(MHS) Linwood Melvin Lovett

Linwood M. Lovett, Jr, 67, passed on July 18, 2022. He was born on September 22,1954 to the late Linwood Sr. and Margaret Lovett in Newport News, VA. He graduated from Menchville High School in 1973. After school he enlisted in the United States Army.

He proudly served in the Newport News Fire Department for 25 years and rose through the ranks to Captain. He also completed the Newport News Police Academy and was promoted to Assistant Fire Marshal. During this time he also used his investigative skills at Riverside Health System serving as their Fire Marshal for 32 years.

Linwood leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 33 years, Gwendolyn Lovett; daughters, Crys...

(MHS) Sylvia Marthelma Mallicott (Lynch)

Sylvia Lynch Mallicott, of Newport News, Va., went to heaven on Oct. 16, 2012. She was born on Dec. 13, 1954, in Newport News, Va.
Sylvia graduated from Menchville High School in 1973 and also attended Huntington High School. Sylvia worked for the Newport News Shipbuilding Dept 053 for 24 years.
Sylvia was passionate about her faith and was a member of First Baptist Church Denbigh in Newport News, Va., and she later attended First Baptist Church Newport News.
She was preceded in death by her father, Brazzie Lynch.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a son, Antonio Mallicot Jr., of Burkeville Va.: daughter, Audrey Clark (Kevin) of Newport News, Va.: her mother, Alm...

(WHS) Rebecca Lynne Batten (Maltby)

Rebecca Lynne Maltby Batten, 63, of Suffolk, peacefully left this life on June 20, 2018 and entered into the presence of God. Rebecca passed away at home with her loving husband, Randy Lee Batten and her family by her side. Rebecca was pre-deceased by her father, Kenneth Edward Maltby. Rebecca, "Becky", was the oldest of the four Maltby children, born March 11, 1955 in Lubbock, Texas to (Capt.-USAF)) Kenneth Edward Maltby and Joyce Amy Martin Maltby. In 1963, the Maltby family moved to Newport News, VA when Kenneth was called into active duty, stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA. Rebecca grew up in Ivy Farms and attended South Morrison Elementary, Warwick High School, Riversid...

(FHS) Janet Lee Manley

Janet Lee Manley, 33, died Monday, March 13, in Sentara Hampton General Hospital. She was a 1973 graduate of Ferguson High School and was employed as a clerk-typist for Newport News Shipbuilding. She was a member of Beulah Tabernacle where she served as organist and in the choir. Survivors include one son, Jason Delmar Manley; her mother, Ethel A. Manley; her father, Eddie E. Manley Sr.; five sisters, Sheila M. Hundley, Cheryl M. Smith, Bonita L. Toney, Aletia P. Hines and Ramona E. Pettaway; and two brothers, Eddie E. Manley Jr. and Robert M. Pettaway, all of Newport News

(FHS) Lisa Ruth McDade (Markowitz)

Linda Ruth Markowitz McDade, 50, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, after a courageous battle with several lengthy illnesses. She was preceded in death by her father, Philip Markowitz, and sister, Amy Sue Markowitz Owens. Survivors include her mother, Bobbie Parker; loving companion, Wade Medlin; stepdaughter, JaJa McDade; brother-in-law, Mickey D. Owens; two uncles, Arthur Markowitz and Donald S. Kreger; great-aunt, Mariam Zarefsky; cousins; and very special friends, Eleanor Eiseman and Norma Frank.

(WHS) Shirley Ann Martin

NEWPORT NEWS - On July 15, 2011, God sent out an emergency request for a special angel and Shirley Ann Martin answered the call.
Born on Jan. 22, 1955, to Arlean Moses Martin and Richard Allen Martin Sr., in Warwick County, Va., (Newport News), she attended Newsome Park Elementary, Carver Elementary and Carver High Schools. She graduated with highest honors from Warwick High School in 1973, ranking #12 out of a class of approximately 680 students. Continuing her honor student status, she attended Virginia Commonwealth University in 1973 and later transferred to Hampton Institute (Hampton University).
She was employed at the Williamsburg DMV for the past seven years and was a me...

(WHS) Douglas Staley Mayo

Douglas Staley Mayo took his final rest with the Lord on April 13, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Douglas was born to the late Lydia Mayo and Johnnie Mayo Sr in Durham, North Carolina, and as a young child relocated with his family to Newport News, Virginia.

As a young child, he accepted Christ while attending First Church of Newport News (Baptist) where his mother taught Sunday School for many years. He attended the Newport News Public School System graduating from Warwick High School class of 1973. He attended Grambling University and later transferred to Hampton University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He pl...

(WHS) Rachel Darlene Selby (Mayo)

Rachel Darlene Mayo Selby, 59, of Newport News, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 in her home.

