David Boyd Sykes, Sr.
David Boyd Sykes Sr (D.B.) September 12, 1939- February 1, 2026.
Posts Categorized: Obituaries
Roxie Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Meeks
Roxie Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Meeks was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 29, 2026.
Lt. Col. I. Wayne Dickerson (USAF Ret.)
Lt. Col. I. Wayne Dickerson (USAF, Ret.) February 13, 1941 – January 23, 2026
Vivian P. Smith
Yorktown, Va. – Vivian P. Smith (84), a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away January 27th, 2026, surrounded by her devoted husband and family. She is preceded in death by her parents John L. Pace and Gladys A. Pace, her sister Judy Hodgins, brother Richard Pace, and cousin Donald Levi. Vivian is survived by…
Mae Adelaide Huffman
Mae Adelaide Huffman died Saturday January 24, 2026.
Ellen “Christine” Garber Moorefield
Ellen “Christine” Garber Moorefield, 91 years old, went to see the Lord on January 23, 2026. Born in Halifax County, Virginia on September 17, 1934 and spent most of her life in Tabb, Virginia.
Barbara Ann Hanf
Barbara Ann Hanf On Friday, January 23, Barbara passed away peacefully at her home in Yorktown, VA.
Vivian Lee Allen Canada
Vivian Lee Allen Canada, lovingly known as “Susie,” age 91, passed away on January 22, 2026.
Bonnie Sue Ramey
Newport News, VA. – Bonnie Sue Ramey (54) passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Anita Carol Holmes
Anita Carol Holmes gained her angel wings on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family.
Aldyth Leonie Duncan
Aldyth Leonie Duncan, Yorktown, Virginia With heavy hearts and watery eyes, our beloved Aldyth Leonie Duncan, 73, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2026.
Phillip Jerry Capece
Phillip Jerry Capece, of Yorktown, Virgina, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 84.
Ronald Dorenbush
Yorktown, Va. – Ronald Dorenbush (82), a devoted man of faith whose life was a testament to service, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to God, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Lucy “Juanita” Rhew
Yorktown, Va. – Lucy ‘Juanita’ Rhew (née Wilson) age 89, passed away in her sleep January 10, 2026, at Warwick Forest in Newport News.
Loraine Huegel
Loraine Huegel, born on August 5, 1940, in Barbourville, Kentucky, passed away on January 11, 2026.
Charles (Chuck) Horace Purnell, Sr.
Charles (Chuck) Horace Purnell, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, servant leader, and proud veteran, passed away on December 20, 2025. He was 78 years old.
Joseph Francis Henton
Joseph Francis Henton, 61 Joseph Francis Henton passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
George Henry King
Yorktown, Va. – George Henry King, 76, of Yorktown, VA, passed away on January 1st 2026 in the warmth and comfort of the long-time home he shared with his surviving wife, Duygu “Dee” King.
Woody Giles
Yorktown -Woody Giles, age 94, passed to his eternal life on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Nancy Mae Taylor Hopkins
Newport News, Va. – Nancy Mae Taylor Hopkins, born in 1937 passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia.
Willis Edwin Darden, Jr.
Willis Edwin Darden Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and veteran, passed away at the age of 81 on January 2, 2026.
(SPC) Haley Caroline Rose
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Specialist (SPC) Haley Caroline Rose, United States Army, who died after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer on December 19, 2025, at just 22 years of age.
Patricia Fay Lockhart
Patricia Fay Lockhart passed peacefully at home on January 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and community devotion.
Dianne P. Jordan
Dianne P. Jordan, age 89, passed away on December 31, 2025, at York Post Acute Nursing Home.
James Robert “Bob” Dinkins
Yorktown, Va. – James Robert (Bob) Dinkins, 90, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away on January 2, 2026.
John David Gibbs
On The early morning of December 31st, 2025 John David Gibbs age 74 peacefully passed at home.
James “Jim” Bee Shields “UPDATE TIME CHANGE”
James “Jim” Bee Shields, 86, of Yorktown, VA, went home to the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Dr. Leland Gonce Jordan
Dr. Leland Gonce Jordan, age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Newport News, Virginia, on December 25, 2025.
Arloha Joyce Moen
Arloha Joyce Moen, 93, of Yorktown, Virginia passed peacefully at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA on December 25, 2025.
Sally Shaw Maness
Sally Shaw Maness, 96, of Yorktown, VA, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her daughters. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness touched everyone she met.
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Nettles
Seaford, Va. – Margaret Ann “Peggy” Nettles, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her home in Seaford. Peggy was a native of Newport News and lifelong peninsula resident. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Robinson Hartman and Frank Edward Hartman Sr. She graduated from St. Vincent High School in Newport…
Roy Edward Robinson
Roy Edward Robinson, age 81, of Hampton, VA passed away suddenly on December 20, 2025.
Thomas D. “Mac” McNamara
Seaford, Va. – Thomas D. “Mac” McNamara, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), born February 27th, 1932 in Shelter Island, New York, passed away peacefully in his home in Seaford, Virginia on December 22nd, 2025. He was 93 years old.
Deanna Ann Jackson
Deanna Ann (Coty) Jackson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Yorktown, surrounded by love. She was born on September 9, 1948, in Presque Isle, Maine, to Arsene and Sadie Coty. On June 18, 1966, Deanna married the love of her life, Roland C. Jackson.
Michael Raymond Syptak
Yorktown, Va. – Michael Raymond Syptak, born in Sacramento, California, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Harry Byrd Robinson
Mr. Harry Byrd Robinson, born October 18, 1933, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. He was 92 years old.
Sherry Lyn Lemay-Williams
Sherry Lyn Lemay-Williams was born to Mildred C. Lemay and the late William C. Lemay on January 3, 1960. She departed this earth and into God’s arms on December 14, 2025.
Robert “Bobby” Edwin Green
Robert “Bobby” Edwin Green May 22, 1954 – December 12, 2025 Robert “Bobby” Green of Hayes, 71, passed away on the morning of Friday, December 12th, 2025.
Dianne Cynthia Allen
Dianne Cynthia Allen Nov 11, 1946-Dec 14, 2025
Michael Lewis Wood
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.
Carolyn Marie Jeanfreau Hancock
Yorktown, Va. – Carolyn Marie Jeanfreau Hancock, 86, passed on to her eternal reward on December 5, 2025.
Douglas W. Padgett, Sr.
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
Gary David Cline, 58, of Yorktown Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Richard Dion Boyd
Seaford, Va. – Richard Dion Boyd, 87, passed away on Friday November 28, 2025.
Guy Michael Brehm
Yorktown, Va. – Guy Michael Brehm (born March 18th, 1958) in Bad Cannstatt, Germany. Passed away November 24th, 2025.
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.
James H. “Red” Johnson
Newport News, Virginia James H. “Red” Johnson, 96, of Newport News passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
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.
Heather Zsoldos Dohm
Heather Zsoldos Dohm, age 40, of Newport News, VA, passed away on November 7th, 2025.
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.
