Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Geraldine was born in Chatham Virginia to Marion and Catherine Taylor. She moved to Newport News in 1960 and married Francis Ralph Dolan. She worked at Hilton Cleaners and the COOP for 9.5 years. Following the birth of her youngest child Geraldine started an inhome childcare which she operated for 1...

William Henry Newton Jr. 90 passed away on Sunday August 4 2024. Mr. Newton was born in Roanoke Rapids NC to the late William Henry Newton and Winifred Gaynell Newton Conn and was a longtime resident of Newport News. He was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School U.S. Army Veteran NN Shipyard emplo...

Frederick Newberry Elofson who went by Rick was born in Wenatchee Washington on June 10 1944.His parents were Frederick Sven Elofson and Madalynne Newberry Elofson who predeceased him. Rick was a loving Son Husband Father Grandfather and Family Member. He is mourned by his wife of 51 years Sarah Bet...

He served in the Army for 13 yrs and toured in Vietnam where he was injured in a helicopter crash. After his honorable discharge Paul and wife Betty spent their time helping the elderly and fellow veterans. He loved fishing camping and boating. His greatest love was his wife of 67 yrs and taking car...

Robert Bobby Tugwell Sr. 80 passed away on June 18 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband a proud father grandfather greatgrandfather and loyal friend Bobbys life was one filled with faith hard work and unwavering love for those around him. Born in 1944 Bobby was a graduate of ...

Lynn Renee Muckelroy Wagner PMHNPBC 63 passed away on Friday April 11 2025 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Lynn graduated from Clarkson College and Walden University. She was a United States Air Force Veteran Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She selflessly dedicated over 30...

Janice P. Brickhouse born November 30 1940 passed away at home on the morning of December 5 2025. Viewing will be from 300 p.m. to 600 p.m. on Friday December 19 2025 at O. H. Smith and Son Funeral Home 3009 Chestnut Avenue Newport News VA 23607. The funeral will be at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs W...

Thomas C. Oates Jr. 75 departed this life on December 15 2025. A viewing will be held from 1000 a.m. 12 p.m. on Thursday January 15 2026 at O. H. Smith Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 100 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery 5310 Milners Road Suffolk VA. O. H. Smith S...

Mr. Curley Hill father of Ms. Marya Powell transitioned Thursday January 15 2026 at his home in Newport News Virginia.

HamptonOn Tuesday Dec 16 2025 God called Helen Elizabeth Hooks home to rest. She was born on Nov 5 1946 to Susan and James Walker along with one brother Gary. Helen was a joy to everyone who knew her. She worked for Riverside Hospital as an R.N. for over 40 years. She also worked at Riverside Pace. ...

Ms. Delois Dawson mother of Ms. Valerye Blair and Mr. Javan Moore transitioned Thursday January15 2026 at Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton Virginia. It is the desire of the Dawson Blair and Moore families that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Mr. Charles Edward Battle age 64 of Hampton Virginia passed away on January 15 2026 at Riverside Regional Hospital. Born on April 25 1961 to Almond Jean Marshall Charles was a dedicated professional of the Newport News Shipyard for 42 years after a short service in the National Guard. Affectionately...