, and graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1973. She has worked for Hardees in Hampton for over 10...

Nov 23, 2024

Judy Ann Puma, 80, passed away from this earthly life and stepped into the unhindered fullness of her beautiful spirit on November 23, 2024.

She was born March 14, 1944, in Great Bridge, Virginia to the late Archie Delma Parker and Evelyn Mae Cribbs.

Judy's life was dedicated to serving and loving others. She was...