Gary David Cline
Gary David Cline, 58, of Yorktown Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Read Obituary
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Richard Dion Boyd
Seaford, Va. – Richard Dion Boyd, 87, passed away on Friday November 28, 2025. Read Obituary
Guy Michael Brehm
Yorktown, Va. – Guy Michael Brehm (born March 18th, 1958) in Bad Cannstatt, Germany. Passed away November 24th, 2025. Read Obituary
John Andrew Wargo, Jr.
Yorktown, Va. – John Andrew Wargo, Jr. (Jack), 83, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey and settled as a Yorktown, Virginia resident in 1986 following a 26-year career in the United States Air Force. Read Obituary
James H. “Red” Johnson
Newport News, Virginia
James H. “Red” Johnson, 96, of Newport News passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Read Obituary
Linda Louis Baran O’Dell
Yorktown, Va. – Linda Louis Baran O’Dell entered into eternal life on November 19, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Demeter and Helen Baran, her brother Thomas and her husband William (Bill) O’Dell. Read Obituary
Heather Zsoldos Dohm
Heather Zsoldos Dohm, age 40, of Newport News, VA, passed away on November 7th, 2025. Read Obituary
Vernon B. Bartels
Yorktown, Va. – Vernon B. Bartels passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, Sharon, and his loving family after a long illness. He lived a magnificent, story-filled 82 years. Read Obituary
William Fillmore “Fill” Cuddihy
Yorktown, Va. – William Fillmore “Fill” Cuddihy was born December 15, 1927 and led a long and happy life. He grew up in a close-knit family, the seventh of eight children of John and Lillian Cuddihy in Hopewell, Virginia. Read Obituary
Shirley Ann Geiger
With profound love and deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Shirley Ann Geiger (83), an extraordinary woman—a devoted wife, a steadfast mother, and a pillar of strength to all who knew her. Read Obituary
Bradley Alexander Hancock
Bradley Alexander Hancock, 37, died suddenly on November 13, 2025. A lifelong resident of Newport News and Williamsburg, VA, Brad attended Hampton Christian School through the 9th grade and completed his education at Bruton High School in Williamsburg, graduating in 2006. Read Obituary
Mildred Evelyn Hedspeth
Mildred Evelyn Hedspeth, also known as “Mickey,” passed away peacefully in her home on November 12, 2025. At age 95, she resided in Gloucester County, Virginia. Mickey was born in Jackson County, Alabama, on April 26, 1930. Read Obituary
Karen Sue Hamilton
In Loving Memory of Karen Sue Hamilton
Heaven gained another angel when Karen Sue Hamilton passed away on November 3rd, 2025, and is now with her Lord and Savior. Read Obituary
Fonza Lee “Hank” Rose
YORKTOWN – Fonza Lee “Hank” Rose, 90, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2025. Read Obituary
Carolyn Tatem Inskeep
Carolyn Tatem Inskeep, a longtime resident of Culpeper, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was 74 years old. Read Obituary
Daniel Eugene Johnson
Daniel Eugene Johnson, Yorktown. Dan, 102, passed away Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00. Read Obituary
Judith Walker Shealy
In Loving Memory of Judith Walker Shealy
August 25, 1944 – November 1, 2025
Judith Walker Shealy peacefully walked through the gates to heaven on November 1, 2025. Born on August 25, 1944, she was the second daughter of Margaret Pryor Walker and Bob Walker. Read Obituary
Claydean C. “Cheri” Kelly
Claydean C. “Cheri” Kelly
Surrounded by family, Claydean C. “Cheri” Kelly left this world to be with her Lord on Nov 2, 2025. Read Obituary
Donna Lee Driscoll
Donna Driscoll
March 18, 1953 – October 31, 2025
Donna Lee Driscoll, age 72, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2025. Read Obituary
Neal Francis Clark
Neal Francis Clark departed this life on October 25th, 2025. Born on May 31st, 1963, Neal was an Army veteran who touched the lives of many with kindness and his ready sense of humor. Read Obituary
Commander Richard William Johnson
“Me mother was a mermaid. Me father was King Neptune. I was born on the crest of a wave, and rocked in the cradle of the deep.” — U.S. Naval Academy Reef Points
Commander Richard William Johnson, USNA ’74, was born March 22, 1952 to William and Elizabeth Johnson of Newton, Massachusetts. Rich died from liver cancer October 21, 2025. Sarah Fearn Johnson, his wife of 49 years, was by his side. Read Obituary
Madelaine S. Akers
Madelaine Samantha Akers, Maddie to her family, was born on October 31, 1988. Read Obituary
Austin Birkicht
Austin Chandler Birkicht
Austin was born on August 5 1997 and he passed away suddenly on October 11 2025. Read Obituary
Jean Smith
Jean Smith, 85, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. Read Obituary
Danny Moore
Danny Moore of Seaford, Virginia passed away peacefully October 21, 2025. He was 85 years old. Read Obituary
James Alvin (Jim) Kellum Jr.
