All Obituaries

Edgar “Bubba” Collier, Jr was born on Gwynn’s Island February 8, 1934 to Edgar Collier Sr and Cordelia Nunn Collier.  He was predeceased by his  wife Lois Dryden Collier, his sisters Shirley Talley and Mary Acol and his brother Raymond “Bo” Collier.  He has now been reunited with his loving wife Lois. After graduating from Hampton High School Edgar joined the US Navy.  After serving in the military he went to work at NASA as an outdoor...

POQUOSON – Mr. William (Bill) E. Ayers passed away quietly after an extended bout with cancer. Bill was born in Lancaster’s Corner, MD, and he served honorably with pride for 23 years in the U.S. Air Force with stations in Korea, France, Thailand, and Canada.  U.S. duty stations include the Air Force Academy, Davis Monthan AFB, March AFB, and finally retirement at Langley AFB. Bill enjoyed a subsequent 17-year career at Bush Gardens, Williamsburg. Bill lived in Poquoson for...

Reverend Milford C. Rollins died Sunday, September 13, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Maxine Evans Rollins; daughter, Anne Louise Rollins and husband Greg Anderson; son, Forrest Quinn Rollins (Becky); granddaughter, Lindsey Anderson Lindvall (Chase); grandson, Forrest Quinn Rollins, Jr.;step-grandson, Kevin Maher; niece, Kim White (Jay) and nephews, Glen Rollins (Lisa) and Mark Rollins (Courtney). Milford was predeceased by his parents, Milford Buren Rollins and Maggie...

      Mr. Dick Burnett, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, with his family by his side.  A native of Illinois, Dick was a resident of Poquoson for the past 68 years. He loved his community and it was reflected in the many ways he served.  In 1996 he retired from Noland Company after 48 years of service as a top performing salesman.      Dick was a loyal member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church and a lifetime...

POQUOSON – Alma Moore Messick-Behler, 94, died peacefully on September 8, 2020.  She was a native of Poquoson, Virginia.   Alma enjoyed being a homemaker and she was an excellent cook.  She was well known for her delicious fudge.  She also enjoyed creating some very pretty quilts which she said was a labor of love.  She was a faithful member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church and a member of the Adult Bible Class and the Phillips Hunt Circle.   She was...

Norman Nachbaur, a retired Army Veteran of 24 years and retired United States Postal Carrier of 26 years, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2020 at the age of 80.  Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic it is so unfortunate that we will not be able to have a celebration for life in honor of Norm.  Norman is survived by his loving daughter, Lisa A. Baker and great grandson/son, Kai M. Baker. He is predeceased by his loving wife Barbara J. Nachbaur and granddaughter Michelle Baker....

Shirley Mae Kyllo, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2020. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Elmer and Theresia Peterson.  She married John Junior Kyllo on June 9, 1948, who preceded her in death.  After working several years on the farm, John and Shirley felt called into the ministry.  Shirley was active in working alongside her husband in the life of the church at the several parishes they served.  She loved to spend time working on her artistic talents...

Patti Lynne Wainwright was born on October 24, 1961 and died September 1, 2020. Patti was raised in Poquoson and graduated from Poquoson High School in 1980. She enjoyed working in the engineering department for the city of Newport News for almost 40 years where she developed some close friendships. Patti enjoyed watching her son play baseball, shopping, cooking (especially fresh vegetables and soup), traveling to Windber, PA to visit with friends, and watching The Price Is Right. Patti...

Henry Melvin Lawson, (80) fondly known as Mel went to his heavenly home on August 30, 2020.  Mel was a native of Poquoson, VA until his retirement 16 years ago.  He and his wife Shirley (Portie)  moved to Mathews, VA for a quiet lifestyle.  Mel and Portie were married for 61 years.  He was a lifelong MASON with the Poquoson Masonic Lodge #49.  Mel enjoyed being outdoors and just piddling around.  Mel loved to play golf but most of all he enjoyed being with...

Dr. Christian W. Nill, 86, fought pancreatic cancer courageously for over a year, losing the battle on August 29, 2020. He was a first generation American born in Detroit, Michigan to August and Anna Nill. Chris leaves his loving wife, Carolyn, his children Christian Nill and Heidi Chaney; stepchildren Terri Hall (Chip), Jeff DeRyder, and Kathi DeRyder; grandchildren Michael DeRyder, Benjamin Topping (Nicole), and Brian Hall and great granddaughter Caroline DeRyder. He graduated from East...