All Obituaries

Richard Ashley passed away on Saturday, 9/30/23, following a short battle with cancer. He loved to hunt and fish with his brothers, cousins, and his brother-in-law Gary. He was quiet and bit of a loner, but would definitely tell you how he felt, if you made him mad. He will be missed by his family and friends and good neighbor, Doris. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Emmit and Margaret Ashley, and brother, Billy Ashley. He is survived by his children, Ember Ashley and Richard...

Evelyn Wilson Parker died on September 28, 2023. Evelyn was born on Dec 31, 1938, to the late Clyde L. Wilson and Margaret Ione Perkins Wilson at Lakewood, NY. She lived in Poquoson for many years, and was an avid member of Poquoson Garden Club, Women’s Club, the Horticultural Society, as well as a Master Gardener and Naturalist. She was a member of the D.A.R., a Mayflower descendent. She was generous, caring and giving of her time and resources to the community. She volunteered at...

Sandra Wishart Dearnley of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on September 26th, 2023, at the age of 79 after a brief battle with cancer. Sandy was born on April 21st, 1944, in Summit, NJ to Robert Alexander Wishart and Mary Catherine Browne Wishart. She graduated from Milburn High School in NJ and attended Bethany College. She married shortly after college and began her life’s work of being a mother to her beloved sons, Rob & Scott. To say she excelled at this job would be an...

Estelle Watkins Hautz, 94, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 22, 2023, after a long illness. A native and lifelong resident of Poquoson, Estelle was a loving and dedicated wife and mother who took great joy in having her family near her, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a past member of Bethel Baptist Church. Estelle enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens, but her favorite thing to do was traveling with her beloved Sug. Preceded...

Stephen Ashton Hudgins, 68, of Poquoson, peacefully passed away on September 19, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born on May 14, 1955, in Newport News, VA, the only child of Jane and the late Harvey Lee Hudgins. He grew up in Hampton and Seaford, VA where he spent countless hours on the water. He loved boating and boasts many stories regarding his ability to navigate the most treacherous of conditions with ease.  Steve graduated from Hampton Roads Academy in 1973,...

Dealani Zhyne Aguero Acevedo, 1 day, was called home Thursday, September 14, 2023, due to Anencephaly. Dealani was born, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Norfolk, Virginia to her loving parents, Dayrelis Acevedo Villegas and Christopher Michael Aguero. She loved to eat and loved listening to island music. Dealani loved to cuddle with her dad and playing tag inside mommy’s belly. She loved showing her tongue and blowing kisses. Dealani is survived by her parents who are service...

LTC Bobby J. Kirts (78) passed away on September 13, 2023. He was a loving husband, supportive dad, adoring grandfather, and generous friend. Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma (Go, Pokes!) in 1944, Bobby faithfully served his family and his country through an adventurous story with the love of his life, Mary, aka Virgie. Together they traveled the world and raised two daughters, Becky and Dana.  Highlights of their tours included Texas, Georgia, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Germany, West Point,...

Nathaniel Linwood Saunders Jr., 90, passed away on September 11, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1933, in Hampton, VA to the late Beulah Conover Saunders and the late Nathaniel Linwood Saunders Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mrs. Barbara Watson Saunders. Known by many who knew him as “Bubba” or “Nat”, Nathaniel was of the Baptist Faith. He worked for many years as an Electrician for I.B.E.W. Local #1340, and C & O Railroad, before retiring to...

Julie Anne Holloway Bryant was born on January 29, 1961, in Hampton, Virginia. A native of Poquoson, Julie was most recently a resident of Gloucester, Virginia. She departed this life on September 4, 2023, surrounded by her family. Julie was predeceased by her son, William Bryant, and is survived by her son, Parker Bryant and his wife Holly, her parents, Norman and Judy Holloway; siblings Daniel Holloway (Nancy), Molly Rivera (Jose), and several nieces and nephews. Julie was a graduate of...