Williamsburg, VA Obituaries

Jane Ledbetter Shirley passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on August 30, 1935, in South Carolina. Jane resided in Williamsburg, Virginia. The full obituary and arrangements...

Marlies Scaggs Brantley, born on March 12, 1933, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 92. Marlies was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

James Lawrence Bradley Jr., aged 80, passed away on January 8, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1945. James resided in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Pamela White New, 65, of Williamsburg, Virginia, entered eternal life with the Lord on January 7, 2026. Pam was a beloved wife, mother, “Memaw”, sister, and friend - known most of all for the deep, st...

Patricia Nolte Burdette, age 84, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1941. A memorial service will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, located at 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., William...

John "Dave" Gabeler, 61, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on January 5, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1964 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jesse and R...

Mrs. Mariko Bloom (née Ogawa), a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia. She was 95 years old. Born June 3, 1930 in Tokyo, Japan, Mariko’s ...

Nicholas “Nick” Andrew Bahl-Moore, 19, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on January 4, 2026. Nicholas was born on June 6, 2006 in Culpeper, Virginia. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 20...

Donald Woodman Swain, born on June 19, 1934, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 91. A funeral service will be held at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, located at 215 Richmond Rd, Williams...

Major (Ret.) John Bertram Gillis III passed away in Richmond, Virginia, on January 3, 2026, following a brief but intense battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on November 27, 1953, in Fort Knox, K...

Shirley Ann Turner, age 90, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Kenne...

ROSEMARY MORRIS was born in Susquehanna, PA on September 8,1923 to Mary Malone, whose parents were from Italy, and Charles Crossed, an immigrant from Sicily. The family later settled in Elmira, NY on ...

Milton L "Coolu" Wright, was born September 14, 1955 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was born the son of Harry B. and Mrs. Ethel Wright and departed this life on earth for his heavenly home on December ...

Thomas David Ertel, 84, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. For over 61 years, he shared an enduring marriage with his beloved wife, Cheryle, whose partnership brought ...

Herve Henri Ouellette Jr. passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on April 11, 1937. Herve was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Frances Leah Pregley, 88, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on December 29, 2025. Frances was born in Fairmont, WV to Kathleen and Patrick Moran. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Smith; her g...

Katherine “Tina” Stoll completed her earthly journey on December 28th, 2025. She was born Catharina Johanna Heuvel on November 13th, 1947 in the city of Rotterdam, located in the Netherlands. Affecti...

Frederick S. Lesnett, 78, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Fred was born on October 1, 1947, in Grove City, PA. He was the son of the late John F. Lesnett and Oliv...

Patricia Francis Combs, 75, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, her favorite day of the year. Born April 9, 1950, in Goffstown, New Hampshire, Patricia moved to Hampton...

Margaret "Peggy" Whitney, 80, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on December 19, 2025 after a courageous battle against COPD. Peggy Was born on January 15, 1945 to Margaret and Edmund Crossley in Newbur...

Dr. Lloyd B. Garrett, lovingly known as “Bernie”, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2025. Born in 1940, in Danville, Virginia, the eldest child of Edwin Winston Garrett and Kitty Wright...

Essie Louise Welch née Bearnarth passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the age of 94. She was born on June 1, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, and moved at an e...

Terry Lee Lewis, 78, born on January 13, 1947, in Newport News, Virginia passed away on December 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grant and Norma Lewis, and his brother, Russell Lewi...

Frank Andrea Russo was called home to the Lord on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 87. He passed away quietly and peacefully while repairing a watch for his beloved wife, Marcia Louise Russo. ...

Peggy Dee Walls passed away peacefully at the age of 93 in Williamsburg, Virginia on December 9, 2025. Peggy was born on September 20, 1932 in Norfolk, VA. She was a member of James River Baptist Ch...

Carol Lynn Ladouceur “Duey” passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born in Washington, D.C., on March 21, 1958, to John and Judy Kaine. Throughout her l...

Linda Ann Dagostino, 71, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. Born on July 3, 1954, in Schenectady, New York, Linda brought joy, warmth, and a vibrant spirit to every...

Norma LaVaughn Johnson, born on August 3, 1926, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 99. The funeral service will be held at Williamsburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 3989 Joh...

James “Jimmie” Fletcher McReynolds, 91, was born in Wise County, Virginia on July 8, 1934, and was living in Poquoson, Virginia with his daughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel G. McRe...

Ronnie Steven Lewis, "affectionately known by family as Tiko", went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 5, 2025. Ronnie, a special child of God, was born December 6, 1974, in Williamsbur...

Lillian Long Clopton, age 95, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she lived a full and joyful life rooted i...

SFC Richard Lee Zick, USA (Ret.), 81, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on December 4, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Bertha Zick; and brother, Phillip Zick.  Richard proudly...

Joseph Anthony Gergel, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 27, 1952, in Washington, D.C., Joseph lived a life roo...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William C. Johns, 76, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Born on October 14, 1949 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Christos and Sophia (née Chanis) Joh...

Ed Schmidt, 79, died peacefully at home on December 1, surrounded by the family that loved him. Though he was born in Queens Village, Ed moved to Syracuse at a young age and stayed there through col...

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, age 87, of Williamsburg, passed away on November 23, 2025. Janice was born on July 27, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, to Kenneth Knight and Viola E. Knight. Later in her life, her ...

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, 85, born in Newcastle, Pennsylvania on April 21, 1940, passed away on November 23, 2025, in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Betty J. Swaney; fat...

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...