All Obituaries

James (Jimmy) Morse, 81, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020 at his home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Jimmy was born in North Carolina and grew up in Tennessee, but was a resident of Poquoson for over 60 years. He was a sheet metal worker at the Newport News Shipyard for many years.  He then worked as a civilian building inspector at Langley Air Force Base.  Following his retirement, he worked for SDC for several years as a part-time facility monitor in Bldg....

Dorothy Jean Duncan (nee Tuell), of Newport News, VA died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was 96. Dorothy was born on August 19, 1923 to Clarence and Amanda Tuell in Brownstown, Indiana. She was the youngest of three sisters. She lived in Brownstown until approximately 1944 when she moved to Pueblo, Colorado where she met and married Lawrence Rijnovan. Lawrence served in World War II and continued to serve in the United States Air Force until he retired in...

Dustin Wayne Hudgins (32) passed away the morning of March 22, 2020 in Poquoson, VA.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Hudgins and his father, Wayne Hudgins Sr.  Dustin was an avid fisherman, loved all things outdoors and water. Most of all he cherished his time with family and friends. To know Dustin was to know his smile and to love him. He is survived by the mother of his children, Meagan Elliott. His two sons, Dustin Jr. & Cain. Along with a sister, Rhonda...

Tammy Edwards Byrn, 59, of Poquoson, Virginia passed away at Mary Immaculate Hospital on March 21, 2020 of natural causes. Tammy was a lifelong resident of Poquoson and a member of Tabernacle Church. A proud registered nurse for over two decades, Tammy lived to serve and care for others, and despite a handicap later in life continued to help the sick as a home care aide. Tammy’s fondness for her job was eclipsed only by her love for the Outer Banks, Bull Island Football, and most of...

Olen Smith Evans, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at The Hidenwood in Newport News.  A native of Poquoson, Virginia, he was a 1950 graduate of Poquoson High School and completed his bachelor’s degree at Randolph-Macon College prior to serving in the United States Army.  He attended William and Mary College and completed his master’s degree at Hampton University.  Olen was a long-time teacher, coach, athletic director and principal at...

“Sam” Eng, 85, of Poquoson, VA, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2020. Sam was born in Taishan, China with his childhood overshadowed by the Japanese Occupation.  He lost his mother at age 8 but survived the famine and violence of WWII with support from his older sister May.  Sam spent his high school years in Hong Kong and worked in various trade jobs on several skyscraper projects.  Sam went on to work on ocean-faring cargo vessels and was promoted to...

Kenneth Ray Messick, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Kenny was a native of Poquoson, VA and he was a resident of Five Star Residential Living LCC in Newport News. He died at Riverside Regional Medical Center as a result of multiple medical complications. Kenny participated in a Day Support Program at Colonial Behavioral Health and he also enjoyed going on different miscellaneous outings provided by his residence staff. He was very much loved by his family...

Lynn Jackson Darlington, 57, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020, peacefully at home. Lynn was born in Wichita, Kansas and as a military brat, she lived in various places throughout the United States and Canada. Lynn resided in Poquoson, Virginia for twenty-seven years and considered it home. She graduated from Poquoson High School in 1981 and later went on to earn her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Radford University. Lynn currently worked for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Lynn is...

Ashley Duane Page, 83, went peacefully into the arms of his Savior on February 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Patrick Page; father, Chester Hayden Page; and son-in-law Stephen Powell.  Ashley is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joan Moore Page; daughters, Brenda Page, Sarah Powell, Susan “Me Too” Saunders (John); brother, Donald Page (Carol); grandchildren, Marie (George), Jason (Christina), Amanda...

Joyce Evelyn Smith Wright, 57, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 22, 2020 in her home in Poquoson. A native of Chesterfield, South Carolina, Joyce worked as a warper in the textile industry, loved the beach, scrapbooking, Bon Jovi and spending time with her grandchildren. She was not an official member of Liberty Baptist Church but enjoyed going with her family when she was able. Joyce could always be found on the softball field supporting her granddaughters throughout their...