Charles Dennis Engle
A light has gone out of this world as our father, mentor, teacher, advisor, and most staunch supporter transitioned peacefully to the spiritual realm on May 27, 2026. Read Obituary
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William Lesley Perkins
William Lesley Perkins of Newport News, Virginia, aged 78, passed away on May 28, 2026 at Riverside Regional Medical Center with his wife at his bedside. Read Obituary
Garnette Lewis Doggett
Garnette Lewis Doggett, 86, of Grafton, VA, died peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2026 in her home. Her passing was just 4 months after the passing of her loving husband of 64 years, Billy Doggett. Survived by her 2 children, Annette Wilhelm (Keith) of Gloucester, VA and William Doggett (Robin) of Williamsburg, VA. 6 grandchildren: Wiley (Becky), GraceAnne, Bailey (Brent), Chisholm (Kelsey), Griffin and Claibron, all who loved their “Grandma” dearly. 3 great grandchildren, Ollie, Sadie and Jethro.
Garnette graduated from Lancaster High School in 1958, and Mary Washington College in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in science. Garnette and Billy were married in 1962 and moved to Newport News. In 1965 they made their forever home in Grafton, VA.
Garnette spent her childhood days growing up on her parents farm in Lancaster, VA with her 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Morteen and Royeston, She is survived by 2 sisters, Elizabeth and Elsie, and 1 brother, George. Garnette became a high school biology teacher in the fall of 1962 at Warwick High School. She moved to Denbigh High School when it opened and retired from teaching in 1991. Garnette enjoyed horticulture and worked tirelessly on her many flower gardens. She also enjoyed gardening and canning fruits and vegetables.
After retirement she was able to enjoy her grandchildren and eventually her great grandchildren.
Garnette was a member at World Outreach Worship Center and Congregation Zion Sake. She loved the Lord and loved to tell others how much the Lord loved them.
Garnette enjoyed traveling the United States and was able to travel to Europe and the Holy Land with her family to make the Bible come alive in her eyes.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 10:00 am at World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News. Service will follow at 11:00 and a reception will follow.
Internment will be at Bethel United Methodist Church in Lancaster, VA on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
Virginia Masters Leonard
Virginia Masters Leonard, of Yorktown, passed away peacefully in May 2026. She almost reached her 95th birthday. Read Obituary
Roberto Perianza
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Roberto Perianza, who passed away on May 19, 2026, in Chesapeake, Virginia, due to a car accident at the age of 51. Read Obituary
Frederick Darwin Jones
Frederick Darwin Jones, 88, passed away peacefully at The Chesapeake Retirement Community in Newport News, Virginia, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Read Obituary
Donald Wyatt Dalton
Donald Wyatt Dalton, 51, of Newport News, VA, was called home too soon on Friday, May 15, 2026. Read Obituary
Nicholas Andrew Wildeson
In Loving Memory
Nicholas Andrew Wildeson
January 12th, 1983 – May 20th, 2026
Nicholas Andrew Wildeson, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away on May 15th, 2026,
at the age of 43 in Newport News, Virginia. Read Obituary
Laura Lee Roane Worst
It is with great sorrow that we announce that Laura Lee Roane Worst, 90, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. Read Obituary
Michael David “David” Williams, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Williamsburg, Virginia, on May 18, 2026. Read Obituary
Donald Clark Meares
Donald Clark Meares, 88, of York County, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. Read Obituary
Sharon “Dutch” Millen
Sharon “Dutch” Millen
January 5, 1948 – May 8, 2026
Dutch Millen passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 surrounded by her family. Read Obituary
Hilda Tomlinson Evans
Yorktown, Va. – Hilda Tomlinson Evans, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Born on March 29, 1942, in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Osby and Dorothy Tomlinson. Read Obituary
Lori Gene Reed
Lori Gene Reed, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, joining her beloved children. Read Obituary
Nagi Zaher Iskarous
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nagy Zaher Iskarous on May 1, 2026 surrounded by the family he loved so much. Read Obituary
Walter C. Ethridge, Jr.
Seaford, Va. – Walter C. Ethridge, Jr. 73, passed away on Sunday April 12, 2026. Read Obituary
Wilfred (Bill) Mayton, Jr.
Wilfred (Bill) Mayton, Jr., passed away on April 27, 2026. He was 90 years young. Read Obituary
James “Flip” David Hoopes
James “Flip” David Hoopes, 89, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. Read Obituary
Joan D. Garber
Yorktown, Va. – Joan D. Garber, 94, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM in St Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
Russell Lake McMillen, Sr.
Yorktown, Va. – Russell Lake McMillen, 98, of Grafton, Virginia, went home to his savior on Saturday April 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Read Obituary
Stephanie Waynick
Stephanie Waynick passed away on April 16, 2026 after a brief illness. Read Obituary
Carol Lee Newton Reynolds
Seaford, VA – Carol Lee Newton Reynolds, 72, passed away suddenly at home with loved ones at her side during her courageous battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Read Obituary
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
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
