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.
Posts Categorized: Obituaries
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fonza Lee “Hank” Rose
YORKTOWN – Fonza Lee “Hank” Rose, 90, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2025.
Carolyn Tatem Inskeep
Carolyn Tatem Inskeep, a longtime resident of Culpeper, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was 74 years old.
Daniel Eugene Johnson
Daniel Eugene Johnson, Yorktown. Dan, 102, passed away Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00.
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.
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.
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.
