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.
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.
Linda Anne Hudgins Bartnikowski was born in Newport News, Va. to Wilton Lee Hudgins, Sr. and Shirley Anne Hudgins on February. 24, 1955.
James Augustus Drewry, 92, of Seaford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15,2025.
Yorktown, Va. – Grace Wiley Holland was joyfully reunited with her husband of 63 years, Dale, in Heaven on August 13, 2025, along with her three brothers, Charlie, Robert, and Ray.
Yorktown, Va. – Vernon Lee Stevens (75) passed away Monday, August 11th, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Vernon was born in West Virginia and moved to the Hampton Roads at an early age. He later on started his family in Yorktown, VA.
Michael Smithley, born March 8, 1949, died August 10, 2025. Mike grew up in York County.
Mrs. Sherry Hogge Hudson May 2, 1945-August 8, 2025 Mrs. Sherry Hogge Hudson, age 80, of Sutherlin, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Kenneth Charles Keller February 27, 1957 – August 7, 2025 Kenneth Charles Keller, affectionately known as “Kenny” and “Scrappy” to those who loved him most, passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 68.
Barbara Lanier Green August 22, 1941 – August 6, 2025 Barbara Lanier Green, 83 was born on August 22, 1941, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Anna Gertrude Conley Lanier and Gene Oscar Lanier, Sr. She passed away after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer surrounded by the love of her family.
Gregory “Greg” K. Bauer, age 78 of Yorktown, died Friday, August 1, 2025, in his home.
Donald “Donnie Ray” Shields, 82, a resident of Seaford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 with his family by his side.
