3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (145+ words) John Martin Hunt, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us on September 2, 2026, just a day after celebrating his 91st birthday. Born on September 1, 1935, John lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. John proudly served in the…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (185+ words) Richard E. Farmer, PhD, 75, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Yarmouth, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, RI. He was the beloved husband of the late Bonnie Cashin Farmer. Born in Pawtucket, RI, on March 15, 1951, he…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (335+ words) Barbara Ann Clarke, aged 97, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she lived a full and joyful life marked by kindness, warmth, humor, and a deep love for her family. She was born on…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (341+ words) Sarah Berthe Chilabato, 100, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at the Brookdale Nursing Home in Tiverton, RI. She was a longtime resident of both Newport and Portsmouth, as well as Deerfield Beach, FL. While raising a family in…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (387+ words) Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (349+ words) Tarris John Caswell, 33, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Atlanta, GA. He was born on July 28, 1993, in Newport, RI, to John Caswell and Leslie “Muffy” McCalla. Tarris spent his early childhood in Newport before moving with his…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (416+ words) 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…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (247+ words) 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. Brookie rose…...

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