Recent Obituaries

Dec 26, 2018

Mary Joan Hooper, age 78 of Gwynn, Virginia, passed away peacefully with her family around her on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 after battling Cancer. Joan was born on November 28th, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Margaret Tearney O’ Connor and Jospeh O’Connor of Baltimore Maryland, and formerly of Ireland.Joan spent her formative years growing up in a loving...

Dec 25, 2018

Sharon B. Sutton “Girney” age 72, of Port Haywood VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Sharon loved to crochet, play piano, cook, and travel, but most of all she loved God, her family, and her friends. She graduated from Mathews High School and worked as a legal secretary in the Gloucester County Commonwealth Attorney’s...

Dec 25, 2018

Marion Moore McRoy, 84, of Williamsburg, Virginia, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, and to spend Christmas with her beloved husband, Archie, that had gone before. She has also lost some of her sisters and her three brothers. Marion had three children, Kathy Burchell (Mickey) of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia, Lynn McRoy (Teresa) of Toano, Virginia, and...

Dec 22, 2018

Dec 21, 2018

Mara Brett Newcomb was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 13, 1990, and went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2018. She was a graduate of King William High School. She had a love for dancing, and helping other people fulfill their dream of becoming home-owners. She was currently employed by George Mason Mortgage in Richmond. Special thanks...

Dec 19, 2018

Clarke, William Madison- William was saved in 1956 and has served his Lord and Savior until death took him home on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Tolson Clarke, his son, William Dale Clarke and his parents Ira Madison Clarke and Mable Smith Clarke. William is survived by his wife, Glenyss Pittman...

Dec 17, 2018

Dec 17, 2018

Leon McClain, age 80, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018. He retired from NYNEX in New York. Mr. McClain also loved baseball and played it often; and also sang in several different groups.He was preceded in death by his son, Leon McClain, Jr.He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth McClain; daughter, Elisa R. McClain; and son,...

Dec 16, 2018

Edna Anne “Nennie” Lennon, 84, of Hartfield, VA died peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018 after a brief illness. Her husband of 57 years, James T. “Jim” Lennon and an infant son James Thomas Lennon IV preceded her in death. She is survived by four children; son, James Scott Lennon (Amy); three daughters, Suanne Hall, Jayne Downs (Greg) and Kathie...

Dec 16, 2018

Donald Van Benschoten, also known as Coach Van and more recently as Gaggy (his favorite name), passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 16, 2018 at the age of 82.Don was born in Stanfordville, NY and moved to Southern Pines, NC with his family as a teenager. He is a graduate of both Guilford College and the University of...

Dec 15, 2018

Willis “Billy” Lee Oliver, 89, of Hardyville, VA passed away on Saturday, Dec 15 at home surrounded by family. A devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Billy is survived by his wife of 69 years Bettie, brother, Tommy Oliver, four daughters, Brenda Swain, Beverley Lewis (Dail), Beth Taylor (Robert) and Billie Jo Brooks (Mark). Grandchildren, Sheila, Artie, Maggie,...

Dec 15, 2018

John F. “Freddie” Walton, Sr., 76, of Deltaville passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Newport News Shipyard. Survived by his wife, Geraldine Walton; daughter, Tammy Drewey (Tony); a son, John F. Walton, Jr. (Barbara); sister-in-law, Marie Walton, five step children and several grandchildren. A memorial service will be held...

Dec 14, 2018

Linda Creel Ittner, 68, of Port Haywood, VA passed away from this life on December 14, 2018 after a long brave battle with cancer. Her end was peaceful surrounded by family and friends. Linda is survived by her husband of 34 years, Wayne Ittner; her son David Truitt; daughter Patricia French; three brothers, Donnie, Mike and Bobby; three step-daughters, Hillary,...

Dec 13, 2018

Jerre G. Ashberry, age 86, of Foster, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018.Jerre was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was the owner of Ashberry & Son, Inc., Hardware and Heating Oil in Portsmouth, VA for many years. Later he was the owner of Mathews Carpet Cleaning. He was a member of Tidal Wave Masonic Lodge 273...

Dec 12, 2018

Alvin Narron, Jr., 91, of Hayes, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Murray Narron.All services for Mr. Narron are private.

Dec 11, 2018

Patricia Ann Hinson “Trisha” Hite, 56, of Tappahannock passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She was the owner of T & R Cleaning Services and formerly employed as a salesperson of Oakwood Homes for 17 years. Trisha was a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Etheridge. Trisha is survived by her...

Dec 6, 2018

Bonnie Ruth Darden Fary, 94, of Locust Hill, VA passed from this life and from us on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Bonnie was born on September 21, 1925 in Madras, AL to George Dewey and Willie Mae Darden. Her family then relocated to Ponce De Leon, FL. On December 18, 1944 she married Russell Willis Fary, a handsome young U.S....

Dec 6, 2018

Walter Norris Alford, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Walter started his career in Economic Development for the City of Virginia Beach in 1963 as the Industrial Development Coordinator. He was the brain child of Oceana West. He then moved into the private sector to continue his successful career in commercial development as Director of...

Dec 5, 2018

On the evening of December 5, 2018, Barbara Jeanne Killian, 62, of Topping, Virginia, departed this life at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Virginia of natural causes related to her recent diagnosis of small cell lung cancer while she was surrounded by her daughters and close family friends. Barbara was born on May 29, 1956 in Jersey City, New...

Dec 2, 2018

Anthony Franz, 68, of Port Haywood, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. He was a retired sergeant with the U.S. Army. He was a very caring and loving person, and was dedicated to his family.Tony was preceded in death by Henry and Henrietta Schatzberg, who raised him as a child. He is survived by his wife Amy Franz,...