Seaford, VA – James Alvin (Jim) Kellum Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. Born on March 18, 1940, he was the beloved son of James Alvin Kellum Sr. and Grace Rebecca Parker. Read Obituary
John H. “Pete” Parkerson
John H. “Pete” Parkerson
Born in 1937, in Bridgetown on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Pete was the youngest of five children born to George Linwood and Mary Elizabeth Parkerson. Raised on a farm, he developed a strong work ethic early in life – a trait that would define him throughout his years. Read Obituary
Beatrice A. “Bea” Tokarz
**Beatrice A. “Bea” Tokarz**
August 27, 1958 – October 13, 2025 Read Obituary
Jona Gail Stanley
Gloucester, VA – Jona Gail Stanley, 66, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025. Read Obituary
Carl Edward Hart
Carl Edward Hart
1941-2025
“Some glad morning, when this life is over, I’ll fly away. To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away!” It is with heavy hearts and grateful spirits, we announce the passing of Carl Edward Hart who was called to home on October 10, 2025 at the age of 84. Read Obituary
Emma Rebecca Whalen
Emma Rebecca Whalen
Becky Whalen ascended to heaven on October 8, 2025 where she will join her parents, siblings and her daughter Debbie Howard. Read Obituary
Frank Mataro, Jr.
Frank Mataro, Jr. January 5, 1941 – October 6, 2025 Frank Mataro, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. Read Obituary
Lee Shane Gary
Hampton, Va. – Lee Shane Gary, 56, passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025. Read Obituary
Hayden A. Ross-Clunis III, M.D.
Hayden A. Ross-Clunis III, M.D., 65, died peacefully at his home in Seaford on October 5, 2025, from Bulbar ALS. Read Obituary
Betty Britt Lane
Yorktown, Va. – Betty Britt Lane, 87, passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Jarrell C. “JC” Lane, a son Christopher “Chris” Baker parents Ray Britt and May Belle Britt Hancock and sister Patricia Carrington and brother Ray Britt, Jr. Betty retired from NASA after 30 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va.
Mary Ellen Harper
Mary Ellen Harper, born in 1962, passed away September 25, 2025 surrounded by family after a battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years Richard, her daughters Amanda (Julian) and Carol (Alex), her mother Patricia (Tommy), her favorite uncle Curtis, her sisters Susie, Janice, and Betty (Shawn), and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed being outdoors in the garden. She loved Universal Studios Monsters and never missed a Svengoolie movie. She worked for Riverside Medical Group for more than 30 years. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Heather Marie Bell
Heather Marie Bell, born in Virginia Beach December 12, 1986, Heather Marie Bell died on September 20, 2025, at the age of 38. Read Obituary
Naomi “Ruth” Newkirk
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Naomi “Ruth” Newkirk, on September 25th 2025, at the age of 89. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Read Obituary
Terry Kern
With heavy hearts, we share that Terry Kern of Seaford, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 70. Terry was born to Coye Lee Blinson, Jr. and Annie Ruth Blinson (Rhodes) on July 8, 1955 in Newport News, Virginia. Read Obituary
Beverly Hamlin Nelson
Beverly Hamlin Nelson
October 3, 1949 – September 20, 2025
Beverly Hamlin Nelson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 75. Read Obituary
Anne Davis
Anne Davis passed away in her home at sunrise on September 19th, 2025, surrounded by loving family and birdsong.
Anne was born in Philadelphia, PA to John Tracey and Donna Rose Davis on October 4th, 1952. Read Obituary
Frank “Frankie” Hemsing
Frank “Frankie” Hemsing, 65, of Virginia, passed from this life into eternal life on September 2, 2025, at Riverside Hospital in Virginia from pancreatic cancer. Read Obituary
Mary Lee Parr
Mary Lee Parr, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Throughout her life she enjoyed talking to everyone she met, while sharing her infectious smile. Read Obituary
Lt. Col. Clarence (Charlie) Emmitt Brown Jr.
With sadness we announce the passing of Lt. Col. Clarence (Charlie) Emmitt Brown Jr on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his residence at Harper’s Station, Yorktown Virginia. Read Obituary
Marilyn Joyner Modlin
Marilyn Joyner Modlin also affectionately known as “GEGE” passed away peacefully August 25, 2025. Read Obituary
Barbara Priode Beasley
Tabb, Virginia — Barbara Priode Beasley, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2025. Read Obituary
Robert Harrison Coultrip
Robert “Bob” Coultrip, Sr., beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the age of 95. Read Obituary
Nancy Anne Hudgins Bartnikowski
Linda Anne Hudgins Bartnikowski was born in Newport News, Va. to Wilton Lee Hudgins, Sr. and Shirley Anne Hudgins on February. 24, 1955. Read Obituary
James Augustus Drewry
James Augustus Drewry, 92, of Seaford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15,2025. Read Obituary
