Recent Obituaries
Karla Easley
Jun 7, 2025
With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Karla, who left this world peacefully on June 7, 2025, with her loving sister by her side.
Karla bravely faced Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), and while this disease took her from us too soon, it brings comfort to know she is now at peace and free from suffering.
Karla...
William Allan "Bill" Powell Jr.
Jun 6, 2025
William Allan “Bill” Powell, Jr., 80, of Deltaville passed on Friday, June 6, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
Bill was born on February 6, 1945 in Badin, North Carolina to Allan and Edna Rae Powell. He attended Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond and graduated from University of Richmond in 1967. He was a proud member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
After...
Harriett Armistead Whitener
Jun 5, 2025
Harriet Susan Armistead Whitener, 89, of Bavon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 5, 1936, Harriet lived a life rooted in love, service, and community. She dedicated 25 years of her career to Mathews High School, where she was a beloved and dependable presence. Her calm demeanor, kind heart, and...
Janet Belvin Keith
Jun 3, 2025
Janet Belvin Keith, 67, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital. Janet was born on October 19, 1957 to James Oliver Belvin, Jr. and Delma Gray Pugh. Janet was a natural caregiver and found joy when caring for others. She was last employed by Visiting Angels and loved taking care of her patients...
William "Jim" Bobbitt
Jun 2, 2025
William “Jim” Bobbitt, born September 28, 1957, of Caret, Virginia, passed away on June 2, 2025 at McGuire VA Medical Center. He was raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, and served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed playing the Mandolin and Guitar, with many bluegrass icons and friends.
He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was honored to...
Janelle Sams
May 30, 2025
Janelle Sams, 69, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.
She is survived by her three loving children, David Sams (Cyndi), of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Heather Stull (Brad), of Parkersburg, WV, and Brian “Bo” Sams of Parkersburg, WV; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Her partner, Ashby Swann “Bubby”; her siblings Byron Adams (Michelle Dunaway), Charles Adams (Norma), Anne...
Alta May Woodworth Miller
May 27, 2025
Alta May Woodworth Miller, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, registered nurse, friend, and mentor to many, passed away on February 4, 2025. Family and dear friends were with her in the days leading to her passing.
Alta was a free and adventurous spirit with an innate curiosity about the world that drove everything she did. She had a thirst for knowledge...
James Phillip Mitchem
May 22, 2025
James “Jimmy” Phillip Mitchem, 87, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Jimmy was born in Mathews, Virginia, to the late Charlie Lee Mitchem and Hazel Oliver Mitchem.
He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Jane Broaddus Mitchem; daughter, Robin Lynn Mitchem; brother, Lynwood R. Mitchem (Myra Fitchett Mitchem); sister, Selma...
Ronald Lee Combs
May 22, 2025
Ronald Lee Combs, 83, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away May 22, 2025.
A memorial service for Ronald will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Faulkner Funeral homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, in Saluda, Virginia, with Rev. Joe McKnight officiating.
Mary Lynn Dotson
May 20, 2025
Mary Lynn Dotson (née Pharr), of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on August 3, 1952, in Hampton, Virginia, she dedicated her life to the field of special education. Mary earned her master’s degree from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. With a deep commitment to helping others, she worked...
Marilynne Y. Cerullo
May 18, 2025
Marilynne Y. Cerullo, of Deltaville, passed away on May 18 , 2025, at home. She is survived by her husband, Robert J Cerullo; daughters, Tara Mohamed and Merielynn Cerullo; her son, Robert C. Cerullo. Marilynne has three grandchildren, Pasha Cerullo, Isabella Cerullo and Katherine Cerullo and great grandson, Lucas Blakeman.
A graduate of the Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing, Marilynne...
Benjamin Scott Cleaton
May 14, 2025
Benjamin Lee Scott Cleaton, 62, of Tappahannock, and Richmond, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He worked for over 20 years for W.A. Cleaton & Sons, Inc., which included working for his family’s newspaper that he helped form with his father, the Rappahannock Times, and falling in love with the art of movie projection at the Daw Theatre,...
John Robert Pierce
May 13, 2025
John Robert Pierce, 91, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, a 50-plus-year member of Oriental Lodge No. 20, AF & AM, and a member of the Khedive Century Club for being one of the 100 Senior-Most Members of Khedive Shriners. John started his working career by helping...
Annie Lona Wise
May 12, 2025
Lona was Born May 17, 1924 in Cadet (near Big Stone Gap), Virginia to Simon Oscar & Bertha Vanilla Collinsworth Arnold & Passed away May 12, 2025 (just 5 days before her 101 birthday) at the Northern Neck Senior Care Community Center in Warsaw, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert L Jones, her second husband John...
William Curtis Thacker Jr.
May 11, 2025
William Curtis “Bill” Thacker, Jr., 92, of Lancaster, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Bill was a graduate of McIntire High School in Charlottesville, Virginia, and went on to earn a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia in 1955. Following college, he served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve until 1964, when he was honorably...
Jennifer Lynn French
May 9, 2025
With deep sadness, we share the unexpected passing of Jennifer French on Friday, May 9, 2025. Jennifer was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend whose bright pink spirit touched the lives of many.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Theda “Sissy” Pugh; paternal grandparents, Jackie Edwards and Henry “Bubba” French; and her cherished best friend, Misty Potter.
Jennifer...
Tonya Christie
May 7, 2025
Tonya Winder Christy Stout was born November 28. 1972 at Tidewater Memorial Hospital and she passed away May 7, 2025, at Walter Reed Hospital from congestive heart failure. She fought a long and courageous battle.
Tonya is survived by her father, John O’Neal Winder of Tappahannock. She is also survived by a host of Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. She was preceded...
Vincent Alexander Davis
May 7, 2025
Vincent Alexander Davis, 86, of Millers Tavern, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was a lifelong owner of Davis Truck and Trailer Repair in Millers Tavern. He was well known for his dedication to truck and trailer repair, and was loved and admired by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Faye P. Davis; son, Jason...
Howard William Holman, Jr.
May 7, 2025
Howard William “Bill” Holman, Jr., 85, of Calabash, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born on May 12, 1939, in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He served in the U. S. Army from September of 1956 until May of 1959. After serving his country, he worked as a carpet installer and car salesman. His passion was playing golf.
He...
Ann Miller Waters
May 6, 2025
Ann Marie Miller Waters, age 80, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her Gloucester home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 9, 1945, in Middlesex County, Va., to Archie Lee Miller and Agnes Brown Miller, she married Rudy Waters on June 19, 1965. In 1969, the couple settled in Gloucester...
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