Recent Obituaries
John Dallas Davis Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
John Dallas “J.D.” Davis Jr. of Locust Hill, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026.
Born on June 11, 1953, J.D. was a lifelong resident of Middlesex County. He graduated from Hargrave Military Academy in 1972 and later attended Rappahannock Community College, where he completed coursework to earn his state waterworks and wastewater operator's license through the Virginia Department of...
Charles Kenneth "Kenny" Garrett
Apr 13, 2026
Kenny Garrett went home with his Lord on Monday, April 13, 2026. A Mathews native, Kenny was a dedicated member of the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department for 53 years and was named Firefighter of the Year in 1989, 1990, 1994, 1997, 2002, and 2025. Kenny was a lifelong member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Bohannon, Virginia.
He is preceded in...
Betty Barbour Gregory
Apr 12, 2026
Betty Barbour Gregory, 88, of Tappahannock, peacefully bid farewell to this life on April 12, 2026. She was born in Chatham, VA on August 10, 1937, to Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Barbour. She lived joyfully and always appreciated life’s blessings bright and beautiful, great and small.
Betty is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 55 years, Dr. John William...
Naomi Gertrude Pfeltz
Apr 11, 2026
Naomi G. Pfeltz “Meme”, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away on April 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 9, 1938, in Williamsport, Maryland, the youngest child of Julia and Lewis Fischer, and preceded in death by 5 sisters and 5 brothers.
Naomi met the love of her life “Bill” Lewis Pfeltz while attending Williamsport...
Edith Gresham Smith
Apr 9, 2026
Edith Gresham Smith, 79 of Water View passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1947, to the late James Clarence Sr. & Alice Gresham. She was the wife of the late Walter E. Smith.
Edith worked at Urbanna Cleaners as a seamstress. She and her sister, Alice Mae, opened S & K Upholstery Shop in...
Virginia Moore Adams
Apr 5, 2026
Mrs. Virginia “Jenny” Moore Adams, 82, of Cobbs Creek went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Jenny worked with the Chesterfield County Public School System. She was a loving and caring person to everyone who knew her. She loved all animals, especially dachshunds.
Jenny was preceded in death by her son, William, her parents, Eddie...
Nora Bates Acree Walker “Biddy”
Apr 4, 2026
Nora Bates Acree Walker, “Biddy,” 81, of Walkerton, VA went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of April 4th, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side. She was born on February 20th, 1945 to John Cabell Acree, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Turpin Acree. She was preceded in death by her...
Demi Kay Bailey
Apr 2, 2026
Demi Kay Bailey, 29, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on April 2, 2026 at VCU Medical Center. Her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Demi loved fishing, being a devoted dog mom to her beloved dog Malu, spending time with her fiancé Taylor, and being a loving aunt to her niece and...
Francis Paul Blanock, Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
Francis Paul Blanock, Jr, 69, of Powhatan, VA, continued his journey to eternity on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on September 23, 1956, in Mathews, Virginia, to Jane Diggs and Paul Blanock, Sr.
Growing up in Mathews, he acquired a love of the great outdoors at an early age. He became an avid hunter and...
William James Soles
Apr 1, 2026
William James “Jimmy” Soles, 69, of Mathews, Virginia, passed
away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Williamsburg Hospice House. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked for many years at Coastal Design.
He was preceded by his parents, Lois and Jack Soles; a brother, Steven Soles.
He is survived by his siblings, Angie Haynes, Susan...
Dama May Williams
Apr 1, 2026
Dama May Williams, 78, of Stafford, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tildon and Eva May Brown; her special aunt and uncle, Marshall and Myra Studds, who raised her and played a significant role in shaping her life, and her sister, Barbara Seay.
She is survived by her son, Brian Brown,...
William Lewis "Bill" Davis
Mar 31, 2026
William L. Davis, 83, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1943, to Walter and Dorothy Davis, who preceded him in death.
William, known to many as “Bill,” proudly served his country in the United States Navy, a reflection of his strength, dedication, and commitment—qualities he carried throughout his life.
He married the love of his...
Mary Jean Marshall
Mar 26, 2026
Mary Jean Marshall, 84 of Dutton, Va passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Jean was a woman whose life was rooted in love, faith, and family.
Jean shared 68 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Daniel Webster Marshall Jr. Their love stood as a lasting example of commitment, strength, and partnership.
She was...
Charlene Ann Ward
Mar 26, 2026
Charlene Ward, 70, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, leaving behind memories of a life marked by independence, talent, and dedication.
Charlene devoted 39 years of her life to her career as a real estate broker. She was deeply proud of the business she built and of the success she achieved on her own. Through her hard...
Mary J. Lynch Futchko
Mar 23, 2026
Mary J Lynch Futchko passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loves ones, on 03/23/2026.
Mary was the daughter of the late James and Marie (nee Carlin), born on May 31,1951 and was raised in Upper Darby, PA. Her two older brothers, Tom and Jimmy preceded her in death. She attended St. Laurence Parish School, Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel...
Peggy Turpin Mackey
Mar 21, 2026
Peggy Turpin Mackey, 92, passed away at her home in Richmond on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Peggy was born on October 4, 1933.
She was a graduate of Mathews High School in 1952, where she enjoyed sports throughout her high school years and was also an honor student. After graduation, she went to work for C & P Telephone Company in...
Steven Michael Hudgins
Mar 20, 2026
Steven Michael Hudgins, 69, of Remlik, Virginia, passed away on March 20th, 2026.
He was the son of the late Avonne Wright Hudgins and Aubrey Marchant Hudgins, of Deltaville, Va. He was born on August 11, 1956, and was raised in Deltaville, Virginia. After graduating from Middlesex High School, he joined the US Navy and served as a missle technician on...
Misa Mitchem
Mar 19, 2026
Hiroko “Misa” Mitchem, 81, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. Born in Okinawa, Japan and having arrived in Mathews, Virginia in 1974, Misa lived a life defined by resilience, grace, and an abiding love for her family across the ocean and at home.
She is survived by her devoted husband, James R. Mitchem; her sons, Jeremy (Lani) and Wesley (Beth);...
Steven Wray Buchanan
Mar 17, 2026
Steven Wray Buchanan, 52, of Port Haywood, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, after a long illness. He was a lifelong citizen of Mathews, County. Steve graduated from Mathews High School in 1991. He was a Certified Master Auto Mechanic and worked at Grovers Auto Repair for 25 years. He also worked for the Transportation Department of Mathews...
Bobby Ingram Hudgins
Mar 16, 2026
Bobby Ingram Hudgins passed away at his home on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 90. Preceded in death by his parents, Warner Maxwell and Clara Hudgins, and by his brother, Maxwell, Jr. Bobby was born in Susan, having lived in Mathews County for nearly 91 years. He attended Mathews High School and then the Apprentice School at...
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