James Robert Crawford
YORKTOWN – James Robert Crawford “Jim”, 88, of Dare, passed away at his home on January 11, 2025 and into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Read Obituary
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Charles Richard “Chuck” Davis
Charles Richard “Chuck” Davis passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025. Read Obituary
James Lewis “Jay” Hudgins
James Lewis Hudgins (Jay) went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Jay was born on June 15, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of York County. Read Obituary
Amy Kathleen Carl
Amy Kathleen Carl
April 10, 1980 – January 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Kathleen Carl. Known to many as the “Purple Unicorn” for her uniqueness, vibrant spirit, and resilience, Amy’s life was an extraordinary testament to love, strength, and joy. Read Obituary
Byron “Wayne” Hulstine
Byron “Wayne” Hulstine, of Yorktown, VA, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the age of 67 after a years long battle with COPD.
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Nila Ormand Hansford
Nila Ormand Hansford, 78, of York County, Virginia, passed away on January 4th, 2025. Read Obituary
Merle Hornsby Ruff
Merle Hornsby Ruff, age 88, of Yorktown, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2024 to meet her Lord and Savior and many family and friends before her. Read Obituary
Terry C. Smith
Terry C. Smith, formerly of Charlottesville, a master tinker, was called home by the Lord, December 21, 2024 in Newport News, Va, having been in residence at Warwick Forest for the past four- and one –half years. Read Obituary
Sarah Lamb Green
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Our Hula Girl at Heart, Sarah Georgina Marie Furtado Lamb Green passed peacefully, Thursday January 2, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Read Obituary
Beth Compton Ayotte
Beth Compton Ayotte (59) of Yorktown, VA passed away on January 2, 2025. Read Obituary
Rudolph “Rudy” Hamilton Coffey, III
Rudolph “Rudy” Hamilton Coffey III passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was at home and was surrounded by his wife, his children, and his best friend. Read Obituary
Tiffany Rose Anne Baker (Ethridge)
Tiffany Rose Anne Baker (Ethridge), 23, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Read Obituary
Helen Yvonne Norwood
Helen Yvonne “Vonnie” Norwood, aged 85, of Yorktown, VA, and formerly of Montross, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Born in Annapolis, MD, to Walter H. Fowler and Helen C. (Rodgers) Fowler, Yvonne was a graduate of Annapolis High School. Throughout her working career in both government and private sectors, Yvonne used her exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills as an office administrator. While working for the Department of the Navy, she also used her gift of hospitality to chair social events for the Chesapeake Division Recreation Association.
Yvonne’s Christian faith was a guiding light throughout her life. A devoted member of the church, she taught Sunday school, served on the Altar Guild, and was known for her heartfelt notes of encouragement. Her family was her priority. From her devotion to her husband and children, visiting her elderly aunts and uncles, taking care of her elderly parents, and enjoying her grandchildren, she leaves behind a legacy of selfless love. Yvonne’s life was also enriched by her love for jazz music, which she sang in her younger years. Throughout her life she enjoyed working in her yard and bird watching.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Joseph Thomas Norwood, Yvonne is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Kimberley and Michael Banta of Augusta, GA, and Wendy and Jeffrey Thomson of Yorktown, VA; her four cherished grandchildren Deborah Banta, Joseph Thomson, Sarah Banta, and Mark Thomson; and her sister, Sylvia Michaelson and husband Larry of Helena, MT, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Yvonne will be laid to rest beside her husband at Quantico National Cemetery, a testament to their enduring bond, on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 12:30 PM. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1677 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, where she was a member. Arrangements are by Amory Funeral Home in Yorktown.
Yvonne will forever be cherished by her family and friends and her spirit will continue to inspire those who knew her. Christ’s loving atonement assures us that she is now at peace and hears the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant … enter into the joy of your lord.” She will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mercy Fund of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (1677 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185). The Mercy Fund is used to assist families and individuals in need in the Williamsburg area.
Paul Lee Hopkins, Sr.
