Funeral Homes in Poquoson, VA

Facts about the city

Poquoson /pəˈkoʊsən/ is an independent city located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,150. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Poquoson with surrounding York county for statistical purposes.Poquoson is located on the Virginia Peninsula, in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.Poquoson, which was formerly part of York County, became an incorporated town in 1952 and an independent city in 1975. (In Virginia, municipalities incorporated as independent cities are not part of any county.) However, the ties remain close. Over 30 years after Poquoson became a politically independent entity, some constitutional services such as the courts, sheriff and jail continue to be shared with neighboring York County.Poquoson is one of the oldest continuously named cities in Virginia. It is also one of the few to retain a name which derived from the Native Americans who inhabited the area before colonization by the English began in the 17th century.

Poquoson Obituaries

It was written by Orlando Sentinel on September 9th, 2021 that Ted Forrest passed away in Orlando, Florida.  Forrest was 79 years old and was born in Poquoson, VA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ted's life.

It was disclosed by Orlando Sentinel on January 31st, 2021 that Georgia Mae Kleinhenz died in Poquoson, Virginia.  Kleinhenz was 87 years old and was born in Oviedo, FL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Georgia Mae's life.

It was revealed by Mountain Messenger on January 4th, 2021 that Herman W McMahan perished in Poquoson, Virginia.  McMahan was 90 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Herman W's life.

It was reported on May 19th, 2019 that Eugene Henry DeWendt "Gene" Heim passed on in Poquoson, Virginia.  Heim was 39 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eugene Henry DeWendt "Gene"'s life.

It was written on November 25th, 2018 that Deborah Culbreth (Gooch) passed away in Poquoson, Virginia.  Ms. Culbreth was 61 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Deborah's life.

It was revealed on April 3rd, 2018 that Robert McCall "Bob" Brinkley died in Poquoson, Virginia.  Brinkley was 86 years old and was born in North Cove, NC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert McCall "Bob"'s life.

It was revealed on November 14th, 2017 that Doris Dale Cross (Spencer) passed away in Poquoson, Virginia.  Ms. Cross was 94 years old and was born in Nellis, WV.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Doris Dale's life.

It was revealed on June 1st, 2016 that Anna Marie Murray (Jacobs) perished in Poquoson, Virginia.  Ms. Murray was 96 years old and was born in Cincinnati, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Anna Marie's life.

It was noted by Orange County Register on June 12th, 2013 that Archie Jr Riggins died in Mission Viejo, California.  Riggins was 87 years old and was born in Poquoson, VA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Archie Jr's life.

It was disclosed on February 2nd, 2012 that Hilda Granger (Costa) perished in Poquoson, Virginia.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Hilda's life.

History

The name was changed to York County, Virginia County in 1642-43. The action enabled Poquoson to establish its own public school system. . Poquoson grew as a close-knit community of York County for the next 300 years. Poquoson became an incorporated town in 1952, as the citizens of the community wanted more local control of the public schools.

The official website for the city of Poquoson is http://www.poquoson-va.gov.