The Obituary Section

Darryl Andrew Perkinson

, Virginia

Darryl Andrew Perkinson, 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1953, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Charles William Perkinson and Helen Lassiter Perkinson. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dale Anderson Perkinson.Together with his wife, Darryl built a life grounded in love, loyalty, and quiet strength. He was a caring, compassionate, and deeply devoted husband, father, brother, and Opa whose presence touched countless lives within his family and community. Darryl was the kind of man who showed his love through action—steadfast, dependable, and always willing to lend a hand without hesitation or expectation.Darryl retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a Training Superintendent, where he was respected for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to developing others. His passion for teaching did not end with retirement; he continued sharing his knowledge and experience by instructing new apprentices through the TCC–NNSY Apprenticeship Program, helping…

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Tonya Renae Vick

, Virginia

Tonya Renae Vick, 65 of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 28, 1961, to the late James Clegg Kanash Sr. and Joan Marie Kanash.Tonya’s early years were spent roller skating and hanging out with her many friends at the Plaza Roller Rink in Portsmouth, where she met and married the love of her life, Timothy (Tim) Vick. Tonya spent many years working as a dedicated food and beverage manager at various food establishments, including AMF and Pinboy’s Bowling Centers, and Bojangles, where her nephews affectionately called her Aunt BoBo, which they still use today. Tonya and her husband, Tim, were avid league bowlers for many years, and often traveled to participate in tournaments. Later in life, Tonya was blessed with the birth of a wonderful daughter, Sadie Vick. Tonya and Sadie were avid…

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