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Timothy F. Downey Sr., 73, Mattaponi Navy Vet, Shipbuilder, died April 21
Timothy Franklin Downey Sr., 73, of Mattaponi passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2025. Born September 24, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, he…
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Nellie Boyd Crump, 92, of New Kent died April 24, 2025
Nellie Boyd Crump, 92, of New Kent, died April 24, 2025. She is survived by children, a brother, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be…
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Gertie Bernice Whiting, 89, of Charles City, deeply loved
Gertie Bernice Whiting, 89, of Charles City, passed away. Born May 12, 1935, she was the daughter of Rev. Harry and Gertie Crump. She…
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James Runkle “Butch” Durrette, Jr., 61, Williamsburg, died Apr 25, 2025
James Runkle “Butch” Durrette, Jr., 61, of Williamsburg passed away on April 25, 2025, after battling cancer. Born in Richmond on October 12, 1963,…
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Patti June Sample, 61, of Williamsburg passed away April 22, 2025
Patti June Sample, 61, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born October 31, 1963, she is survived by her husband,…
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Margie Mae Beggs, 94, of Seaford, VA, passed away April 27, 2025
Margie Mae Beggs, 94, of Seaford, Virginia, died April 27, 2025, at her home. Services will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:00…
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Barbara Louise Drejza, 76, of Yorktown, passed away April 20, 2025
Barbara Louise Drejza, 76, of Yorktown passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Formerly of Maine and Glenallen, Va., she was a Registered Nurse…
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Lt. Col. Daniel W. Emberton, 83, Newport News, Vietnam Vet, Dies April 25
Lt. Col. Daniel W. Emberton, 83, of Newport News, a decorated veteran of 38 years in military and civil service including tours in Vietnam…
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Gene Austin Echols, 94, of Yorktown, died April 21, 2025
Gene Austin Echols, 94, of Yorktown passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born in Rawlings, VA, he was a retired chemical engineer who…
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Michael A. Lee Sr., 73, of Chesapeake, VA, passes away April 18, 2025
Michael A. Lee Sr., 73, of Chesapeake, Virginia, passed away on April 18, 2025. Born in New River, Virginia, he was an electrical engineer…
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Theresa Ann Wood, 63, Virginia Beach, died April 22, 2025
Theresa Ann Wood, 63, of Virginia Beach, passed away on April 22, 2025. Born Jan. 31, 1962, in North Carolina, she was known for…
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Dena Nicole Harris, 45, Virginia Beach, dies in tragic accident
Dena Nicole Harris, 45, of Virginia Beach, passed away following a tragic accident.