All Obituaries

Herbert William Wright, Sr., 93, passed away on July 3, 2022. Herbert was a member of Local Union #79 Ironworkers and Masonic Lodge #49 and Scottish Rite. He enjoyed umpiring baseball and softball, gardening, and loved his children fiercely.  Herbert is reunited in Heaven with his wife, Betty Sue Forrest Wright; parents, Daniel Duncan Wright and Amanda Lenel Wright; brothers, James Pate Wright, Daniel Vance Wright, Vernon Harrell Wright, and  Melvin Eugene Wright. Left to cherish...

Matthew 3:11 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:   George Thomas Insley, Jr. 81, was born to his parents, George and Ruth Insley on May 15, 1941. George was a lifelong resident of Poquoson, who enjoyed fishing, crabbing, oystering, and hunting in his youth.  He developed many life-long friendships and never knew a...

Nicholas John Andre, “Nick,” peacefully passed away on June 26, 2022, after an extraordinary 92 years of life. Nick was born on February 19, 1930, in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Tech and served in the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, retiring as a Colonel after 27 years. Following his military career, he was the Director of Plant and Engineering at Hampton General Hospital. He resided in Poquoson for 48 years. Nick’s proudest accomplishment was his family. He...

Judy M. Wainwright, 71, passed away on June 21, 2022, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Judy was a native of Poquoson and a long-time resident of Newport News. She worked as a division secretary for NASA. She was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church. Judy had a special place in her heart for cats. Preceded in death by her husband, John W. Wainwright III and parents, Mildred and Collis P. Moore, Jr. Her memory is cherished by her brother, Mark Moore (Debbie); sister, Shelly Donahue...

We regretfully announce the passing of our mother, Eva Lee Arbuckle- Armstrong Turnbull 81 on Friday, June 17, 2022. Eva passed away of natural causes at her home in Poquoson, Virginia Eva was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on August 19, 1940, to her biological parents Dorothy and Lemon Arbuckle. Eva unfortunately lost both of her parents in the next few years. She was adopted by the loving Armstrong family at nine years of age. The Armstrong's, Father, Lynn Baines Armstrong, Mother,...

Martha Ann Greene-Workman of Poquoson, Virginia passed away on June 11, 2022. Martha was born in Charleston, West Virginia and grew up in Alderson, West Virginia. Martha was preceded in death by her parents Virginia Fitzgerald Greene and Carl Greene. Martha graduated from Alderson High School, obtained a RN from C&O Railway Hospital School of Nursing, a BSN and a Master’s in Education from the University of Virginia, a MSN from Duke University, and a PHD in Clinical Psychology...

On June 10, David Howell was suddenly taken away from his earthly home and his loving family. He was a young 92 years old. David was born in San Diego, CA on March 27, 1930. He attended San Diego State for one year while serving in the Naval Reserve as a fireman apprentice. He then was accepted into the class of 1953 at the United States Naval Academy. Upon graduation, David was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the United States Air Force. His military career took him to many states...

Survived by her loving husband, George Vincent Arrangements and heartfelt guidance through Claytor Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences to claytorrollins.com  

Our beloved brother and uncle, William H. Waters, “Bill”, went to be with his Lord on May 31, 2022. He joins his wife, Cathy Hobbs Waters; and his parents, Richard and Betty Waters in their heavenly home. Bill was born on September 21, 1954, in St. John’s, Newfoundland. As a child of a military parent, he traveled throughout the country. He was a proud graduate and support of the University of Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bill will never be forgotten by his sister Patsy Long,...

Jason Andrew Haczewski, known lovingly as “Ski” and “Bo”, passed away on May 28th, 2022. Born to Joseph and Julie Haczewski on July 11, 1984, Jason was a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson. Jason’s lifelong love of the water began when he was a small boy. He enjoyed spending time at the family cottage on the Mobjack sailing his boats and playing with his water toys. He was young at heart, always tinkering and playing with Legos, trucks, and toys. Jason...