Obituaries

Margaret Ellen Hickman Carter, 86, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on August 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Chaplain (LTC) James A. Carter, U.S. Army, Ret., for 60 years. Born in Eldon, MO, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Hoskins) Hickman. Beginning her educational career in a one-room […]

Margaret A. Silvia, 96 of Middletown, RI, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was the wife of the late John J. Silvia. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Perini) Gramolini. Margaret was a beloved homemaker who enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She found immense joy […]

Beloved father, brother, friend, and talented chef, Paul Gerard Rogers passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, in Providence. Born in Newport, RI on March 28, 1956, Paul was a cherished member of the community and leaves behind a lasting impact on all who knew him. Graduating from Rogers High School, Paul’s passion for culinary […]

Ernest Jackson Morrill, 82, of Bristol, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on August 6, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Maine, he was the son of the late Arthur and Ruth (Spofford) Morrill. Ernest loved baseball as a kid and was on a Maine state championship American […]

Yumiko Kraemer, 90, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Central New Jersey and Upstate New York, passed away at home on August 5, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was the wife of the late Ernest Kraemer. Yumiko’s journey in life was filled with joy and adventure. Born in Japan, she met her husband […]

Luitgard Lina “Lucky” Bowley (Frankenberger) passed away August 6, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Luitgard was born June 17, 1931 in Wustuben, West Germany to the late Karl and Lisette Frankenberger. Luitgard met her future husband Albert E. Bowley, an American army soldier who was stationed in Germany during WWII. After […]

Andrew G. Douglas 61 of Portsmouth, RI who was born March 25, 1963 in Newton MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 1, 2024. He was the son of the late Stuart T. and Barbara (Grosset) Douglas. Andrew courageously battled ALS in which he exhibited remarkable strength and resilience and served as an […]

Tammy S White, 56, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2024 surrounded by close family. Born in Marion, OH on March 27, 1968, She was the daughter of the late Barbara (Wittstruck) Dunn. Although she was born in Ohio, Tammy was a proud Newporter. Tammy, known to many […]

Dennis Reddy, 66, of Middletown passed away August 1, 2024, at Newport Hospital supported by his friends and loved ones following a long illness. Originally from New York, New York, Dennis and his family, relocated to Rhode Island when he was four. They settled in Middletown where Dennis attended Gaudet Middle School and graduated Middletown […]

Doris Elfriede Densmore, born on June 12, 1941, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. She was a vibrant and dedicated woman whose love for her family knew no bounds. Her heart was filled with joy for her wonderful sons, Erik Densmore and his wife, Rose from Westminster, MD, and Briggs Densmore […]

Margaret “Maggie” Mary Hayes, 74 of Newport, RI, passed away on August 1, 2024 in Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late Edwin “Ed” Booth. Maggie was born in Manchester, NH to late John F. Hayes Jr. and Constance (Leddy) Hayes on March 15, 1950. Maggie was a graduate of Rogers High School […]

Joshua Paul Marley, beloved son of Sharon and Edward Botelho, passed away on July 27, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on March 30, 1976, Josh was a sports enthusiast who passionately cheered for the Yankees and Giants. His love for driving and his contagious sense of humor endeared him to all who knew […]

Carol M. (Garrison) Smith of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Roy H. Smith, who passed away in May of 2022. They celebrated 70 loving years of marriage together. Carol was born in Newport, RI on May 10,1933. She […]

Joseph F. Maghuyop, 39, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Friday July 26th, 2024, surrounded by his family at Boston Mass General hospital, in Mass. Born on August 3rd, 1984, in Houston, TX, he was the son of Maryann (Alves) Maghuyop of Middletown and the late Teddy Maghuyop. He was a devoted dad to his beautiful […]

Florence Adams, 97, of Newport, RI, who was a loving devoted mom to her 3 daughters (Peg, Pam and Pattie) and known as “Mama” to her 4 wonderful grandchildren passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Patricia and son-in- law Russell Campagna on July 26, 2024, surrounded in love by her family and […]

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the death of Michael “Chops” Gray. Chops passed away on July 19, after a courageous life filled with many obstacles and a lot of love.    Chops was raised on Aquidneck Island by a large, loving family and close friends. He attended The Cluny School […]

Gary Lee Harper, 70, of Bristol, RI, died on December 30, 2023. He was the husband of the late Rose (Nye) Harper. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, he was the son of the late Leslie J. Harper Sr. and Mary (Jones) Dumont. Gary is survived by his daughter; Gerrilynn Harper, of Haltom City, TX, and […]

Deborah “Debbe” Kirchner of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2024. Born in Newport, RI to Frances Simas Benevides and the late Robert M. Benevides, Sr., she was a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island. Debbe graduated from Portsmouth High School, and CCRI. After graduation, she taught at Head Start for over twenty years, […]

Jack Kane, 90, of Newport passed away on July 19, 2024. He was surrounded by family for the past several weeks of his life. Jack had over sixty-seven years of marriage with the love of his life Mary Ellen who passed away on May 5, 2022. Jack was a proud Fifth Warder where he lived […]

Gloria Albro, born on July 22, 1953, in Newport, RI, passed away on July 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her girls. She had a full and vibrant life, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her. A woman of many talents and boundless love, Gloria’s hands possessed a […]

Wilmer “Chuck” Ludwick Wentzel, III, 74, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, died on June 4, 2024. Born at the Quonset Naval Air Station on September 14, 1949, he was the son of the late Wilmer and Joan (DiBeueaulieu) Wentzel. A man of many talents and a dedicated Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era, […]

Julia M. Butler Soares, 79, formerly of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in South Kingstown, RI on April 25, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Frazier) Butler. Lovingly known to family and friends as “June” she grew up Portsmouth and Newport, RI. She worked for […]