Paul Lee Hopkins, Sr., 90, born in 1934 in Poquoson, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Newport News, Virginia. Read Obituary
Terry C. Smith
Terry C. Smith, formerly of Charlottesville, a master tinker, was called home by the Lord, December 21, 2024 in Newport News, Va, having been in residence at Warwick Forest for the past four- and one –half years. Read Obituary
James W. Davis
Yorktown, Va. – Retired SMSGT. James W. Davis born September 19, 1943 to B.J. and Mildred Davis in Cumberland, Maryland went to be with our Lord on Friday December 20, 2024. Read Obituary
Thomas Joseph Gallagher
Yorktown, Virginia – Thomas Joseph Gallagher, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Tom was a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia, born on June 22, 1935. Read Obituary
William “Bill” Lindsay
William “Bill” Lindsay, 70, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 9th, 2024. Read Obituary
Tammy Sue Thomas-Grabouski
Tammy Sue Thomas-Grabouski passed away suddenly and peacefully Sunday. Read Obituary
George Stephen “Steve” Dodson
Yorktown, Va. – George Stephen Dodson “Steve” 80, passed away on Sunday December 15, 2024. Read Obituary
Chapman Jones Rodenhizer, Jr.
Newport News, Va. – Rodenhizer, Chapman Jones Jr. 93, of Newport News, VA passed away on Dec 6 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Read Obituary
Helena Uunila St. Dennis
Helena Uunila St. Dennis, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Gloucester, Virginia. Read Obituary
Diane Keeter Davis Hill
Diane Keeter Davis Hill, 80, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after a long battle with leukemia. Read Obituary
Gary Wayne “Hank” Drees
Gary Wayne Drees lovingly known as “Hank’ passed away on December 4 after a very short battle with cancer. He was 54. Read Obituary
Patrick O. Orndorff
Patrick O. Orndorff
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick O. Orndorff, 85, of Yorktown, Virginia, who passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Read Obituary
Jeffrey G. Cane
Jeffrey G. Cane, 79, of Massachusetts and Texas, passed on December 1, 2024 following a long battle with cancer. Read Obituary
KeeSoon (Kim) Siewert
In Loving Memory of KeeSoon (Kim) Siewert
May 24, 1941 – November 26, 2024. Read Obituary
Maggie D. Tucker
Maggie D. Tucker of Yorktown, Va. passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024 at York Convalescent Center at the age of 98.
Maggie was born on December 9, 1925 she was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Newport News, Va. Besides spending time with her family and friends, Maggie enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Maggie is survived by her son Matt Tucker (Karen), her granddaughter Maggie Martin, her grandson Tony Pagan and great grandson Rylee James. And her special friend Debbie Teabo. She is predeceased by her husband Richard Tucker of 72 years, her daughter JoAnna Tucker and her son Carson Tucker (Dorothy)
A celebration of life will be held at Amory Funeral Home, 410 Grafton Dr, Yorktown, Va. on December 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Melanie Cellinesi-Schultz
Melanie Cellinesi-Shultz, 59, Born January 13th, 1965 peacefully passed away November 19th, 2024. She was surrounded by many loved ones on that day. She has reunited to rest with her beloved Husband Jim and her Daughter Alisha. Melanie was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt who will be missed. Her spirit and love will live on through her Son Justin Schultz, and her Grandchildren Mila-June and Brody, as well as all of her family and friends who cherished her deeply.
May her memory be a blessing to everyone who knew and loved her.
A celebration of life service for Melanie will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM in Amory Funeral Home Chapel.
Margaret Andre Jackson
Margaret Andre Jackson, 74, passed away on November 16, 2024, in Yorktown, Virginia following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Read Obituary
David Rinck
David Rinck received the call on November 20 to meet his Lord and rejoin family he hasn’t seen in a very long time. Read Obituary
Timothy David Holmes
Timothy David Holmes passed away on November 20th after a brief illness. Read Obituary
Jeannette Eva Phillips
Jeannette Eva Phillips, 90, of Yorktown, VA. went to sleep in the Lord on November 20, 2024, at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Read Obituary
Ralph Edward Huck
Ralph Edward Huck passed away on November 15, 2024 at the age of 87. Read Obituary
Edward G. Ruf
Edward G. Ruf, 65 passed away on October 31, 2024 following a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Read Obituary
Dennis Fletcher Cassada
Dennis Fletcher Cassada, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Read Obituary
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.
