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Virginia Museum Found 4 Confederate Soldiers' Remains. It's Trying to Identify Them

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Virginia Museum Found 4 Confederate Soldiers' Remains. It's Trying to Identify Them

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. Archaeologists in Virginia were excavating the grounds of a building that stored gunpowder during the American Revolution when they uncovered the eye sockets of a human skull.The team carefully unearthed four skeletons, including one with a bullet in the spine, and three amputated legs. They quickly surmised the bones were actually from the Civil War, when a makeshift hospital operated nearby and treated gravely wounded Confede…See the Story

Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in James City County

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Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in James City County

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Lee Rondell Richardson was convicted of the first-degree murder of Alfred Johnson in September 2022.See the Story

Threats Lead to Arrest, Seizure of Firearms and Suspected Narcotics in James City County

Weapons · Williamsburg

Threats Lead to Arrest, Seizure of Firearms and Suspected Narcotics in James City County

(JCCPD) JAMES CITY COUNTY — A 23-year-old James City County man wanted for violation of conditional release was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday after police responding to a call of a man making threats discovered firearms and suspected narcotics during a subsequent search. According to the James City County Police Department, at approximately 12:15 p.m. on June 11, officers responded to a report of a male subject acting erratically and ma…See the Story

Richard K. Hughes, 78, of Williamsburg

Richard K. Hughes (Nelsen Funeral Home) Richard K. Hughes (Rick) of Williamsburg, VA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born in Montreal, Canada on August 26, 1946 to Ken and Nina Hughes. He came to the United States in July of 1959 at the age of 13, along with his parents, his sister, Sandra Deans, and brother, Stuart Hughes (Jessica). He was a Lineman in the US Army, serving in …Williamsburg, United States · Williamsburg Read Article

Lawrence “Larry” Kirk Banks, 82, of Williamsburg

Lawrence "Larry" Kirk Banks (Nelsen Funeral Home) Lawrence "Larry" Kirk Banks, of Williamsburg, V.A., passed away on June 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Julia Gray Smith Banks, in 2011, and his older brother, Charles A. Banks, III, of Gloucester, V.A. in 2022. Larry is survived by his partner, Elizabeth Kight Simpson (Penny) of Williamsburg, V.A.; his daughters, Laura Banks Hardwicke (Timothy), Jennifer McMillan Bank…Williamsburg, United States · Williamsburg Read Article

William (Bill) Schneider, 88, of Williamsburg

William (Bill) Schneider (Nelsen Funeral Home) William (Bill) Schneider, 88, of Williamsburg, VA passed away peacefully at home on June 7th, 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Claire (Lee), and sons, Edward (Tanya), Paul (Toni), Phillip, and Mark. Bill will be fondly remembered as a loving ‘Poppop’ to Sarah, Nicolas, Erin, Emily, and Armand. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Millie, as well as sisters, Jane, Muriel, Eleanor, and br…Williamsburg, United States · Williamsburg Read Article

Mack Gilbert Maples, 83, of Williamsburg

Mack Gilbert Maples (Nelsen Funeral Home) Mack Gilbert Maples, age 83, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. A graveside service for Mack will be held Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd, Suffolk, Virginia. SourceWilliamsburg, United States · Williamsburg Read Article

Thusnelda Victoria Woodhouse, 83, of Williamsburg

Thusnelda Victoria Woodhouse (Amory Funeral Home) Thusnelda Victoria Woodhouse, 83 passed away on Monday June 9, 2025. Mrs. Woodhouse, known to friends and family as ‘Nelda’ was a native of Panama and a resident of Williamsburg, for 25 years. Her working career began in the medical field and she retired from a successful sales career with JCPenney. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother. She is survived by her daughter D…Williamsburg, United States · Williamsburg Read Article

Marguerite Nina Wagner, 85, of Williamsburg

Marguerite Nina Wagner (Nelsen Funeral Home) Marguerite Nina Wagner (nee Lingley), died on June 5, 2025, in Williamsburg VA with her husband at her bedside. She was born on May 12, 1940, to Marguerite Lingley (nee Harbour) and Kenneth Atlee Lingley. She is survived by her husband, William Henry (Hank) Wagner; daughters, Cynthia Aronson and Stacy Cruess; and son Jeffrey Wagner. Her son Todd Wagner passed away in 2023. She also leaves behind 7 gra…Williamsburg, United States · Williamsburg Read Article

Frances “Fran” Jean Palmer, 90, of Williamsburg

Frances "Fran" Jean Palmer (Nelsen Funeral Home) Frances "Fran" Jean Palmer, 90, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Born in Frederick, Maryland on May 2, 1935, Fran spent her early years in the Baltimore area with her four sisters. Fran had a successful career as a purchasing manager at Bell Atlantic (later Verizon). She took great pride in her family, her home and her work. Her home was a welcoming place for her many nieces…Williamsburg, United States · Williamsburg Read Article

CDR. Basil F. Gray Jr., USN (Ret), 95, of Williamsburg

Basil F. Gray Jr. (Nelsen Funeral Home) After almost two years of living without his lifelong love, companion, friend, and wife, Basil left this world to reunite. At the age of 95 and weeks short of his birthday, God called him back to shine in Heaven and be with his true love. After 69 years of marriage, serving his country for 23 years as a naval officer, and raising a family to carry on his legacy, Basil has truly retired. Basil was raised in…Williamsburg, United States · Williamsburg Read Article

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