Williamsburg, VA Obituaries

Margaret Anne Whitney, born on January 15, 1945, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Margaret was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Lloyd Bernard Garrett Sr. was born on April 28, 1940, in Danville. Lloyd Bernard Garrett Sr. passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 85. He was a resident of Toano, Virginia.

Essie Bearnarth Welch, born on June 1, 1931, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 94. Essie was a resident of Williamsburg, Virginia.

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...

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...

LCDR (Ret) Stephen Arthur Barton, 77, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on November 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Arthur and Genevieve (Sempsrote) Barton. Steve is survived b...

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 Marie “Trudy” Robins, 91, of Williamsburg, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Williamsburg, Virginia leaving a void that can never be filled. With Trudy’s departure,...

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...