Newport County

Robert A. Hanley, Sr., 88, of Newport, RI, passed away with a smile on his face on August 1, 2026 in his home while cheering on his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. Bob was born on August 11, 1937 in Naugatuck, CT, the youngest of ten children of the late Joseph T. and […]

Richard A. (Dick) Elliott of Portsmouth, RI, 88, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. Dick was born on November 18,1937, in Hyannis, MA, and grew up with his five siblings in Centerville, MA. He was the son of Catherine (Danaher) and Robert Elliott, deceased. Dick graduated from Barnstable High School in 1955 and Providence […]

Geraldine “Babe” (Barry) Nagle, 93, of Newport RI, the wife of the late William D. Nagle died Thursday, July 30th, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born on July 15th, 1933 at home on Wellington Ave in the Fifth Ward, she was daughter of the late Lawrence Joseph “Joe” Barry and Anna “Babe” (Brice) […]

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald William Dunbar, Jr., 57, of Newport, Rhode Island, who passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2026, in Providence. Born in Newport to Bernadette Homer and Ronald William Dunbar, Sr., Ron ventured away for his education and career before returning to his hometown to […]

Delbert Dean DeForest, 89, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, service, and quiet strength. Del was born on October 9, 1936, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Manuel and Lucille DeForest. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1958 and was […]

Frances Louise Mello or Mom, Nan, mother-in-law, aunt, sister, cousin and friend was born on July 2, 1929 in Poughkeepsie, NY. She passed away in Middletown, RI on July 24, 2026. Franny’s 97 years have taken her on many highs and lows. She was one of 6 children…2 boys and 4 girls. Frances moved to […]

With profound sadness, the family announces the passing of John T. Gianetis, 86, of Middletown, RI, on July 21, 2026. Born October 9, 1939, in Newport, Rhode Island, John was the son of Stamos and Elizabeth Gianetis, natives of Greece. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as […]

Peter A. Silvia, age 86, adored husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2026. Peter was born on September 10, 1939 at home to Alfred Silvia and Beatrice Silvia (Oliveria) of Middletown, RI. The eldest of 6 children, Peter grew up in Middletown working on his family’s farm where he developed his […]

After many years apart, Elizabeth Adele (Goetz) Surprenant, 93, rejoined her loving husband, Raymond, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 4H Club leader, camper, cook, avid reader, master gardener, watercolor painter, traveler, and lover of walks and car drives, Betty will be remembered by her children and all the family and friends who […]

Eugenia Meloro, 79, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 1, 1946, in Newark, NJ, Eugenia—affectionately known as G—was the daughter of Theodore and Catherine Poletis. She graduated from Middletown Township High School, Middletown NJ in 1965 and later […]

Alicia Marie (Augustus) Hicks, 69, a devoted mother, abuela, sister, co‑worker, and friend, passed away on July 21, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer, with her son Joseph and his partner Lauren by her side. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, on October 19, 1956, Alicia grew into a lifelong worker whose greatest joy was […]

John Theodore Parkos, Jr., 62 – affectionately known to many as Japes – of Newport, Rhode Island, slipped quietly from this world on July 17, 2026. Born in Newport on February 12, 1964, he was the son of the late John T. Parkos, Sr. and Evelyn (Diaz) Ferretti. A man of proud Greek and Portuguese heritage, […]

Reginald Blaine Cooper, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on July 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 22, 1943, in Sistersville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Paul Cooper and Mabel (Lazear) Cooper of Paden City, WV.  A proud United States Navy veteran, Reggie was the owner of Aquidneck […]

Samia Menassa, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2026. Born on March 5, 1937 in Tyre, Lebanon to Afife and Joseph Menassa, Samia came to America in 1970. Along with her parents, her brother Sami Menassa and his wife Marie, Samia made a life in Newport/Middletown, Rhode Island.She spent over 30 […]

As a young teenager Jim Baillargeron wanted to fly. One day in July 1965 he walked into an Air Force recruiter’s office in Newport, Rhode Island. But the fact he never attended high school was not to his advantage. Disappointed, on his way out the door a Marine recruiter grabbed the tall, slender teenager, “So […]

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lucy Labonite (Gayta) Marum, a beloved mother, grandmother, godmother, wife, sister, auntie, and friend, who passed away on July 8, 2026. Born on March 10, 1952 in Barcelona, Sorsogon, Philippines, Lucy built a life full of generosity, devotion, tenderness, and love. Lucy graduated from Gubat National […]

Larry McCabe spent 25 years in the United States Navy, sailed around the world for a full year, befriended naval officers on almost every continent, and still considered dropping his daughter off at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail one of his finest (and hardest) moments. That was Larry; equally at home brokering international […]

Mary Elaine Gaines, known widely as “Maura,” died on July 3, 2026 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. Mary was born on April 6, 1932 in Sherburne, NY to Clarence F. Gaines, founder of the Gaines Dog Food Company, and his wife, Amelia Ryan Gaines. Mary attended Sherburne Central School and graduated from Marymount […]