Williamsburg, VA Obituaries

Carol Burker passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on 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 passed on March 28, 2026, at the age of 54. Born March 21, 1972, Lee was a resident of Fort Washington, Maryland. Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd...

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, ...

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 ...

Kathleen Zsak Charles passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 80, and was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

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...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” —2 Timothy 4:7 With deep faith in the promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we share the passing of Frances P....

Luella Acton Chatfield, 85, passed away March 2, 2026 at Williamsburg Landing Health and Rehabilitation Center in Williamsburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents George Hummer Acton and F...

Larry William Smith Sr. passed away on March 1, 2026, and was born in Cleveland, OH on April 6, 1940 to Gertrude R. and Lorie I. Smith. The oldest of four, he was preceded in death by his beloved brot...

Mildred Henry Reardon passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on July 13, 1936, Mildred was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Judith Anne Krueger Hartman went home to her Lord and Savior on February 28, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 92. She lived her life knowing that faith, love, and family are the things that mat...

Madge McKee Dhus, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Her life was marked by love, intellect, an...

James H. “Jim” Clark, a resident of Williamsburg, VA, passed away at the age of 90 on February 25, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1936, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Champ and Rose (Bashaw) Clark, and la...

LCDR (Ret) Leo Morrissette, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 from cancer. He was born in Rhode Island on March 5, 1945 to Madeline Ryder. Leo is survived by his loving w...

Diana Gonzalez, 18, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, loyalty, and fierce love. She is survived by her parents, Rob and Vania Ferreira; her siblings, Lucy, Maite, Georgi...

Virginia "Ginger" J. (James) Olansen, 77, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on February 22, 2026. Born on February 14, 1949, in Flushing, New York, Ginger was a graduate of Adelphi University. S...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father and Poppy, John Ashby Walls Sr. on February 22, 2026. John was born on April 26, 1927 in Lanexa, Virginia. He was the youngest of 6 ...

Mary Katherine Zimmerman Inskeep passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born December 20, 1931 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the only child of Gladys and Raymond. She grew up in Washington, ...

Kirk Evan Adams, 71, of Toano, Virginia passed away on February 18, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1955 in Hyattsville, Maryland. Kirk was preceded in death by his father, Kelsey Adams; mother, Flora...