(MHS) Bruce Carroll Norvell

Bruce Carroll Norvell, 49, died Sunday, March 6, 2005. He was a longtime resident of the Peninsula and a Chester resident for the last six years. Bruce was a member of the Riversbend Golf Club, where he exercised his love for golf. He was employed by Eley's and tended bar at Mike's Place in Newport News and later became a sales representative for Valspar Corporation. Bruce had a keen sense of humor that will be missed by all. Survivors include one son, Bryce Guy Norvell, and his mother, Marti Whittle, both of Chester; his parents, Ann and Berkley Norvell Jr. of Newport News; twin sisters, Becky Norvell and Bonny Norvell Durben and her husband, Michael, all of Newport News; and extended famil...

(FHS) David Tunnell Oakley

NORFOLK Davie T. Oakley, 35, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, in his home. Mr. Oakley was a native of Newport News and a 1974 graduate of Ferguson High School. A U.S. Army veteran, he was employed at Norfolk Naval Base as a civil service police officer. Survivors include his grandmother, Sallie Rogers of Spring Hope, N.C; six sisters, Catherine Wilkins and Charlene Yarborough, both of Spring Hope, Debra Oakley and Patricia Oakley, both of Newport News, and Connie Oakley and Faye Oakley, both of Washington, D.C.; and two brothers, Steven Oakley of Newport News and Pernell Oakley of New Jersey.

(MHS) Sharon Ruth Avis (Parker)

(FHS) James Curtis "Jimmy" Parks

Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - February 4, 1998
NEWPORT NEWS - James Curtis Parks, 42, died at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998, after an extended siege of cancer.
He was born in Hampton but resided in Newport News for the past 34 years. He graduated from Ferguson High School, Thomas Nelson Community College and Christopher Newport University.
Mr. Parks was baptized in Bethany United Methodist Church and most recently attended First United Methodist Church, Hilton Village.
He was employed at Fort Eustis in the Army Transportation School. He headed the Classroom Support Branch of the Highway and Rails Section. He was recently granted the distinction of being nam...

(MHS) Timothy Dowling Parsons

Timothy Dowling Parsons , 62, died peacefully after a brief illness in Franklin, Virginia on Sunday, October 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Tim is predeceased by his parents, Dale J. Parsons, Sr. and Belle Farmer Parsons.

His survivors include 3 brothers, Dale Jr. (Ginny) of Hana, Hawaii, Douglas (Heather) of Chesapeake, and Brian of Norfolk and 4 sisters, Susan Kitchen (Mark) of Franklin, Patty Bryant (Mac) of Courtland, Judy Parsons (George Turner) of Wakefield, and Mary Jones (Mark) of Wilmington, North Carolina. Also, 11 nieces and nephews and 2 great nieces.

Tim was born in Newport News, Virginia on December 7, 195...

(FHS) Sheila Ann Weatherly (Peoples)

Ms. Sheila A. Weatherly a faithful member of Ivy Baptist Church, Newport News, VA transitioned Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA.


It is the desire of the Weatherly family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

(DHS) Stephen Thomas Perconte

Dr. Stephen T. Perconte, 64, beloved husband, father, friend, and coworker passed away suddenly on April 24th, 2020. Dr. Perconte (also known as Sweetheart, Dad, Stephen, Steve, Dr. Steve, and Elvis depending on your relationship with him) was just days away from retirement after serving the nations veterans for over 37 years. As Chief Psychologist of the Pittsburgh VA, he compassionately attended to the needs of the men and women who fought in all wars from World War II to the present. Dr. Perconte diligently and with great pride and distinction, dedicated his life to veterans and exemplified the motto of the VA which came from a quote from President Lincoln's second inaugural address in 18...

(WHS) Steven Lee Phillips

Steven Lee Phillips, 26 of Hilton Head, S.C., died Thursday in University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Born in Newport News, he attended Warwick High School where he was on the cross-country team. A Navy veteran, he was a self-employed carpenter.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Irma C. Bell of Newport News; a sister, Mrs. Debra Mullins of Hampton; two brothers, Michael W. Phillips of Annandale and Keith R. Phiillips of Hilton Head; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Selden J. Carter of Hampton.

(WHS) Michael Earl Piner

NEWPORT NEWS - Michael Earl Piner, 57, passed away on april 24, 2013 after a long illness. Mike was born and raised in Newport News, VA but had been a resident of Wilmington, NC for 15 years. He graduated from Warwick High school in 1973 and from Virginia Tech in 1978 with a Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering. Mike was a Civil Engineer with the government at Fort Lee, VA until becoming disabled. Mike is preceded in death by his mother, Anne Gary Piner of Newport News and father, Norman Earl Piner of Wilmington. He leaves behind his sister, Rebecca Anne Piner, nephew, Benjamin Piner(Michelle), niece, Brittany Piner, as well as a long list of extended family and friends from the Ham...

