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
Obituaries
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
Bonnie Sue Ramey
Newport News, VA. – Bonnie Sue Ramey (54) passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Read Obituary
Anita Carol Holmes
Anita Carol Holmes gained her angel wings on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family. Read Obituary
Aldyth Leonie Duncan
Aldyth Leonie Duncan, Yorktown, Virginia With heavy hearts and watery eyes, our beloved Aldyth Leonie Duncan, 73, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2026. Read Obituary
Phillip Jerry Capece
Phillip Jerry Capece, of Yorktown, Virgina, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 84. Read Obituary
Ronald Dorenbush
Yorktown, Va. – Ronald Dorenbush (82), a devoted man of faith whose life was a testament to service, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to God, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. He was surrounded by his loving family. Read Obituary
Lucy “Juanita” Rhew
Yorktown, Va. – Lucy ‘Juanita’ Rhew (née Wilson) age 89, passed away in her sleep January 10, 2026, at Warwick Forest in Newport News. Read Obituary
Loraine Huegel
Loraine Huegel, born on August 5, 1940, in Barbourville, Kentucky, passed away on January 11, 2026. Read Obituary
Charles (Chuck) Horace Purnell, Sr.
Charles (Chuck) Horace Purnell, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, servant leader, and proud veteran, passed away on December 20, 2025. He was 78 years old. Read Obituary
Joseph Francis Henton
Joseph Francis Henton, 61
Joseph Francis Henton passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Read Obituary
George Henry King
Yorktown, Va. – George Henry King, 76, of Yorktown, VA, passed away on January 1st 2026 in the warmth and comfort of the long-time home he shared with his surviving wife, Duygu “Dee” King. Read Obituary
Woody Giles
Yorktown -Woody Giles, age 94, passed to his eternal life on Friday, January 9, 2026. Read Obituary
Nancy Mae Taylor Hopkins
Newport News, Va. – Nancy Mae Taylor Hopkins, born in 1937 passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia. Read Obituary
Willis Edwin Darden, Jr.
Willis Edwin Darden Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and veteran, passed away at the age of 81 on January 2, 2026. Read Obituary
(SPC) Haley Caroline Rose
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Specialist (SPC) Haley Caroline Rose, United States Army, who died after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer on December 19, 2025, at just 22 years of age. Read Obituary
Patricia Fay Lockhart
Patricia Fay Lockhart passed peacefully at home on January 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and community devotion. Read Obituary
Dianne P. Jordan
Dianne P. Jordan, age 89, passed away on December 31, 2025, at York Post Acute Nursing Home. Read Obituary
James Robert “Bob” Dinkins
Yorktown, Va. – James Robert (Bob) Dinkins, 90, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away on January 2, 2026. Read Obituary
John David Gibbs
On The early morning of December 31st, 2025 John David Gibbs age 74 peacefully passed at home. Read Obituary
James “Jim” Bee Shields “UPDATE TIME CHANGE”
James “Jim” Bee Shields, 86, of Yorktown, VA, went home to the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2025. Read Obituary
Dr. Leland Gonce Jordan
Dr. Leland Gonce Jordan, age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Newport News, Virginia, on December 25, 2025. Read Obituary
Arloha Joyce Moen
Arloha Joyce Moen, 93, of Yorktown, Virginia passed peacefully at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA on December 25, 2025. Read Obituary
Sally Shaw Maness
Sally Shaw Maness, 96, of Yorktown, VA, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her daughters. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness touched everyone she met. Read Obituary
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Nettles
Seaford, Va. – Margaret Ann “Peggy” Nettles, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her home in Seaford. Peggy was a native of Newport News and lifelong peninsula resident. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Robinson Hartman and Frank Edward Hartman Sr. She graduated from St. Vincent High School in Newport News, now Peninsula Catholic. She also graduated from Riverside School of Nursing. Peggy was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yorktown, VA, before her health declined.
She is survived by her husband Williams “Bill” Nettles of 63 years, a daughter Suzette Sapp and her husband Richard and a son, Timothy Nettles, brothers James Joseph Hartman and Robert E. Hartman, and grandchildren, Richard Sapp, Jr. (Kaitlyn), Megan Sapp and Noel Williamson, 4 great grandchildren, Kennedy, Penelope, Brielle and Cooper. She was preceded in death by her brother Frank E. Hartman, Jr., Bernard Hartman, Thomas Hartman, and David E. Hartman. She also leaves behind her sister-in-laws, Anna, Bonnie, Colleen, and Debbie along with many nieces and nephews.
A funeral liturgy will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00PM in Amory Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. We would like to thank the York County Fire and Life Safety for their assistance over the last few years.
Roy Edward Robinson
Roy Edward Robinson, age 81, of Hampton, VA passed away suddenly on December 20, 2025. Read Obituary
Thomas D. “Mac” McNamara
Seaford, Va. – Thomas D. “Mac” McNamara, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), born February 27th, 1932 in Shelter Island, New York, passed away peacefully in his home in Seaford, Virginia on December 22nd, 2025. He was 93 years old. Read Obituary
Deanna Ann Jackson
Deanna Ann (Coty) Jackson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Yorktown, surrounded by love. She was born on September 9, 1948, in Presque Isle, Maine, to Arsene and Sadie Coty. On June 18, 1966, Deanna married the love of her life, Roland C. Jackson. Read Obituary
Michael Raymond Syptak
Yorktown, Va. – Michael Raymond Syptak, born in Sacramento, California, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Read Obituary
Harry Byrd Robinson
Mr. Harry Byrd Robinson, born October 18, 1933, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. He was 92 years old. Read Obituary
Sherry Lyn Lemay-Williams
Sherry Lyn Lemay-Williams was born to Mildred C. Lemay and the late William C. Lemay on January 3, 1960. She departed this earth and into God’s arms on December 14, 2025. Read Obituary
Robert “Bobby” Edwin Green
Robert “Bobby” Edwin Green
May 22, 1954 – December 12, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Green of Hayes, 71, passed away on the morning of Friday, December 12th, 2025. Read Obituary
