Ian Michael Gainer
Ian Michael Gainer born in Newport News, VA passed away on April 22, 2025.
Posts Categorized: Obituaries
Robert “Rabbit” E. Baber, Jr.
Robert E. Baber, Jr. February 28, 1959–April 26, 2025 Deltaville—Robert “Rabbit” E. Baber, Jr., 66, formerly from Grafton, died Saturday, April 26.
Patricia Ann Weaver Crilly
Yorktown, VA – Patricia Ann Weaver Crilly, 79, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Margie Mae Beggs
Margie Mae Beggs entered the eternal presence of God on April 27, 2025, at her home in Seaford, Virginia. She was born on February 5, 1931, in Newport News, Virginia.
Gene Austin Echols
Gene Austin Echols, age 94, of Yorktown, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21st, 2025.
Lt. Col. Daniel W. Emberton
Lt. Col. Daniel W. Emberton May 7, 1941 – April 25, 2025 Colonel Emberton passed away shortly after midnight on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Barbara Louise Drejza
Yorktown, Va. – Barbara Louise Drejza, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Alice Lorraine Cooke Washington
Alice Lorraine Cooke Washington was born on September 19, 1925 to the late James Washington and Bertha Perkins Cooke. She departed this life at the home of her niece on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Russell Earl Joyner
Seaford, Virginia – Russell Earl Joyner, 79, Sunday April 20, 2025.
Gwendolyn Burrill Hatfield
Gwendolyn Burrill Hatfield, of Yorktown, Va. went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2025 after a brief illness. She was a resident of the peninsula for 65 years.
Jannette Shields
It is with profound sadness and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Jannette Helen Waddell Shields, Just five days after her 89th birthday.
Beatrice Squires
It is with profound sadness and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Beatrice Squires. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Hall, and her parents, Theadore Minter Squires and Margaret Hendrickson Squires.
John H. “Buddy” Carver
Obituary for Buddy Carver Yorktown, VA — John H. “Buddy” Carver, a cherished and well-known figure in York and Gloucester communities, passed away at age 84 on April 14, 2025.
Marjorie Feamster Sharp
Marjorie Feamster Sharp, 83 of Grafton, Va passed away on Saturday April 12,2025 with her family by her side.
Barry W. Green, Sr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry W. Green Sr, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, who left us on April 13, 2025 at the age of 80.
Barbara Nelson Chandler
Barbara Nelson Chandler, born July 6, 1941, in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on March 26, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia.
Norma Jean Kinney
Norma Jean Kinney August 28, 1932 – April 9, 2025
Tracy Lynn Franklin
Tracy Lynn Franklin Williamsburg, Virginia February 19, 1975 – April 5, 2025
Dianne Beals Hines
Dianne Beals Hines passed away peacefully on Saturday March 29th. Dianne was born in 1949 to parents Ramona and Carl Beals of Darian, NY.
Philip Randl Beach
Philip Randl Beach, 56, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Philip was born in Panama, but resided in Virginia his entire life. He called Yorktown home. Philip graduated from York High School in 1987.
Todd Ashley Muir
Todd Ashley Muir, 52, died unexpectedly at his home on April 2, 2025.
James Conway Smith, Jr.
Yorktown – James Conway Smith, Jr. left this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. James is survived by his wife, Janna Smith; daughter, Allison Briggs (Jeff); sons, Ezekiel Smith and Greyson Smith; grandchildren, Olivia Briggs, Bay Briggs; father, Robbie Cloyd and family. James was predeceased by his parents James C. Smith and Janice Smith. Services…
Jessie Jean “Jay Jay” Davis (Millen)
Jessie Jean “Jay Jay” Davis (Millen) Jessie Jean left this life Sunday, March 30, 2025.
John Thomas Barclay
John Thomas Barclay, 85, died March 27, 2025, in Williamsburg. Tom was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula.
Loraine B. Irwin
Loraine B. Irwin, 92, passed away on March 6, 2025, with her family present.
Carl Lawrence Glass
Carl Lawrence Glass of Yorktown, VA, passed away on March 20, 2025, after a decade-long battle with cancer.
