Rebecca “Becky” Burke Williams
Rebecca “Becky” Burke Williams, 77, of York County, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026. Read Obituary
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Priscilla Woodson Rose
Priscilla Woodson Rose
March 7, 1943 – September 7, 2026
Priscilla Woodson Rose, 83, went to be with Jesus on September 7, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1943, in Roanoke, Virginia, to Joe and Zelda Woodson. Read Obituary
Larry C. Rash
Larry C. Rash, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on September 2, 2026. He graduated from NC State with a Masters Degree and worked as an aeronautical Engineer at NASA. His love for his Radio Control Airplanes and his love for flying them.
He is survived by his sister Ranae Rash Carroll and a niece Shanna R. Harvell.
A memorial service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Larry C. Rash Memorial at CNU in memory of Melvin Rash.
Ellen Hopkins Rhinehart
Ellen Hopkins Rhinehart, 89, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026. With a lifelong love of dance, she must have heard the music of heaven calling. Read Obituary
Jimmia Lee (Jimmie) Harr
Jimmia Lee (Jimmie) Harr of Newport News, passed peacefully on Sept 1, 2026 at home. Her daughter and great grandson were with her. Read Obituary
Timothy Michael Fortune
Timothy Michael Fortune, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away suddenly at home on September 2, 2026. Read Obituary
Arlene Dawson (Pollard) Connell
Arlene Dawson (Pollard) Connell, 90, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away on August 30, 2026, following a brief illness. Read Obituary
James Edward “Bo” Lockwood
Yorktown, Va – James Edward “Bo” Lockwood, 65, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. Read Obituary
Barbara E. Boggs
Newport News, Va. – Barbara E. Boggs, 75, passed away on Thursday August 13, 2026. A celebration of the life of Barbara Boggs will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM at New Beech Grove Baptist Church, 361 Beechmont Drive, Newport News, Va.
Brian Michael Gingras
Yorktown, VA – Brian Michael Gingras, 46, died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on August 19, 2026. Read Obituary
Allison Sauls Churchill
Allison Sauls Churchill, 69, Yorktown VA, passed away on August 10, 2026. Read Obituary
Myrtle Christine Butler Moore
Yorktown, Va. – Myrtle Christine Butler Moore, 101 years old, passed away at home August 22, 2026, with family by her side. Read Obituary
Helen Frances Terrell
Helen Frances Terrell
Helen Frances Terrell, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Helen graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1970. Read Obituary
Noel Thomas Wakelyn, Jr.
In Loving Memory of Noel Thomas Wakelyn, Jr.
March 26, 1960 – 2026
Noel Thomas Wakelyn, Jr.—known to all who loved him simply as Tommy—did not do anything in small measure. He lived with a big presence, a brilliant personality, and a heart so massive it encompassed every person, creature, and corner of the natural world he encountered. Read Obituary
Larry Bruce Kline
Larry Bruce Kline, 76, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA. Read Obituary
Richard Earl “Ricky” Bowler
Ricky Bowler, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 12. Ricky will be remembered for his kindness, silly sense of humor, and his love for anything old school hot rods. Read Obituary
Patrice Martin Hogge
Patrice Martin Hogge, 74, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Yorktown, and retired from Colonial Williamsburg in 2012. Read Obituary
Margaret M. Henton
On August 10, 2026 Margaret M. Henton, née Egan, (Marge), a long-time parishioner of both Immaculate Conception Catholic and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Churches, passed into the arms of the Lord who she proclaimed with all of her life. Read Obituary
Sharon Overcash Buffkin
Sharon Overcash Buffkin (December 5,1956-August 9, 2026), known as Sherry or “Sherry B”, of Yorktown, VA, was unexpectedly called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Read Obituary
Richard Sheldon Griffin
Richard Sheldon Griffin, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on August 9, 2026. Read Obituary
David Julius Mason
After a sudden and brief illness, David J. Mason passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 6 surrounded by his loving family. Read Obituary
Donald M. Teel
Seaford, Va. Donald M. Teel 80 passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side Friday Aug 7, 2026. Read Obituary
Norman Curtis Rush, Sr.
Tuesday morning, Norman transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home. He left on a special day, August 4, 2026 — which was his mother’s birthday and the 48th anniversary of his father’s passing. Read Obituary
Brenda M. Richardson
Gloucester, Va. – Brenda M. Richardson, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Read Obituary
Luta Skittletharpe Smith
Luta Skittletharpe Smith
Luta Skittletharpe Smith passed away on July 29, 2026. Read Obituary
Alexander “Alex” Birkbeck
In Loving Memory of Alexander “Alex” Birkbeck
December 1937 – July 9, 2026
Alexander “Alex” Birkbeck passed away on July 9, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Wallasey, England, in December 1937, Alex lived a full life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his community. Read Obituary
Eileen Marie (Platt) Gryn
Eileen Marie (Platt) Gryn, 77, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Gloucester, Virginia. Read Obituary
Alisa Prillaman Johnson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alisa Prillaman Johnson. Alisa passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 15, 2026. Read Obituary
Sandra Flowers Dye
Sandra Flowers Dye (81) a lifelong resident of Seaford, VA was called home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2026. Read Obituary
Elderedge Hughgene Hunsecker, Jr.
