(MHS) Lawrence Arthur Thisdell

(MHS) James Alfred Thornhill, Jr.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES A. THORNHILL DECEMBER 13, 1954 - APRIL 2, 2019 James Alfred Thornhill Jr. passed away in his Wife's loving arms on April 2, 2019 at the age of 64, after a 3 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He fought strong, hard, bravely, always stayed positive and never gave up the fight! Jim was born on December 13, 1954 in Newport News, VA to Pauline and Alfred Thornhill. He graduated College from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA with a B.S. Accounting Degree. After graduating he was hired as a CPA for Yount, Hyde & Barbour from 1982 - 1985. He then was recruited by Graphic Packaging/James River Corporation from 1985 - 2008. He worked his way up the ladder from Senior Internal...

(FHS) Robert H "Buddy" Tignor

Robert H. "Buddy" Tignor Jr., 48, formerly of Newport News, died of natural causes on Saturday, Sept. 14, at home in Randallstown, Md.

He is survived by his children, Robert J. Tignor and Shelby L. Tignor of Columbia, Md.; his sister, Judith F. Belcher of Milford, Va.; and his brother, Marvin A. Tignor of Severna Park, Md.

(MHS) James Henry "Butch" Tomlin

(MHS) Connie Lauren Walker (Toops)

(DHS) Thomas Lee Tucker

Thomas L. Tucker Jr. NEWPORT NEWS Thomas "Buddy" L. Tucker Jr., 41, answered the Master's call peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 1997, at Mary Immaculate Hospital.

(FHS) Chad Richard Underwood

(FHS) Lynne Carol Vander Stouwe

Lynne C. Vander Stouwe, 36, a Peninsula resident for 26 years, died Sunday, Nov. 24. Ms. Vander Stouwe was a native of Seattle, Wash. Survived by her parents, Neva and C.W. Vander Stouwe of Newport News; and three brothers, Michael Vander Stouwe, Marc Vander Stouwe and Christopher Vander Stouwe of Newport News.

(DHS) Teresa Marie VanDover

Teresa Marie VanDover, 34, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, in her home. A native of Fort Lee, N.J., Ms. VanDover was a Peninsula resident for 20 years and was a graduate of Christopher Newport College. She was employed as an advertising writer by Best Products Inc., Richmond, and Survivors include her husband, Willard S. DeLara; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abram VanDover of Newport News; paternal grandmother, Hilda Ricker of Deerfield, N.H.; maternal grandmother, Elsie Al binson of Newport News; three sisters, Deborah VanDover of Hampton, Tina V. Junkins of Yorktown and Ida Devine of Newport news, and a brother, Abram V. VanDover of Highland Springs.

(FHS) Jeffrey Wayne Walker

Early Tuesday morning, September 22nd, 2015, Jeffrey W. Walker was received into heaven his final resting place. Jeffrey aka Chet was born on January 28, 1955 in Newport News, VA to the late Dorothy and Theldon Walker. He attended Newport News Public Schools. He also was a part of The United States Marine Corps. Jeffrey's professional career span from Tenneco Newport News, Shipbuilding & Drydock as well as The Newport News Public School System. Jeffrey is survived by his daughter Tonya Powell and her mother Linda Powell both of Newport News, VA; Three grandchildren, Chanay Powell, James Powell and Devante Powell of Newport News, VA; One great granddaughter DaNayah Brown and one great-grandso...

(FHS) Robert Jeffrey "Bobby" Wallis

Robert Jeffrey Wallis, 49, of Poquoson, Va., passed away suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004. He was born Sept. 17, 1955, in Newport News, and graduated from Ferguson High School in 1973. He graduated with a degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech in 1977 where he marched and played saxophone for the Highty Tighty Regimental Marching Band and was active with Alpha Phi Omega. Bobby, as his family and friends knew him, was a Professional Engineer at NASA for 24 years, most recently as Safety Head of the 8-ft High Temperature Tunnel. Bobby, an Eagle Scout, was active lifelong in scouting, traveling to Philmont Scout Reservation three times (first with his brother, later with his oldest son...

