Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Lorraine Holzsweig 98 of Newport News VA passed away peacefully on September 30 2024 after a brief illness. She was born in Philadelphia to Esther and Hyman Bartman. Lorraine grew up during the Depression era with very little but she was able to spend time as a child on the beach and boardwalk in At...

Maria KimVan Thi Nguyen 77 of Newport News VA was called to Gods Kingdom of Heaven on August 29 2024. As the seventh oldest of 12 children family was always very important to her. A devout Catholic since marrying her husband 57 years ago Maria KimVan nourished her loved ones with her strong faith un...

Patrick James Pat McMahon 69 unexpectedly gained his wings on August 26 2024. He was born and raised in Lake Worth Florida and joined the U.S. army at the age of 17 where he served for 20 years. During his military career he was stationed in Korea and Germany. His specialty in the military was avion...

Yves Rene Geneste 97 passed away on Wednesday June 26 2024. Rene was born in Paris France to his parents Claude Gabrielle Geneste and older sister Ghislaine. He married the love of his life Marie Clouillaut on July 5 1955 and had three children Catherine Pearl and his only son Philip. Rene attended...

Katherine Colleen OBrien 70 passed away peacefully on the early morning of January 11 2026 after a long battle with lung cancer and COPD. Katherine was born in San Bernardino CA the daughter of the late Barbara Dale Snow OBrien and the late Dennis Lawrence OBrien. She is survived by her daughters Pa...

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Marge Peters 84 passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness on Wednesday November 12 2025. She had been a resident of Hayes Virginia since 2003. She is survived by her husband Joseph Peters her sons Daniel Jessica of Dallas Texas and Steven of Matthews Virginia her grandson Seth her go...

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As a child he could fix anything especially all things electrical and had a passion to learn how things worked. His love for Maine Coon Cats Basset Hounds music sailing the Green Bay Packershis 35 years with Luciand making people laugh defined him. His fondness for growing roses at first seemed unli...

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...

James J. McGilvray 88 of Newport News VA formerly of Fairfax and Oakton VA passed away on September 8 2025 after a lengthy illness.Born in Boston MA Mr. McGilvray served in the U.S. Navy and later began a career with the Central Intelligence Agency in 1960. Upon retirement in 1991 he was awarded the...

Chelsea Marie Simonsen passed away on October 19 2025 at the age of 11. Chelsea along with her twin sister Mallory was born in Norfolk VA to parents Christine James Simonsen Jr. She was a free spirit who loved adventures and being with her friends. Chelsea was a kind soul to all and loved her circl...