All Obituaries

Thomas Evans Delk, of Poquoson, was welcomed home to Heaven on November 27, 2020. Tommy was born in Norfolk, Virginia in April 10, 1937 to Cherry Frances Butler Delk and Joseph Remney Delk. He was the second eldest of five children. He was raised in Norfolk, baptized at First Baptist Church in Norfolk, and graduated from Maury High School in 1955, where he had been co-captain of the football team. He served in the Virginia Army National Guard for 37 years retiring as a Master Sergeant,...

Mildred "Millie" Everett, 87, went to be with her Lord, Monday, November 23, 2020. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Millie was the last of seven children. She was a long time resident of Poquoson and a retiree of the Amoco Oil Refinery in Yorktown. After she retired she and her late husband, Donald Glenn Everett, Sr. enjoyed traveling the country and finding fun and unique events to participate in like Clogging. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Donald...

Lucy Mitchell Bunting, 80, passed away at home Monday November 16, 2020.  Lucy was born June 24, 1940 in Newport News, Virginia and graduated from Warwick High School in 1958.  She also earned a Bachelor's Degree from Randolph Macon Women's College in 1962.  Lucy was a former member of the Junior League of Hampton Roads and the James River Country Club.  Lucy was a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Poquoson and loved singing in the Chancel...

Jackie O. Bunting born January 27, 1938 in Poquoson, Virginia to Sellie T. Bunting and Viola E. Bunting passed away November 14, 2020 in Bozeman, Montana after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease.  There will be a private Memorial service in Bozeman, and a burial service for his ashes at a later date in Poquoson, Virginia. He is predeceased in death by his parents and older brother, Joseph K. Bunting. Survived by his wife of 59 years Jane F. Bunting of Bozeman, Montana.  He...

Our beloved father and grandfather, Richard H. Waters, “Papa”, went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2020. He was born January 23, 1929 in Burningtown, North Carolina to Dock and Nina Waters. One of seven children, he was the last remaining. He left the mountains of N.C. at the age of 18 to join the Army/Air Force, and went to Korea and Japan, then Newfoundland where he met his wife, Betty. He proudly served our country for 26 years and was a veteran of both the Korean...

Jerry Ray Ward, Sr., 77, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. He was a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson. Jerry was retired from the Newport News Shipyard and Dry Dock Company and was a proud Mason of 50+ years of the Poquoson Lodge #49. He was an active member of the Keep the Promise Ministries Church and taught children and adults hunter safety courses for many years in Virginia.  Jerry is preceded in rest by his son, Jerry R. Ward, Jr. and sister, Mary Fae...

Patricia ”Patti” G. Hall, 52, of York County, was called to Heaven on November 6, 2020. Patti will be most remembered for her undoubted Christian faith, her wit for any occasion and her selfless, loving heart. She was an active and faithful member of Poquoson Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cora “Ducky” E. Hall. She is survived by her father, Dennis W. Hall; sister, Pamela Joy Mautz (Joe); nieces, Samantha Leigh Fries, Alyssa Jo Mautz (Matt);...

Beulah "Nita" Frayser, 94, of Poquoson went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Emory and Mary Alice Howdyshell of Stanton, Virginia. Nita is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Walter "Pete" Frayser, and two sons, Jerry Frayser of Gloucester, and Bobby Frayser of Newport News. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Nancy Lamm of Sutherland, and son-in-law, Willie Lamm, Sr.; grandchildren, Teresa Holloway...

Eleanore Louise DiIulis, 92, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2020. Born in Massachusetts in 1928, Eleanore was a resident of Poquoson for 17 years.  She worked as a secretary for Phillips Manufacturing, MA for 30 years and spent the last 27 years in retirement.  Eleanore was a member of  Poquoson Baptist Church and loved spending time cooking, reading, crocheting, cross stitching, painting, and sewing. Preceding her in rest are her parents, Chester Sexton King and...

Aaron Todd Pratt, 44, passed away on October 20, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Huntington’s disease. Aaron was a native of Newport News and then later resided in Yorktown, Virginia. He served in the in the USMC and went on to be a police officer with the Hampton Police Department, where he found his calling. Aaron’s time was well spent hunting, fishing, mountain biking, and going to Disney World with his loving family. Preceding Aaron in rest are his father,...