Carter Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel

11/13/2025

WARRANT OFFICER CLIFFORD ROBINSON, JR.

Warrant officer Robinson will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date.

11/11/2025

CLIFFORD ROBINSON, JR.
Funeral services for Clifford Robinson, Jr. will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 12, 2025 at Carter Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel 251 Richneck Rd., Newport News, VA 23608. There will be a visitation from 10-11 am.
Interment will full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

11/07/2025

ANTOINE M. WICKER
Funeral services for Antoine Wicker will be held on Saturday Nov. 8, 2025 at 2:00. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00. Services will be live-streamed on this site.

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

WILLIAM BRYANT CHAPMAN. REST IN PEACE .

10/13/2025

Andrea Vaughn, 45
Sunrise: May 31, 1980 | Sunset: Oct. 4, 2025

Andrea Vaughn was born on Langley Air Force Base and raised in Newport News, Virginia, where she attended Reservoir Middle and Woodside High School, she later spent several years in Berkeley, California and Baltimore, Maryland before returning home to Newport News. Andrea was an employee at Huntington Ingalls / Newport News Shipbuilding, where she continued to work until her passing at Riverside Regional.

She was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and friend to many—and a proud dog mom who brought joy wherever she went.

A viewing will be held at Carter’s Funeral Home on Richneck Road on Tuesday, October 14th, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. - 251 Richneck Rd, Newport News, VA 23608

Funeral services will follow at New Beech Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 15th, at 11:00 a.m. - 361 Beechmont Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

10/09/2025

ELOISE JACKSON RHODALL
An interment for Eloise Rhodall will occur Friday Oct. 10, 2025 at Hampton Memorial Gardens at 11:00 am.

09/23/2025

PAULETTE DAVIS
Angels have cast their arms around a beloved soul and ushered her into The Master’s arms.
Funeral services for Paulette Davis will be held at First Baptist Church Morrison, located at 12720 Patrick Henry Dr, Newport News, VA 23602, on Thursday, September 25, 2025. There will be a viewing from 10-11; services will begin at 11:00 am with an interment immediately after at Hampton Memorial Gardens.

09/23/2025

JONATHAN LEVI DRIVER
Jonathan Levi Driver “Johnny” peacefully exchanged earth for eternity on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at age74. Johnny was a lifelong resident of Gloucester County, Virginia until relocation to Hampton and then Newport News, Virginia a few years ago due to illness. He was a 1969 graduate of Gloucester High School and former employee of Virginia Power and Newport News Shipbuilding.
Cherishing his love and memory are: son, Kevin Thompson (Jennifer) and daughter, Carla Rhodes (Adair) both of Gloucester, VA; brothers Fred Driver of Fort Meyers, FL and Randolph Driver of Mitchellville, MD; sister, Kathleen Driver of Mitchellville, MD; sister-in-law, Arlene Brooks Driver of Hampton, VA; extended siblings, Norma J. Hatot-King of Elizabeth City, NC (Morris) his primary caretaker; Dr. Brian Hatot (Sylvia) and Dennis Hatot both of Glen Dale, MD.
He was proceeded in death by his mother, Hazel Delores Booth Driver; his father, Samuel Herbert Driver and his brother, Herbert Vernon Driver. Johnny’s life will be celebrated on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2978 Hickory Fork Rd, Gloucester, Virginia followed by interment in the church cemetery. The family visitation and viewing will be held at 1:00 PM followed by the service at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made by phone 1-800-242-8721 or mailed to:
American Heart Association
PO Box 840692
Dallas, TX 75284-0692
Services entrusted to Carter Funeral Home, 251 Richneck Road; Newport News, VA.

09/15/2025

BERNICE SMITH THOMAS

The angels came for a woman of tremendous faith, Bernice Smith Thomas, lovingly known as Ms. Thomas , The Queen, "B" and GMB, on Tuesday September 9, 2025, in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Her only child was faithfully by her side.

Born and raised in Gloucester, Virginia, Ms. Thomas was the daughter of the late Susie and Jackson Smith. She was the wife of the late Deacon George H. Thomas and the beloved sister to six siblings who preceded her in death.

Education was both her calling and her ministry. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Virginia State University—affectionately calling it “Big State”—and a master’s degree from Hampton Institute (now Hampton University). She continued postgraduate work at William & Mary and received numerous certificates in teaching and guidance.
Ms. Thomas was a member of the National Association of College Women. She was also appointed to the Gloucester School Board in 1992 for a four year term. She also served on the Advisory Committee for Peasley Middle School and the Superintendent's Division Wide Task Force.

For more than 30 years, Ms. Thomas served as a teacher, guidance counselor, and ultimately the Director of the Guidance Department at Gloucester High School. To the students of both T.C. Walker and Gloucester High, she was far more than an educator—she was their confidant, protector, and mentor. She shaped countless lives with wisdom, patience, and love.

Ms. Thomas was cherished by her daughter, Faye Thomas Lemon, her son-in-law, Karl Lemon, and her two grandchildren Kelli and Lance Lemon (Brittany), her great grandchildren Grey and Sivi Lemon, who adored her deeply. To them, she was the heart of the family, embodying grace, strength, and style—always remembered for her kindness, peace, coolness under pressure, her style and her signature high-heeled shoes.

She was also deeply loved by her sister Gladys Griffin, two nieces Marlene Murdock (John) and Pamela Armstead and one nephew, Harold Smith and several great and great -great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A woman of steadfast faith, Ms. Thomas was a devoted trustee and faithful member of Saint Paul Baptist Church in Gloucester, Virginia. Her life was a living testimony of devotion to God, family, and community.

Ms. Thomas will be honored at her funeral service on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Baptist Church, 6188 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester, Virginia. Her pastor, Rev. Bradley Holmes, will deliver the eulogy. The family will greet friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery, 3609 Providence Road, Hayes, Virginia.

Carter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of fresh-cut flowers, the family requests that monetary donations be made to Saint Paul Baptist Church, 5575 Page Road, Gloucester, Virginia or send potted plants to the family. She had an atrium full of plants at her house at Cappahosic.

Ms. Thomas leaves behind a legacy of love, excellence, and unwavering faith that will continue to guide all who were blessed to know her.

The family wishes to thank the many for their attention to Ms. Thomas especially the loving care provided by Mary Turner, Denise Mason, Josephine Banks, Harmony Care and Bayda Hospice at VCU.

09/12/2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we announced the passing of Lawrence H. Ackles Sr. age 91 of Newport News, Virginia. A devoted husband to his wife of 69 years Iris, and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather he was a pillar of strength for both family and community. A US Army veteran. He served 22 years before retiring from Fort Eustis for over 50 years. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church Denbigh, serving as Trustee, usher and caregiver in the daycare. He is survived by his wife, Iris, children Yolanda and Lawrence Junior ,grandchildren Sonsore Ackles, Dr. Toya James- Stevenson and Jeffrey Hill Sr.; and great grandchildren Rephaim and Jelani Stevenson l, Jeffrey Hill Jr. His presence as a silent, loving and strong father figure will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at first Baptist Church Denbigh 3628 Campbell Road Newport News, VA 23602. Viewing will be Friday, September 19, 2025 At Carter Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel 251 Richneck Rd., Newport News, VA Virginia from 10 to 5 PM

08/12/2025

NOAH CHATMAN

Noah Chatman 95, of Hampton stepped into eternity on August 4, 2025. Viewing will be at Carter Funeral Home - Denbigh Chapel on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Fellowship Church 5862 Orcutt Ave, Newport News VA 23605.