Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Hazel Ruth Vanhook 83 passed on to heaven on September 9 2024. Ruth was born to Bious and Virginia McGee in Olinger VA. She graduated from Appalachia High School. Ruth married Warren D. Vanhook and they were married 62 years at the time of his passing. They moved to northern Indiana where they lived...

Grant Brewer 25 of Richmond Virginia passed away unexpectedly on September 7 2023 aftersuffering complicationsfrom a chronic illness. The sudden end of his journey at such a young vibrant age came as an absolute shock to familyfriendsand loved ones of whom there were many. It seems inadequate to try...

Jack Stephen Wiltshire Jr 39 of Newport News Virginia passed away on Friday August 19 2025.Stephen was born in Staten Island New York and attended high school at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls Minnesota.He excelled in both football and academics earning a full scholarship to Alfred State...

Robert Glynn Nobles 90 also known to his friends and family as Chick was called to be with the Lord on Thursday May 15 2025. Robert was a resident of Newport News for over 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War until being honorably discharged in 1963. He retired from his job at ...

Grayson Kreilick 58 was a devoted husband and father who passed away on December 31 2024 with his family by his side. Gray was born on Ft. Eustis Army Base and grew up in Newport News VA. He graduated from Denbigh High School in 1984 and attended Thomas Nelson Community College. He was married to hi...

Known as Mema Mom Sissy Aunt Martha and Mrs. EvMartha Gray Everton went to heaven on Saturday January 11 2025 justdays after her 83rd birthday and one last snow dusting which was her favorite. Born in Portsmouth Virginia and living her life in Newport News Martha and Lloyd married in April of 1961 s...

Nancy Sue Cummings born in Christiansburg VA died on Friday January 3 2025 at her home in Newport News VA. Nancy graduatedfrom Christiansburg High School in 1962 and attended Nursing School at Jefferson Memorial in Roanoke VA. She receivedseveral awards including Miss CHS 1962. Nancy first worked fo...

A graduate of Hampton High Richard served in the National Guard started his career at the shipyard as a sheet metal worker transitioned to an electrician where he eventually served 6 years as the Business Manager of I.B.E.W Local 1340 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Richards love an...

Kenneth M. Israel 86 passed away peacefully in his home on Friday August 30 2024. He was born in Nash County NC to Monnie and Bettie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Priscilla C. Israel. The Children of Israel were blessed to have you both as our parents. Kenneth and his wife Prisci...

NEWPORT NEWS Jean Harriet Cambrey 97 passed away on July 9 2024. She was born in Washington D.C. Jean worked for the Bureau of Standards which became the Department of the Army. Her first job was building proximity fuses for guided missiles. She worked for the Department of the Army Ordnance for 45...

Lillian Van Dover 92 passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday May 22 2025. She now sings in the Heavenly Chorus. Lillian was born in Camden NJ to Andrew S. Foss and Elsie G. Johnson. At the tender age of 17 she married the love of her life and became an Army wife raising a family of 5 children...

Ethel Watkins Long 86 passed away Wednesday December 11 2024 2 days before the love of her life John Ronald Long died. She was a lifelong Peninsula resident. She graduated from Poquoson High School and was Miss Poquoson. From a young age she was creative and passionate about art. She made her living...