Elderedge Hughgene Hunsecker Jr., affectionately known as Gene, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2026, at the age of 72. Read Obituary
Nancy Jane Monroe
Nancy Jane Monroe passed away peacefully at home on July 16th, with loved ones at her side. Read Obituary
Robert Michael “Mike” Hartley
Robert Michael “Mike” Hartley
It is with deep sadness that we share Mike’s passing. He left us unexpectedly on Friday, July 10th, 2026. Read Obituary
John M. Salisbury
John Martin Salisbury
July 13, 1947 – July 12, 2026
John M. Salisbury, 78, was born on July 13, 1947, at the Air Force Base in Puerto Rico. Read Obituary
Truman Clifford Whiting, Jr.
Truman Clifford Whiting Jr.
Major U.S. Air Force (Retired)
February 12, 1944 – July 7. 2026 Read Obituary
Philip Lane Tyler
Philip Lane Tyler was born on December 8, 1951, in Staunton, Virginia, and passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia. Read Obituary
William C. “Bill” Nettles
Seaford, Va. – William C. “Bill” Nettles, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in his home in Seaford after a short illness. Bill was born in Newport News but grew up in Poquoson until he relocated to York County with his wife, Peggy. He graduated from Poquoson High School and loved to talk about how he would miss class so he could drive the school bus to pick up students for school. He also served in the Army and Navy Reserves. Bill worked at the NN Shipyard after he graduated from the Newport News Apprenticeship Program in 1957 and worked at the Shipyard and then at NASA Langley Research Center Hampton where he retired after 25 years. He was very proud to have worked on the Wind Tunnel and the Lunar Landing Research Facility. He had been involved with the York Lions for many years.
Bill is survived by a daughter, Suzette Sapp (Richard) and a son, Timothy Nettles, three grandchildren, Richard Jr. (Kaitlyn), Noel Williamson, Megan Sapp, and four great grandchildren Kennedy, Penelope, Brielle and Cooper. He is also survived by many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years. Margaret A. “Peggy” Nettles and his parents William W. Nettles and Pearl Edith Nettles.
Bill enjoyed boating and fishing when he was younger and shared his love for water with his children and grandchildren. He loved to look at old cars and was the unofficial driving instructor of the family. He not only taught one of his brothers-in-law how to drive a car, but also his children and grandchildren. As he got older, he would tell everyone “He was a very good driver” and found joy in taking Megan, Kennedy and Brielle for golf cart rides and taught them how to drive that as well.
Memorials can be made to York County Fire and Life Safety or the York Lions Club. We would also like to thank York County Fire and Life Safety for their assistance over the last few years.
Bonnie Lynn (Middleton) Schilbach
Bonnie Lynn (Middleton) Schilbach
October 15, 1974 – June 29, 2026
Bonnie Lynn (Middleton) Schilbach, 51, of Yorktown, Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2026. Read Obituary
Donald Joseph Progar
Donald Joseph Progar
August 14, 1936 — July 2, 2026
Donald J. Progar, 89, passed away July 2, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. Read Obituary
Harold William Brazie
Harold William Brazie
In Loving Memory of Harold “Dan” William Brazie
28 July 1948- 01 July 2026 Read Obituary
Kevin Von Miller
Kevin Von Williams
It is with great sadness to learn that Kevin passed away on May 18, 2026. Read Obituary
Ivar F. Browne
Retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Ivar Francis Browne, born March 12, 1939, the only son of the late Howard F. and Lillian R. Browne, departed this life on June 19, 2026. Read Obituary
Ruth Ann Spivey Coski
Ruth Ann Spivey Coski of Richmond died at age 69 from pancreatic cancer on June 23rd. Read Obituary
Terry Samuel Tinney
Terry Samuel Tinney departed this Earth on June 23, 2026, after a long battle with COPD and congestive heart failure to be with his lord and savior, Jesus. Read Obituary
Robert John Schaffner
Yorktown, Va. – Robert John Schaffner, 79, peacefully passed away while his wife, Christine, was at his bedside, holding his hand, on Monday, June 15, 2026. Robert was a native of Kingston, New York. Read Obituary
Douglas Clift Simms
Douglas Clift Simms, 67, a resident of Yorktown, Virginia, (formerly of Atlanta, Ga.) passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026. Read Obituary
Salvador Osvaldo Rodriguez
Salvador Osvaldo Rodríguez Estrella, 93, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away peacefully on 17 June 2026. Read Obituary
Ruth Shields Whitmore
Ruth Shields Whitmore, 98 of Yorktown, Virginia passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born August 15, 1927 in Leaksville, NC to Anna Watlington Shields and Bedney Shields. Read Obituary
David Warren Funk
David Warren Funk, 79, of York County, VA, peacefully departed this life on June 17th 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Read Obituary
Sherry Lee Hudgins-Wheless
Sherry Lee Hudgins-Wheless
May 11, 1968 – June 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved friend and family member Sherry Hudgins-Wheless, who passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the age of 58. Read Obituary
Anne Taylor
Anne Massie Taylor
10/13/1941 – 06/12/2026
Anne Taylor, a life-long resident of the Virginia Peninsula, passed away on Friday, June 12 at the age of 84. Read Obituary
