Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Ms. Pamela Granger sister of Ms. Brenda Adams and a member of St. Johns COGIC Newport News VA transitioned Thursday January 29 2026 at Bayside of Poquoson.

Ms. Barbara Westry transitioned Monday January 19 2026 at Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport News VA.

Shelia Ann Leonard affectionately known as Ma Shelia She She and Shelia Ann was born in Newport News Virginia to the late Pompey D. Leonard and Julia Pearl Silver. She was educated in the Newport News Public School System and was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church of Newport News. Shelia was k...

Mrs. Williene Rhames Trapp wife of Mr. George Trapp and mother of Ms. Dionne Trapp and Mrs. Gina Trapp Allen and a member of First Baptist Church Jefferson Park Newport News VA. transitioned Thursday January 22 2026 at Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport News VA. The family of Mrs. Williene Rh...

Kalena Taweyina Darnell age 54 was born on October 21 1971 in the Bronx New York and later made her home in Newport News Virginia. She passed away in January 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love strength and compassion that will forever live on through those who knew and loved her. Kalena was a woma...

Mr. Henry Johnson husband of Mrs. Jetsie Johnson and a member of Gospel Light United Holy Church Newport News VA transitioned Sunday January 18 2026 at Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton. VA.

RaNetta Rae R. Mitchum passed away on Wednesday January 21 2026 at the age of 73. Rae was born November 15 1952 in Nevada Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert Raymond Mitchum and Elsie Vernette Peak and her brother Kenny Mitchum. Rae lived in several places Massachusetts Californ...

Barbara Jean Turner Hardy age 87 of Yorktown VA passed away peacefully at home to bewith the Lord on January 19 2026. She will be deeply missed. Barbara was born on July 3 1938 in Newport News Virginia. She graduated from HamptonHigh School and lived in Hampton and Yorktown for most of her life. She...

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Garrett David Feiner who left this world on December 26 2025 at the age of 53. Garretts life was one of dedication warmth and creativity and he will be remembered as a beloved husband son brother uncle and friend. Garrett was born in Buffalo NY where he sp...

Born on January 31 1954 in St. Paul Minnesota Carol brought warmth and joy into the lives of those around her from the very beginning. Over the years she built a life rooted in love dedication and an unwavering commitment to her family and friends. Carol was a woman of many passions. She found great...

As a boy Jerry Smith attended Ivy Farms Baptist Church and played little league football as a center. He delivered papers for the Daily Press and worked at Bush Gardens in the summers. Later in life he drove a tractor trailer and met Diane a fellow trucker. He and Diane got married and had two girls...

Robert Lee Bob Swain of Newport News peacefully went home to be with his Lord on January 25 2026 at the age of 92. Bob was born on March 18 1933 to Samuel Alfred Swain and Sarah Charlotte Hammond Swain in Memphis Tennessee. He attained the rank of an Eagle Scout before graduating from Lanier High Sc...