Obituaries in Newport News, VA

In Loving Memory of Michael James Kirk 63 who passed away at his home in Newport News VA on August 11 2024. Michael is survived by his mother Mildred Marie Barnard and his brother Patrick Kirk. He was predeceased by his father Russell James Kirk his stepfather Charles Pete Barnard his brother John a...

Donna was born in Colorado and later moved to Hampton VA where she met and married her husband of 53 years Clarence Allen Howell. As an Air Force family they lived in many cities and states throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Eventually returning to Yorktown VA in the early 1970s where they made thei...

John Edward Stickles Sr. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 6 2026 at the age of 73. Born in Fort Worth Texas he was the son of Edward and Phyllis Stickles. John was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved daughter Virginia Ann Newbill. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Joanne...

Joanne Kates Roos 94 daughter of Charles and Rena Kates and wife of William T. Roos passed away peacefully the morning of January 2nd 2026 after a long struggle with dementia. Joanne and her identical twin sister Sue Anne were born and raised in Newport News. Joanne was a lifelong resident of the Vi...

Melvin Henry Sawyer a devoted husband father brother and dedicated engineer passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 18 2025 leaving behind a legacy of integrity love and quiet strength. A native of Newport News Melvin was born to Henry and Jessie Sawyer and grew up with a keen curiosity and a dee...

Yorktown Turn up the volume thats how Barry lived. With classic rock blasting a smile on his face and a spirit that never played life on low. Barry Wayne Guilliams 70 passed away on November 16 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. During his lifetime Barry dedicated much of his free time ...

Virginia Lee Thacker Velasco Bishop or better known as Ginny 90 passed on October 10 2025 in Williamsburg VA. Ginny was born in 1934 and was raised in Scottsville VA to Raymon and Emma Lou Thacker both deceased and had extended family in Critz VA. She moved to New York after her marriage to Nelson S...

Karen Eloise Freeman 64 a lifelong resident Newport News VA passed away peacefully on Friday August 22 2025. Karen was preceded in death by her husband William Freeman and her father Edgar Thomas Jennings. She is survived by her mother Tallulah H. Sanders her sisters Linda Jennings Rodgers and Teri ...

Nancy was a Beloved Mom Grandmother and wife. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years Raymond Bernard Nicholson Sr. Mom loved dancing great food and family. Additionally she loved flounder fishing crafting and traveling. She graduated from Newport News High School in 1957. She be...

Roy Dean Rogers Col. U.S. Army Ret. 94 of Newport News VA passed on December 8 2024. He was born in Three Rivers MI to the late Holly A. and Mary V. Harper Rogers and was raised in Glouster OH. In 1952 Roy graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a BS in Business Administration and commission...

James Richard Thomas 86 of Newport News Virginia passed away on Tuesday December 9 2025. James worked for NASA as an Engineer for many years and served in the U.S. National Guard. He loved hunting and the great outdoors. Funeral Services will be conducted at 200 p.m. on Monday December 29 2025 at We...

She lived her life surrounded by a closeknit circle of family and friends who cherished her deeply. Dots high school sweetheart Walt shared an amazing life with her for 56 years the love they shared exemplified the enduring affection she valued so highly. Mama Dot leaves a legacy in her three belove...