Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Bertha Alease Jenkins 95 of Lynchburg VA passed away in her home on November 6 2025 with her family at her bedside. Originally from Halifax NC she lived most of her life in Newport News VA with her husband of 75 years the late Jessie Ray Jenkins. She is survived by her four children Larry Sandra Deb...

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Kenneth Ray Fisher who peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday February 22 2025. Kennys unwavering faith guided his life and his devotion to the Lord was an inspiration to all who knew him. Kenny is survived by his brother Robert Bobby A. Fisher...

Ann Savage Totten 81 passed away on Monday April 7 2025 in Newport News Virginia. Ann graduated from Hampton High School in 1961. She worked in Department 058 as a Materials Support Personnel for Newport News Shipbuilding reviewing test reports for ship inspectors. She retired in 2009 and was recogn...

Matthew S. Nazzaro 53 beloved son brother uncle cousin and friend passed away on July 26 2025. He was born in Fairfax Virginia and spent most of his youth in Newport News where he grew up alongside his sister Luisa and graduated from Menchville High School. Matthew went on to study at Virginia Tech ...

Mary Eleanor Burleson passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Newport News Virginia on Wednesday December 17 2025 at the age of 92. She was born in Marion North Carolina to Hessie Lewis and William Boyd Hoyle. Mary was a devoted wife mother and grandmother lovingly known as Nana to her fa...

John Randall Crow 78 died Monday April 28 2025 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was born in Washington State and was a Virginia Beach VA resident for the majority of his life. He graduated from San Diego State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was the CEO...

Walter H. Cleaton Jr. 69 of Ford Virginia passed away at the home of his son Michael Cleaton in Hampton VA where he was under hospice care. Walter was preceded in death by his father Walter H. Cleaton Sr. and his son Stephen H. Cleaton. He is survived by his mother Margaret G. Cleaton his son Michae...

It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Kimberly Robinson peacefully at home. She was a loving mother and cherished grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Her life was a testament to generosity and compassion always offering a helping hand to those in need. Kims g...

Fred Cox Jr. was born in Pulaski Virginia to the late Fred W. Cox Sr. and Joy Durman Cox. After an extended illness with his loving wife Debroah Ann Cox always by his side Fred passed from his earthly home on Wednesday January 7 2026 to become a citizen of heaven.He was also predeceased in death by ...

JoAnn Schiller Panuska 83 passed away on Wednesday January 7 2026at her home. JoAnn was born in Bellaire OH where she graduated from Bellaire High School and from the Elliott School of Business She was a resident of Williamsburg for the past28 years. JoAnn worked for Newport News Shipbuilding for ov...

Frances Liverman 92 of Virginia went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday May 26 2024. Frances dedicated her life to helping others while raising a family and sharing a marriage for more than 50 years. She was a guiding light and inspiration to those of us who were lucky enough...

Ray 82 went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday November 28 2024 where he is now resting peacefully. Born in Burgaw North Carolina Ray moved to Newport News and went to work for Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company for about 12 years. He subsequently left and started working for Suit...