Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Kyle A. Sanders 39 of Smithfield VA passed away on Saturday November 9 2024. He was born to the late Janice Matthews and Michael Sanders in Hampton VA. Kyle attended Warwick High School obtained his GED and completed training in plumbing. At the time of his passing Kyle worked in construction. Kyle ...

Joyce Ann Gunderlach nee Blocker 76 passed away on Monday December 30 2024 in Newport News Virginia. She was born in Cedar Rapids Iowa to Adolph Blocker and Roberta Mae Blocker nee Cottrell. Joyce graduated from Concordia University in River Forest Illinois in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree inE...

Born in Cebu Philippines Marianita grew up with her 2 sisters and 5 brothers. She married the love of her life John C. Crawford III on September 12 1984. They spent their marriage traveling the world with the U.S. Air Force along with their four children James Michael Joanna and Melanie. Shortly aft...

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Norman Sidney Smith 76 who departed this world on Sunday June 1 2025 due to an unexpected illness. Born in Lowell MA Norman Smith is the son of the late Mr. Harry and Florence Smith. Having such a large family Normans greataunt Mary Anderson...

Debra Ross 65 of Carrollton VA passed away on Monday July 8 2024. She was born in Fort Dix New Jersey the daughter of Sam Discioscia and Elvia Discioscia. She was a native of Hampton Roads VA and dedicated over 30 years of service to the banking industry as a teller most recently Wells Fargo. She wa...

Ann Sibley Barney Johnson 90 passed away on January 3 2025 at The Huntington in Newport News VA. She was born at Riverside Hospital in Newport News and was the daughter of Hugh Sanders Barney and Mary Marguerite Sibley Barney. Ann graduated from Warwick High School and attended The College of Willia...

Arno was born in 1967 in Hawaii. A true Hawaiian native he always enjoyed the times he went back to Hawaii to visit his family. He would always smile and light up whenever he shared stories of his childhood in Hawaii with his friends and Virginia family. Arno proudly served in the United States Air ...

She worked for the Department of Defense Commissary Agency until her retirement in 2009. Linda is survived by her childrenRichard Micah Tracy Carla and Nickolas grandchildrenLayne Julian Adrian Arianna Matthew Justine and Gina. Linda loved God and her family. She especially adored her grandchildren....

Born to Aldea and Joseph Daigle in Dracut MA Newport News VA was her home for the last 47yrs. Jan worked at Riverside Hospital for 15 years was a long time member of St Jeromes Catholic Church where she volunteered in various capacities choir youth leader social committees and Catholic Daughters of...

She was preceded in death by her parents Marshall and Elizabeth Lizzy Edge Burdette and her loving husband of 58 years Robert Leroy Powell. She is survived by her sons Gary and wife Melinda Powell Olin and wife Cindy Powell and Dennis Powell six grandchildren Jeffery Jeff Powell Robert Robbie Powell...

Dianne Holmes Crow 74 of Virginia Beach VA passed away on August 10 2025. Dianne was a graduate of Ferguson High School class of 1969. She was the 3rd eldest of 8 children to James Holmes Sr. and Josephine Donaldson Holmes. As a young girl Dianne was headstrong and defiant with a passion for dogs. R...

Ellen Rhodes 74 passed away peacefully at her home on October 6 2025 surrounded by family. Born in 1951 to the late Philip Boykin Sr. and Elisabeth Boykin the family moved to the Tidewater area of Virginia where she spent most of her life. Ellen had a lifelong love of the game of football particular...