Obituaries in Newport News, VA

Clarence is survived by his four children Dwayne Harris Teresa Julie Garrison Elizabeth Karr Marty and Jennifer Mann Jeff six grandchildren Brittney Hamilton John Zachery Mann Gavin Mann Brayden Karr Ella Mann and Ava Mann four greatgrandchildren Skyler Emma Abigail and Landon and his sister Carolyn...

Terry Bruce 92 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 29 2024. He was born in Newport News VA and grew up in Hampton VA. Terry graduated from Hampton Highschool and later retired from C P Telephone Co. after 34 years as a manager. Terry was the longest and oldest member of Bethany Gospel Chapel....

with whom he shared a remarkable and lasting love. Together they blended two families into one creating a home filled with laughter music and unwavering support. both respected educatorsPatricia an art professor and Rolf a physics professor at the College of William MaryJim grew up in a family root...

Terry Patrick Girard 77 passed away on Thursday December 4 2025. Terry was born to Armand Mike and Yvette Dani Girard in Hampton Virginia where he was raised. Terry was a member of the United States Armed Services and retired as Night Manager from La Quinta Inn Inc. after many years of service. Terr...

James Michael Thoms II Jimmy II of Newport News VA age 42 passed away in the early morning of December 11 2025 due to sudden heart issues. Jimmy II was born in 1983 at St Marys Hospital in Henrico County VA. He graduated from Denbigh H.S. 2001 and studied at Virginia Military Institute 2005 in Busin...

Lorenz Larry Sershen 61 of Gloucester Virginia passed away on Saturday March 29 2025. He was born in Newport News Virginia and was the son of the late Elisabeth and John Sershen and siblings Jimmy Sershen and Anna Mohr. He is survived by his wife Cathy Sershen siblings Franz Erika Eisele Edith Verne...

Phyllis born in Wilson NC was a longtime resident of Newport News. She graduated from Newport News High School and spent most of her career working in the bankingfinancial industry. Phyllis was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hilton. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Kell...

Boyce Elwin Lavender Jr. 75 passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday September 10 2024. Boyce was a lifelong resident of Newport News a 1966 graduate of Warwick High School and the NASA Apprentice School. He worked at NASA for 38 years retiring in 2004 as the Executive Director of Win...

With broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Lawrence Larry Kearns Starner age 76. Born in Chicago and raised in Ohio Larry made his home in Poquoson VA where he lived for 50 years. Larry shared 53 years of laughter and love with his wife Marilyn after a legendary courtship that began at Ohi...

Deborah Debbie Ann Puckett age 67 of Newport News Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday April 25 2025 surrounded by family and friends.Debbie was born to Marcia ne Draffin Foss and Robert Foss in Medina New York. After graduating from L.A. Webber High School in Lyndonville New York she worked fo...

Linda Jean Linzy passed away surrounded by her family at Hampton Sentara Hospital on Tuesday December 16 2025. Affectionately known as Jean Linda "Jean" Linzy was born on July 7 1949 in Newport News Virginia to the late Seth and Olivia Linzy. She was a faithful mother grandmother greatgrandmother au...

He was born on January 11 1947 in Newport News Virginia to Henry Beamon Sr. and Brownie B. Rice. Buster was a beloved brother father grandfather and uncle. He was known for his humor and unwavering strength. Henry Beamon Rice Jr. graduated from Huntington High School in 1965 and then served 7 years ...