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Jon Albert Noble
Jul 29, 2025
Jon Albert Noble, 89, a proud resident of Mathews, Virginia since 1995, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by hard work, service, and quiet devotion to those he loved.
Jon began his life of service at just 17 years old. Over the decades, he wore many hats - United States Marine, Merchant Marine, longshoreman, bus...
Virginia Diggs Ball
Jul 23, 2025
Virginia Diggs Ball, 95, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab-Mathews. Virginia was born on October 3, 1929 to John Grayson and Willie Mae Diggs. She was a member of Bethel Church of Mathews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Burley C. Ball, Sr.; a daughter, Lynn Gravelle,...
Howard Jack Stears
Jul 19, 2025
Howard Jack Stears, age 82, of Hartfield, Virginia, passed away on July 19th, 2025. He was born June 8th, 1943, in Wyandotte MI Michigan to Howard V. & Margie Stears.
He received a B.S in Physics from Michigan State University and an MBA from Wright State University. He joined the Air Force in 1966 and retired after 20 years as a...
Brandon Taylor
Jul 16, 2025
Robert ‘Brandon’ Taylor, 49, of Gloucester, Virginia, joined his Heavenly family on July 16, 2025. He is predeceased by his grandparents Henry and Christie Taylor and Brantley ‘Bootsie’ Styles.
Brandon is survived by his wife Christine, daughters; Sierra, Sidney, and Kayleigh, and son Bradley Taylor, grandson Brantley Burnopp, parents; Robert ‘Bob’ Taylor and Wanda Croswell (Butch), sister Kristy Beasley (Gene), nephews...
Major Paul Katsuki
Jul 16, 2025
Major Paul Katsuki USAF (Retired), 83, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, made his last flight on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. "He was born in Media, Pennsylvania, in 1942. Major Katsuki learned better and moved south." He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1965 and promptly joined the US Air Force. While stationed at Langley AFB in 1968, he met the...
Dana Steven Radabaugh
Jul 15, 2025
First Sergeant Dana Steven Radabaugh (U.S. Army, Retired), 77, of Locust Hill, was called to his heavenly home unexpectedly on July 15, 2025.
Dana was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on December 29, 1947. He spent his childhood in Harrison and Preston Counties, graduating from Kingwood High School in 1966. It was there he met the love of his life, Charlotte...
Irene Dickens
Jul 12, 2025
Irene Dickens, 93, of Saluda, VA passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Andreyko. She is predeceased by her son, Michael Dickens. Survived by her children, Veronica Wilson (Tom), Haywood Dickens, Jr. (Edna), Debbie Trammell (Kent), Johnny Dickens, Sandra Balch (Chris); grandchildren, Kristen (Corey), Lorraine, Robbie, Dale, Samantha, Rhiannon, Jessica,...
Jeanette Soles Holt
Jul 12, 2025
Jeanette “Granny” S. Holt of Glenns, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, from complications of existing health problems. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christine D. and Raymond Soles; her brothers, Roy Soles and Hugh Soles (Alverda); her beloved husband, Charles “Charlie” I. Holt; and her son, Wayne T. Holt.
She was a no-nonsense, old-school woman—kind,...
Evelyn Morris Dickerson
Jul 10, 2025
Evelyn Morris Dickerson, 85, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2025. Born on July 4, 1940, in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Bagby Morris and Georgie Luneale Morris. She spent her summers in Church View, VA, where she met her childhood sweetheart and lifelong love, the late Robert “Bobby” Dickerson. Together again,...
William Jesse "Bill" Thrift Jr.
Jul 7, 2025
William “Bill” Jesse Thrift, Jr. departed this life Monday, July 7, 2025. He is predeceased by his parents, Emma and Jesse, and brother Charles. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jessie Foster Thrift, daughter Leslie Thrift Jackson and son-in-law, David, his sister Katherine Milby, niece Angela Landes and great nephew Austin Landes. Along with his nurse, Amy...
Kenneth Randall Rogers
Jul 4, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Rogers was a bright light in this world—a man whose kindness, humor, and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Surrounded by his family, he passed away on July 4, 2025, days before his 72nd birthday.
Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and resident of Urbanna, Virginia, Ken was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, dedicated UVA fan,...
Steven John Montgomery
Jul 3, 2025
Steven John Montgomery (Steve), 69, of Urbanna, passed away on July 3, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 14, 1955, in Richmond, Steve was the beloved son of the late Lillian and John Montgomery. Throughout his life, Steve was a man of remarkable talents, excelling in everything from construction work to intricate gun repair. He...
Ruth Marmaduke Bareford
Jun 27, 2025
Ruth Marmaduke Bareford, 92, of Tappahannock, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, which also happened to be her wedding anniversary.Ruth was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Dunbrooke, VA, since her marriage in 1954. She served in various roles with the church and the Baptist Association. Ruth especially enjoyed working with children as a Sunday school teacher...
Patricia Smith McNamee
Jun 27, 2025
Patricia Smith McNamee, 86, with her family by her side, was called to be with our Lord and Savior following a prolonged illness on Friday, June 27, 2025. She leaves behind her husband and best friend of more than 66 years, Don, her son Kevin, her daughter Lori-Don, three grandchildren Lauren (Mike), Kendall (Patrick), and Kyle (Macy), as well as...
Edwin Lee Conway
Jun 27, 2025
Edwin Lee Conway, 75, of Diggs, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. He worked as a painter and a waterman and loved to watch westerns.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Conway; daughter, Martha Slaughter (Matt); two sons, Malcolm Conway (Lisa), and Christopher...
James Daniel Schwartz
Jun 25, 2025
James Daniel Schwartz, age 86, was called to heaven on June 25, 2025 surrounded by family. Jim was born on March 12, 1939 and grew up in Valley View, PA the only son of principal, Daniel K Schwartz, and teacher, Pauline N Schwartz (Hassler). He attended Tri-Valley High School (Class of ’57) and was a pitcher on the Varsity baseball...
Charles Norman Foster
Jun 23, 2025
Charles Norman Foster entered into his Heavenly home on Monday, June 23, 2025, after several challenging years of debilitating health issues. He persevered through all of it and never gave up. He was born on August 28, 1952, as the youngest child to William Allen Foster and Dorothy Anderson Foster. Charles was a Mathews, Virginia native, who attended Fork Union...
Michael Alan Lang
Jun 22, 2025
Michael Alan Lang, 69, of Bohannon, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his home. After attending Gloucester High School, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After his military service, Mike worked as a dental equipment technician and then became a dental lab designer. His most recent position was as a health screener for Bay Aging.
He was...
Richard Cleveland Hernandez
Jun 14, 2025
Richard Cleveland “RC” Hernandez, 83, of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at McGuire Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He was born on January 29, 1942 to Richard O. and Elsie Hernandez. He was the oldest of four children and was raised in Onemo in Mathews County. He married Joyce Ann Clements on December 23, 1961. RC...
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...
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