Obituaries in Virginia Beach, VA

James Egliski, devoted father and loyal companion, passed away February 2, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Egliski Sr. and Ruth Burdine Egliski, and brother William Egliski.He is survived by his son, Cody Egliski, and Cody’s mother, Melissa Hill, and grandmother, Sheryll Cherry, o...

Wellington Thomas Watkinson II, lovingly known as “Nibs,” 66, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 4, 1960, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose vibrant spi...

Dorothy Reynolds Jackson, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by love. A devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, she lived a long life marked by quiet strength, resilience, and deep care for her family. She was born on October 22, 1934, in a l...

Sharon Leach, age 79, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with her husband, Chuck Leach, by her side.Sharon was born on December 8, 1946, to David G. Smith and Elizabeth A. Kimes. She spent her life bringing warmth, joy, and kindness to those around her...

Gail Louise Barr, 79, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma.Gail was born on August 11, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She later moved with her parents, Edward and Thelma Barr, to Virginia, where she made her home for the rest of her lif...

Laura Gay Powers Copeland, aged 87, passed away in Norfolk, Virginia on January 28, 2026, with her daughters by her side. As a longtime resident of Virginia Beach, Laura now joins her beloved husband of 46 years, Raeford, in heaven. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Margaret...

Gary Park Pridgen, 83, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died on January 27, 2026, in Manasota Key, FL. He was born in Norfolk, VA, on June 1, 1942 to Eccles Veach Pridgen, Sr. and Mamie Thompson Pridgen. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eccles Veach Pridgen, Jr. A steadfast and gen...

Franklin Hightower, 76, passed away in Norfolk, Virginia on January 24th, 2026. He was born in Hawaii on January 23rd, 1950. Left to cherish his memory a brother Lawrence and his wife Gayle, his niece Leigh and his longtime companion Gina Taft. He graduated Elon College. He founded and was P...

The world suddenly became a little less bright on January 25, 2026 with the passing of Jeremy “Jerry” T. Baumann, age 54, with loved ones at his side in Chesapeake, VA. He was born at the Naval Base in Morocco, Africa on June 5, 1971 to Richard T. Baumann and Carol A.Baumann. He was known for his de...

Kevin Dewayne Scherer, 69, of Virginia Beach, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, and was reunited with his parents in their eternal home.Kevin was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Rodeman; his father, Donald Scherer; and his sisters, Laneane Scherer and Jade Ann McIntyre; and his niece...

Judy Richards passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 23, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 13, 1949, in Roanoke, VA, and raised in Salem, VA, Judy lived a life defined by compassion, dedication, and a deep love for both people and animals.Jud...

June passed away peacefully in her home on January 21 at the age of 91. She was born in Newark, NJ in 1934 and raised on the Jersey Shore near Belmar. She graduated Asbury Park High School in 1952 and attended Monmouth Jr College. First married to Ernest Weiss in 1955, they raised their three childr...