(WHS) David Rodney Walls

David Rodney Walls, 32, died Tuesday at Riverside Hospital. He had been a resident of New York City since 1979 and was a free lance artist in musical performance. He was a graduate of Warwick High School and held a bachelor of arts degree in music performance from Greensboro College, Greensboro, N.C. He studied at Julliard School of Music in New York. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Webb II of Newport News; a brother, Edgar W. Webb III; his grandparents, Marjorie and Okie Ellison of Princeton, W.Va.; and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Burton of Hinton, W.Va.

(DHS) Steven "Steve" Lee Ward

Steven L. "Steve" Ward, 66, passed from this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021, after a heroic battle with COVID Pneumonia. Undoubtedly, a family celebration took place at that time, as he was reunited with his mother, grandparents, aunts and uncles and other loving family and friends, who greeted him at Heaven's gate. Steve was born in New Orleans, LA. Son of an Army officer, Steve and his family moved to various countries and states, including his parents' home state of Texas, before settling on the Peninsula in 1968. Steve was a 1973 graduate of Denbigh High School. He married his partner and best friend, Mary Farris in 1973. They were married for 47 years and made their home in William...

(FHS) Curtis Kevin Warren

Curtis Kevin Warren, 46, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 28,2001. He was born in New York and raised in Newport News, Va. He attended the public schools of Newport News, including Huntington High School and graduating from Ferguson High School. He continued his education at Norfolk State University and Florida School of Technology. Upon graduation from Norfolk State University, he was commissioned into the United States Army as a second lieutenant. After serving tours in the United States, Germany and Bosnia, Curtis was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. At an early age, Curtis gave his life to Christ and joined Union Baptist Church in Newport News...

(MHS) Harry Mansfield Webb

Harry Mansfield Webb Jr., 41, died Sunday, Oct 20, 1996, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was born in Newport News on Oct. 14, 1955, and had been a Peninsula resident for more than 30 years. Harry was a graduate of LaSalle University with a bachelor of science in computer science and was elected to the Board of Academic Advisors. He was employee by NASA at Langley Research Center for 18 years as a computer specialist. He started his career at NASA in the Management Support Division and transferred to the Information Systems and Services Division. He was a 1995 Employee of the Year for the city of Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities. He was awarded NASA's Equal Empl...

(DHS) David L Webb

Son of Derril and Jeanette Hayden Webb - Body was cremated

(DHS) David Lee White

David Lee White, 34, brother of James White II of Newport News, died Thursday, Dec. 15, in Richmond Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Frankfurt; West Germany. ' ; White was a graduate of Denbigh High School and attended Ferrum College. He was a mental health specialist at Bryan Psychiatric Center. Other survivors include his wife, Christine Bellin White, one daughter, one stepson; father; paternal grandmother; maternal grandmother; and two sisters.

(WHS) John Burton White

John Burton “J.B.” White, born May 1,1955 in Newport News, passed away on March 20, 2024, with his beloved wife and daughters by his side. As a resident of Hampton for the past 50 years, evidence of his creativity and incredible aptitude as a machinist and master carpenter can been seen throughout Hampton Roads.

J.B. was a 1973 graduate of Warwick High School and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Newport News. He enjoyed his time volunteering with the American Youth Soccer Organization coaching many children who loved “Coach White.” Throughout his life, he generously shared his talents with a multitude of friends who affectionately knew him as “Goldilocks”. Renowned for...

(MHS) Michael Tyrone Whitfield

Newport News - Services for Mr. Michael Tyrone Whitfield will be held 1 1 :00 a.m., Friday November 3, 2016 at C.C.Carter Funeral Home Chapel

(MHS) Jeffrey Lynn Whitley

Mr Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynn Whitley 36 of Newport News Va formerly of Albemarle, Newport News Drydock Co employee died Sept 1 1992 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News. Survivors are his son Timothy Whitley of Newport News; father Melvin Whitley of Charlotte; mother Mrs Betty Shipley of Newport News; brothers Bryan Shipley, Dan Shipley both of Newport News