Obituaries in Newport News, VA

James Mulford Pharr Jr. 84 a lifelong resident of Newport News VA passed away unexpectedly on September 3 2025. Jim was an Eagle Scout and attended Warwick High School 59. Upon graduation he attended the Apprentice School and worked as a Construction Supervisor for Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry ...

Karen a lifelong Peninsula resident was a graduate of Menchville High School. While employed as a psychiatric aide at Eastern State Hospital she studied nursing at the former Thomas Nelson Community College. She became an EMT and met her late husband Sgt. John Franklin Green Jr. a York County Deputy...

James Oliver Roberson a resident of Newport News for 46 years passed away on Tuesday December 2 2025 at Riverside Hospital after a fall at his home. Born in Parmele NC he was the son of the late Nicholos and Blanche Roberson. He served in the Navy during the Korean War from 195054. He was a 1957 gra...

A longtime native of Newport News VA Robin grew up surrounded by family and friends having fun and lots of laughter. She dedicated her life to lending a helping hand to those in need. The last few years of her life were spent caring for her mother and father. Robin really enjoyed family time sitting...

Woodrow Wilson Slate Jr. 76 relocated to heaven on June 14 2024 to live eternally with Jesus. Woody was born and raised in Newport News with his two sisters and was a proud graduate of Newport News High School in 1966. Woody is survived by his second wife Nancy R. Slate daughter Leslie S. Reno son W...

Affectionately known as Chris she was the loving and devoted wife of the late William M. Warren. They were united into Holy Matrimony on March 13 1971. Christine and Bill started their lives together in New Shrewsbury New Jersey but eventually moved to Newport News to be even more connected to their...

Jackie Ray Herman 78 of Newport News Virginia passed away peacefully at home on December 12 2024 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Hickory North Carolina Jackie was the middle child of Luther Thomas Jack Herman and Ruby Louise Herman. He attended Hickory High School where he play...

Thomas Kunkle Hutchens passed away on Friday December 20 2024 at the age of 84 with his family by his side. Tom was born in Newport News Virginia the son of Eloise and Lewis Hutchens. He graduated from Warwick High School in 1958 and received his Pharmacy degree from the Medical College of Virginia ...

was born in Jacksonville Florida to Don and Rae nee Chilton Hammontree. Jim Hammontree a son brother husband father Big Gramps friend photographer music lover and motorcycle enthusiast passed away on January 30 2025 at the age of 83. Jim grew up in Miami Florida where his early childhood was oversha...

Esther Abigail Hand Fronkier 52 was born to John deceased and Pat Hand in Somerville NJ. Esther stepped joyfully into Heaven on Wednesday September 11 2024. This her earthly beginning and end but what beauty transpired in that great hyphen inbetween Surrounded in childhood by eight siblings Esther r...

Sean Michael Irish 60 passed away on April 17 2025 in Newport News Virginia. Born in New York Sean was a cherished member of the Denbigh High School alumni community. He was known for his kind and loving nature a gentleman who brought joy to all with his witty vernacular and warm presence. Seans pas...

Nicholas Nick Edward Indra 78 of Newport News Virginia passed away peacefully on October 29 2025 from a battle with cancer. A devoted husband father grandfather and a highly respected United States Army Warrant Officer Nick lived a life of honor service faith and enduring love for his family. Born i...