Recent Obituaries
Linda Weston Cox
Mar 16, 2026
Linda Weston Cox, age 80, of Deltaville, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1946, to the late Earl and Mannie Weston.
Linda was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and a graduate of Middlesex High School.
She is survived by her cousin, Virginia V. Haywood.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026,...
Robert Lee Ramsay
Mar 9, 2026
The world became a little less bright on March 9, 2026, with the peaceful passing of Robert “Friendly Bob” Ramsay. Though our hearts are heavy, we can celebrate his homecoming with the Lord and a joyful reunion with so many. Bob’s love, generosity, and curiosity about others, travel, and fun brought unending conversations and joy to everyone around him.
Born on...
Meredith Burnell Pierson
Mar 6, 2026
Meredith Burnell Pierson, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 6th 2026. He was born on January 7th 1940, in Farnham, VA.
Meredith lived a life marked by strength, kindness, and dedication to his entire family and those that knew him. He will be remembered for his warm spirit, his generosity, and the way he loved his family. He touched the...
Kay Frances Traband
Mar 5, 2026
Kay Frances Traband passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on June 15, 1937, she lived a full and vibrant life centered around the people she loved most—her family. She found great joy in traveling, sharing seafood meals, gathering with loved ones, and enjoying the occasional cocktail while telling stories and creating memories.
She was the...
James William Boone
Feb 27, 2026
James William “J.W.” Boone, 85, of Laneview, passed away on February 27, 2026. Mr. Boone was born October 7, 1940, to the late Perry and Neva Boone.
Mr. Boone served our country in the United States Army. He was a member of Glebe Landing Baptist Church. During his working career J.W. was a franchise owner of a 7-Eleven convenience store as...
Donna Lynn Batley
Feb 26, 2026
Donna Lynn Batley, 62, of Deltaville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
She was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Barbara Batley; a sister, Lori Fary; and a brother, Mark Batley. Lynn is survived by her special partner of over 25 years, Jay Weaver; and a nephew, Robert Fary.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 21st at...
Linda Felts Mabe
Feb 25, 2026
Linda Felts Mabe of Gloucester (formerly of Galax, VA) left this earth on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Linda was born in Knoxville, TN to James Keith and Ann Marie (Jackson) Felts on March 12, 1955. The family eventually found Newport News as their home where she was raised and graduated from Denbigh High School.
Linda, lovingly...
Jerry D. Andrews
Feb 21, 2026
Jerry D. Andrews, of Saluda, passed away on February 21, 2026, He was born May 28, 1954 to the late Edward and Ramona Andrews of San Diego, California.
Jerry dedicated his life to serving others. He was a member of the National Registry of Paramedics, a graduate of San Diego Miramar College in 1974, a graduate of Loma Linda University School...
Donald Lee "Dinkey" White, Sr.
Feb 21, 2026
Donald Lee “Dinkey” White Sr., 87, of Mobjack, Virginia, passed away on February 21, 2026. Born on December 2, 1938, he was the only child of Floyd and Viola White. Dinkey spent many years as a long‑haul truck driver, with his wife by his side, traveling countless miles and forming friendships wherever the road took him. After retiring from trucking,...
Lois Payne Archer
Feb 18, 2026
Lois Payne Archer, 84, of Deltaville, passed away on February 18, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1941, to the late Warren and Beulah Payne.
During her working career, Lois was an administrative assistant and retired from the Virginia Labors’ Union. She loved the outdoors, all animals and enjoyed doing word search puzzles.
In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded...
Willis (Bill) Hendricks
Feb 18, 2026
Willis (Bill) Merriman Hendricks Jr. was born on June 23, 1947. He lived a full life and died peacefully on February 18, 2026 after courageously battling some health issues.
He is survived by his beautiful wife, Susan, of 47 years of marriage, his children, Rebecca O’Boyle (Shawn), Will Hendricks (Shannon), and Molly Mickens (Bryan), and 5 grandkids (Patrick, Parker, Owen, Theo,...
Jane Brown Rilee
Feb 15, 2026
Jane Brown Rilee, age 89, of Urbanna, passed away on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Urbanna to Jake and Irma Brown on March 22, 1936, Jane was a 1954 graduate of Middlesex High School and continued her education at Pan American Business College in Richmond, Va. She dedicated her professional life to helping others, working...
Alma Faye Wagner
Feb 14, 2026
Alma Faye Wagner, born in Paris, Texas on March 11, 1938, to the late Stowe Hatcher and Rosa L. Richards Hatcher, passed away on February 14, 2026.
She is survived by her children; James Bailey Jr. of Paris, TN, Jeannie Martin (Larry) of Friona, TX and Cheryl Burch of Paris, TN; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
In...
Cheryl Ann Hudgins
Feb 12, 2026
Cheryl Ann Hudgins, 58, of New Point, Virginia, departed her earthly life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1967, to John E. Hudgins and the late Justine Cook Ransom. Cheryl was raised in New Point and attended New Point School and graduated from Mathews High School in 1985. She was a self-employed carpenter and an...
Laverne J. Taylor
Feb 12, 2026
Funeral services for Laverne J. Taylor of Tappahannock, Virginia, will be held on Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, in Tappahannock, Virginia, with the Rev. Dr. W. T. Carter officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Michael Thomas Hutson
Feb 10, 2026
Michael T. Hutson, 78, of Mathews, VA, was born November 5, 1947 to Oliver Hutson and Mary Hurst Hudgins, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Raised in Bavon, VA, he attended New Point School, continuing to graduate in the Class of 1966 from Mathews High School. Upon graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he...
Charles Putnam Preston, Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Colonel Charles Putnam Preston, Jr., USMC (Ret.), of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 7, 2025. Known to family and friends as “Put,” he was born in Richmond, Virginia, on November 30, 1940, and graduated from Sarasota High School in 1958.
He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he enrolled in NROTC and earned a degree in ceramics engineering. Commissioned...
Linda Chatham Sydnor
Feb 6, 2026
Linda Chatham Sydnor, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born and raised in Chatham Village on the banks of Machodoc Creek, Linda carried her small-town roots with her throughout her life. The creek, the village, and the community she grew up in shaped her steady spirit and deep love for family....
Julian Douglas Wilton
Feb 5, 2026
Julian Douglas “Doug” Wilton passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 16, 1938, in Kentucky, he exemplified integrity, dedication, and service throughout his life.
Doug graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in 1959. He graduated from the Indiana University School of Law in 1962 and was later awarded...
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