Recent Obituaries
Yvonne Deagle
Nov 3, 2016
Yvonne Riley Deagle, 79, of Mathews, VA passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center after a long, difficult fight against Multiple Sclerosis. She was born to Cecil and Mabel Riley on August 6, 1937 at their home in Bena. Yvonne was a very devoted daughter to her parents. Yvonne was a school bus driver for Mathews...
Sue Kilmon
Nov 1, 2016
Sue Davis KilmonApril 13, 1943 - November 1, 2016Sue Davis Kilmon of Cardinal Va went to be with her Lord and Savior early on November 1st 2016 – appropriately on All Saints Day.Sue was born in Hampton, Va and moved to Cardinal in 1977 where she became Postmaster first of Miles Post office and then of Cardinal Post office where...
Clarence Milby
Oct 28, 2016
Clarence Edward Milby (Buck) 83, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2016. He was born on June 24, 1933 to Thomas and Kate Milby. He was retired from the Chesapeake Corporation and a member of First Assembly of God at Shacklefords. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. He was preceded in death by his...
Evelyn Wood
Oct 27, 2016
Evelyn "Jo" Wood, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016 after battling Alzheimer's disease. Jo was born on March 13, 1944 in Evansville, IN, and grew up in Somerset, KY. She has resided in Mathews, VA since 1972. She was a homemaker and later worked as an LPN at Riverside Convalescent Center. Jo was preceded in death by...
William Ligon
Oct 27, 2016
William E. Ligon, Jr., 86, of Dutton, VA peacefully passed away on October 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Bill, a native of Ashville, NC., relocated to Dutton shortly after school. He was employed by Newport News Shipbuilding for over 40 years where he worked on numerous projects for the United States Naval Fleet. One of his greatest honors...
A.J. Hurst
Oct 27, 2016
A.J. Hurst, 81, of Bavon, Va. passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his home. A. J. was a life- long waterman who was very well known to everyone. He loved crab potting and his boat the "Miss Norma." He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur James Hurst, Sr. He is survived by his...
Barbara Davis
Oct 23, 2016
Barbara Huey Davis finished her course with joy on October 23, 2016 to live in eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on August 5, 1927 in Washington, D.C. to Hester Carter Huey and Samuel Robert Huey, and was the youngest of four children. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Wilson Healy Davis,...
Lewis Clarke
Oct 23, 2016
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Oct. 23rd, Lewis Guy Clarke lll age 62, beloved father, partner, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. After retirement from the Canada Company, Lewis did what he loved most, spending his Sundays at his resale shop at the Stage Coach Market.Lewis is predeceased by his brother David Clarke. Lewis is...
Little O’Neal
Oct 22, 2016
Little Willie (Pete) O’Neal of Warner, VA, born June 7, 1947, slipped peacefully away at his home to be with his Saviour, Jesus Christ, on October 22, 2016 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pete was born in Wanchese, NC and grew up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He spent most of his life working on or...
Anne Billups
Oct 20, 2016
Anne Trammell Billups died peacefully October 20, 2016 at her home in Mathews. She was born in 1924 and raised on a family owned and operated dairy farm in beautiful McLean, Virginia. Mrs. Billups was 92. She was preceded in death by her parents French and Beulah Trammell; brothers, Joseph and French Trammell, a loving sister and best friend, Nancy...
Teresa Fletcher
Oct 20, 2016
Teresa Lynn Fletcher “Terri”, 46, of Warner, VA died suddenly, Thursday, October 20, 2016. Terri was born January 24, 1970 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA. She is survived by: her husband Rick Fletcher, her daughters Lindsey and Rikki-Lynn, mother Marie Pike, stepfather Carlton Pike and special niece Ashley Hall, and Bailey, her beagle. Along with many nieces, nephews,...
Donald Forrest
Oct 19, 2016
Donald Windfield "Donnie" Forrest, 71, of Bavon, VA died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Riverside Mathews Convalescent Center. Donnie was born on Aug. 9, 1945 in Mathews. He was a hard worker and very loyal to his family and friends.He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ellen Haywood Forrest; parents, James Windfield and Thelma Forrest; his brother James Carroll Forrest...
David Davis
Oct 9, 2016
David Charles Davis, age 67 of Onemo, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News. David studied at Campbellsville and Old Dominion Universities where he received his MS in Education. He was a former assistant principal at Poquoson City Public Schools, former teacher at Newport News and Norfolk Public Schools, and current owner of Gloucester...
Gayle White
Oct 9, 2016
Gayle Eugene White, 72, of North, VA went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 9th. Gayle was born in Mobjack, VA on November 28, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Frances White; sister Joyce Kemp and brother Jerry White. Gayle worked for McLean Contracting Company for over 38 years. Gayle is survived...
Carrie Mercer
Oct 8, 2016
Carrie Evans Mercer, 101, of Topping, VA., and widow of Gordon. S. Mercer, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda. Born on May 31, 1915 in Mosheim, TN, she was the surviving child of the late John and Jessie Evans of Butylo, VA., In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three sisters,...
Earnest Colaw
Oct 8, 2016
Earnest “Skitch” Gayle Colaw, 65, died peacefully early October 8, 2016 at Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, VA, surrounded by friends. Skitch was born on December 14, 1950 in Norfolk, VA. He lived in Richmond until the 70’s, then moved to Deltaville with his parents and spent the last 6 years in Riverside Convalescent Center, Saluda, VA. Preceded in death by...
Jane Curfman
Oct 7, 2016
Jane B. Curfman, 85, of Mathews passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. She was retired from Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Va. She was a devoted member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Edmond Curfman, Jr.; sons, John Edmond (Eddie) Curfman III and Mark Curfman and his wife, Debbie; and...
Ruth Rowe
Oct 7, 2016
Ruth Diggs Rowe, known by everyone as "Miss Ruth", age 100, of Gloucester and Mathews, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016.She was born to John Butts Diggs and Lottie Gertrude Owens Diggs of Mathews on June 13, 1916. Miss Ruth graduated high school at age 15 and in 1933 earned her teacher's certificate from Fredericksburg State Teachers College, now...
Michael Sowden
Oct 4, 2016
CWO4 Michael George Sowden, US Coast Guard Retired and owner of Jackie's Grandpas Lawn Service for 20 years, passed away on October 4th, 2016. He is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Debbie Toms and husband Ronnie and grandchildren Jackie, Ronnie Lee, Mikey Toms, sister Jill Cote', brother James Sowden both of Canada, and many nieces and nephews. He loved...
Drew Welty
Oct 2, 2016
Drew Edward Welty, 29, departed this life on Oct. 2, 2016, near Togiak, AK. He was born May 3, 1987, in Tampa, FL. He lived most of his life in Williamsburg, VA. He was a member of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church where he was involved in mission work from middle school through college. Drew graduated from Bruton High School...
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