Williamsburg, VA Obituaries

The Rev. Charles W. “Chip” Froehlich passed away peacefully on Tues., Sept. 15, 2026. A Lutheran minister for over 50 years, he and his wife, Kathy, retired to Williamsburg, Va., in 2013, where they w...

Patricia “Pat” Talbot, a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, traveler, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three beloved daughters, on September 15, 2026, in Reston, Virginia. Her li...

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the unexpected passing of William Brent Orne, age 62. Brent was born October 16, 1963 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. After graduating from Bethel High School in Hampt...

Dossie A. Lucas, 83, of Williamsburg, Virginia, went to be with Jesus on September 12, 2026. Born September 24, 1942, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Dossie lived a life deeply rooted in her faith ...

Margaret Ann (Snell) Gill passed away on September 10, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia. She was born on the Snell family farm in Washington County, North Carolina, on March 25, 1939. After moving to...

Linda C. Grove, 86, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on September 5, 2026. Born in Farmville, NC on November 7, 1939, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randall “Randy” Grove; father, Robert L...

Sandy Drake, 63, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on September 4, 2026. Born in New Jersey on March 27, 1963, she was preceded in death by her mom, Ann Gautreaux. Sandy enjoyed shopping, cooking, hal...

Cynthya Gentry Nothstine passed on September 2, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 5, 1948, in Howell, Cynthya lived in Williamsburg, Virginia. Services for Cynthya will be held in the coming mon...

Barbara Temple Lombardi passed away on August 31 after a long battle with what turned out to be a form of Parkinson's Disease. She died peacefully with her family by her side. Barbara was a great wo...

Elissa Ann Zanoni, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed on September 1, 2026, at the age of 62. Services for Elissa will be private.

John Kennedy Miner passed on September 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on March 19, 1946, John lived in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Jeanette Sue Crafford Dyke was called home by her Lord Jesus Christ on August 31, 2026 at the age of 86 after suffering a stroke. Jeanette is survived by her four children, sons Earnest Warren, “Earn...

William Paul Winfree, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on August 31, 2026. He was 75. Bill, as he was known, was born in Washington, D.C., on March 9, 1951, to William and Isabella Winfree. On...

Gail Christian Duff, 83, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on August 31, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 15 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, William...

Robert "Bobby" Norris Simmons Jr., 63, of Williamsburg, VA passed on August 29, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bob" Simmons, Sr.; brothers, Ray Canb...

William J. Wallis “Bill” passed away peacefully in Williamsburg, Virginia on August 28, 2026. Bill was born in 1936 in Muncy, Pennsylvania. He was married in 1959 to Joan Heilman Wallis (a high sch...

William F. “Bill” Corvello died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family, on August 28, 2026. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cheryl; his children, Amy McGinley (Sean), Chris Corvell...

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

William "Dave" David Culp, Sr., 77, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on August 24, 2026. Born in Newport News, VA on November 25, 1948, he was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Oscar Culp; mothe...

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. Born on August 19, 1944, in Columbia, SC, Robin reloc...

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, having been born on March 29, 1938, and residing 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...