(FHS) John Wayne Pipkin

John Wayne Pipkin, 66, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. In sorrow and sadness, we rejoice in knowing that he has won the greatest victory of his life, going to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.

John was a native of Newport News, VA graduating from Warwick High School. He was an audacious man who loved life. Over the years, his adventures led him to Florida then back to Virginia where he met the love of his life, Fay. He treasured Fay from the moment they met. The love they have for each other is unparalleled. John was also a graduate of the Dominion Power appr...

(FHS) Nancy Helen Price (Ponton )

At Nancy and Ray's home, no guest could go long without a laugh, a drink, or too much to eat. When preparing for a party of 10 people, Nancy cooked enough food for 25 and had enough funny stories for 100.
Nancy Price, 54, passed away at their Newport News home on Nov. 26, after suffering from cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Raymond Price; son, Chris Price and his wife and son, Karyn and Dylan; daughter, Nikki Connelly and her husband, Steve; stepdaughter, Michelle Hand and her daughters, Lauren and Leah; mother, Kikue (Peggy) Ponton; brothers, John and Mike Ponton; many loving nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law; and dogs, Toby and Daisy.
Sh...

(DHS) Sonley Hope Porter

Sonley "Sonny" Hope Porter, Jr., passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 after a long illness.

(MHS) Ronald "Ronnie" Kent Powell

(MHS) Randolph Charles Principino

Randolph Charles "Randy" Principino, 52, of the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007. Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, he was the son of Margaret House Principino and the late Peter Paul Principino. Randy will be remembered for his love of golf and NASCAR. He was employed with Tidewater Safety Shoes for many years and was recently employed with Value City Department Store where he was a Training Manager. A loving son, father and friend to many, he will be remembered for his sense of humor, compassionate heart and his love for his daughters. Besides his mother, Randy is survived by two daughters, Nicole Lynn Principino of Rochester, N.Y., and Michelle...

(FHS) Larry Arthur Radcliffe

Mr. Larry Arthur Radcliffe, 55, of 1095 Hendricks Lane, Alton, VA died on January 31, 2011 in Alton. Mr. Radcliffe was born on July 18, 1955 in Newport News, VA to the late Leon Arthur Radcliffe and the late Janice Lee Smith Radcliffe. Larry was a beloved father, brother, uncle, companion, and friend. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a talented boilermaker who worked in the field of construction for over 35 years. Larry was a former member of Moose Lodge #1155, Elk Lodge #715, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Mt. Carmel, IL. He will be dearly missed by his family, co-workers, friends and beloved two dogs, Duke & Katie. Survivors include, two daughters: Kel...

(MHS) Robert Nathan Ramsey

(DHS) Robert Ray Reid

Robert Ray Reid, (Bobby), 67, Newport News, passed away on December 8, 2021. Born December 20, 1953, Bobby attended Denbigh High School class of ’73. He retired as a nuclear pipefitter from Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Bobby was fun-loving and always laughing. Whether he was the butt of the joke or making the joke he always made everyone laugh and smile at his antics. He loved fast cars and watching history documentaries.
There rarely wasn’t a problem he couldn’t research to find the answer to. His favorite pastime was torturing his wife of 47 years with ghost shows. “Why do they think they can travel to Italy and speak English to a 400- year-old ghost?”
Bobby was preceded...

(FHS) Genise Parker (Richardson)

Mrs. Genice Parker went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She fought a good fight with grace and unwavering faith. She was a native of Newport News, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Clarence and Claytese Richardson from Halifax County, North Carolina and a sister, Shirlette. Left to cherish her loving memory is her husband, Charlie Parker of forty years; two children, Alyssa Love and Nevin parker; a son-in-law, Edward Love; three grandchildren, Tyqwan and Destiny Love, Natavia Parker; two brothers and one sister.

(FHS) Sheila Denise Ridgell

(FHS) Vidette Wynn Aubourg (Roberts)

Vidette R. Aubourg, 62, born on Mar. 8, 1955, entered eternal life on Thurs. Feb 1 5, 2018. Vidette was a lifelong resident of Hampton and Newport News, VA. She graduated from Ferguson High School in 1973. Vidette was preceded in death by her paternal father, Clarence Roberts, paternal mother, Valerie Jenkins, and niece LaKeisha Roberts She leaves to cherish her memories her son, Michael Burnette Jr., and daughter, Davida Brown, (Dion); five grandchildren; sister, Linda Roberts and niece, Sherice Eddy (Torry) and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.