Williamsburg, VA Obituaries

Dorothy Brown Stamper, 89, died on April 24, 2026, having been born on July 29, 1936, in Danville. Dorothy lived in Williamsburg, Virginia. Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Stra...

Melba June Meador, 88, was born January 25, 1938, in True, West Virginia, Summers County and passed away on April 22, 2026, at Brookdale Chambrel, Williamsburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by...

Harold Dabney Ashburn of Williamsburg, Virginia, went peacefully to rest in the arms of Christ on April 22, 2026. He was born on September 29, 1928, in Gwynn’s Island, Virginia, to Myrtle Easter and ...

Derek Joseph Green passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 52. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Wi...

Barbara Geel Smith passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on November 10, 1945, in Chicago, and residing in Williamsburg, Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 ...

Wilson Farant “Bill” Skinner, Jr. was a gifted athlete, a relentless problem-solver and a devoted husband and father whose greatest accomplishment was raising a family grounded in kindness, persistenc...

Alice Toussaint Krantz, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 16, 2026. Alice was born April 12, 1942, in Charleston, WV to Walter J. Toussaint and Elizabeth Foy Toussaint, the fourth of five...

It is with profound sadness the family of John Hayes Bowden, 83 announce his passing. John passed away at his home at Shacklefords Virginia on April 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, ...

Carol Lundberg Moff, 88, of Williamsburg, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born April 21, 1937 in Massachusetts, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Moff. Carol enjoyed basket making, t...

James Christian Alsop, 79, gained his heavenly wings on April 12, 2026. Born on September 29, 1946, in Richmond, Virginia, Christian lived a life defined by dedication to family, service, and communit...

John William Wailes, 79, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on April 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Deborah; son, Matthew (Jocelyn); three grandchildren, and his cousin, Kayce Schumacher. ...

After a courageous 5-year battle with ovarian cancer, Pamela Jordan Penny passed away on April 6th. She was positive and full of energy until the very end. Pam was born in Kingston, PA on February 11...

Stephen Alexander Belden, born July 13, 1992 in San Jose, California, passed away on April 7, 2026 in Broomfield, CO. From a young age, Stephen captured the attention of those around him with his qu...

Carol Burker passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 70; born September 5, 1955, in Huntington, Carol lived in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Barbara Gail Beverley Coates was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. In her early twenties, she completed her training in Florida to become a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines, and her home base ...

William Blair Sherman, known to many as “Bill” and to a lucky few as “Wild Bill,” passed away leaving behind a life full of courage, humor, and heart. Bill was born on February 17, 1945, in Massachus...

Nancy Sue McCollough passed away on March 30, 2026. Nancy was born on January 21, 1949, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and grew up in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1967 and ...

Lee Cross, 54, passed away March 28, 2026. Lee was born March 21, 1972 to Virgin Lee Cross Jr. and Fe Cross. Lee is survived by his daughters, Tyler Cross and Sydney Cross; sister, Cathy Cross-Steph...

Tony Marotta passed away on March 26, 2026 at Williamsburg Hospice House at the age of 96. Tony was born and grew up in Brooklyn, NY during the Great Depression and World War II. Tony’s parents, Jo...

Joseph Carl Barnes, 90, of Williamsburg, Virginia entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 28, 1935 and was preceded in death by hi...

William “Tommy” Nixon, 91, of Croaker, Virginia passed away on March 25, 2026. He was born in Williamsburg, Virginia on November 19, 1934 and was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Nixon; and his ...

Brigitte Erika Jasinski passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on October 18, 1941, in Germany, Brigitte resided in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Thomas Marion “Tom” Shriver of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on May 5, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland, Tom lived a life defined by passion, res...

Tom Cooper, 42, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend passed away on March 21, 2026. He was always a source of laughter with a quick, welcoming smile. His biggest love was for his chi...

Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, Sergeant Jeffrey Scott Hammack, 72, died on Friday March 20, 2026, after suffering a serious brain injury. He passed peacefully from this earth at Riverside Regional Med...

