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 revealed 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 express your sympathy and honor Ted's life.

It was written by Orlando Sentinel on January 31st, 2021 that Georgia Mae Kleinhenz passed away 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 disclosed by Mountain Messenger on January 4th, 2021 that Herman W McMahan died in Poquoson, Virginia.  McMahan was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Herman W's life.

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

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

It was noted on April 3rd, 2018 that Robert McCall "Bob" Brinkley passed away 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 disclosed on November 14th, 2017 that Doris Dale Cross (Spencer) passed on in Poquoson, Virginia.  Ms. Cross was 94 years old and was born in Nellis, WV.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Doris Dale's life.

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

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

It was written on February 2nd, 2012 that Hilda Granger (Costa) perished in Poquoson, Virginia.  Send flowers to express your sympathy 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.