Steven “Beaver” Edward Boggs
Steven “Beaver” Edward Boggs June 20, 1970 – March 31, 2025 Steven “Beaver” Edward Boggs, 54, passed away on March 31, 2025. Born on June 20, 1970, to Eddie and Rosie Boggs, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend.
Jerry Blane Griffin
Jerry Blane Griffin of Yorktown passed away on March 30, 2025, after a short but intense battle with cancer.
Kimberly Lynn Dean
Kimberly Lynn Dean, 57, went to be with Jesus on March 18, 2025.
Brenda Tinker Harkness
Yorktown, Va. – Brenda Tinker Harkness, 73, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Christopher (Chris) John Parks
Yorktown, Va. – Christopher (Chris) John Parks, 40, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Chris was a native and lifelong peninsula resident and graduate of Grafton High School.
Jean Abbott
Jean Abbott Martha Jean Stewart April 20, 1933 – March 17, 2025 Jean Abbott, age 91 was a resident of Yorktown, Virginia for more than 70 years. She passed away peacefully at home in Crofton, Maryland.
Joan “Ruth” Schick Byrne
Joan (Ruth) Schick Byrne passed away quietly on March 16 at the age of 90.
Charles Alan “Mac” McMullin
CHARLES ALAN MCMULLIN JUNE 18, 1948 – MARCH 6, 2025 Charles Alan “Mac” McMullin, 76, of Yorktown, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.
Spindler Krause Jr.
Spindler Krause, Jr.., was born on October 7, 1939 in Tidewater, Virginia.
Terry Ruple
Terry Ruple, born on March 6, 1947, in Youngstown, Ohio, passed away on March 9, 2025, in York County, Virginia.
Ella Kanaday Belch
Ella Kanaday Belch, 80, of Newport News, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on August 10, 1944, in Caples, West Virginia, and had lived on the Peninsula for over 70 years.
Dalton A. McLawhorn
Seaford, Va. – Dalton A. McLawhorn, 95, passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2025. Dalton was a native of Greenville, North Carolina and Virginia resident since 1937. He retired from the Naval Weapon Station in 1985.
Therese Bernadette “Tootsie” Gravely
Therese Bernadette “Tootsie” Gravely February 13, 1939 – March 5, 2025
Ryon Ha Carson
Ryon Ha Carson, 94, passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2025. Ryon was born in South Korea on March 9th,1930 and had been a resident of Newport News, Virgina since 1967. She was predeceased by her husband Marion George Carson.
Robert (Bob) Owens
Robert (Bob) Edward Owens, 91 years old, passed away on March 1st 2025. Bob was born to Emma and William Owens on May 25th, 1933 in Yorktown (Dandy), Virginia.
Annie Louise Treadway
Annie Louise Treadway, 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Louise was a native of Hancock, Maryland and a Gloucester resident for many years. She worked for Bendix Company in Newport News.
David “Dave” Neal Callis
David “Dave” Neal Callis, 61, went to walk with God in the early morning of February 22, 2025.
Anthiny (Tony) Deron Minor
Anthiny “Tony” Deron Minor, 43, of Newport News, VA, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2025.
William (Bill) Carlson
William (Bill) Carlson, age 82, passed away with his eyes closed and his heart open, peacefully on February 13, 2025.
Janette McDonald Oxendine
The Lord has brought an angel home on February 22, 2025. Jeanette passed away peacefully. She was the oldest daughter born to Malcolm and Jessie Thomson in Machrihanish, Scotland, on February 4, 1948. When Jeanette was 5, her family immigrated to Zambia, Africa, where she apprenticed as a hairdresser. She returned to Scotland when she…
Kimberly Scruggs Graham
Kimberly Scruggs Graham of Yorktown, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2025 with her family by her side.
Ernest “Jack” Wright Sr.
Ernest “Jack” Wright Sr. AKA Redtop, 89, of Barhamsville, went to his heavenly home on February 23rd, 2025 with his family by his side.
Stanley “Stan” Kadlec
Stanley “Stan” Kadlec, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully when he went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025.
Jeanette Thomson Oxendine
The Lord has brought an angel home on February 22, 2025. Jeanette passed away peacefully.
