Williamsburg, VA Obituaries

Edward George Schmidt Jr., born on June 12, 1946, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Dr. Michael John Mann, 86, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away Thanksgiving morning surrounded in love with his two daughters at his side who adored him. A gentle, kind and humble man—he never viewe...

William Hacheck Oscanyan III passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on December 7, 1932. William was a resident of Brookdale of Williamsburg.

Mildred Ann Talley, born March 26, 1932 passed away on November 26, 2025. She was the only child of Wilbur and Magdalene Stanley. Born in Richmond, VA, Ann's mother died of tuberculosis when she was...

Wesley Phillip Wheeler, 62, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away November 25, 2025, with his wife by his side. Born on June 1, 1963, Wes grew up in Wrentham, MA, where he played and worked on his ...

On November 25, 2025, Lealand "Deal" Knight passed away surrounded by her loving family at Hospice House, Williamsburg. Deal was born on August 30, 1930 in Richmond, Virginia. She was the fourth of ...

Janice Carol Lebron, aged 87, passed away on November 23, 2025. Born on July 27, 1938, Janice was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Bede Catholic Church, loca...

It is with great sadness that brothers Brad and Eric McLaughlin announce the passing of their mother, Diana Lynn McLaughlin, age 70, on November 24, 2025 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Diana was born Dian...

Catherine Ford-West “Polly” was born on October 5, 1940 in Yorktown (Magruder), Virginia and gained her wings on November 25, 2025, at the age of 85 in Williamsburg, Virginia. She was preceded in deat...

It is with deep love and gratitude that I announce the passing of my wonderful mother, Marguerite “Maggie” Hendrickson, who left this world November 25, 2025 at the age of 94. She lived a long, full a...

Mark Edward Johnson, 66, of James City County, Virginia passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on July 19, 1959 and was preceded in death by his parents, Burley and Wan...

Robert Wilson Swaney, born on April 21, 1940, in Williamsburg, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 85. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Margaret Hoffman Webster, of Williamsburg, Virginia, was born on December 11, 1945, passed away on November 23, 2025. She is survived by her spouse, H. "Spence" Spencer Webster; children, Spencer Web...

Donald "Don" George Kauffman passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia. He was born October 14, 1933, in Washington, DC. Two years later the fami...

Judy Lynn Scarbro, age 53, passed away in Williamsburg, VA on November 20, 2025. Born on October 2, 1972, she was the beloved daughter of Sandy Barr and the late James Scarbro. Judy grew up in Virgin...

Harold "Skip" Lee Letterman, 80, passed away on 21 November 2025, in Williamsburg. Born on May 26, 1945, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Harold spent his early years following WWII, in a vibrant communit...

Barry Heuser passed away with his family at his side on November 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, William Heuser; his mother, Betty Heuser; and his brother, Michael Heuser. Barry w...

Paul Stanley Tentler, 68, of Newport News, Virginia, passed away on November 13, 2025. Born on October 10, 1957, in Middlesex, England, Paul proudly served 18 years active duty and two years in the ...

Thalia Carlson Stilson, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Thalia was born on July 8, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Donald Warren Car...

Gene Harvell, born September 12, 1954, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born in Suffolk, Virginia to Clifford and Marjorie Joyner Harvell. After marrying his high school swee...

Robin ‘Rob’ Caples passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 13, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his three sons and their families: Scott, Ridge and Samantha o...

Carol A. Mann, 80, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away at her home on November 11, 2025. She was born on October 11, 1945, in Wahiawa, Hawaii, where she spent her early years before moving to Virgi...

Stephen Arthur Barton, born on May 5, 1948, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held at Williamsburg Communi...

Frederick Robert Adamchak, 79, a resident of Patriot’s Colony in Williamsburg, passed away on November 12, 2025. A graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, Frederick retired from the Coast Guard. He went...

Russell George Wuestefeld, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away on November 9, 2025. He was born February 22, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, to Dorothy Eleanor Heiner and Robert Henry Wuestefeld. A graduate of M...

Rotraud “Trudy” Robins, born on September 28, 1934, in Germany, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. Trudy was a beloved mother and grandmother, survived by her three children and three grandch...

James Durward Wright was born on July 15, 1945, to Horace and Gladys Wright, in Birmingham, Alabama. After graduating from Hewitt-Trussville High school, he continued his studies at night school at J...

James Roy Sill, 76, of James City County, Virginia departed this life on November 9th, 2025, in the town of Norfolk, Virginia. A visitation will be held from 6pm to 8 pm on November 20th at Nelsen's...

John Patrick “Jack” Carey III arrived on this earth with the year 1946, and passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born to John Patrick Carey II and Marjorie Fleming Carey. With h...

Linda Anne Maples, born on January 14, 1944, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 81. She was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia. A committal service will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr....

It is with sadness and gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret Bateman Via. She died peacefully on Friday night, November 7th, with her two sons, Dan Forrest Via and Cha...

Reba Swann Thomas, 96, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on November 7, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, George Edwin Thomas; parents, Answer and Marie Swann; brothers, Adolph ...

Veronica Krystel Sánchez Ocasio passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 42. She was born on January 1, 1983. Veronica resided in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Jack Winston Lee, LTC, USAF, Retired, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on November 7, 2025 at Namaste, Williamsburg Landing. Born October 29, 1942 in Wichita, KS and growing up in Clovis, NM, he alwa...

James Reece Bailey, 94, passed away on November 5, 2025, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Born on March 12, 1931, in Sledge, Mississippi, Jim dedicated over 30 years of his life to the U.S. Air Force, ser...

Carolyn Louise (Sandy Beach) De La Garza, age 75, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Bill Bea...

In Loving Memory of Iris Chaffin Street May 2, 1954 – November 5, 2025 Iris Chaffin Street, 71, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 — the same day she and her belov...

Mildred Lange Spring passed away on November 5, 2025. She was born in 1926 in a farmhouse in southwestern Minnesota to Edward Lange and Etta Rath Lange, the youngest of five siblings. She attended a o...

Rea Wesley Abernethy Jr. passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on May 7, 1946.

Margaret Tiernan LaRocco, age 88, of Smithfield, Virginia passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025. She was born December 31, 1936, in Kensington, United Kingdom, daughter of the late ...

Lula Belle Uron, a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia, was born on June 11, 1936, and passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 89.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Edward Hockaday, affectionately known as "BB", on November 2, 2025. Born on July 22, 1931, BB was the third child of Mr. Thomas Hockada...

The Honorable Barry Duncan Crane, PhD, Colonel USAF (Retired) was a husband, father, grandfather, and patriot who lived a life dedicated to God, family, and his country. Born on July 26, 1945, in Fo...

Jeanne Koelsch McGee passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on March 10, 1931.

Larry Michael Foster died in Williamsburg, VA on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1951 on a dairy farm in Hot Springs, North Carolina. At 14 he moved with his family to Halifax, VA...

Carolyn Beckhoff, 90, of Williamsburg, and widow of Otto F. “Dutch” Beckhoff, passed away on October 29, 2025. She will be buried next to her husband in Toledo, Ohio.

James Frederick Anderson, born on March 6, 1934, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Janice Trich Hoffman, 75, of Williamsburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on October 28th, 2025. She was an advanced heart failure patient for many years. Janice was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky...

Donnie Bernice Moore Lewis of Newberry, SC and formerly Williamsburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2025, at age 93. She was born October 24, 1932, in Emporia, VA to the late Donnie and...

Albert Richard Johnson, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. He was born on March 14, 1943 in Lewes, Delaware at Bebe Hospital and later moved with his mother to Long Island, NY and Aliquip...