(WHS) Rita Susan McDonough

Miss Rita Susan McDonough, 16, 212 Lisbon Drive, Newport News, died Saturday, July 3, 1971, near Louisa, VA. Survivors include parents, a brother, paternal grandmother, maternal grandmother.

(FHS) Dexter Roy McDowell

Dexter Roy McDowell, Sr. went to his heavenly home on December 23, 2023, at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Dexter was born on September 30, 1955, to Florence Walker and the late Tweedell Exum, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Dexter's family moved to Newport News, Virginia, when he was a child. He attended Newport News Public Schools and graduated from Ferguson High School in 1973. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army. When he left the Army, Dexter became a rigger at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He truly enjoyed his time with his shipyard co-workers. He retired from the shipyard as a Nuclear Rigger General Foreman. Dexter retired from the military and the shipyard with...

(MHS) Barbara Lynn Hanna (Meador)

Barbara Lynn Meador Hanna, age 66, of Newport News, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 after a brave and courageously long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was a 1973 graduate of Menchville High School and a member of the Warwick Moose Lodge 1711 and the Women of the Moose Chapter 1386 where she tirelessly volunteered many hours. She most enjoyed playing cards with friends, spending time in the Outer Banks (especially Bonzer Shack!) and had a strong passion for playing pool, where she won many trips to play in national tournaments in Las Vegas. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, community volunteer and dear friend to so many!

She was pre...

(WHS) Pamela Jean Howell (Melton)

Pamela J. Howell NEWPORT NEWS Pamela Jean Howell, 37, a lifelong Peninsula resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 19. She was a data processor formerly employed with the New Hampton Corp. Survived by her husband, Charles P. Howell; a daughter, Carly J. Howell of Newport News; a son, Kyle P. Howell of Newport News; her mother, Nancy Melton of Newport News; and a sister, Susan Sterling of Virginia Beach.

(WHS) Robin Lee Ward (Mills)

Robin Lee Ward, 39, of Hampton, died Tuesday, May 23, 1995. A native of Belleville, Ill, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1968 and was a 1973 graduate of Warwick High School. She worked at First American Bank for 15 years and then worked for Tidewater Aluminum Company. She attended Maranatha Baptist Church. Mrs. Ward is survived by her husband, Kenneth I. Ward of Hampton; two daughters, Ann Lee Ward and Carrie Jean Ward of the home; her parents, John and Lila Crockett of Hampton; her father, Richard Mills of Frederick, Md.; and her sister, Deborah Jean Bogema of St. Louis, Mo.

(MHS) Michael Ronald Molleur

Age 59, of Port St Lucie, FL, passed away on November 13, 2014.

(FHS) Robert Francis Monroe

Robert F. Monroe, age 68, of Newport News, VA died at home on December 21, 2022. Bob graduated from H.L. Ferguson High School and attended Thomas Nelson Community College. He was employed by Newport News Shipbuilding and Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Bob was a skilled metal worker and wood carver. He was an avid boat builder, creating wooden sailboats and kayaks. He was a sought after knife creator, using meteorites and unusual metals to create blades. He was a photographer, blacksmith reenactor, star gazer, and lover of nature. Bob picked up scraps of wood and created works of art.

Our beloved brother Bob is survived by sister Christine Moore (Dan), and bro...

(MHS) Michael Eugene Moore

Michael "Mike" Eugene Moore, 53, son of Gene and Ann Moore, went to meet his Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at home.

(WHS) Linda Louann Brady (Morgan)

GOLD HILL, NC -- Linda Louann Morgan Peele Brady, age 47, died Saturday, November 23, 2002.

(FHS) Paul Thomas Morgan

Paul Thomas Morgan, 69, of Newport News, VA passed into the arms of our Lord on September 8, 2023 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born alongside his twin brother David on September 4, 1954, to Aylett and Franka Morgan, Paul was a lifelong resident of Newport News. He met his wife, Judy Schoonover, at Warwick High School, and following graduation from Ferguson High School in 1973, he attended Chowan College and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1977. He went on to receive his Master's of Education from the George Washington University in 1997.

Paul married Judy in August of 1975, and together they raised three children in the house where Paul grew up. Paul was a life...

(DHS) George Elmer Motley

(WHS) Bobbie Jean Peoples (Norman)

HAMPTON - Bobbie Jean Peoples went into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Va.

Bobbie was born April 8, 1954, in High Point, N.C., to the late Levern and Dora Norman. She graduated from Warwick High School in 1973. Bobbie was employed with Avon for 12 years and Howmet Casting for 21 years. She retired from Howmet July 31, 2010.

Bobbie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who truly loved the Lord. She was a member of Bethel Temple in Hampton, Va., and served as a Greeter. Bobbie was always kind and loving. She would often put others before herself and she loved her gra...