Virginia Newspaper Obituaries (1852 - Current)
Enter your ancestor's name below and we'll search obituaries to help you learn more.
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- Edward S Coates obit
- 2/18/1946
- Richmond Times Dispatch
- Richmond, Virginia
- February 18, 1946 - Page 16
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- Miss Edna B Ellington obit
- 25Sep1929
- Richmond Times Dispatch
- Richmond, Virginia
- September 25, 1929 - Page 19
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- C.A.Ellington
- services 12nov1930
- Richmond Times Dispatch
- Richmond, Virginia
- November 12, 1930 - Page 15
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- C.A.Ellington
- 26Jul1904
- Richmond Times Dispatch
- Richmond, Virginia
- July 26, 1904 - Page 8
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Explore The Virginia Online Obituary Archive
Obituaries were once printed in regional and state papers across Virginia, but searching through newspapers to find the right information could take hours. Our comprehensive online database now saves time because it only takes a few seconds to find what you need.
Here are some great reasons to search through Virginia's local newspaper obituaries:
- You can map out your entire family tree.
- Find extended family members you might not know.
- Learn about relatives who have passed away and their stories.
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How to Perform a Virginia Obituary Search
Begin by typing the last name of your relative and then clicking the "Search" button. This is an easy and effective first step to start researching your genealogy.
For a more advanced search, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Enter the full name of your relative to find matching and similar obituaries.
- Step 2: Add keywords related to specific towns or schools for more precise results.
- Step 3: Remove keywords to narrow down your search and avoid areas you're not interested in.
- Step 4: Set a year range to focus on a specific time period.
- Step 5: Choose how to sort your results—by the oldest, newest, or best matches.
Extra Tips for Searching Virginia Obituary Archives
Finding specific information about specific relatives can sometimes be tricky if there is missing or misspelt information. Try some of these tips to improve your search:
- Begin with information from closer, more recent ancestors to find the correct obituaries.
- Search using initials—older obituaries might list people this way.
- Look under a husband’s name when searching for information about a wife.
- Consider broadening your date range and use only the first and last names to cover potential misspellings or misheard names.
The combination of this advice should enable you to learn more about your Virginia genealogy and will extend your understanding about your family tree with many meaningful branches.