obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the parting of John Andrews of Portsmouth, Rhode Island; a beloved husband, father, grandfather, gardener, and friend, who passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Deborah (Timberlake) Andrews with whom he shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. Throughout their life together, […]

Sarah Brooks Chandler McColloch, 76, died peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026 at home in Portsmouth, RI, with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of John K. McColloch for 47 years and devoted mother to daughters Elizabeth and Jennifer McColloch. Sarah, known fondly as Brookie by her family and friends, was born in Boston, MA on […]

Edward J. “Ed” Smith, a sixth generation and lifelong Newporter, former Newport City Councilman, businessman, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and devoted friend, passed away peacefully with family at his side on August 26, 2026 at the age of 78. Born and raised in Newport, Ed was the son of Truman E. Smith and Evelyn […]

Captain Robert Anson Jr. USN (Ret) left his homeport on the outgoing tide for the last time on August 19th, 2026, bound for another great voyage. Raised in Newport’s 5th Ward, Bob is the son of the late Robert and Sarah (Sadie) Anson, who both served in Newport’s mansions and estates. Educated at Rogers High […]

Peter A. Gerard, 80, passed away on August 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Melinda, his loving wife of 52 years, and his daughter Jennifer were with him for his final moments. To say that Peter was “larger than life” not only described his tall, distinguished, presence, but also how he chose to live and […]

David McLean Bethune, 85, of Newport, RI, passed away on August 11, 2026, after a prolonged illness. David was born in Birmingham, AL, to Margaret Bethune (née Brock) and James Bethune on August 7, 1941. They moved to Easton, PA, while he was in high school. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Moravian College and […]

As sudden as the summer fog rolls in, Graeme John Wilson Smith left us to join the stars on August 8,2026. Born in Glasgow, Scotland to James White Smith and Joyce Sutherland Smith, Graeme was the true definition of a Renaissance Man. Educated at the Jordanhill College School in Glasgow and the Polytechnic of Central […]

Today, a force of nature left us. He was a husband, a father, a brother, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather. He was fun as hell. He said exactly what he thought, whether people wanted to hear it or not. He did things most people would call crazy-and he didn’t care. He worked hard building and […]

James Johnson, 84, who resided in Newport, Rhode Island, for most of his life, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Bristol, RI, surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born in Providence to Joseph and Loretto (Gardner) Johnson on September 9, 1941. He went to high school at La Salle Academy and went on […]

William “Bill” A. Kopelcheck, 68, of Jamestown, RI passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, Bill spent his childhood summers in Westbrook, where he enjoyed time at the beach with his parents, the late William T. and […]

Richard W. Allphin, 92, formerly of Jamestown, Rhode Island, passed on July 30, 2026 with family by his side. Richard was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Kusic Allphin of Jamestown. Richard was born in Andover, Ma. to Willard and Catherine Washburn Allphin. Richard and his older brother, Kendall, were fortunate to spend their childhood and […]

Jean L. Moore, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of South Africa, died on July 29, 2026 with her daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late Harman Moore. Born in Port Shepstone, South Africa on October 9, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Kippen) Dennis. She […]

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) […]