Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

James Frederick Pouchot II (75), a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend passed away much too soon on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after a vigorous fight following complications from surgery for bladder cancer.

Jim is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Pam Pouchot, who was always there, at his side,...

Dec 18, 2023

Bruce Wayne Deschamps, 76, passed away on December 18, 2023.  Born in Northampton County, VA, he was a long time resident of Hampton. Bruce served in the US Army during the Vietnam War then he retired in 2005 as a Mechanic for Ball Corporation after 32 years.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,...

Dec 3, 2023

CDR Ward Charles Douglas, U.S. Naval Reserve, Retired, passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023. He was 59.

CDR. Douglas grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, but has lived in Hampton, Virginia for the last 23 years.   After graduating First Colonial High School in 1983, he went to East Carolina University earning a BA in History.

Dec 3, 2023

Colonel Julius Grant Scott, Jr. (U.S. Army Ret.), age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. Julius was born on July 3rd, 1950, in Hollywood, S.C. to the late Julius G. Scott Sr. and Sallie Nadine Harper Scott.  He graduated from St. Paul's High School and Clemson University, and remained a lifelong fan...

Dec 3, 2023

Bradford Duncan Webster, age 71, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born in Clovis, New Mexico, he was a Hampton resident for over 37 years.

He retired from LAFB as a MSGT E-7. He had many awards and ribbons for his overseas and stateside accomplishments. He worked a couple of civilian jobs after he retired, one...

Nov 11, 2023

HAMPTON – Miss Susan Catherine Mingee passed away at Sentara Careplex Hospital on November 11, 2023, due to irreversible heart and lung complications.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Ellis Mingee, Jr. and June Clark Mingee.  She is survived by her sister, Amelia Ann Dick (Amy) and her husband, George Edwin Dick of Smithfield, and her...

Nov 10, 2023

Vicky Welling (Elizabeth Victoria Gupton), age 56, was called home to be with the Lord in the early hours on Friday, November 10th, 2023. A lifelong resident of Hampton, she graduated from Hampton High School in 1985. Prior to graduating, Vicky met the love of her life, Russ. With the strongest bond and unconditional love, together they traveled the...

Nov 8, 2023

With much sadness, we share the sudden death of Linda Fuller of Hampton, VA on November 8, 2023. Linda was born August 27, 1955 in Flint, MI. Linda is survived by her sons Matthew Fuller, Evan Fuller and Derek Fuller; all from Hampton, VA and daughter Brooke Logan (Ty) and granddaughter, Lily of Carlsbad, CA. She is also survived...

Oct 29, 2023

Todd Edward Canaday passed unexpectedly October 29th, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 30th, 1965, graduated from Hampton High school in 1983, and was a successful business owner of Canaday Flooring.

Todd enjoyed soccer, walking, reading, and most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Todd was preceded in death...

Oct 18, 2023

Willis "Bill" Stockberger passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 88. He proudly served his country as a master electrician and Master-at-Arms 1st class, on multiple U.S. submarines. He also served on the Navy ships USS America and USS Iowa. After retiring from the military, Bill settled in Virginia Beach, VA with the love of his...

Oct 14, 2023

Colonel Stephen H. Cowles (USAF Ret.), 85, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023, from Parkinson's disease and Covid.

Steve was born to the late Herman Cowles and Helen Smith in Evansville, Indiana.  He graduated from Bosse High School, attended Purdue University, and earned his degree in Social Sciences from Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina.  His...

Oct 14, 2023

Lynda Faye Minnick, age 74, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Born to Stephen B. Elkins Sr. and Marjorie Edwards in Newport News, VA, she was a Hampton resident her entire life.

A Hampton High School graduate, Lynda married Richard S. Minnick Jr. in 1967 and was his beloved wife until his passing in 2020. She...

Oct 11, 2023

Arnie Williams, 86, passed away, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 after a brief illness.  Originally from Ary, Kentucky, he moved to the Tidewater area in 1967. He retired as a Pump and Tank Repairman from Gulf Oil/Chevron, and has lived in Rescue, VA since 1997.

He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Juanita, his parents, Adam...

Oct 8, 2023

Daniel Emrys O'Leary, 55, passed away on October 8, after nearly a year's struggle with a rare form of cancer. Born on October 16, 1967 in Vancouver, Canada, the mountains and ocean shores formed Daniel's childhood and embedded a great love of the outdoors. In his twenties, he moved to Seattle, where he attended North Seattle Community College, and...

Oct 6, 2023

Gladys Joyce James, 88, passed away on October 6, 2023.  Born in Kannapolis, NC, she moved to Michigan  to work at General Motors, where she retired after over 22 years.  She moved to Williamsburg in 2017 to be close to family.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie D. James and daughter, Robin James.  She...

Oct 3, 2023

Hampton,

Deputy Chief Ronald V. Davis, Sr., 66 passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2023.  He was born on the beautiful US Virgin Island of St. Croix on November 24, 1956 and raised in the town of Christiansted; in the Basin Triangle Housing Community.  He came to the US mainland at the age of 17 in 1974...

Sep 30, 2023

Claude "Randy" Martin, Jr., 57, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023. Except for a few years in Merritt Island, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Tidewater, having lived in Hampton, Gloucester, Newport News, and York County. He moved back to Hampton in 2017. He helped operate Furniture Fashions in Newport News for many years with his parents,...

Sep 22, 2023

Ariana Gail Richardson-Davis (Ari) was born to Denzel Davis and Crystal Richardson on September 19, 2012. On September 22, 2023, "Baby girl," as she was affectionately called by her dad, was escorted by the Angels of God, to meet her heavenly father, to march down the streets paved with gold. No more pain. No more suffering

Ariana...

Sep 19, 2023

Virginia Essig Reid (Gin), 88, widow of Robert William Reid, Sr., passed away on September 19, 2023. Born in New York, she had been a resident of the Peninsula since 1973. She was a devoted member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Hampton and actively participated in their RCIA Program. Gin volunteered her services at Saint Vincent's Soup Kitchen...

Sep 18, 2023

Christina Marie Pickering, age 47, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. Christina enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was especially busy with her first grandson Jaxon Pickering.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Devin Coy Pickering, Joseph Giovani Pickering, and Aiden Scott Pickering;...