All Obituaries

Dinah Borja Christopher, 69, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. A native of Guam, Dinah was a resident of Yorktown and a military spouse. She was also a buyer for The Old Chickahominy House in Williamsburg. The consummate hostess, she made everyone feel welcome and cherished. She enjoyed being social and was a member of numerous clubs and organizations to include: Greetings to You, YRWC, Blue Star Mothers, Yorktown Woman's Club and playing mahjong. She was very involved with...

Tara Marsteller Covert, 49, passed away, Friday, November 15, 2019. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Tara was a local Dental Surgical Assistance for 30 years and a resident of Poquoson. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Roger Wayne Covert; daughter, Kayla Marie Covert and her parents, Clyde Calvin Marsteller and Eleanor Garzi Marsteller. A service in Tara's memory will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd at St. George's Episcopal Church in Newport...

Dorothy C. Chambers, 93, a native of England and Poquoson resident for 45 years, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.  She retired from the Langley Child Care Center (LAFB) in 1988 after thirty years of service. Dorothy was a WWII bride and dedicated wife for 42 years to career Air Force serviceman, Frank L. Chambers, who passed away in 1987.  She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Cheryl Ann Colvard and D. Pamela Chambers; son, Terrence F. Chambers; brother, Ronald...

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Jerry Esser, 65, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Jerry was former US Air Force and worked for CSX transportation from 1980 until 2003.  When not working he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and car nut.  Jerry loved nothing more than his family.  He was a wonderful brother, husband, father, and Poppy.  He was lovingly known as Dad or Poppy to everyone who crossed his threshold. Preceded in death by parents, John & Mary Esser, Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Renee...

Charlie “Gunny” Sotomayor, 58, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019. A native of Bolivia, Gunny was a decorated combat veteran USMC, former Portsmouth police officer, member of the VFW Lodge #3219, American Legion #25 and a VFW Rider. He was also a local business man, hero, warrior, husband, father, son and brother. Gunny was a loyal friend to all, and he was always there to help. “Rest in peace Devil Dog, you will be deeply missed. Semper Fi – Do or Die, OO-RAH...

John M. “Jack” Holloway Sr., 91, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and lifelong resident of Poquoson, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 25, 2019.  He retired from Basic Construction as an Asphalt Plant Superintendent in 1993 after 28 years of service.  Jack was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the J.O.U.A.M.      Jack was preceded in death by his daughters, Jackie Ray and Nell Jarmon.  He is survived by...

Gloria Graham Fisher, 87, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Born February 12, 1932 in Poquoson, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Benjamin Graham and Helen Forrest Graham, granddaughter of the late William A. and Jicy Graham and William B. and Mattie Forrest. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Elmer Orva Fisher, Jr.; daughters, Cynthia Fisher Marshall, Tina Fisher Browder (Michael), Ann Graham Fisher Sachs (Roger); and son, Elmer...

Anne Moore DePaul (Adkins), age 71 of Fort Monroe, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 17, 2019. She was born on October 24, 1947 to the late Walter and Pauline Moore of Wilmington, DE. Anne is survived by her loving children Dan Adkins and his fiancée, Andrea Rinehart of Newark, DE; Jennifer Adkins and her husband, Andy Cloud of Wilmington, DE; Laurie Adkins Leone and her husband, Shaun Leone of Elkton, MD; Megan Hartsel and her husband, Matthew Hartsel of...

The Reverend Dr. James Norfleet Earley, II, 65, passed away at home Friday, October 11, 2019 with his family by his side. A native of Chesapeake and current resident of Poquoson, Jim was a United Methodist Clergyman with 45 years of service for the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church.  At the time of his passing Jim was attending Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Poquoson. Jim was an Eagle Scout, graduated from Great Bridge High School, Virginia Wesleyan College,...