All Obituaries

Barbara Kim Dorsey, 69, was called home Monday, April 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 23, 1954, in Bluefield, West Virgina, Barbara was a Poquoson resident for the past 55 years. She loved family time along with sunny days on the beach. She would always attend any and all activities involving her grandchildren and she loved sun tanning, beach going and family vacations. She held many jobs along the way but found her calling in the childcare profession. Barbara is...

Philip Lee Edwards, 76, passed away on April 14, 2024. Philip was a lifelong resident of Poquoson, VA and a graduate of Poquoson High School and East Tennessee State University. Philip made his career in the lumber management business. He was a faithful member of JOUAM (Junior Order of United American Mechanics). He loved golf, fishing, and most of all his beloved cats. Philip (Uncle Tiny) was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann West Edwards and his parents, Philip F. and Mary B. He is...

Joan Y. Firth, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2024. Born and raised in Poquoson, she eventually became a longtime resident of Surry County, and more recently, a resident of Chesterfield County. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Mc. and Catherine Spady Firth; her baby brother, Alvin Mc. Firth, Jr.; her granddaughter, Kandis Williams Carter; and her brothers-in-law Buddy Hite and Hank Schroeder. She is survived by her sisters, Zoan Firth Hite and Dorothy...

Awilda “Ann” Lang, 84, went to be with the Lord, Monday April 8, 2024. A native and lifelong resident of Poquoson Ann was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, talking to friends and family on the phone. Preceded in death by her father, Willie Dryden; mother, Rebecca Dryden; sister, Lois Collier; husband, Lawrence G. Lang, and daughter, Becky Lang, Ann is survived by her children, Susan, and James Lang; grandchildren, Krystal Keener Lang, James Lang II,...

John W. Bunting, Jr. passed away on April 8, 2024, joining his late wife, Lucy Mitchell Bunting, in heaven and to continue their journey together.  In addition to Lucy, John was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Huggett and John W. Bunting Sr and his sister Jean Bunting Elliott. He is survived by his children, Carey Bunting Gregory, Elizabeth Bunting Fink (Martin) and John Wesley Bunting III, and his grandchildren, Melissa Gregory, Joseph Fink, Oliver Fink and...

Wayne Wallace Burge passed away on April 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with renal cancer. Wayne was born to Isaac Presnall Burge and Shirley Whatley Burge on September 19, 1943, in Whatley, Alabama. He was a resident of Poquoson for the last 28 years.From an early age, he was family oriented and always enjoyed being at Ma and Addie’s house with his many cousins and brothers. He continued being active with his son’s activities from Indian Guides, The Scouts, wrestling, coaching...

Deborah Cawley Daughtry, 70, passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024. A native of Poquoson and a Hampton resident for the past 22 years, Deborah was born to Frank and Mary Jane Cawley, September 22, 1953. Deborah enjoyed researching her ancestors and forming her family tree. She was always excited to share her findings with her family. She also had a love for music and her album collection is proof of her passion. She was also a collector of Pepsi memorabilia. Deborah had a great love of...

James Lawrence O’Toole, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. James grew up in Westchester, New York and spent a majority of his time in Cherry Hill, New Jersey until he moved to Newport News where he resided for the last 35 years. James is retired from the Glidden Corp. After retirement, he worked at Patriot Chevrolet in Williamsburg, VA, then at Suttle Motor Corp in Newport News. His memory is cherished by his loving wife of 32 years, Lenora; children, Jason and Glenn;...

Ray Carmines, Jr., 96, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 26, 1927. Ray was a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson. In 1944, Ray graduated from Poquoson High School and continued his education that fall at Virginia Tech. After 2 quarters in college, he decided to enlist in the Navy at the age of 17 and served from 1945 to 1946. In July of 1950, he married the love of his life, Beulah, and continued to earn a degree in Rural...