Donnell Gilmore

Donnell Gilmore obituary, Newport News, VA

Donnell Gilmore

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New Hope Baptist Church

1415 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666

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Donnell Gilmore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown on Jul. 29, 2025.

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Mr. Donnell Gilmore husband of Mrs. Sandra Gilmore, passed on July 29, 2025. Viewing will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, Va. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 9, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church, 1415 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Va. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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Sandra Stephens, Chartway

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Sandra and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I cannot be there, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let me know.

Rebecca Riordan

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Dear Sandra and family,

Sending you heartfelt sympathies at this time. We are all thinking of you with warmth and love.

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Laurie Underhill

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Upcoming Events

Aug

8

Viewing

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel

1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

Send Flowers

Aug

9

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

New Hope Baptist Church

1415 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.