obituary

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) […]

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 […]