Obituaries

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Jean Gonser Hastedt

Jean Gonser Hastedt

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...

Alma Allmond Savage

Alma Allmond Savage

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...

Katherine Humphrey Webster

Katherine Humphrey Webster

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....

Juanita Lewis

Juanita Lewis

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....

Rita Delcorso Cenname

Rita Delcorso Cenname

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...

Carolyn Plasted

Carolyn Plasted

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...

Judy Ann Puma

Judy Ann Puma

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...

Thomas Arthur Wunder Sr.

Thomas Arthur Wunder Sr.

Nov 18, 2024

Senior Chief, US Navy Ret, Thomas Arthur Wunder Sr, 79, passed away on November 18, 2024.  Born in Harlan, IA, he has been a resident of Tidewater since 1996.

Serving in the US Navy Submarine Service for 22 years until he retired in 1986, he then worked as an instructor of Nuclear Propulsion with Civil Service at...

Lois Beatrice Nicholson

Lois Beatrice Nicholson

Nov 12, 2024

Lois Beatrice Nicholson, 91, passed away on November 12, 2024.  Born in Amelia, VA, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1985. She retired as a Contracting Officer at Langley Air Force Base in 1996 after over 40 years of Federal Civil Service working in various federal agencies. Following retirement from Federal Civil Service, she continued utilizing her...

Craig Siefring Jernigan

Craig Siefring Jernigan

Nov 10, 2024

Craig Siefring Jernigan, 77, passed away on November 10, 2024.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, she retired as a Special Education Teacher in 2002 after working 25 years with the Hampton and Newport News Public School Systems.  She was also a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Newport News.

Craig was preceded in death by...

Clarence Lee Wilkins, Sr.

Clarence Lee Wilkins, Sr.

Nov 4, 2024

On Monday, November 4, 2024, Mr. Clarence Lee Wilkins, Sr. 88 years old, fondly known as "Mr. C", and widower to the former Mrs. Halistine Wilkins went home to be with the Lord.

Born on December 7, 1935, to Mr. James Wilkins and Ms. Mamie Maze of Chester, Pennsylvania, Clarence was the only child born from this...

Roger Dale Nicholas

Roger Dale Nicholas

Oct 29, 2024

Roger Dale Nicholas, 73, passed away on October 29, 2024.  Born in Randolph, WV he served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He also worked as a rigger at the Surry Nuclear Power Plant.

Roger loved having fun and working.  He was also the former owner of Butler's Tavern in Newport News, and was an...

Margaret Mae Harris

Margaret Mae Harris

Oct 25, 2024

Margaret Mae Harris, age 68, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. She will be truly missed for her acts of kindness that touched the hearts of those who knew her. Margaret never met a stranger- she always had a genuine love for people.

Margaret is preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Jackson, and father, Nathaniel...

Alipio De Leon Olitres, Jr.

Alipio De Leon Olitres, Jr.

Oct 15, 2024

ALIPIO "June" de LEON OLITRES, Jr., 60, was born to this life on 4 January 1964 in Angeles City, Philippines, and entered into  eternal life on 15  October 2024, the feast of Santa Teresita.

June is preceded in death by grandparents, Marina Cunanan and Lorenzo deLeon; parents Amelia Cunanan deLeonOlitres and Alipio Olitres; and  sisters Laura, Cora,...

Eleanor Cole Williamson

Eleanor Cole Williamson

Oct 14, 2024

Eleanor "Ellie" Cole Williamson, 88, widow of Donald "Don" L. Williamson, passed away on October 14, 2024.  Born in Hopewell, VA, she was a graduate of Centre College in Kentucky. After teaching elementary school in Ashland, KY for several years she met and married her sweetheart Don, a USAF pilot. After several US and International assignments, they chose to...

Shirley Mitchell Wilson

Shirley Mitchell Wilson

Oct 8, 2024

Shirley Mitchell Wilson, 90, passed away on October 8, 2024.  Born in Portsmouth, she has been a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads where she was a writer.

Shirely is survived by her daughters, Laurie Willson Fore and Leslie Wilson Doss.

Always loving and kind, Mom enjoyed spending time with family and friends. We fondly remember...

Granville Robert Coleman, Jr.

Granville Robert Coleman, Jr.

Oct 7, 2024

Granville Robert Coleman Jr. passed from this earthly life into the realm of his Savior on October 7, 2024. He was born on April 19, 1941 in Norfolk, Virginia. "Bobby", as he was more commonly known, spent his adolescence in Tidewater and established many childhood friends, which would become a trait that would follow him throughout his life- he...

Meredith Dee Kotre

Meredith Dee Kotre

Sep 30, 2024

Meredith Dee Kotre, 64, passed away on September 30, 2024. Born in Milwaukee. WI, she has been a resident of Hampton Roads since the 80's. She served in the US Air Force and worked in Real Estate for over 30 years.

Meredith is survived by her children, Jason Schowalter, Alexis Kotre and Megan Williams (spouse Alexander); and...

David Allen Sulava

David Allen Sulava

Sep 27, 2024

David Allen Sulava, 77, passed away on September 27, 2024.  Born in Leechburg, PA, he served in the US Army for over 16 years, including 3 tours of duty in the Vietnam War followed by a tour in Germany. He has resided in the Hampton Roads area since 1977, when his final orders had him stationed at Ft. Eustis,...

Everett Wellington Peckham

Everett Wellington Peckham

Sep 20, 2024

Everett Wellington Peckham II, 94, Hampton, VA., passed away on Sept. 20, 2024, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Everett, also known as Peck, was ever the optimist, always outgoing and lived a long and healthy life.

Born on Jan. 7, 1930, in Providence, RI, he was the son of Everett W. Peckham and...