Obituaries in Newport News, VA

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...

Dianne Holmes Crow 74 of Virginia Beach VA passed away on August 10 2025. Dianne was a graduate of Ferguson High School class of 1969. She was the 3rd eldest of 8 children to James Holmes Sr. and Josephine Donaldson Holmes. As a young girl Dianne was headstrong and defiant with a passion for dogs. R...

Today and every day we celebrate the life of our beloved mother grandmother and greatgrandmother who passed away at the remarkable age of 95. Born in Fall River Massachusetts she lived a full life marked by love laughter and just the right amount of sass. She had a passion for the simple joys of lif...

Born to Aldea and Joseph Daigle in Dracut MA Newport News VA was her home for the last 47yrs. Jan worked at Riverside Hospital for 15 years was a long time member of St Jeromes Catholic Church where she volunteered in various capacities choir youth leader social committees and Catholic Daughters of...

Debra Ross 65 of Carrollton VA passed away on Monday July 8 2024. She was born in Fort Dix New Jersey the daughter of Sam Discioscia and Elvia Discioscia. She was a native of Hampton Roads VA and dedicated over 30 years of service to the banking industry as a teller most recently Wells Fargo. She wa...

Wendy Lowe Malvin of Newport News loving mother grandmother sister aunt and friend passed away on the morning of March 1 2024 in Newport News. The daughter of Robert Gayle Lowe and Lois Willis Lowe Wendy was raised in Morehead City NC. From earliest childhood she spent treasured hours Down Home at t...

It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Kimberly Robinson peacefully at home. She was a loving mother and cherished grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Her life was a testament to generosity and compassion always offering a helping hand to those in need. Kims g...

Ellen Rhodes 74 passed away peacefully at her home on October 6 2025 surrounded by family. Born in 1951 to the late Philip Boykin Sr. and Elisabeth Boykin the family moved to the Tidewater area of Virginia where she spent most of her life. Ellen had a lifelong love of the game of football particular...

John Randall Crow 78 died Monday April 28 2025 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was born in Washington State and was a Virginia Beach VA resident for the majority of his life. He graduated from San Diego State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was the CEO...

Gwendoline Gwen C. Cawthon passed away on May 2 2025 at age 96. Gwen was born in England and spent her childhood in London during the Blitz of World War II. In 1945 she married U.S. soldier James V. Cawthon Jr. and moved to Virginia. She became a proud American citizen and lived out her life in Newp...

She worked for the Department of Defense Commissary Agency until her retirement in 2009. Linda is survived by her childrenRichard Micah Tracy Carla and Nickolas grandchildrenLayne Julian Adrian Arianna Matthew Justine and Gina. Linda loved God and her family. She especially adored her grandchildren....

She was preceded in death by her parents Marshall and Elizabeth Lizzy Edge Burdette and her loving husband of 58 years Robert Leroy Powell. She is survived by her sons Gary and wife Melinda Powell Olin and wife Cindy Powell and Dennis Powell six grandchildren Jeffery Jeff Powell Robert Robbie Powell...