C. W. “Skippy” Taylor
C. W. “Skippy” Taylor passed away on April 13, 2026 after a brief illness. Skippy met his wife Joy Rabon while they were in high school. Read Obituary
Obituaries
Phyllis Ann Dunston
Phyllis Ann Dunston, age 75, passed away April 9, 2026 in Gloucester, Virginia.
All services will be private.
Chester Guy Boutelle
Chester Guy Boutelle, 75, passed away on April 2, 2026 in Seaford, Virginia. Read Obituary
Paul William Reeves
Newport News, Va. – Paul William Reeves, 91, passed away on Tuesday Mach 31, 2026. Read Obituary
Kimberly Willard de Castro
Mrs. Kimberly Willard de Castro, age 58, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026. Read Obituary
Carolyn Lee Fox Upton
Carolyn Lee Fox Upton was born on October 9, 1931. She, along with her twin sister Rosalyn, were born in the upstairs bedroom of their family home in Seaford. Read Obituary
Jack Wayne Phillips
Jack Wayne Phillips, born on May 16, 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away in Yorktown, Virginia, on April 2, 2026 at the age of 87. Read Obituary
Dr. Douglas Thom
Dr. Douglas Thom (Doug, Granddad, Grandpops, Dad) passed away on March 31, 2026 at 77. Read Obituary
Vicki Lynn Sterling
Vicki Lynn Sterling, 68 of Newport News, passed away on March 26, 2026 surrounded by family. Read Obituary
Edward Wilhelm Jahn
Edward Wilhelm Jahn was called home unexpectedly on Friday, March 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Hartmut Jahn and Marie Ford. Read Obituary
Jason Rance Raymer
Jason Rance Raymer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at 10:12am at Riverside Hospital, surrounded by the people who loved him most — his wife Jennifer and his daughter Alli. Read Obituary
Nancy Robinson
Nancy Robinson (1951 – 2026)
Nancy Robinson (née McAvoy), a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on December 4, 1951, Nancy lived a life defined by joy, dedication, and a deep love for her family and furry companions. Read Obituary
Dr. Erik S. Saether
Thirty-year Yorktown, Va. resident Dr. Erik Sigurd “Ziggy” Saether passed away peacefully at his home on March 16, 2026. Read Obituary
Pamela Ann Moore Hesler
Pamela Ann Moore Hesler left this world on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, to be with her Heavenly Father. Read Obituary
Jan J. Eason
Jan J. Eason
Hampton, Va. Jan J Eason , age 75, passed away peacefully after a short illness with his family by his side on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Read Obituary
Marjorie C. Parker
Marjorie C. Parker, 89, of Seaford, Virginia passed away on March 16, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born in 1936 and grew up in Chelan, Washington. Read Obituary
Bryson John Light
Bryson John Light January 5th, 2016 – March 14th, 2026
A boundlessly loved son, brother, grandson, and nephew, Bryson John Light, Age 10, of Yorktown, Virginia, was chosen by God to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 14th, 2026, after a yardwork incident. Read Obituary
John Winston Whitmore
John Winston Whitmore, 98, of Yorktown, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. Read Obituary
John Winston Whitmore, Sr.
John Winston Whitmore, Sr. 98, of Yorktown, Virginia passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. Read Obituary
Elmer Ernest Emmons, Jr.
Elmer Ernest Emmons, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the warmth of his family on March 11, 2026. Read Obituary
Harold E. Earehart, Sr.
Williamsburg, Va. – Harold E. Earehart, Sr., 97 passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. Read Obituary
Debra Rowell Alger
Debra Rowell Alger
July 23, 1951 – March 9, 2026
Debra Rowell Alger, of York County, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Read Obituary
Winifred “Winnie” Birkbeck
Winifred “Winnie” Birkbeck
August 19, 1939 – March 6, 2026
Winifred “Winnie” Birkbeck, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in Grafton, VA. Read Obituary
Teresa Marie Thacker Haskin
Yorktown, Va. – Teresa Marie Thacker Haskin, 63, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed peacefully on the morning of Saturday, February 28th, surrounded by family in her home. Read Obituary
Mikl Henry Williams
Mikl left us way too soon and passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Read Obituary
Carl “Andy” Andrew Woodruff
Williamsburg, Va. – Carl “Andy” Andrew Woodruff, 59, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Read Obituary
Libby Carolyn Carlson
Libby Carolyn Carlson of Yorktown, Va, peacefully passed , February 12, 2026. She was guided by her beloved late husband as they flew away together on their next journey. Read Obituary
James Darrell Tulloch
James Darrell Tulloch passed away in the comfort of his home on February 23, 2026. Read Obituary
Benjamin “David” Taylor
Benjamin “David” Taylor, 87, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16th, 2026, at home with family. Read Obituary
Gerald Thompson Shrader
Gerald “Gerry” Shrader passed away to be with our Heavenly Father at Riverside Hospital on Sunday February 15, 2026, at 10am surrounded by family. Read Obituary
Michael Waggener
Michael Waggener
January 8, 1947-February 12, 2026
Michael Waggener grew up in a family with deep devotion to both the United States Army and Catholicism, and graduated high school from Würzburg, Germany in 1965. Read Obituary
Declan James Edward Torry
Declan James Edward Torry
November 14, 2003 – February 10, 2026
