Williamsburg, VA Obituaries

Martha Lou Thompson passed on August 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Martha Lou Thompson was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

William "Dave" David Culp Sr. passed on August 24, 2026, at the age of 77, and was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Rexford Howard Talbert, 92, passed away peacefully August 24, 2026 in Williamsburg, Va. Born December 11, 1933, in Russell County, Virginia, Rex lived a life defined by an extraordinary curiosity abou...

Robin Anne Warwick Hellier, 82, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of August 21, 2026. She was surrounded by the love of family and friends. A visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, 378...

I’m sharing the news of the death of Eleanor Anne Brehler Murphy at age 102. She has lived a full life, sharing her loving heart, wisdom and sense of adventure with so many people over her lifetime...

Judy Diane Goodwin Wright passed away peacefully at her home in Williamsburg, Virginia, on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the age of 72. She leaves behind her loving husband of 52 years, Merrill Wright;...

Mary Ellen Woolley was taken from this life to her eternal home in heaven on August 15, 2026. She was born April 6, 1938 in Cherrydale, VA to Thomas Norris and Lucille Cullers and spent her childhood ...

Maj-Britt (May) Dereix of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 13, 2026. She was 96. May was born in Småland, Sweden on July 27, 1930, to Hulda and Oskar. The oldes...

Debra Renee Buchal, 75, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on August 10, 2026. Born in Cleveland, OH on January 4, 1951, she was preceded in death by her father, Joe Frank Buchal; mother, Ludmila Mildr...

Horatio Seymour Hill Jr. passed on August 9, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born on November 11, 1936, in New York, New York. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Waverly “Chip” Evans passed away at his home in Williamsburg, VA on August 7, 2026 at the age of 77. Chip was born on May 9, 1949 in Richmond, VA to parents Waverly “Chet” Evans Jr. and Anne Miles ...

Janet Waddington Clark, 83, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 7, 2026. Born on July 24, 1943, Janet lived a life defined by faith, love, creativity, and devotion to her family and communi...

Sarah Lyle Johnson, affectionally known by family and college friends as “Sally”, 77, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on August 7, 2026. Born July 12, 1949 in Newport News, VA, she was preceded in dea...

Mary “Happy” Juer Barnwell died on August 5, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1942, to Mary Boisseau Juer and Robert Juer. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1960 and Mary Baldwin College...

Camille Wilm, of Palm Desert, California (formerly of Williamsburg, Virginia), passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 14, 2026. Camille was 90 years old. Born on Jun...

Philip Coolidge Brooks, Jr. ("Phil"), 85, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on August 2, 2026. Born December 1, 1940, in Washington, DC to Philip Coolidge Brooks Sr. and Dorothy Holland Brooks, P...

Richard Adam Scott passed on August 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on June 18, 1935, Richard was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Estrellita “Telly” Bugayong Noble, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Telly was kind, warm, loving, and a devout Catholic. She lived a gracious and humble life, was generous in eve...

Ronald Reed Mitchell, 73, passed away peacefully at his Toano, VA home on Friday, July 31st 2026. Growing up in a military family, Ron had the privilege of living in a lot of interesting places, lik...

Robert Thomas “Bob” Ritter, 75, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 22, 1951, in Lackawanna, New York, to Mary and John M. Ritter. Shortly after his birth, the fami...

Barbara Morris Liskey, born to father Moses Clinton Morris and mother June Irene Offenbacker on September 5, 1936, has passed away on August 1, 2026 at the age of 89. Residing in Staunton, VA for mo...

Ann Marie Johnson passed on August 1, 2026, at the age of 88. Ann Marie Johnson was born on March 30, 1938, and was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Ruth Lorraine Morris passed on July 31, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 11, 1931, in Virginia, Ruth lived in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Jean Carolyn Cook passed on July 31, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on September 10, 1943, Jean lived in Fishersville, Virginia.

