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Spencer Richardson Hodges, Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Spencer Richardson Hodges, Jr., passed away on September 7, 2025 after years of declining health. He was born on September 13, 1938, in Retz, Mathews County, Virginia, the only child of Frances Forrest and Spencer R. Hodges. As a child he was called Bos’n by his father’s family and Brother by his mother’s family; both names followed him throughout his...
Kavan Whitaker Snow
Sep 3, 2025
Kavan Whitaker Snow, better known as Kay, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to be with her family and friends that have gone before her.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, James Archibald Whitaker and Dorothy Mae Thomas. She is also preceded in death by her beloved brother, James Allen Whitaker. Leaving her way too soon, her husband,...
Mary C. Gregory
Aug 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Chenery Gregory
July 31,1957 – August 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Chenery Gregory, a devoted wife, cherished mother, grandmother and aunt, who departed this world at the age of 68
Mary was the heart of her family. A talented quilter and crafter. Mary expressed her love through fiber arts. She shared her...
Teresa Lynn English
Aug 24, 2025
TERESA LYNN ENGLISH, affectionately known as “Tee Cee” and “Sunshine”, age 61, of Essex County, Virginia, entered in to eternal rest on the glorious Sunday afternoon of August 24, 2025, in Tappahannock, Virginia. She was the beloved daughter of Catherine Arlene English, and the late Grayson Tyler English, both of Essex County, Virginia.
Born on November 19, 1963, at Richmond Memorial...
Alverda Hazzard Soles
Aug 23, 2025
Alverda Hazzard Soles, 81, of Saluda, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Jefferies Hazzard. Alverda was also preceded in death by her husband of fifty plus years, Hugh S. Soles.
Alverda was a member of Olivet Baptist Church, Shanghai Virginia. She kept the books for her husband’s business and helped...
Grady Vernon Hudgins
Aug 23, 2025
Grady Vernon Hudgins, 86, of Susan, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family in his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Riddle Hudgins; sister, Mary Melissa Hudgins; and parents, Mary Ozelma Hunley and Grover Randolph Hudgins.
Grady leaves behind his son, Sterling (Kathryn); honorary daughter, Brenda Moore; grandchildren, Madeline Hudgins (John), Morgan Schultz...
Elva Colley Langford
Aug 20, 2025
Elva C. Langford, 94, of Water View, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at The Lancashire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kilmarnock, Virginia.
Elva was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church and a Charter member of Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.
She was known for her beautiful yard and spending time tending to her gorgeous roses and many flower...
Gary Marshall Pierce
Aug 18, 2025
Gary Marshall Pierce, 63, of Locust Hill, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, surrounded by family and dear friends. Born on December 24, 1961, he was the son of the late Douglas and Vivian Pierce and was also preceded in death by his best friend, Billy “Bubba” Brooks.
Gary retired after 26 years with the Virginia Department of Transportation....
John Michael Witherspoon
Aug 9, 2025
John Michael Witherspoon, MD, MPH, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Port Haywood, Mathews County, Virginia, on August 9, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 31, 1940, the first child of Edith Adeline and John Kenneth Witherspoon. Dr. Witherspoon attended Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, Maryland and earned his undergraduate and medical degrees...
Carolyn Elliott
Aug 9, 2025
It is with a deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn H. Elliott (81) of Dunnsville, Virginia on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
A devoted wife to Ralph W. Elliott for 45 years, a loving mother to her children, Patricia (Johnny) and Chris, and two stepdaughters, Christy (Jeff) and Shannon (Bryan). She was a cherished grandmother to...
Jeanne Sahr
Aug 8, 2025
Jeanne Sahr (née Ostertag)
September 6, 1955 – August 8, 2025
Jeanne Sahr, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Deltaville, Virginia. Born on September 6, 1955, in Buffalo, New York, Jeanne lived a life full of love, laughter, and generosity.
A self-employed entrepreneur in canvas upholstery, Jeanne was passionate about her work and cherished the...
Gary Wade Sadler
Aug 6, 2025
Gary Wade Sadler, 72, of Mathews, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born April 10, 1953, to the late Vernon Glenn and Charlotte Hudgins Sadler.
Gary was raised in the Onemo, Va, neighborhood, growing up in the big white house across from Bethel Church of Mathews. He spent childhood summers playing in...
Ora Pauline "Polly" Michael
Aug 5, 2025
Ora Pauline “Polly” Michael passed away on August 5. 2025. Born on March 4, 1927, in King William County to the late Willie Frank Powell and Ora Atkinson Powell.
Polly was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church. During her working career, she worked on electronics in airplanes for Martin Marietta. Polly liked to bake, cook for others, quilting, sewing, traveling and...
Larry Langford
Aug 5, 2025
Larry Langford, 74, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Preceding him in death were his son, Larry Trent Langford; and his brother, Louis Wayne George.He is survived by his wife Amy J. Langford; his sons, Milton Todd Langford (Joy), Charles Timothy Langford (Lynn), and William Troy Langford; his...
David Todd Williamson
Jul 29, 2025
Todd Williamson, 63, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home. Todd was formerly from the Shenandoah Valley area. He was the Vice President of Wadell Construction Company, which was a concrete company that did major projects in the Northern Virginia area. He enjoyed fishing, horses, and spending time with his family. His favorite hobby...
John Emory Horner
Jul 29, 2025
John Emory “Johnny” Horner passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 28, 1929, in Chincoteague, Virginia. He was the son of the late Frank Leslie Horner and the late Mildred Fish Horner.
Johnny started fishing at age three. His grandfather, who he called, “Pop Fish,” tied a rope...
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...
Jessie Marie Debusk
Jul 28, 2025
Jessie Marie Martin DeBusk, age 107, passed away on July 28th, 2025, at her home in Urbanna, Virginia.
Mrs. DeBusk was born on August 18th, 1917, in Sweet Springs, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Harry Adolphus and Edith (Baker) Martin. She grew up in the small community of Sinks Grove, WV and attended a one-room school through the 8th...
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,...
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