All Obituaries

Bonnie Harris Ward, born May 29, 1935,  passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 7, 2023, having been surrounded by the love of her family for the duration of her illness and life. She had just excitedly celebrated her 88th birthday. Bonnie, a native of Louisburg, North Carolina, met the love of her life and best friend, Percy F. Ward while attending Gold Sand High School in 1952. With the permission of Bonnie’s parents, they eloped and moved to Poquoson,...

Dear family and friends,  Please be patient with us as we navigate through some very difficult times. We wanted to get this page up so that you could begin to share your love as many of you already have on Facebook and other social media. Some family members and friends do not have access to social media. Please share here as well so that we may print your condolences for them. Thank you. A celebration of Susan's life will take place 6 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the...

Mickey Firman Graham, 78, born November 17, 1944, passed away at home on May 22 surrounded by his family. He was the youngest of 8 children, born to Capt. John Aaron Graham, Sr. and Mrs. Earsie Lavenia Graham (Mrs. Hurse) to most. He was born and raised in Poquoson. He was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Poquoson is where he met, married and lived with the love of his life, Esther Kay Graham (Firth). Mickey was a lifelong waterman and worked as...

Patricia Anne Fox, 88, passed away on May 22, 2023. She was a resident of Poquoson for the last 48 years. She was a dedicated military spouse to her husband, Donald. Patricia was an avid bridge and Mahjong player and loved crafting.  Patricia is reunited with her beloved husband, Donald J. Fox. She was also predeceased by her brother, Gerald Thomas.  Her memory is cherished by her sons, Thomas of Poquoson, James (Amy) of Tucson, Arizona; daughter, Alisa (Mary K) of Newport News;...

Gerald Wayne Hopkins, 70, of Poquoson, VA, passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023 surrounded by his children, grand-children, and wife of 37 years, Cathy Hopkins. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Lydia Avis Hopkins, his father Edward Raymond Hopkins and his brothers Butch Hopkins and Kenneth Hopkins. Jerry dedicated his career to his work as a Master Electrician at the Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA. Prior to, he was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of...

Bertha M. Ryan, longtime resident of Ridgecrest, California, passed away on May 18, 2023. Born June 6, 1928, in Newton, Massachusetts, she graduated from Emmanuel College and MIT, where she taught math while doing graduate work. To support the war effort, as a high school student, Bertha worked in a “Rosie the Riveter” role at a Raytheon defense plant. Bertha developed a love for aviation at a young age when her brother, Fred, arranged for her to have her first airplane flight...

Joseph James Panuska, 79, of Newport News, Va passed away on May 17, 2023 surrounded by his family. Joe was born on October 13, 1943 to the late Charles and Abbie Panuska of Dillonvale, Ohio.  He attended Dillonvale High School where he was a member of the football team and school band.  Upon graduation, Joe attended The Allied Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois, where he received a Bachelor of Technology in Tool and Manufacturing Engineering.  Following graduation,...

Francis “Mac” Corcoran McCrane, Jr., 89 years old, of Newport News, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at York Nursing and Rehabilitation in Yorktown, Virginia. A third generation of Irish immigrants, Mac was born March 9, 1934, in Passaic, NJ to the late Francis Cyril McCrane and Catherine Eleanor Corcoran McCrane. Francis Cyril McCrane was President of the Francis C. McCrane ~ Plymouth & Desoto Dealership in Passaic NJ. Mac spent his childhood years in...

Linda Ann Moore Ridenhour went to be with The Lord on May 14, 2023. Linda was born on November 11, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of Poquoson. She is preceded in death by her father, William Herbert Moore, Sr., her mother, Alma Linda Bunting Moore, sister, Alma Jean Moore Shaw and brother, William Herbert Moore, Jr. (W.H.). Linda is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Harold (Dickie) E. Ridenhour, her son, Kurt E. Ridenhour, daughter Lisa Marie Ridenhour (Mercer), son in-law,...

Mary D. Mister passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023.  Mary was a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads.  She was preceded in death by parents Bill & Lee Mister.  Leaving to cherish her memory is son, Ronnie Mesic of Carrollton, sisters, Sandy Hickman of Onancock, Pat Clark (Bernie) of Poquoson, Jan “Mike” Darnell (Gary) of Belhaven, NC, granddaughter, Savannah Besjovic of Carrollton, niece, Kelly Darnell, nephews, Chris Willett, and Eddie Mann. After graduating from...