R.I.P.: Mark McKay, Jeff Moreau, Norfolk Radio Personalities

Mark McKay, Jeff Moreau (Courtesy of WKTR)

Norfolk radio listeners are grieving the loss of two iconic radio personalities, Jeff Moreau and Mark McKay, who were beloved voices on local airwaves for decades.

Mark McKay, a DJ and later program director at 97.3 The Eagle from 1999 to 2019, left the station to join a Nashville-based record label. He also collaborated with WTKR News 3, raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual radiothon and the Dream Home giveaway telecasts. McKay passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer at age 55.

Jeff Moreau, aged 67, was a prominent figure on Hampton Roads stations like WNOR, the former 97 Star, and 101.3 2WD, where he ended his final broadcast in 2005 with a heartfelt message: "I sincerely thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for letting me be a small part of your day (...) Good night, good luck, and God bless." 

An accomplished pilot, Moreau built an award-winning airplane. His brother described him on Facebook as a true entertainer whose wit, charm, and personality left a lasting impact.