Franklin Dale Duckett passed on July 29, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on March 29, 1938, Franklin resided in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Joyce Burleson Lesnick passed on July 29, 2026, at the age of 97, and was born on February 16, 1929. Joyce lived in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Cardinals appeared in profusion prior to the last breath taken by our mother on Tuesday, July 28th. Cardinals are often considered divine heralds of important events and were the dominant bird speci...

Geraldine "Gerri" Elizabeth Fescina, 83, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on November 18, 1942, in Germantown, Pennsylvania,...

Amy Elizabeth Green passed on July 24, 2026, at the age of 49. Amy Elizabeth Green was born on June 4, 1977, and was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Cecil Cargans passed on July 28, 2026, at the age of 75. Born May 12, 1951, Cecil lived in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Dudley S. Waltrip Jr., known as “Timmy 2” passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the age of 61. He was born to Dudley “Timmy” and Becky Waltrip in James City County and lived there his whole ...

Paul Edward Brummett, 64, of Yorktown, VA, passed away on July 26, 2026. Born in Williamsburg, VA, on November 26, 1961, Paul graduated from Bruton High School in 1980. His parents, Samuel E. Brumme...

Janet Palen McConaughy, age 96, passed away at her home in Williamsburg, VA, on July 25, 2026. She was born April 28, 1930 in Syracuse, NY and was preceded in death by her parents, John and Janet P...

Susan Lynn Harmon, 67, of Williamsburg VA, passed away on July 24, 2026, after a sudden illness. Born in Nassau County, New York on May 14, 1959, she is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and B...

Joy Schelhammer Hudgins, 83, of Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, Virginia, passed quietly in her home on July 24, 2026, after a short bout with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. She passed as sh...

The world lost a little bit of its brightness on July 25, 2026, with the passing of Sue A. Steberl who loved completely and lived fully. She is survived by her two daughters, Shelle Priest (Mike),...

Robert Curtis Tooley, 57, passed away on July 21, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Hall Joyner; his father, David A. Tooley; his brother, Corey Tooley; and his partner, Sherry Woods. R...

James Alton Thompson, 88, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on July 20, 2026. Born September 14, 1937 in North Carolina, he was preceded in death by his parents, James and Viola Thompson; two sisters, M...

Martha Ruffin Gravely Burgess, age 95, died on July 18, 2026 following a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her father John Augustine Ruffin II, her mother MaryBall Saunders Ruffin, ...

Claude L. Frederick, 95, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and unwavering devotion to his family. Born in Utica, New York, on August 21, 1930, Claud...

My favorite travel companion and dear husband, Leonhard Venne, 88, of Williamsburg, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday July 18th, 2026 at 7:50 AM in the morning. Leonhard was born on January 6, 1...

My family and I are heartbroken to share that our beloved Dave (precious husband and father) passed away unexpectedly on July 17. He brought so much joy, love, laughter, and goodness to our lives. We...

Margaret Anne Rothwell, 87, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on July 16, 2026. Born in Belfast, Ireland on November, 11, 1938, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Rothwell, and her grandson...

Gerald “Jerry” Keck Limber, 85, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on July 15, 2026. Born in American Falls, ID on February 21, 1941, Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Carl Randolph Limber; fathe...

Robert E. Green Jr. LTC, USA, Ret. passed away on July 15, 2026. Col. Green was born in Lewes, Delaware, the son of the late Rev. Robert E. and Cora M. Green. He graduated from Western Maryland Coll...

Our beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, and friend, Pepper Jean Hux, went into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loved ones on July 14, 2026, at just 51 years old. She was born on April 29, 1...

Ann Tilburne Russell, 79, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born December 18, 1946, in Bethesda, MD, and was preceded in death by her father, Edward Roanoke Tilburne, Captain,...

Sharon Lee O’Neal, 67, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Born on February 23, 1959, in England, Sharon graduated from Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia, in 1976. She att...

Gary Lynn Hagy, 70, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Mr. Hagy was born on May 10, 1956 in Abingdon, Virginia. He was the son of David M. and Georgia Holbro...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a man whose life was filled with curiosity, laughter, love. Thomas had a passion for the things that made life interesting. Whether he was ...