William Wray Fisher
Yorktown, Va. – William Wray Fisher born January 2, 1936 in Indiana. Read Obituary
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Reynalda Mendoza Saba
Reynalda Mendoza Saba
March 3, 1936 – October 22, 2026
Reynalda Mendoza “Ditse” Saba, 90, peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. Read Obituary
Steven Bradley Green
Yorktown, Va – Steven Bradley Green, 66, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Read Obituary
Joseph Christopher (JC) Westby-Gibson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Christopher (JC) Westby-Gibson, who departed this world on September 28, 2026. Born on April 5, 1972, in Jacksonville, Florida, JC was a beloved son, brother, fiancé, father, and friend. Read Obituary
Clyde Frederick “Freddie” Wilson, Jr.
September 20, 1949 – October 15, 2026
Clyde Frederick Wilson Jr., affectionately known as Fred or Freddie, passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Read Obituary
Elijah James “Jimmy” Howell
Elijah James Howell (Jimmy) 57 of Yorktown Va. 7/2/1969 – 10/1/2026
Jimmy was a loving son, brother, uncle and cousin.
Jimmy Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Oct 1st, 2026
Jimmy was born and raised in Hampton Va to Brenda Stevens and Elwood Howell on July 2nd, 1969. He was the owner of Chesbay Landscaping, York Gardens and Tearoom and Tom Kats production. Jimmy loved the great outdoors, landscaping, music, kayaking, camping and cookouts with friends and family. Most of all Jimmy loved his family dearly and would do anything to help anyone. Jimmy is preceded by his mother Brenda Stevens, his grandmother Mattie Stevens, his uncle Vernon Stevens, his aunt Paula Stevens and many other family members. He is survived by his father Elwood Howell (Sue) his sister Triva Lantto (Denise) his brother Kenneth Howell Sr. his niece Kristy Lantto (Mike) his nephew Kenneth Howell Jr (Alysa), his great niece Hailey Churchill and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the Amory Funeral Home in Grafton, Virginia.
Stanley I. Molin
Stanley I. Molin “Stan” of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, October 2, 2026. Read Obituary
James McNally “Mac” Henderson
James McNalley “Mac” Henderson, Jr., 76, of Newport News, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in Yorktown, surrounded by his loving family, on September 23. Read Obituary
Straughan Franklin Edwards
Straughan Franklin Edwards, 92, died on September 27th, 2026. He was born at Riverview in Fleeton, Virginia and had been a Peninsula resident since 1955. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Yorktown, Virginia. He retired from NASA in 1989 after 34 years of service. Read Obituary
Stephen Eugene Cecil
Yorktown, Va. – Stephen Eugene Cecil, 83, passed away on Sunday September 27, 2026. He was a native of Virginia and former resident of North Carolina. He graduated from Glenn High School in Kernersville, North Carolina, He was a former employee of Newport News Shipbuilding and retired from Norshipco.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bonita “Bonnie” Cecil and survived by his children, Deborah Bolden (Eddie) and Richard Cecil (Mabel) and grandchildren, Timothy Lucas, Anthony Cecil (Kayla), Myetia Cecil, Kyle Bolden and 4 great grandchildren, Wesley, Alexxis, Ivory and Layla.
A private graveside service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton, Va.
Shirley Louise West
Shirley Louise West, 64, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026. Read Obituary
George Edward Bell
A native of the Commonwealth, born in Richmond, Virginia, George Edward Bell was a graduate of John Marshall High and Virginia Commonwealth University. Read Obituary
Linda Rogers Gootee
Linda Rogers Gootee, age 83, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2026. Read Obituary
Joanne T. Park
Joanne T. Park of Hampton, Virginia departed this life September 3, 2026. Read Obituary
Robert Kenneth Logan, Jr.
Robert Kenneth Logan, Jr (Bobby) (1949-2026)
“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Robert Kenneth Logan, Jr, 77, of Seaford, Virginia passed away after a short illness on September 22, 2026. Read Obituary
Betty Burcher Fox
Seaford, Va. – Betty Burcher Fox, 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday September 21, 2026 following a long illness. Read Obituary
Cecil William Baker, Jr.
Yorktown, Va. – Cecil William Baker, Jr., born February 29, 1944, went peacefully to his rest on the morning of September 19, 2026. Read Obituary
David Anthony Crossett
It seems almost everyone in Seaford knew of our dad even though most had never met him. You see, David Anthony Crossett was a cyclist, but not in the traditional sense. He rode a recumbent; an elongated contraption made of metal and rubber that looks more like a lawn chair balanced atop two lopsided wheels than the sleek upright bicycles that most people think of when they hear the term. Read Obituary
CMSGT Harland J. Ketchum
CMSGT Harland J. Ketchum, retired, passed away Sept.15, 2026. Read Obituary
Thomas “Tom” Lyon
Thomas “Tom” Lyon departed this life on August 30, 2026. He was born on October 3, 1946, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Read Obituary
Rebecca “Becky” Burke Williams
Rebecca “Becky” Burke Williams, 77, of York County, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026. Read Obituary
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
