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.
James (Jim) F. Rigby, Sr. was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 12, 1942.
Charles Edward Cockrell, 82, of Yorktown, VA, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025 at home.
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bob” Lawrence Rowe announces his passing on July 23, 2025, at the age of 65.
Jon Rodney Lawson, 79, of Seaford, Virginia, passed away suddenly at his home on July 11, 2025.
With sorrow, we announce the passing of Kelly Carroll; loving wife, mother, and grammie on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home in Yorktown, VA. Kelly was born on August 25, 1965 in Hampton Roads and was a lifelong resident.
Joyce Pounder went to eternal rest with her savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025, after a brief, but courageous battle against vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Yorktown, Va. – Robert “Bob” Johnson Moorefield, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Anson Laverne Blevins, age 82, of Yorktown, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Yorktown, Virginia.
William and Cosby Dean, 90 and 88, passed away on July 1st, 2025. There will be a celebration of life on Friday July 18th at 1pm at Menchville Baptist Church, 248 Menchville Road, Newport News
Yorktown, VA – Mark Alan Campbell, 67, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Yorktown, Va. – Carleton Paige Forrest went to be with his lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
With heartfelt love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Mary Calloway Jackson, who peacefully left this world on July 4, 2025, at the age of 88.
Yorktown, Va. Shirley Bridwell Autry, 90, of Yorktown, Va. passed away on Monday June 30, 2025.
Doan M. Wilcoxn July 30, 1935 – June 21, 2025
William S. “Bill” Wornom, Jr. 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Beverly Blackley Moreland passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 81 in Olathe, Kansas. Born in Fredericksburg, VA, July 30, 1943, the daughter of James Willard Blackley and Doris Camille (Brittle) Blackley, Beverly lived a life marked by her adventurous spirit and deep devotion to her family. Beverly was known for her…
Judith Morgan Butler January 22, 1945- June 24, 2025 Judith Morgan Butler, age 80, of Seaford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
LeGrand Benjamin Smith died peacefully in his sleep on June 19, 2025, one month and one day after the passing of his beloved wife, Jayne.
