Hampton High Virginia Alumni Obituaries

Beverly Ann West was born on October 6 1961 in Richmond Virginia a true blessing for her parents the late Reverend George Nelson West and the late Marjorie Battle West. Raised on the Northside of Richmond Beverly grew up surrounded by a loving community of extended family and friends. As a child she...

Rita Bernadette Joe 63 of La Plata Maryland peacefully departed this life on December 5 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30 1962 in Rocky Mount Virginia to Dr. Frank L. Joe Jr. and Rev. Shirley L. Joe. Rita accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age at Holy Trinity Ba...

Tyrus was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina in 1946 to Tyrus Martin and Olelia Woodard.Tyrus passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Doris Hamm.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Susan Woodard; daughter, Mic...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Robert Sonny Edward on December 17th 2025. Sonny was born and raised in Norfolk Virginia but made Portsmouth his home. He was a graduate of Maury High School and continued his education at Old Dominion University where he earned his BA i...

Our Mother Barbara Cook was born January 9 1947 to the late Albert and Betty Lee Brown of Elizabeth City County Hampton Virginia. She went to Hampton City Schools and graduated from George P. Phenix High School class of 1965. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age at Ebenezer Baptist Chur...

We celebrate a life rooted in faith family and music a legacy that continues to echo through all who loved him. entered eternal rest on a beautifully snow covered afternoon December 9 2025. He was born on November 13 1939 in Hickory Catawba County North Carolina to the late Oliver James Pope Sr. and...

"When peace like a river attendeth my way when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say it is well it is well with my soul." Joseph A Buggs entered eternal rest on Friday December 26 2025 at 213 pm in the comfort of his home. He was born in Newport News Virginia on A...

He was born on January 11 1947 in Newport News Virginia to Henry Beamon Sr. and Brownie B. Rice. Buster was a beloved brother father grandfather and uncle. He was known for his humor and unwavering strength. Henry Beamon Rice Jr. graduated from Huntington High School in 1965 and then served 7 years ...

On December 2 2025 Miss Lucille Majorie Woodley 82 peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the presence of her family and two favorite Deacons. Affectionately known as Thomasine Tommy or Tom Lucille was born on November 26 1943 to the late Thomas Hardy Mason and Emma Virg...

affectionately known as Dotta was born on January 25 1955 in Newport News Virginia to the late William Hill and Mary Frances Hill. On Tuesday December 9 2025 at the age of 70 Evelyn peacefully departed this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father. Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved sist...

Va to the late Joseph Thomas and Helen Diggs Freeman. Josephine was educated in the Newport News Public Schools and a graduate of George Washington Carver High School. On June 9 1962 she married Jeremiah White Sr From their union of 32 years three children were born. Lolita Wilkins Jeremiah White Jr...

Calvin Augusta Cal Hop Hobson beloved husband father grandfather brother uncle cousin friend and mentor passed away peacefully on January 1 2026. He leaves behind a legacy rooted in service love faith and joy. To those who knew him best he was steady unassuming to those whose lives he touched he was...

Kenneth Jerome Hutcherson passed away peacefully at Riverside Medical Center January 1 2026 surrounded by his mother and sister Veronica. Kenneth commonly known as Hutch to his closest friends was born to Leroy and Jorsene Hutcherson on November 14 1970. He was a graduate of Hampton High School Hamp...

Vernell Christine Hunt the daughter of the late Robert Ulysses Hunt and Margaret Marie Murphy Hunt was born on July 2 1966 in Hampton Va. She transitioned from this life into everlasting life on Saturday January 3 2026. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her twin sister Verdell ...

Linda Jean Linzy passed away surrounded by her family at Hampton Sentara Hospital on Tuesday December 16 2025. Affectionately known as Jean Linda "Jean" Linzy was born on July 7 1949 in Newport News Virginia to the late Seth and Olivia Linzy. She was a faithful mother grandmother greatgrandmother au...

