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Donald Hines

Donald Hines

Nov 12, 2016

Donald C. Hines, 56, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Donald was born in Wilmington, NC and his greatest past time was fishing. He was predeceased by his parents Donald William and Nancy Caroline Hines. He is survived by his siblings, Alec James Hines of Piankatank Shores, Pauline Hines of Mathews, VA, Debbie Schaefer of Onemo,...

Harry Judy

Harry Judy

Nov 9, 2016

Harry A. Judy, 83, of Onemo, Virginia passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in Hampton VA Medical Center, Hampton, VA. He was a Marine Veteran and was a truck driver for Red Ball Movers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ruth Judy; 2 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by...

Allie Walton

Allie Walton

Nov 7, 2016

Allie J. Walton, Jr., of Hartfield, a lifetime waterman entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 7, 2016. He was the son of the late Allie and Leona Walton. Survived by his longtime friend and partner, Carolyn Walton; brothers, James “Shorty” Walton (Marie), John “Freddie” Walton (Geraldine); a sister, Louise Clements and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will...

Lois Blow

Lois Blow

Nov 4, 2016

Lois Ball Blow, age 73, of Sandston, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. She was the widow of Thomas B. Blow and was retired from the Bank of Virginia. Survived by her sisters; Phyllis B. Adams and Roberta B. Zahradnick and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Greenlawn Memorial...

Dan Walton

Dan Walton

Nov 3, 2016

Dan R. Walton, 73, entered into eternal rest on November 3, 2016. He is survived by a sister, Carol Louise Clements; three brothers, Allie Walton (Carolyn), James “Shorty” Walton (Marie), and John “Freddie” Walton (Geraldine) and numerous nieces and nephews.  Dan is predeceased by his parents Allie & Leona Walton; sisters, Laura Taylor, Hilda Schell & Bertha Farmer; brothers, Wesley...

Yvonne Deagle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...