Martell Leslie Duncan, age 92, passed on March 21, 2026. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia. Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA, f...

David Graves, 80, died on March 20, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Graves, of Williamsburg; his daughter, Kelly Graves, of Florham Park, New Jersey; his sister, ...

Marilyn Butler Mathews, 89, of Williamsburg VA, died March 19, 2026. She was born December 23, 1936, in Highland Park IL, the daughter of Gertrude and Charles Butler. Marilyn was predeceased by her hu...

J. Richard Webb, 86, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born in Orlando, Florida on February 28, 1940, and was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Robert and W...

Ronald “Ron” Ross, 65, of Lanexa, VA, passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born in Weirton, WV on July 20, 1960. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Harold E. Ross; mothers, Lois “Posey” Ross a...

Joyce Royal Nichols Mahon, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by family. She was a source of warmth, wisdom and kindnes...

Spencer Lee Dorsey passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on December 7, 1947, and was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Uriel Maret Lovelace, lovingly known as “Woody”, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born on September 2, 1934, in a farmhouse in Townville (Anderson County), South Carolina, he ...

Patricia "Pat" Greene Bates passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Patricia Greene Bates was born on 26 December 1942 in Annapolis, MD, the daughter of the late CMDR(r) Frederic H. Greene a...

Daniel (Dan) George Jenkins, MD, passed away on March 15, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1946, in Latrobe, PA to the late George and Virginia Jenkins. Dan will join his brother, Ronald Jenkins, who ...

Cynthia “Cindy” Pate Gibbs peacefully went home to the Lord on March 16, 2026. She was 72. She was transplanted to Williamsburg from New Orleans in 1986 where she met her husband, Bill, in 1988. They ...

Anita Sullins of Williamsburg, VA passed away on March 15, 2026. Anita Lavina Sullins (nee Berger) was born on January 31, 1927 in Tacoma, Washington to Lilly Mae Blades and Gustave Berger. She spe...

VeNeta Lee Taylor (Norrick) was born on November 10, 1925 in Defiance County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Cassie Mae Core and William Edward Norrick, and was one of 12 children. Her family lived on ...

Catherine “Kay” Vitaletti passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at the age of 93. She lived a life marked by deep devotion to her family, kindness toward others, and a joyful, generous spirit. Kno...

Edward Gerhard III, age 90, passed on March 11, 2026. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia. Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188...

Aletha Margaret Roberts (Moore), age 72, passed away on March 9, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Aletha was born on January 19, 1954, in Key West, Florida, to Robert and Patricia ...

Steven Henry Reams, MD, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on October 14, 1943, and was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

William “Bill” Casto, 80, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. He was born in Bancroft, WV on September 14, 1945 to William and Ruth Casto. Bill graduated from Glenville State University, where he...

Maria Emma Garcia Smith Wilson (86), of Williamsburg, VA, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 14, 1940 to Dorotea Cantu Garcia and Marcelo...

William "Bill" Charles Rennagel, devoted husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and veteran, went to his heavenly home on March 7, 2026. He was born June 3, 1942, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Colonel...

David Lee Workman, age 69, of York County, VA passed away last week in his home. David was born on November 16, 1957 in Howard Creek Township, NC to Gladys Rudisill Workman and Robert Clarence Workma...

Marie Tyler, 81, of Toano, Virginia passed away on March 5, 2026. Please keep the Tyler and Green families in your prayers during their time of bereavement. Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral...

Geneva Lorene Sanders, 83, went to her eternal home on March 5, 2026, in Williamsburg, VA. She was born in Richlands, VA on September 18, 1942. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby...

Bruce Powell, 85, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on March 3, 2026, at 85. Born in NY state on February 14, 1941, Bruce was raised in the Shaker Heights neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. Bruce attended...

E. Leon Looney, 103, a veteran of World War II, died on March 2, 2026 at WindsorMeade. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Lanum Looney. He is survived by three nieces. Mr. Looney was em...