Funeral Homes in Hampton, VA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Elton Brown (american football player), Jimmy F. Williams (american football player), Mark Royals (american football player), Marques Hagans (american football player), Kwamie Lassiter (american football player), Terry Kirby (american football player), and Milan Brown (basketball coach).
• Hampton is home to the following sports teams: Hampton Gulls and Hampton Pirates men's basketball.

Hampton is an independent city in Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 137,436.As one of the seven major cities that compose the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, it is on the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula.Hampton traces its history to the city's Old Point Comfort, the home of Fort Monroe for almost 400 years, which was named by the 1607 voyagers, led by Captain Christopher Newport, who first established Jamestown as an English colonial settlement. Since consolidation in 1952, Hampton has included the former Elizabeth City County and the incorporated town of Phoebus, consolidating by mutual agreement.After the end of the American Civil War, historic Hampton University was established opposite from the town on the Hampton River, providing an education for many newly-freed former slaves and for area Native Americans. In the 20th century, the area became the location of Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and the Virginia Air and Space Center. Hampton features many miles of waterfront and beaches.For residents and visitors alike, the city features a wide array of business and industrial enterprises, retail and residential areas, and historical sites. Most recently, the new Peninsula Town Center development opened in May 2010 on the site of the former Coliseum Mall. Located in the area adjacent to the Hampton Coliseum and the Convention Center, the new urbanism-type project features a wide mix of retail stores, housing and other attractions. Development of new residential development and additional public facilities (such as the new fishing pier recently opened) are underway at Buckroe Beach, long a noted resort area.Located on the Hampton Roads Beltway, it hosts the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) on Interstate 64. First opened in 1957, it was the world's first bridge-tunnel, crossing the mouth of the Hampton Roads harbor, which serves as the gateway to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean from the eastern United States' largest ice-free harbor and its tributary rivers. Expanded in the 1970s, the HRBT remains Virginia's busiest and deepest such facility.

Hampton Obituaries

It was disclosed by Regional Obits on January 17th, 2022 that Dennis Lynn Barnes perished in Hampton, Virginia.  Barnes was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dennis Lynn's life.

It was disclosed by The Roanoke Times & World News on September 15th, 2021 that Mark Quentin Jr Emick perished in Hampton, Virginia.  Emick was 47 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mark Quentin Jr's life.

It was noted by The Roanoke Times & World News on May 20th, 2021 that Robert Frank Dr Roth passed away in Hampton, Virginia.  Roth was 91 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert Frank Dr's life.

It was revealed by Galax Gazette on March 19th, 2021 that Ralph Elwood Roope passed on in Hampton, Virginia.  Roope was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ralph Elwood's life.

It was noted by Bluefield Daily Telegraph on March 11th, 2021 that Grant Jackson Harris passed away in Hampton, Virginia.  Harris was 69 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Grant Jackson's life.

It was noted by Washington Post (DC) on January 10th, 2021 that Robert Porter Lt Colonel "Bob" O'Keefe passed on in Hampton, Virginia.  O'Keefe was 97 years old and was born in Portland, ME.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert Porter Lt Colonel "Bob"'s life.

It was noted by The Advocate on November 14th, 2020 that Ryan Daigle passed on in Hampton, Virginia.  Daigle was 26 years old and was born in Prairieville, LA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ryan's life.

It was disclosed by Register Herald on October 16th, 2020 that Theaudrey Ramona Wright (Sorrell) passed on in Hampton, Virginia.  Ms. Wright was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Theaudrey Ramona's life.

It was written by Virginian Review on September 29th, 2020 that Ryland Lanier Bates perished in Hampton, Virginia.  Bates was 64 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ryland Lanier's life.

It was noted by The Roanoke Times & World News on September 10th, 2020 that Harry Lee Stevens died in Hampton, Virginia.  Stevens was 70 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Harry Lee's life.

History

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The area that Hampton encompasses was settled in 1610, and in known to be the oldest English settlement that has been consistently inhabited in the nation. It has grown quite a bit since the beginning and is now recognized as a popular tourist destination due to its mild climate and long stretches of beach.

The official website for the city of Hampton is http://www.hampton.gov.