All Obituaries

Virginia Mae Evans, 97, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born in Stem, North Carolina to Macy Edward Evans and Allie Lee Oakley Evans on August 11, 1922. She moved to the Peninsula in 1941 and has been a resident of Poquoson since 1957, serving as the General Registrar from 1975 - 2002. In 1994, she earned the professional title of Certified Professional General Registrar through the Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia.  Throughout her...

Mary M. Saulman, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at home. A longtime resident of Poquoson, she was a native of Maryland. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Newport News where she was active in the Sister’s in Praise praise group, King's Daughters Sunday School Class, Hand Bells and the Choir. She was a member of the Chatty Hatters Red Hat Ladies. Preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Margaret Marshall, Mary is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,...

Bill was born with Cerebral Palsy and spent his life wheelchair bound.  In spite of spending many years in institutions, due to the early deaths of both parents, Bill had the fortune of being mainstreamed with the help Federal and State ADA regulations.  He learned to navigate the public transportation system in Northern Virginia and DC.   He obtained employment with the Federal Government in D.C. and was able to commute to work every day rain, sleet or snow! ...

Mary W. Henley, 78, passed away on May 10, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson. Mary is preceded in rest by her parents, John and Mary Ward. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 61 years, Vernon L. Henley, Jr.; children, Shawn Henley (Pam) and Troy Henley (Teresa); grandchildren, Timmy Henley, Krista McGuire (Mac), Keith Henley, Morgan Henley; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Janie Hildreth (Jim); and brother, Jerry Ward...

Nikkii Glenn Massey passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his beloved family on May 4, 2020. Nikkii was born in Tildenville, Florida on March 20, 1940 and grew up in Apopka, Florida. He graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School in 1958 then moved to New York, where he worked for the Statistical Research Corp before joining the Air Force. For 26 years Nikkii proudly served his country and was stationed in the USA, Europe, and Asia, spending three consecutive tours in Vietnam....

Bill started life on December 20, 1937 in a small farmhouse, the son of the late Henry and Blanch Mahler.  He had two brothers; George and Henry; two sisters; Josephine and Selma, and a very special Uncle, Edwin.  He graduated from Randolph Henry High School in 1956.  He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1960 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and a commission in the Air Force.  An incredibly special person, Margaret Milton, his high school science...

Shirley Ward Forrest passed unexpectedly, May 2, 2020, with family and friends by her bedside, after a long battle with cancer. Born to Callie and Sarah Ward, along with her baby sister Linda, with whom she loved dearly, they lived a simple life in Messick, Virginia - often working hard raising chickens and hogs, gathering eggs, working in the garden growing vegetables to eat or can and preserve. She spent most days walking to school, Trinity Church, or the Messick Theatre, where she would...

Myrna Mae "Succi" Champ, 82, a native of Poquoson, passed away Saturday, April 18th. She was an extremely accomplished baker and enjoyed cooking. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, community member, and friend who loved to help people and never met a stranger. Myrna is preceded in rest by her parents, Robert & Margaret Firth; husband, Eugene Champ Sr; sister, Opal Carr; children, Eugene Champ Jr, Larry Champ, and Karen Champ. She is survived by her son Dan...

Kenneth Mitchell “Kenny” Insley, 57, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 due to a motorcycle accident in Ellijay, Georgia. A native of Poquoson, Virginia, Kenny resided in Georgia for 26 years. He worked as a professional photographer, model, and independent insurance agent. While living in Poquoson, he attended Trinity United Methodist Church. Kenny was an avid motorcyclist all of his life. He also enjoyed water skiing, clamming, hunting and enjoyed his time on the river. He...