Dennis Fletcher Cassada
Dennis Fletcher Cassada, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Read Obituary
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Marshall Burcher Forrest, Sr.
Seaford, VA – Marshall Burcher Forrest, Sr. 84, died peacefully at Mary Immaculate Hospital on November 14, 2024. Read Obituary
Cynthia Somers Popernack
Cynthia Somers Popernack passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the age of 61. Read Obituary
Evangeline S. Ferguson
Evangeline S. Ferguson passed away on November 11, 2024, four days shy of her 92nd birthday. Read Obituary
Judith Petera Dabney
Judith Petera Dabney of Yorktown, Virginia died on November 9, 2024. Read Obituary
Charles W. (Chuck) Phaneuf
Charles W. “Chuck” Phaneuf
July 29, 1946 – November 9, 2024
Yorktown, VA – Charles W. “Chuck” Phaneuf, 78, of Yorktown, VA, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024. Read Obituary
Rebecca (Becky) Hodge Gibson
Rebecca (Becky) Hodge Gibson, 87, of Seaford, VA, died on October 31, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Williamsburg Hospice House. Read Obituary
Robert Moore Alexander, DDS
Robert Moore Alexander, DDS a resident of Seaford, Virginia, died October 31, 2024, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Virginia, following a courageous battle with cancer. Read Obituary
Gaylen Merle Allen
Yorktown, Virginia – Gaylen Merle Allen, 82, passed away on Thursday September 26, 2024. Read Obituary
David Wayne Smith
David Wayne Smith, Chuck. Passed away on July 20th, 2024. Chuck was a wonderful man. Read Obituary
Victoria “Vicki” (Ryan) Prevatt
Victoria “Vicki” (Ryan) Prevatt, 69, of Yorktown, VA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Vicki was a native of Virginia and long-time York County resident. Read Obituary
Jackie Emerson Hollis
Jackie Emerson Hollis, 80, of Yorktown, VA, passed away on October 29, 2024. Read Obituary
Betty (Brock) Hendricks Strasser
BERLIN, Pa. – Betty (Brock) Hendricks Strasser, 87, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born in Hampton, VA, she remained a lifelong resident until her move to Berlin, PA, in 2023.
Betty began showing prodigious musical talent at an early age. She became proficient in piano as well as the organ and accordion. She wrote her first piece of music at age seven and was teaching piano lessons at age fourteen. She maintained a very full schedule of students which she taught in their homes. In 70+ years of teaching music, she touched the lives of many people and helped expose the talents of hundreds of students both young and old.
Over the course of her life, Betty served as Music Director at several local churches as well as providing musical services to local funeral homes as well as churches and chapels for weddings. Betty had been a fixture of leadership and grace as Music Director at Phoebus United Methodist Church for 50+ years. She considered her service as her means to honor her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
Betty’s home was always filled with the sounds of music, cherished collectibles each with their own story, and the warmth of her exceptional Southern hospitality, reflecting her deep love for family and the simple, beautiful things in life.
Betty was proceeded in passing by her late husband, Fenton Rudolph Hendricks and her beloved son, Frank Wilson Hendricks. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Allen Eads Strasser, her son, Fenton Rudolph (Rudy) Hendricks II (wife Betty), her daughters, Debra Jones (husband Perry), Barbara Ramsey (husband Danny); eight grandchildren, Jennifer Hendricks, Amy Davis, Tanya Etheridge (husband Jason); Ashley Shaw (husband Chris), Heather Hendricks, Krista Smith, Winter Holbrook (husband Sam), Jamie Baker; eight great grandchildren, Caitlyn, Ashlynn, Makayla, Alexis, Zoe, Sutton, Killian, Emory; and one great, great grandchild, Jemari. She is also lovingly survived by her extended family, Allen R. and Jen Strasser, Steven Strasser and Victoria Garrity, Thomas Strasser and Laura Herndon, Christopher Strasser and Dawn Edmiston-Strasser, Amanda Strasser, Michael Scott and Samantha Strasser, Alex Strasser and Ben Strasser.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM in Phoebus United Methodist Church, Phoebus, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity dear to you, celebrating Betty’s legacy of love and generosity.
David “Larry” Lawrence Fox
David Lawrence Fox, 74, of Yorktown, VA, went to be with our risen Lord on October 25, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. Read Obituary
James Lewis Adkins
James (Jim) Lewis Adkins, a highly decorated US Air Force veteran and longtime resident of Yorktown and Chatham, Virginia, passed peacefully at the age of 91 at his home October 21, 2024 with his family by his side. Read Obituary
Betty Joyce Meredith Hefner
Betty Joyce Meredith Hefner, 80, of Newport News, VA, passed away, Monday, October 22, 2024, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Read Obituary
Joyce P. Houston
Joyce Peele Houston, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, just 3 weeks shy of her 83rd birthday. Read Obituary
Wendy Stook
Wendy Stook, beloved daughter, sister, devoted animal lover, and cherished friend, passed away on October 19, 2024 at the age of 55. Read Obituary
Nathen Douglas Wilson
Nathen Wilson, a 19-year-old baseball player from Virginia, died in a motorcycle accident on Monday October 14, 2024. Read Obituary
Francis “Frank” Lewis Southard Jr.
