James “Jim” Bee Shields
James “Jim” Bee Shields, 86, of Yorktown, VA, went home to the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2025. Read Obituary
Obituaries
Dr. Leland Gonce Jordan
Dr. Leland Gonce Jordan, age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Newport News, Virginia, on December 25, 2025. Read Obituary
Arloha Joyce Moen
Arloha Joyce Moen, 93, of Yorktown, Virginia passed peacefully at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA on December 25, 2025. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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 News, now Peninsula Catholic. She also graduated from Riverside School of Nursing. Peggy was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yorktown, VA, before her health declined.
She is survived by her husband Williams “Bill” Nettles of 63 years, a daughter Suzette Sapp and her husband Richard and a son, Timothy Nettles, brothers James Joseph Hartman and Robert E. Hartman, and grandchildren, Richard Sapp, Jr. (Kaitlyn), Megan Sapp and Noel Williamson, 4 great grandchildren, Kennedy, Penelope, Brielle and Cooper. She was preceded in death by her brother Frank E. Hartman, Jr., Bernard Hartman, Thomas Hartman, and David E. Hartman. She also leaves behind her sister-in-laws, Anna, Bonnie, Colleen, and Debbie along with many nieces and nephews.
A funeral liturgy will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00PM in Amory Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. We would like to thank the York County Fire and Life Safety for their assistance over the last few years.
Roy Edward Robinson
Roy Edward Robinson, age 81, of Hampton, VA passed away suddenly on December 20, 2025. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
Michael Raymond Syptak
Yorktown, Va. – Michael Raymond Syptak, born in Sacramento, California, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
Carolyn Marie Jeanfreau Hancock
Yorktown, Va. – Carolyn Marie Jeanfreau Hancock, 86, passed on to her eternal reward on December 5, 2025. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
Gary David Cline
Gary David Cline, 58, of Yorktown Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Read Obituary
Richard Dion Boyd
Seaford, Va. – Richard Dion Boyd, 87, passed away on Friday November 28, 2025. Read Obituary
Guy Michael Brehm
Yorktown, Va. – Guy Michael Brehm (born March 18th, 1958) in Bad Cannstatt, Germany. Passed away November 24th, 2025. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
James H. “Red” Johnson
Newport News, Virginia
James H. “Red” Johnson, 96, of Newport News passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
Heather Zsoldos Dohm
Heather Zsoldos Dohm, age 40, of Newport News, VA, passed away on November 7th, 2025. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
Fonza Lee “Hank” Rose
YORKTOWN – Fonza Lee “Hank” Rose, 90, passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2025. Read Obituary
Carolyn Tatem Inskeep
Carolyn Tatem Inskeep, a longtime resident of Culpeper, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. She was 74 years old. Read Obituary
Daniel Eugene Johnson
Daniel Eugene Johnson, Yorktown. Dan, 102, passed away Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
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. Read Obituary
Neal Francis Clark
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. Read Obituary
Commander Richard William Johnson
“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 liver cancer October 21, 2025. Sarah Fearn Johnson, his wife of 49 years, was by his side. Read Obituary
Madelaine S. Akers
Madelaine Samantha Akers, Maddie to her family, was born on October 31, 1988. Read Obituary
Austin Birkicht
Austin Chandler Birkicht
Austin was born on August 5 1997 and he passed away suddenly on October 11 2025. Read Obituary
Jean Smith
Jean Smith, 85, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. Read Obituary
Danny Moore
Danny Moore of Seaford, Virginia passed away peacefully October 21, 2025. He was 85 years old. Read Obituary
James Alvin (Jim) Kellum Jr.
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. Read Obituary
John H. “Pete” Parkerson
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. Read Obituary
Beatrice A. “Bea” Tokarz
**Beatrice A. “Bea” Tokarz**
August 27, 1958 – October 13, 2025 Read Obituary
Jona Gail Stanley
Gloucester, VA – Jona Gail Stanley, 66, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025. Read Obituary
Carl Edward Hart
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. Read Obituary
Emma Rebecca Whalen
Emma Rebecca Whalen
Becky Whalen ascended to heaven on October 8, 2025 where she will join her parents, siblings and her daughter Debbie Howard. Read Obituary
Frank Mataro, Jr.
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. Read Obituary
Lee Shane Gary
Hampton, Va. – Lee Shane Gary, 56, passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025. Read Obituary
Hayden A. Ross-Clunis III, M.D.
Hayden A. Ross-Clunis III, M.D., 65, died peacefully at his home in Seaford on October 5, 2025, from Bulbar ALS. Read Obituary