Barbara Rogers Hawks 90 passed away January 8 2026 at Langley Post Acute Care in Hampton VA. Born in Surry County VA and a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Hampton High School and a 1956 graduate of Stuart Circle Hospital Nursing School in Richmond VA. She retired fr...

Janet Mary Reinhardt passed away Sunday January 4 2026 in Hampton Virginia. Janet was born June 25 1946 in New York City the third of four children to Rose M. Kuczma and Andrew J. Kuczma. Janet was a 1964 graduate of Eastchester High School in Eastchester NY and earned an undergraduate degree from C...

Jean Bailey Robert 87 passed away under the light of the morning sun on January 2 2026. Jean was known for her endless creativity and talents faith and servitude and her brilliant bright red hair. Jean grew up in Charlotte NC and attended Covenant Presbyterian Church Central High School where she pe...

Jaden Ray Matheny 18 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 3 2026. He was born in Newport News VA on May 1 2007. Jaden graduated high school and worked as the Assistant Manager of Mercury Tobacco and Vape. He enjoyed baseball Boy Scouts motorcycles boats and working on the family car little ...

To Everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the Heaven Ecclesiastes 31 Ms. Rosa Yvonne Butler entered this world on December 13 1939 in Hampton Virginia to her proud parents Phillip and Emma Berkley. Rosa was raised with the support of a loving family. She received her educatio...

On Saturday November 1 2025 our beloved Suggie was called home where she can finally rest. She was preceded in death by her late husband Henry C. Santiful and her father Joseph Benthall. Letitia A. Santiful known by family and friends as Sugg or Suggie and Tish by coworkers and associates was born o...

February 11 1928 was no ordinary day in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. In the home of William H. and Katherine Bacon Gibbs a snowstorm swept through the city blanketing it in white. Yet within the Gibbs household warmth and joy filled the air as they welcomed their fifth childa beautiful baby girl named...

Moses David Sr. was born on October 1 1938 to Henry and Tiney Ruth David in Cheraw South Carolina. He was baptized at Pee Dee Union Baptist Church in 1954 beginning a lifelong walk of faith that would shape his character his service and his love for others. Moses attended George P. Long High School ...

Denna Marshay Williams of Hampton VA transitioned early morning on November 26 2025 in Newport News VA. She was born on February 27 1970 in Hampton VA and graduated from Hampton High School and received an Associates Degree from Thomas Nelson Community College. A loving mother of four daughters she ...

Lalah Florence Smith was born on December 5 1934 in Lester West Virginia to Juanita Shumate and George Clayton Smith. She was the sister of three siblings Wanda Ellen and Virginia. Wanda the only remaining sister resides in Northern Virginia. Florence earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters deg...

Barbara Jane Moore was called home to be with the Lord on December 20 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Eva Riggins Palmer and Joseph Benjamin Palmer her loving husband of 47 years William Herbert "W.H." Moore Jr. her sister Nancy Palmer Emerson and brotherinlaw Robert Carol Emerson her...

was born on July 5 1950 to James Tee Sr. and Victoria Rogers Gray in Southampton County Virginia. She was the fourth of eight children five sisters and two brothers. She attended schools in Southampton County where she played the clarinet in the marching band before graduating from Riverview High S...

Zuni Ronald Boyce Forbes 66 passed away December 17 2025 in Chesapeake. Born in Franklin he was a son of the late Millard Evans Forbes Jr. and Barbara Fowler Forbes. Ronald was a graduate of Forest Glen High School and attended Atlantic Christian College. He was an ABC Manager for Hampton Yacht Clu...

Franklin James Paul Councill IIIbetter known as Jimwas a devoted husband loving father grandfather great grandfather faithful servant and tireless advocate for his community. Jim was born in Stockton California during World War II while his father former Virginia Delegate J. Paul Councill Jr. was f...

Newport News Ronald Aubrey Whitenack 78 of Newport News VA died peacefully on November 22 2025. Born in Norfolk VA on February 27 1947 Ron was the son of the late Aubrey Herman Whitenack Jr. and Lucy Virginia Mills Whitenack. After graduating from Princess Anne High School he enlisted and served in...