Barbara E. Boggs
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.
Scheduled Funerals
Brian Michael Gingras
A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at 7p.m on September 4, 2026 at Amory Funeral Home in Yorktown, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Brian’s memory are encouraged to make a donation to an animal rescue or environmental conservation organization of their choice.
Allison Sauls Churchill
Funeral services will be private at a later date.
Myrtle Chirstine Butler Moore
A graveside service will be held at Providence United Methodist Church, 113 Old Dare Road, Yorktown at noon on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with lunch following in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery fund or a charity of your choice.
Helen Frances Terrell
A Vigil Service will be held at Bethel Manor Chapel in Hampton on Monday, August 31, at 6:00 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be held at Bethel Manor Chapel on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Helen’s family will receive friends following the Funeral Mass in the Bethel Manor Chapel Fellowship Hall. Her burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia.
Arrangements are being handled by Amory Funeral Home in Yorktown, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be made to Catholic Charities USA in Helen’s memory.
Noel Thomas Wakelyn, Jr.
A funeral and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 29th, at 11:00 AM at Crooks Memorial United Methodist Church in Yorktown, Virginia.
Larry Bruce Kline
A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 315 Harris Grove Lane, Yorktown, VA. The family will receive guests at the church beginning at 10:00 am.
Arrangements are being handled by Amory Funeral Home in Yorktown, VA. Burial will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 11:00 am at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Stroke Association at www.stroke.org.
Richard Earl “Ricky” Bowler
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 20th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ricky’s memory to PAWS – Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary, P. O. Box 2204, Poquoson, VA 23662.
Patrice Martin Hogge
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to the charity of your choice. Services will be private. Arrangement by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, VA
Margaret M. Henton
Having finished her ministry on earth, please gather with her family and her faith family to proclaim her redemption at a Funeral Mass, which will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 on Wednesday August 19, at 10AM, with a visitation one hour prior to the Mass. There will be a reception in the commons area immediately following the Mass and a graveside service at 1PM in Peninsula memorial Park, Newport News, VA..
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Peninsula Agency on Aging, 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite 1006 Newport News, VA 23602 for Meals on Wheels Program for the sick and elderly on the Peninsula. PAA held a very special place in Marge’s heart, as she worked there for 25 years in many different capacities.
Sherry Overcash Buffkin
The family will be having a private celebration to honor Sherry’s life and legacy. In lieu of gifts, to continue Sherry’s legacy and love of animals, we ask that you donate blankets, dog toys, or other essential needs to your local animal shelter in her name. If you are local to the Peninsula, we ask that you donate those items to the Animal Aid Society in Hampton, VA.
Richard Sheldon Griffin
A private graveside service and internment will be held at the family cemetery. In lieu of flowers, he requests donations be made to the Coast Guard Foundation.
David Julius Mason
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 14 (1pm ET) at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with a reception immediately after in the Grove. Followed by the internment of his ashes on Friday, September 18 (12:30pm ET) at the National Memorial Cemetery (Quantico, VA).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church or your local hospice. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice of Newport News for the care and support they provided during David’s final days.
Donald M. Teel
The family will receive friends on Monday August 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in Amory Funeral Home. A funeral service will held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday in Zion United Methodist Church with burial to follow at 3:00 PM in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zion United Methodist Church P.O. Box 240 Seaford Va. 23696.
Norman Curtis Rush, Sr.
The family will receive friends at the World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News on Monday August 10, 2026 from 1:00-2:00 PM where a life celebration will be held at 2:30 PM. The burial will follow at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Seaford.
Brenda M. Richardson
A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Amory Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heartfelt Community, 7282 York Avenue, or Gloucester Hospice, 6567 George Washington Memorial Highway.
Alexander “Alex” Birkbeck
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alex’s memory to the Bargain Box in Grafton.
Eileen Marie (Platt) Gryn
A Funeral Mass will be held on July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM at St. Joan of Arc, 315 Harris Grove Ln, Yorktown VA, 23692, with a viewing preceding it at 11:00 AM in the church’s columbarium. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Eileen’s memory to the National Centre for Padre Pio (padrepio.org), a cause close to Eileen’s heart, or to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).
AAlisa Prillaman Johnson
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 2:00PM-5:00PM at the Amoco Club located at 2421 Waterview Road, Yorktown, VA 23692 [google.com].
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to one of Alisa’s favorite charities to include but not limited to any of the following: https://adoptagolden.com/ [adoptagolden.com], https://bestfriends.org/ [bestfriends.org], and https://www.humaneworld.org/en [humaneworld.org].
Sandra Flowers Dye
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 2-4 PM at the Amory Funeral Home in Grafton. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the funeral home at 1:30 PM. The burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Gardens in Newport News, Virginia.
Elderedge Hughgene Hunsecker, Jr.
A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Blood Cancer United in continued remembrance of his beloved wife, Cindy, or to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in honor of Gene’s lifelong love of the outdoors.
Nancy Jane Monroe
The funeral will be held Sunday, August 2nd at 2 p.m., at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hampton, Virginia, where she has been a member since the early 1970s.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alzfdn.org).
Robert Michael “Mike” Hartley
At Mike’s request, a celebration, or “party” as he would say, is being planned for early Fall in his memory. We’ll share the date when plans are complete. We’d love for you to stop by, share a smile and a “Mike” story. He’d love that, too!
God got a good one. Heaven will never be the same and neither will we!
John M. Salisbury
The family will receive friends from 2pm-4pm at Amory Funeral Home in Grafton, VA on Saturday July 25, 2026. John will receive full military honors.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Truman Clifford Whiting, Jr.
