Recent Obituaries
James Cecil Akers "Marty"
Jul 11, 2024
James Cecil Akers “Marty”, 68, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on July 11, 2024. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, tinkering with various objects, gardening, singing and dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wesley Akers Sr., and Nancy Luemma Sexton Akers; and a son-in-law, Juan Vega. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Juanita...
Joseph "Glen" Glenwood Morgan
Jul 7, 2024
Joseph Glenwood (Glen) Morgan, 94, of Mobjack, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. A native of Mathews, Glen was born to Wallace and Josie May Morgan on November 1, 1929. He was a graduate of Mathews High School, served in the U. S. Coast Guard and retired from WHRO-TV. Before his illness, he was an active member of...
Myrtle Jane Diggs Blanock
Jul 6, 2024
Heaven has gained a beautiful and faithful angel. Myrtle Jane Diggs Blanock was born in Onemo, Virginia on November 4, 1934 and passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Jane was the daughter of the late Eldred and Janie Morgan Diggs. She was the beloved wife and dance partner to the late...
Noma Ann Pugh
Jul 5, 2024
Noma Ann Pugh, age 90 of Port Haywood, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 5, 2024, with her loving family members by her side.
Noma was born on December 2, 1933, to the late Mary and Preston Parks Colonna.
She dedicated her life to her family whom she loved deeply. Over the years, she took care of many people, worked...
Jimmy Lester Hall
Jul 2, 2024
Jimmy Lester Hall, 68, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his nieces, Elizabeth Hubbard, and Kim Hill; a nephew, William Bailey III and a cousin, Ashley Staples.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia with...
Mary Evelyn Gresham
Jul 2, 2024
Mary Evelyn Gresham, born in King & Queen County on November 30, 1936, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, William A. and Hazel Carlton, her sister Nettie Gibson and her son-in-law Webster Brooke, Jr. She is survived by her husband, of 68 years, Clarence; her siblings, Margaret (Wayne) and William...
Diane Kean
Jul 1, 2024
Diane Powers Kean, 80, resident of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Kean, her sisters Patricia Welch (William R.), Barbara Tetauer (Vasek); and brother, William Joseph Powers, and her parents William and Dorothy Powers. She was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, Tappahannock. She is survived by...
Charles Newman Thomas
Jun 29, 2024
Newman Thomas, 68, of Deltaville, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2024.
He loved to travel to Tangier Island to document his family history and to take pictures of the island and his many friends. Newman enjoyed his coffee every morning and watching the sunrise over his beloved Jackson Creek. Newman retired from Dupont with 40 years of...
Paul B. Stimson
Jun 26, 2024
Paul B. Stimson, 96, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Convalescent Center, Mathews, Virginia. He was born on May 18, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to William B. and Florence Chester Stimson. He was educated at Episcopal Academy, Overbrook, PA and Kent School, Kent, CT. During the Korean War, he enlisted...
Mildred Puller Hudgins
Jun 26, 2024
Mildred Puller Hudgins, born in Caroline County, Virginia on June 3, 1932, passed away on June 26, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Rachel “Jack” Harris, and her brother William “Buddy” Puller.
Mildred is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ellis Guy Hudgins; son, Guy Lane Hudgins (Rita); granddaughters, Rebecca Hudgins and Nicole Lowe; grandson, Jerry Lowe...
David N. Freeman
Jun 25, 2024
David N. “Dave” Freeman, 90, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia. Dave was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Carroll Lee and Eleanor Freeman. He graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and the University of Maryland. He was employed by the Exxon Company U.S.A. as a Staff Buyer. Dave...
Linda Mann Gilbert
Jun 23, 2024
Linda Mann Gilbert, age 75, of Hardyville, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Linda grew up in Newport News. She was the daughter of Ray and Minnie Mann and the youngest of ten children. She settled in Hardyville when she married Harry Lee Gilbert and together, they raised three children. She enjoyed working outside in the garden tending her...
James Lawrence Stokes
Jun 23, 2024
James (Jimmy) L. Stokes, age 83, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away Sunday morning. He was a true Tappahannock man who farmed the fields for 30 years, then worked for Levi Manufacturing for 35 years more.
He is survived by his wife Janice Stokes and three sisters Laura, Mary, and Blanch.
He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a fine...
Beatrice Hudgins Davis
Jun 22, 2024
Beatrice Marie Davis, 89, of New Point, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. She was born on February 8, 1935 to John Russell and Lillian Hudgins. Beatrice was very active in Hands Across Mathews.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, George W. Davis.
A graveside service will be held on...
Roy Wallace Lewis
Jun 21, 2024
Roy Lewis, 74, of Tappahannock, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1949 to Owen and Irene Lewis of Kilmarnock. Roy served in the US Navy and later went on to work for Food Lion until he retired. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, going on cruises, playing the slots and spending time with loved ones.He will...
Anna Valdrighi Shaw Deagle
Jun 21, 2024
Anna Valdrighi Shaw Deagle, 75, of Mathews, Virginia passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. She was born in Richmond, Virginia to Stephen N. Valdrighi and Josephine M. Valdrighi, October 6, 1948.
She is predeceased by her husband, Reginald Deagle. She is also predeceased by her brothers, Stephen A. Valdrighi and Ralph H. Valdrighi and her sister, Geny V. Holtz.
She is survived...
Carol Dougherty
Jun 20, 2024
Carol Ann Dougherty, 78, of Clinton, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Michael Dougherty; her parents, Florence and Ray Bugden; her father, Everett Robinson; and her brother, Raymond Bugden.She is survived by her husband, Dennis J. Dougherty; her son, Darren Dougherty (Shannon); daughter, Nicole Gulliford (Curtis); grandchildren, Cori Radomski (Kevin),...
Peter Anthony Tancredi, Jr.
Jun 20, 2024
Peter Anthony Tancredi, Jr., 62, of Center Cross and Bealeton, passed away on Thursday, June 20th, 2024. Pete loved all things that involved the Yankees and baseball. He enjoyed growing his own vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers and cooking for his friends and family. Pete had a passion for working on cars, especially transmissions. He was preceded in death by...
Alice Thorpe Brewer
Jun 18, 2024
Alice Thorpe Brewer, a beloved soul who graced this world with her presence for 89 years, passed away on June 18, 2024, in Saluda, Virginia. Born on March 3, 1935, to Amos and Mary Thorpe, Alice's life was a tapestry with kindness, hard work, and unwavering dedication.
For over five decades, Alice dedicated her professional life to Bowles & Bowles Law...
Roseanna Lynn Ladd
Jun 17, 2024
Roseanna Lynn Ladd, age 68, of Waterview, Virginia, transitioned suddenly to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024. Born in Hyattsville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Teresa Ladd.
Rose attended Southern Senior High in Maryland. During her working career, Rose was a truck driver for 30 years. She worked for Warrior Express and JB...
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