Michael Lewis Wood, JD passed away December 9, 2025, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Mike was born on August 27, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia, the only child of Lorraine Shields Wood and Robert Randolph Wood, both of whom have preceded him in death.
Yorktown, Va. – Carolyn Marie Jeanfreau Hancock, 86, passed on to her eternal reward on December 5, 2025.
Douglas W. Padgett, Sr., age 88, of Yorktown, Virginia passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength.
Gary David Cline, 58, of Yorktown Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Seaford, Va. – Richard Dion Boyd, 87, passed away on Friday November 28, 2025.
Yorktown, Va. – Guy Michael Brehm (born March 18th, 1958) in Bad Cannstatt, Germany. Passed away November 24th, 2025.
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.
Newport News, Virginia James H. “Red” Johnson, 96, of Newport News passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
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.
Heather Zsoldos Dohm, age 40, of Newport News, VA, passed away on November 7th, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
YORKTOWN – Fonza Lee “Hank” Rose, 90, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2025.
Carolyn Tatem Inskeep, a longtime resident of Culpeper, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was 74 years old.
Daniel Eugene Johnson, Yorktown. Dan, 102, passed away Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00.
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.
Claydean C. “Cheri” Kelly Surrounded by family, Claydean C. “Cheri” Kelly left this world to be with her Lord on Nov 2, 2025.
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.
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.
“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…
Madelaine Samantha Akers, Maddie to her family, was born on October 31, 1988.
Austin Chandler Birkicht Austin was born on August 5 1997 and he passed away suddenly on October 11 2025.
Jean Smith, 85, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia.
Danny Moore of Seaford, Virginia passed away peacefully October 21, 2025. He was 85 years old.
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.
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.
**Beatrice A. “Bea” Tokarz** August 27, 1958 – October 13, 2025
Gloucester, VA – Jona Gail Stanley, 66, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025.
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.
Emma Rebecca Whalen Becky Whalen ascended to heaven on October 8, 2025 where she will join her parents, siblings and her daughter Debbie Howard.
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.
Hampton, Va. – Lee Shane Gary, 56, passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025.
Hayden A. Ross-Clunis III, M.D., 65, died peacefully at his home in Seaford on October 5, 2025, from Bulbar ALS.
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….
Frances Mills Edmondson 98, passed away on October 4, 2025.
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…
Heather Marie Bell, born in Virginia Beach December 12, 1986, Heather Marie Bell died on September 20, 2025, at the age of 38.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marilyn Joyner Modlin also affectionately known as “GEGE” passed away peacefully August 25, 2025.
Tabb, Virginia — Barbara Priode Beasley, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2025.
