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Bristow-Faulkner Chapel • Saluda, VA • (804) 758-2315 | Foster-Faulkner Chapel • Mathews, VA • (804) 725-2141 | Marks-Bristow Chapel • Tappahannock, VA • (804) 443-2210
Recent Obituaries
William Russell Wilburn
May 16, 2024
William Russell “Billy” Wilburn, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Billy was born July 19, 1949, to the late Everett and Hilda Wilburn. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Billy was a member of Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department. In his spare time, Billy loved to hunt and fish.
Billy is survived by his...
Donald L. Hostvedt
May 15, 2024
Donald Leif Hostvedt, 72, of Stevensville, Virginia, passed away suddenly on May 15th, 2024. He was born on June 29th, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry Leif Hostvedt and Mary Charlotte Hostvedt. Don is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lindeve Dunn Hostvedt; his sons, Aransas Leif Hostvedt (Rachel) and Coleman Engel Hostvedt (Kelsey);...
Mildred Coates
May 14, 2024
Mildred L. Coates, 85, of Tappahannock, Virginia, took the hand of her Savior and stepped into eternity on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was a long-time member of Ephesus Baptist Church, the Jennie Clarkson Circle, and the XYZ Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to music and taking rides. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice...
Jessica Lauren Shelton
May 9, 2024
Jessica Lauren Shelton, 36, of Gloucester passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at her home. She was born in Newport News, VA and was the daughter of Keith and Lisa Shelton. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Gus and Carolyn Shelton, and maternal grandparents Patricia Jenkins and Billy Ronk. She is survived...
Betty Jo Farmer
May 7, 2024
Betty Jo Farmer, 80, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away on May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Bill Farmer, her son, David Farmer (Emily), her stepdaughters Robin Farmer Paine (Thomas) and Shari Farmer Watson (Andy), four of her seven brothers, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was a beloved wife,...
Lawrence Wayne Lenz
May 7, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Wayne Lenz (Larry). Larry was born on December 17, 1946 in Washington D.C. to John and Grace Lenz and took his last breath on May 7, 2024 in Warsaw, Virginia, with his wife Lori holding his hand. He died at age 77, due to complications from Alzheimer’s...
Ralph Steve Scott
May 5, 2024
Mr. Ralph “Captain” Scott, passed away on May 5, 2024, with family by his side. Mr. Scott was born January 21, 1952, in Lancaster, Virginia, to the late, Richard and Goldie Scott. He was employed as an electrician at the shipyard for twenty years before going to work for Vepco. Upon retirement, he opened his own car dealership. “Captain Ralph”...
Sandra Marie Wilson
May 3, 2024
Sandra M. Wilson, age 76, of Hartfield, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Raphael and Hilda Offutt.
During her working career, Sandra was a secretary for the Department of Agriculture while the family was living in Washington, D.C. She loved baseball, bowling, bingo and fishing. Sandra was an amazing cook and loved trying...
John E. Major
Apr 30, 2024
Mr. John E. Major, passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2024 with his family by his side.
Mr. Major was a graduate of West Point High School and the University of Richmond. After graduating from college, John moved back to “The Lodge” at Stormont. During his working career, Mr. Major was an inspector for VDOT and worked for...
Joanna Lee Hudgins Mullis Nix
Apr 30, 2024
Joanna Lee Hudgins Mullis Nix, 82, departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 surrounded by family at her home in New Point, VA. Joanna was a lifelong resident of Mathews, VA and a longstanding member of Beulah Church. At Beulah she held many positions over the years some of which were Sunday School teacher, pianist, organist and choir director....
Bertha Edna Eckert
Apr 29, 2024
Bertha Edna Eckert, passed away Monday afternoon April 29, 2024 at the age of 79. Born on July 3, 1944 in Mt Carmel, PA to the late Bertha (Keown) and Edward Davis. She was surrounded by family. Bertha, also known as Edna, leaves behind a husband of 45 years Maynard “Smoke” and her daughters Dolly Salamone (late Michael), Rochelle...
Lloyd Ronald "Ron" Martin
Apr 29, 2024
Lloyd Ronald “Ron” Martin, 76, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. Ron graduated from Amherst County High School where he participated in football, track, and wrestling. He received an award, Prep All American Football 1965, for outstanding performance. He was inducted into the Amherst County Sports Hall of Fame and was...
Barbara Jean Lewandowski
Apr 29, 2024
Barbara Lewandowski, age 81, of Mathews Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Heron Cove 2 in Gloucester, Virginia surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Alan Lewandowski. She was a resident of Mathews for over 33 years. Barbara was born in Detroit Michigan. Barbara was an avid quilter and member of...
Gene Stephen McMahan
Apr 29, 2024
Gene Stephen McMahan, 77, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 43 years, serving his last sixteen as the Postmaster at the Caret, Virginia Post Office. He was also a mason for 54 years, and was a member of the Arlington Lodge No. 102 in Millers Tavern, Virginia. He...
Betty Lou Roy Jessie
Apr 28, 2024
Betty Lou Roy Jessie passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Born June 21, 1934, she was a woman of heart, faith, and ambition. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t make or fix. Her family was her truest pride and joy.
Mrs. Jessie is survived by her children, Gene Jessie (Carol), John Jessie (Connie), Clyde Roy Jessie (Cathy)...
Walter Edward Parker, Jr.
Apr 28, 2024
Walter E. Parker, Jr, “Eddie”, of Saluda, Virginia formally of Edgewater, Maryland left very suddenly on April 28, 2024, with his family present. He was born to Walter E. Parker, Sr. and Barbara Ellen (Fletcher) Parker on May 11, 1951. He had a very successful career in the construction industry. As he owned and operated C & E Garage Door,...
Edward Sullivan
Apr 22, 2024
Edward J. Sullivan Jr., 75, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on April 22 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Diane Sullivan. He is survived by his son Jeremy Sullivan (Ryan), daughter Stephanie Rowe (Norman), and four granddaughters, Winter, Bella, Lucy, and Zoe.Ed was born in Portland, Maine and moved to...
Patricia Mashell Carlton
Apr 21, 2024
PATRICIA MASHELL CARLTON, 49, of Tappahannock, VA, and treasured daughter of Fred Rodgers Hutson and Joann Arrington Hutson of Tappahannock, transitioned from this life on the glorious spring morning of April 21st, 2024, in Richmond, VA.
She was born on August 31st, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia. In 1992, she graduated from Essex High School in Tappahannock, VA, and shortly thereafter,...
Janice Rainier South
Apr 21, 2024
Janice R. “Gin Gin” South, 90, of Mathews, Virginia passed to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on July 27, 1933 to Upsher, Sr. and Mary Lewis Rainier.
She is predeceased by her parents and her husband, Garnett F. South; her brothers, Upsher Rainier, Jr. and Melvin Rainier; her sisters, Golden Dutton, Ruth Robins, Beulah Sadler,...
James "Jimmy" Elliott, Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
James “Jimmy” H. Elliott Jr., 82 of Laneview, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. “Julyman” was an avid foxhunter whose favorite pastime was listening to the sound of the hounds running. If you didn’t find him with his hunting buddies, you were sure to see him travelling around in his parts truck. Jimmy was the owner of Jimmy’s Auto...
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