Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Va to the late Joseph Thomas and Helen Diggs Freeman. Josephine was educated in the Newport News Public Schools and a graduate of George Washington Carver High School. On June 9 1962 she married Jeremiah White Sr From their union of 32 years three children were born. Lolita Wilkins Jeremiah White Jr...

was born on February 7 1946 in Hertford County North Carolina to the late Johnnie Howard and Gracie BenthallHoward. She peacefully departed this life on Saturday December 27 2025 in Hoschton Georgia. Bernice was a loving and devoted woman whose life was defined by service compassion and an unwaverin...

passed away on January 8 2026 in the Waterview Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 22 1937 in Littleton NC. to the late Jimmy Clark and Sarah Sneed. Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings Willie Mae Moore and Otha "Nick" Clark. Ms. Shirley was raised by Mr. Mrs. Tom Graham Cr...

75 of Newport News VA transitioned peacefully on Tuesday December 2nd 2025. She was born to the late Alberta Mitchell on September 19 1950. Brenda would be the oldest of 5 siblings. Brenda graduated with Huntington High School Class of 1968. After graduating she worked at the Yorktown Naval Weapons ...

born September 30 1987 age 38 of Hampton Virginia passed away on December 18 2025. Chelsea lived her life with grace courage and an unshakable love for those around her. Chelsea is survived by her devoted mother Joan French her sister Holly Jones and brotherinlaw Orlando Jones her sister Adrianna Ph...

a devoted husband father grandfather greatgrandfather brother veteran and faithful servant of God. Born on October 17 1940 to the late James T. and Bessie L. Phillips in Montague Virginia Howard lived a life marked by humility compassion discipline and unwavering dedication to his family his church ...

passed away on Saturday December 27 2025. He was born on December 11 1950 in Murfreesboro North Carolina. Earl is preceded in death by his parents Earl P. Sanford and Christine Sanford and his siblings Carolyn M. Sanford and Linwood D. Sanford. He will be deeply missed by his children his daughter D...

departed this lifeon Wednesday December 24 2025 at Atlantic View Post Acute Center in Newport News Virginia. Leonard was born November 24 1942 to the late Mary and Cary L. Goodman Sr. of Newport News Virginia. Educated in the Newport News Public School System Leonard would later graduate from Huntin...

a cherished wife mother daughter sister and friend passed away peacefully on December 13th 2025 at the age of 55. Nicoles warmth kindness passion for those less fortunate and unwavering love touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She had the biggest heart of anyone you would want to ...

husband of Mrs. Vera Mitchell passed on Tuesday January 13 2026. Viewing will be held 1100 a.m. until 500 p.m. Friday January 23 2026 at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel 160127th Street Newport News Va. 23607. A homegoing celebration will be held 1130 a.m. Saturday January 24 2026 at Living Waters Way of ...

passed on January 10 2026. Viewing will be held Friday January 23 2026 from 1100 a.m. until 500 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel 160127th Street Newport News Va. A funeral service will be held 100 p.m. Saturday January 24 2026 at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held in Albert G. Horton Jr. V...

entered eternal rest on Monday December 22 2025 at Sentara Careplex Hospital. Viewing will be held from 900 a.m. until the Celebrations of Life service starting at 1100 a.m. Saturday January 3 2026 at Centurion Interdenominational Church Fort Monroe.