The funeral will be held on July 27th at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Yorktown, VA. Viewing at 10, service at 11:00, followed by a reception. Tru will be buried at 3:00 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va.
Philip Lane Tyler
A memorial service celebrating Phil’s life will be held on Friday, July 17, at 3:00 p.m. at Amory Funeral Home in Yorktown, Virginia.
Phil will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, his generous heart, his love of the open road, and the lasting memories he created with everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
William C. “Bill” Nettles
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
A celebration of life will be held on a later date in Pittsfield, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to St. Judes Children’s Hospital.
Donald Joseph Progar
The family welcomes attendance to his visitation and service at Amory Funeral Home in Yorktown, VA on Wednesday July 8, 2026 at 12:30 and 1:30, respectively. Don will be laid to rest at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, VA at 3pm.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations in Don‘s name to the charity of your choice.
Harold William Brazie
Per his request, no formal services will be held.
Forever loved, forever remembered, and forever in our hearts.
Kevin Von Miller
He is truly at rest now. Service at Bethany Cemetery Gloucester Point on July 3, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Ivar F. Browne
A Memorial Celebration for Ivar F. Brown will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Hampton 229 N King Street, Hampton, Va. Following the serve a reception will follow at The Landing at Hampton Marina by Hilton 70 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, Va.
Ruth Ann Spivey Coski
She will be interred with her parents at Peninsula Memorial Park (12750 Warwick Blvd., Newport News), at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1. A Celebration of Life in Richmond will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts to Richmond SPCA or to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.
Terry Samuel Tinney
A viewing will be held on June 29, 2026, at Amory’s Funeral Home at 6pm. The funeral service will be held on June 30, 2026, at Amory’s funeral home at 1pm followed by burial and reception at Hornsbyville Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Peninsula Pet Pantry located at 365 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608.
Robert John Schaffner
A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:00am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service at 10:00am. Burial is to be in St. Mary of the Snow Cemetery in Saugerties, New York. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
A special thank you to the entire care team and staff who took care of Robert while at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Va. Arrangement by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va.
Douglas Clift Simms
A memorial service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held on July 21, 2026, 2:00 P.M. at Grace Episcopal Church in Yorktown, Virginia (111 Church St. Yorktown), where Doug and Margaret are members. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a memorial donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Salvador Osvaldo Rodriguez
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Christ The King Episcopal Church. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Rosewell Memorial Gardens, Hayes, Va.
Ruth Shields Whitmore
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12 noon in the chapel at Amory Funeral Home in Grafton, VA. The family will receive friends and family prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am. Graveside will be held at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, VA at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Pittsville Pentecostal Holiness Church P.O. Box 452 Gretna, VA 24557.
David Warren Funk
A memorial service will be held June 28th, 2026 at 1:30 pm at Amory’s Funeral Home with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peninsula ASPCA to honor David’s love of animals, or a charity of your preference.
Sherry Lee Hudgins-Wheless
Services will be held at Amory Funeral Home located at 410 Grafton Drive on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 2, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Fleet Reserve Association located at 400 Old York-Hampton Hwy in Yorktown, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oldies but Goodies Senior Dog Rescue & Hospice Home via Cash App – $oldies2goodies OR at paypal.me/TracieLundy.
Anne Taylor
Family and friends will gather at Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday, June 27 to remember and celebrate Anne’s life. Visitation will begin at 1:00PM followed by the service, led by Brian Parker, Pastor of Discipleship & Missions, at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages any donations to be given to the Bethel Missions, Lottie Moon, or Mission Dignity Funds at Bethel Baptist Church.
Tony Dale Collins, Sr.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Hampton Friends Church, 1062 Big Bethel Road in Hampton. The family will receive friends one half hour prior to the service. The burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, Virginia.
William Charles Stanley “Bill” Busby IV
A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indigent Hospice Fund, c/o Medi Home Health & Hospice, 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Randall Charles “Randy” Rodgers
A date for a celebration of Randy’s life will soon be announced.
Patricia Beasley-Rachita
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:00PM in the Amory Funeral Home Chapel at 410 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, Virginia 23692. The family will receive friends prior to the service, with burial to follow at Grafton Christian Church. A reception will follow in Grafton Christian Church Fellowship Hall.
Mary Louise Sellers Williamson
The celebration of Life service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, located at 1004 Yorktown Road, Yorktown, Virginia 23692 on Monday June 29, 2026, with the visitation from 12:00-1:00PM and the funeral to follow from 1:00-2:00PM. The family would like to thank the staff at the Chesapeake Memory Care for their extraordinary care of Mary while she was there. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va.
John Michael Hoer
Please join us as we honor his memory in a celebration of life on Monday, July 13, from 3-5 p.m., at the Hornsby House Inn, 702 Main Street, Yorktown.
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Timothy Louis Dwiggins
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A celebration of Tim’s life will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Amory Funeral Home, 410 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, Virginia 23692, with Pastor Adam Kuder officiating.
Interment with full military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, Virginia 23434.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Eleanor Dorothy Keafer
A visitation and viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7 PM at Amory Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church with burial at Peninsula Memorial Park.
Charles Dennis Engle
A celebration of life is planned for noon, June 18 at Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown (111 Church Street) in the Parish Hall. A light luncheon will be served. During the reception, if you would like to tell a brief story about how his life impacted yours, we invite you to share.
Those wishing to contribute toward his memory may send donations to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy located in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
