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Selma Mitchem Tremer
Aug 29, 2024
Selma Mitchem Tremer, age 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2024, at “Heron Cove at Sanders” in Gloucester, Virginia. She was born February 4, 1935, to Hazel Oliver Mitchem and Charles Lee Mitchem. Selma attended the Church of Saint Therese, Gloucester, Virginia.
Selma Jean was a member of the 1953 graduating class of Mathews High School, Mathews, Virginia. Upon completing...
Deirdre Gilkison McElroy
Aug 29, 2024
Deirdre Ann Gilkison McElroy was born in Chelsea, London, England on September 24, 1935, the daughter of Lieutenant Stewart Vernon Gilkison of the Irish Guards and Mary Kent Gilbert of New York State. She died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her home. In 1936, her family relocated to Africa. She first lived on a farm in Clocolan, Orange Free State,...
Michelle Lynn Morgan
Aug 17, 2024
Michelle Lynn Morgan, 58, of Mathews, Va., passed peacefully into the better, eternal side of life, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. John Robert Morgan, Sr. She was born on December 30, 1965, in Richmond, Va. while her father served in the U.S. Marine Corps...
Leroy Millard "LM" Carlton Jr
Aug 14, 2024
Leroy Millard “LM” Carlton, Jr., age 92, of Urbanna passed away on August 14, 2024, after a short illness.
LM was preceded in death by his wife Marta, his mother Oleathia Heath Carlton, his father Leroy Millard Carlton Sr. and a brother, Albert Heath “Colonel” Carlton.
He is survived by many cousins. LM was a graduate of Christchurch School and attended the...
Patricia Mary Sillery
Aug 14, 2024
On August 14, 2024, Patricia Girouard Sillery, of Saluda, aged 70, left us to be with the Lord. She was born to Robert Louis and Irene R. Girouard on October 26, 1953, In Newport News, VA. She was preceded in passing by her grandparents, parents, her brother, Leon Girouard and niece, Deanna Girouard.
She is survived by her loving husband, Lee...
Sandra Hovey
Aug 14, 2024
Sandra L. Hovey from the Urbanna area passed away at the age of 86 on August 14, 2024 after a lengthy time of disability. Sandra (known to her husband of 45 years, as “Sandra Rose”); is survived by her husband Stanford Hovey, her daughter Aubrina Schryer, and her son Eric Schryer and his wife, Susan. She is also survived by...
Estella "Stella" Gates Williams
Aug 14, 2024
Estella (Stella) G. Williams, 91, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born in Utica, NY, on September 22, 1932, to the late Gilman James and Isabell Casalett Gates. She married Arthur S. Williams, Sr. October 16, 1947, and was a devoted wife, as well as, mother to five sons. We will remember how she stayed at Dad’s side...
Vincent Lindell Pletnick
Aug 10, 2024
Vincent Lindell Pletnick, 75, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born February 14, 1949, he was the son of the late Tony and Rose Pletnick of New Haven, Connecticut. Vinny, as everyone called him, was a kind-hearted person who loved being with friends and his in-laws. He lost the love of his life, Linda in...
William Christopher Hight
Aug 9, 2024
William Christopher “Bill” Hight, age 81, of Urbanna, a professional collector and unofficial mayor, died August 9, 2024.
The son of Milton Langston “Bill” Hight and Betty Christian Knott, of Henderson NC, and Urbanna Va. Bill was born in Henderson, NC. and began coming to Urbanna as a child, staying in log cabins overlooking the Rappahannock River owned by his family...
Gari Sullivan
Aug 7, 2024
Gari B. Sullivan, age 86, died August 7th, 2024, in Hartfield, VA.
Gari is survived by his wife, Susan Sullivan; daughter, Sidney Sullivan Barnes (George); son, Christopher Sullivan, and his grandson Nicholas Garnett (Ashley).
Gari was born in Fredericksburg, VA. on February 6th, 1938. He was proceeded in death by his parents Sidney and Margaret Sullivan.
He received his Bachelor of Science from...
Barbara Louise Frey
Aug 7, 2024
Barbara Frey, 82, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Walter Reed Nursing & Rehab in Gloucester, Virginia. She was born in Maryland on July 8, 1942 to William and Mildred Callis. She was a graduate of Adelphi University. Barbara worked for the City of Newport News-Waterworks and retired in late 2008. She loved reading...
Charles Elwood Ball
Aug 7, 2024
Charles Elwood Ball, 79, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 7, 2024. He was born in King and Queen County on July 15, 1945. He was the son of Otha H. Ball and Jennie B. Ball, and was a lifetime member of Howertons Baptist Church. Charles was an Army Veteran serving from October...
Pearl Elizabeth Robinson
Aug 5, 2024
Pearl Elizabeth Robinson, 94, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tallie Robinson; her brother James A. Brooks, and her sister, Mary. She is survived by her half-sister, Jean Smith, and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her niece, Shirley Bowen,...
Steven Drew Higginbotham
Aug 4, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce Steven Drew Higginbotham's passing on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Family and friends knew him as Higgie or Swamp Rat. He was born February 15, 1965, and was a long-time resident of Mathews County. He graduated from Mathews High School in 1983. He was a former member of the Flat Iron Hunting Club as well as...
Richard Paul Robins
Aug 2, 2024
Richard, “Pete” Robins, age 82, of Urbanna, passed away on August 2, 2024. He was son of the late Clarence and Irene Robins. A member of Urbanna Baptist Church, Pete served as a deacon and an usher and loved his church family. He was a gentle and loving father and will be missed by many.
A memorial service will be held...
Joyce Rainier Downs
Jul 31, 2024
Joyce Rainier Downs, age 91, of Moon, Virginia entered into the loving arms of her heavenly father on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Joyce was born in Hallieford, Virginia in Mathews County to the late Upsher C. and Mary Lewis Rainier. She was a member of Mathews Baptist Church, the WMU and taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for over...
Robert Christian Haywood
Jul 25, 2024
Robert Christian Haywood, 39, of Susan, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Chippenham Hospital. Robert was born December 18, 1984 to Teresa H. Gray and Carlton R. Haywood. He was a commercial waterman who loved working in the waters of Mathews County. He was also a member of Lower Society Car Club.
He was predeceased by his grandmothers,...
Wanda Brooks
Jul 24, 2024
Wanda Taylor Brooks, 64, of Center Cross, VA passed away on July 24, 2024. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 12-2:00 p.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, Tappahannock. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Howertons Baptist Church Cemetery, Dunnsville, VA.
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