Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Ms. Crystal Rinee Marable passed away peacefully at home on 13 January 2026 after fighting cancerwith incredible strength and determination. Up until the end Crystal maintained her kindnessgrace and compassion. Born in White Plains NY on March 1st 1960 Crystal lived life courageously on her own term...

Arthea Marie Edwards a beloved mothergodmother daughter sister aunt educator and friend was the first of four children born to Arthur and Thressa Edwards in Hampton Virginia on August301962. Raised in a godly home she embraced a biblical foundation early in life through active participation in Gospe...

entered eternal rest on Sunday December 7 2025 in Newport News VA. A memorial service will be held 1100 a.m. Tuesday December 30 2025 at New Beech Grove Baptist Church.

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peacefully answered Gods call and entered eternal rest on December 7 2025 at the age of 82. She received her heavenly wings and entered the gates of Heaven rejoicing in the promise of eternal life. Affectionately known as Skinney Minnie she was born on September 12 1943 in York County to the late Ro...

Winfred Charles Furlough 82 passed away on Tuesday August 5 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Newport News Virginia to Issac T. and Kathryn S. Furlough. Winfred was preceded in death by his parents his first wife Billie Furlough Darnell his son Charles Chuckie W. Furlough Jr. and...

Jessica Payne Claar age 61 unexpectedly passed away on Monday October 27 2025 as a result of a tragic car accident. Jessica was born and raised in Newport News VA and graduated as the Homecoming Queen of Menchville High School class of 1982. She was most known and loved for her larger than life smil...

Phillip Morton Levy passed away on Tuesday August 26 2025 at the age of 94 surrounded by the love of his family and memories of a welllived life. Born in Newport News Virginia to Nathan and Sara Sassi Levy Phils generous spirit unwavering integrity humor and kindness touched everyone he met. He was ...

Born in Bangalore India in October 1939 Dr. Balakrishna was a wonderful husband brother father grandfather friend and scholar. He was innately curious diving deeply into innumerable topics and having insights into every conversation. He was loving supportive generous and selfdriven. He is survived b...

Bartola Lina Liggieri 90 passed away on Sunday August 3 2025. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Bartola. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband Carmelo Melo Liggieri a devoted and loving mother to her 5 children Concetta Weiss and Maria LiggieriBonesteel Seb...

Louis Saunders Smith 83 passed away peacefully at home on June 8 2025 in the company of his family. Louis was born to the late Louis Franklin and Virginia Saunders Smith in Newport News VA and lived most of his life in the city. He attended Hilton Elementary School and graduated from Warwick High Sc...

John Bernard Bernie Sotak. Sr. after recently celebrating his 95th birthday Bernie Sotak has taken his final bike ride into the sunset passing away February 15 2025. Bernie was a Navy veteran. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University before completing his education and grad...