All Obituaries

William "Bill" Kranz Jr, 71, passed away on July 29, 2021. A native of Butler, PA, he resided in York County, VA. Bill was an avid baseball fan, having pitched for the minor league team to the Milwaukee Brewers.  In his free time, he could be found in his garage working on hot rods and building transmissions.  Some of Bill's favorite hobbies were drag racing, fishing, and watching football.  The love of Bill's life was his loving wife Cindy and...

With much sadness in our hearts, the family of Rosalyn “Rose” Hunt announces her passing, with the family at her side at home, July 23, 2021. A time of celebration will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home. Donations can be made to Poquoson Ladies Auxiliary.Arrangements and heartfelt guidance through Claytor Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences to claytorrollins.com.

George S. Carmines, Sr., 84, went to be with The Lord, Wednesday, July 21, 2021. A native and lifelong resident of Poquoson, he was a commercial deep sea fisherman and a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. George loved NASCAR, racing, building and restoring classic cars and Poquoson High School Sports. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their activities and participating in the annual Poquoson Work Boat Races. George was a member of The Order of Knights...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Freeman, 81, of Poquoson, on July 16, 2021. Betty grew up in York County and graduated from York High. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas (Buster) Freeman, Jr., her parents, Bennie & Alice Wood, sisters, Shirley Lemonds, Mary Ann Gross, Rose Winder & Virginia Abdill. She is survived by her son, Randy Freeman and wife, Beth, 3 grandchildren, Jacob, Cassidy & Ashley, and 17 nieces and nephews and numerous...

The funeral for William Fay Firman, 80, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Emmaus Baptist Church in Poquoson. He was born February 6, 1941 to William Moody and Pauline Wainwright Firman and died July 14, 2021 at Sentara Careplex Hospital. He graduated from Poquoson High School in 1958 and was also a graduate of the Newport News Shipyard Apprentice School. He married Patricia Messick on June 10, 1961 and they just recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He worked for over 40...

Esther Sheaffer Holloway, 91, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 12, 2021. Born to Frank and Elma Sheaffer in Barnitz, Pennsylvania, Esther was a resident of Poquoson, Virginia for many years. Esther worked as a ward clerk at Eastern State Hospital retiring after 20 years of service in 1989. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Esther is reunited in Heaven with her husband of 68 years, John M. “Jack” Holloway, Sr.; daughters, Jackie Ray...

Sandra White Patrick, 77, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born August 22, 1943 to the late Archie Milton White Sr., and Evelyn Moore White, Sandra was a lifelong Poquoson resident.  She was a faithful member of Emmaus Baptist Church and was actively involved in the choir, Sunday School, and founded the "Bodies in Motion" Class. For many years, Sandra was involved in sports including women's softball, volleyball and bowling. Sandy...

Gail Straughen Hall was called home to be with the Lord on July 7th. She passed away peacefully at home following a brave battle with kidney disease and cancer. Gail worked for the Daily Press for many years before becoming a school bus driver for the Newport News City Schools where she ended her career after several years of service. Gail is preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Betty Straughen.  Gail is survived by her sons JC (Emily) and Brek; and her siblings Gloria Taylor...

Donald Leon Taylor  Age 94, born November 17,1926 in Norwich, Ct to Leon Taylor and Elizabeth S. Taylor. He was a home town hero and had numerous articles in their local paper of his accomplishments. Donald sailed away July 4, 2021. After serving this country for over 26 years, he settled in Poquoson and has lived here for almost 50 years.  Donald loved to travel.  Shortly after retirement, they got a sail boat and the motor yacht and traveled for almost 28 years up and down...

Ashley Michelle Jenkins, 35, passed away on July 1, 2021. Ashley was a Hampton native. She attended Virginia Tech where she met the 315 girls, who became her dear friends. Ashley loved spending time with her friends and family – especially her nephews, Jaxson and Case. She loved being a mom to her furbabies, Bismarck and Gretchen, cooking, gardening, and stirring up trouble with her brother-in-law. Ashley grew up attending First United Methodist Church of Fox Hill and worked for...