Declan was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, spent his childhood in Roanoke, Virginia, and had lived in the Tidewater area since 2016. Read Obituary
Christopher “Chris” Charles Robins
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Romans 5:3-4
It is with immeasurable sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Christopher “Chris” Charles Robins, age 37 years young, on February 3, 2026. Born on April 24, 1988 on Long Island, New York to proud parents Arthur Barrett Robins, Jr. and Shirley Hickman Robins. Read Obituary
William (Billy) Doggett
William (Billy) Doggett, 86, of Grafton, VA, died peacefully on February 9, 2026 in his home surrounded by family. Read Obituary
Frances Boze Hauser
Frances Boze Hauser, of Dinwiddie, went home to be with her Lord and savior on February 5, 2026 at the age of 78. Read Obituary
Col. Suryakumar (Suri) Rajaram
Colonel Suryakumar (Suri) Rajaram, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 in his daughter’s home. Read Obituary
Cynthia Major
Cynthia Major, 71, passed away on February 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS. Read Obituary
Zachary “Zach” Jordan
Yorktown, Va. – Zachary “Zack” Jordan, 30, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Hampton, Virginia. Read Obituary
William “Bill” Earl Richmond
William ‘Bill’ Earl Richmond,
Born November 28, 1934 passed on to be with the Lord February 2, 2026. Read Obituary
Anne Welch Tuck Newsome
Anne Welch Tuck Newsome, Born in Newport News on April 20, 1946, Anne passed away on January 29, 2026. Read Obituary
Summer “Sunny” Andrea Mundell Deming
Summer “Sunny” Andrea Mundell Deming passed away peacefully at home January 27th, 2026. Read Obituary
David Boyd Sykes, Sr.
David Boyd Sykes Sr (D.B.) September 12, 1939- February 1, 2026. Read Obituary
Roxie Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Meeks
Roxie Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Meeks was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 29, 2026. Read Obituary
Lt. Col. I. Wayne Dickerson (USAF Ret.)
Lt. Col. I. Wayne Dickerson (USAF, Ret.)
February 13, 1941 – January 23, 2026 Read Obituary
Vivian P. Smith
Yorktown, Va. – Vivian P. Smith (84), a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away January 27th, 2026, surrounded by her devoted husband and family. She is preceded in death by her parents John L. Pace and Gladys A. Pace, her sister Judy Hodgins, brother Richard Pace, and cousin Donald Levi. Vivian is survived by her loving husband, Ernie Smith Sr., to whom she was married for 65 years, and her loving family daughter Kimberly Jewel (Shawn), her sons Ernest Jr. and Eric Smith (Brandi). She had five grandchildren, Tyler Jewel, Mackenzie Smith, Samantha Smith, Amber Holt, and Noah Smith, and three great grandchildren, Kyler, Elleanor, and Luca, all of whom she absolutely adored. She is also survived by three sisters, Brenda Disano, Joyce Lamm, and Janice Keller.
Vivian was born in Fletcher, North Carolina and moved to Hampton, Virginia with her family at a young age. She and Ernie, who was the love of her life, settled in Yorktown in 1968. Vivian grew up with a strong sense of purpose combined with ambition and started working at age 14. She developed an interest in fashion and embraced the industry working for Beeline Fashions Inc. where she quickly rose to regional manager and traveled extensively. Throughout her 15-year career she made lifelong friends and made her impact on the fashion world. She transitioned to a 35-year career in the mortgage industry where she again put her ambition to work, becoming an industry leader working for C&F Mortgage Corp. (23 years) where they recognized her with numerous awards. Her daughter Kim had the pleasure of working with her as a loan officer partner for over 17 years.
Most important of all, Vivian was a dedicated Christian and Church volunteer. She dearly loved spending time with her family. Her devotion and joy in family embodied her whole life. She treasured the small moments like backyard cookouts, babysitting grandchildren, as much as the big adventures like trips to Disney World, snow skiing, beach excursions, and her very favorite camping at Kerr Lake with the family (and the Hyatts) and enjoying our boat (the VE-KEE). Family and friends remember Vivian for her warmth, kindness, and how she loved us so. We miss hearing her call us “honey.” We will miss her.
The family will celebrate her life, welcoming all who wish to join us, at Amory Funeral Home (Yorktown) on Friday, February 6, 2026 between 6-7pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday February 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Yorktown, VA, with a reception at St. Luke’s following the service. A graveside service will commence at Peninsula Memorial Cemetery at 1pm. Vivian was a 25-year breast cancer survivor and we encourage any memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Go to relayforlife.org to send a donation.
Ellen “Christine” Garber Moorefield
Ellen “Christine” Garber Moorefield, 91 years old, went to see the Lord on January 23, 2026. Born in Halifax County, Virginia on September 17, 1934 and spent most of her life in Tabb, Virginia. Read Obituary
Barbara Ann Hanf
Barbara Ann Hanf
On Friday, January 23, Barbara passed away peacefully at her home in Yorktown, VA. Read Obituary
Vivian Lee Allen Canada
Vivian Lee Allen Canada, lovingly known as “Susie,” age 91, passed away on January 22, 2026. Read Obituary