Francis Lewis Southard Jr. (Frank) 1937-2024
Long time Yorktown personality Francis Lewis Southard Jr. (“Frank” to the many people who adored him), departed his mortal body on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Read Obituary
Leroy Junior Roberts
Yorktown, Va. – LeRoy Junior Roberts, 90 passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Read Obituary
Marie Hazel White Smith
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Hazel White Smith on October 17, 2024. Read Obituary
Helen Green
Ms. Helen Green, born 10/1/1939, departed this life on 10/14/2024. She was an English Teacher, teaching 12th-grade English and English to students from other countries for 50 years. Read Obituary
Arthur James Miller
Arthur James Miller (fondly referred to as “Art”) was called to heaven on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Read Obituary
Helen Walters
Yorktown, Virginia — Helen Walters, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. Read Obituary
Arthur “Whitey” B. Call
Yorktown, Va. – Arthur “Whitey” B. Call, 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday October 10, 2024 in Amory Funeral Home.
Soo Ja Bang
Soo Ja Bang, 82, went to join her husband and ancestors with her Lord on 10/7/2024. Read Obituary
Karen Ann Beckner
Karen Ann Beckner, August 20, 1962 – September 27, 2024 passed away at home in Windsor VA. Read Obituary
Barbara U. Reddy
Barbara U. Reddy on Thursday October 3, 2024 while a resident of Mennowood Retirement Community, Barbara ended 76 years life and was called home to rest. Read Obituary
Marian Butler Shields
Marian Butler “Snooky” Shields, 96, passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2024. Marian was a native and lifelong York County resident. Read Obituary
Dolores Maurine (Swecker) Estey
Dolores Maurine (Swecker) Estey passed away on Tuesday August 27th, 2024 Hampton VA. Read Obituary
Cheryl Jean Thompson
Early Sunday morning, September 22, 2024, Cheryl departed this world and went to be with Jesus in Heaven. She was born on July 4, 1963, in Washington, D.C, and thought everyone had fireworks on their birthday! Read Obituary
Donna L. Cunningham
Donna L. Cunningham passed away September 19th, after 95 wonderful years of life. Read Obituary
Mary Katherine Rowell Schell
Mary Katherine Rowell Schell (Mary Kay) passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family. Read Obituary
Robert James Huston
Robert James Huston, 93, of Yorktown, VA departed this life and was reunited with his favorite person, Laura, on August 29, 2024. Read Obituary
Jack Thomas Reese
Jack Thomas Reese
Born: 4 June 1937
Entered into Eternal Rest: 3 Sept 2024
“Go rest high on that mountain ’cause son your work on earth is done.”
“I wish I could see the angels’ faces, when they hear your sweet voice sing” Read Obituary
Margaret Virginia (Beemer) Rucker
The angels in heaven are rejoicing as Margaret Virginia (Beemer) Rucker passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with her family by her side, and was welcomed by her Heavenly Father where her family one day will join her and the saints gone on before them. Read Obituary
Darlene Elaine Butler (Buscha)
Darlene Elaine Butler (Buscha)
October 5th, 1952 – September 15th, 2024
Yorktown, VA
Buscha passed away peacefully in the early morning of the Lord’s day on September 15th. Read Obituary
Barbara Faye Hudgins
Barbara Faye Hudgins, age 71, of Yorktown, VA, passed away on September 10th. She was born on December 30th, 1952 to Floyd Hudgins and Barbara Sampson. Read Obituary
John Charles Kapetanis
John Charles Kapetanis, 66, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on September 9th, 2024 at Riverside Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Read Obituary
Dr. Jessica A. Veeder
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jessica Veeder, beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister, who passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 45. Read Obituary
Edward Lee Howard
Edward Lee Howard (Eddie) passed on September 9th, 2024. He was born on December 22nd, 1970. Read Obituary
Stephen “Stevie” Peters
Stephen (Stevie) Peters, who was a Yorktown/Grafton resident since 1960, passed away August 31, 2024. Read Obituary
Joseph L. Woodward, Sr.
Joseph L. Woodward, Sr. passed away on August 28, 2024. Joe was born in Augusta, Georgia on August 3, 1938 and was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. Read Obituary
Marion Potts Clayton
Marion Potts Clayton, 95, of Yorktown, passed away July, 19, 2024, at home with family. Read Obituary
Lois Davis Johnston
Lois Johnston (Davis) passed peacefully at home after a short battle with colon cancer. Originally from Long Island, NY, she made Yorktown her home for nearly twenty years. Read Obituary
Charles “Lee” Duff
Charles “Lee” Duff, 52 of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away on August 17, 2024 at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. Read Obituary
