Recent Obituaries
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...
Gary Dwane Kirkpatrick
May 1, 2025
Gary Dwane Kirkpatrick, 77, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on May 1, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He served as a Sergeant in the Army, and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. After the Army, he served in the Air Force Reserve. When he wasn’t working hard at...
Ellis Guy Hudgins
May 1, 2025
Ellis Guy Hudgins, a lifelong resident of Mathews County and born on November 19, 1931, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 after complications from a fall in his home. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers, Bee and Mac, his sister Mary Morgan and his wife Mildred Hudgins.
Ellis is survived by his son, Guy Hudgins (Rita), two granddaughters,...
John Dale Moody
Apr 29, 2025
A loving husband, father and brother, John (76) passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. A native of Louisville, KY, attended Eastern Kentucky University where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science. He then attended the University of Michigan where he earned a Master of Arts in Social Work. John moved to Essex...
Richard William Simon
Apr 28, 2025
Richard (“Captain Dick”) William Simon of Urbanna, Virginia, passed peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025. Dick was surrounded by his loving wife of 37 years, Linda Kay Simon, and his children, Teresa (Eric), Mike (Tammy), John (Tetyana), Darin (Anne) and Todd (Odette). Dick is survived by his brother Walter (Pam), and was blessed with 17 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.
Dick...
Clyde Reginald Mays
Apr 27, 2025
Clyde Reginald Mays, 85, of Aylett, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church, King William, and retired as a truck driver for Old Dominion Glass.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett Ann Dillard Mays; his parents, Reginald and Alice Mays; and his sister, Katherine Jean Bloomfield.He is survived by...
Betty Lou Crouch Sickinger
Apr 27, 2025
Betty Lou Crouch Sickinger passed away on April 27, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Lucille Peregoy; her husbands, Floyd Crouch Sr. and Kenneth Sickinger.
Betty is survived by her sons; Floyd Crouch Jr. and Tab Crumpton; daughter, Suzanne O’Connell; grandchildren, Kim Dierkes and Kelly O’Connell and three great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00...
Ronald Geiger
Apr 25, 2025
Ronald Ray Geiger, a devoted husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on April 14, 1942, in Spokane, Washington, Ron was known for his integrity, thoughtfulness, and dedication to his family and community. A deliberate and industrious man, he generously gave his time...
Nancy Jane Taylor
Apr 25, 2025
Nancy Jane Taylor, 87, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Wilbert Taylor. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Taylor of Dunnsville, Debra Jones of Dunnsville; her son, Franklin Worrell of Glen Allen; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Nancy had special hands helping her over the last few...
Sarah "Sally" Jane Conway
Apr 25, 2025
Sarah Jane Conway (Sally) of Tappahannock died on Friday, April 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sally was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, to James and Janet Conway on March 5, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Jennifer, and brother, Peter. She is survived by her loving wife, and her brother and sister-in-law, Jay...
Gertrude Hurst
Apr 24, 2025
Gertrude Buchanan Hurst, 100, of Port Haywood, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 1, 1925, to John Andrew and Texie Victoria Buchanan. Gertrude was a member of St. Paul Comfort Church, the Mathews Women’s Club, and Oriental Chapter No.30, OES. She was the Postmaster at Port Haywood Post Office for...
James M. Hudgins, Sr.
Apr 23, 2025
James “Mac" Hudgins born in 1928 passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was 96 years old.
Mac was born and grew up in Mathews County, VA, where he met his wife of 73 years, Liz, who passed in 2023.
Shortly after their marriage, he entered the US Army and was stationed in Europe during...
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