Recent Obituaries
Louisa Roane
Jun 3, 2016
Louisa Hall Roane, age 98, of King & Queen County, widow of Otis T. Roane went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, June 3, 2016. She was a member of Beulah Church, Shacklefords. Survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Beamer, Temple R. Burton; a grandson, Todd Beamer; a great grandson, Hunter Beamer and was predeceased by a granddaughter,...
Randy German
May 31, 2016
Randy "Kick" German died Tuesday, May 31, 2016. A Graveside service will be held Friday. June 3, 2016 at 11:00 am at Gwynn's Island Cemetery. No visitation. Donations may be made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 723, Mathews, Va. 23109. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Elizabeth Anderson
May 29, 2016
Elizabeth "Betca" Anderson passed from this world on Sunday, May 29th, 2016 and went to her eternal home in heaven. Betca was born on October 4, 1948 in Dover, New Jersey. She attended school in New Jersey, graduating from Roxbury High School and Montclair State College with a degree in Elementary Education. She was preceded in death by her loving...
Grover Owens
May 27, 2016
Grover "Lee" Owens Jr., 62, of Port Haywood, VA. went to be with his lord on May 27, 2016. Lee Owens had many talents. He enjoyed being on the water and hunting. He also had a passion for restoring classic cars and had a love for music. In his younger years he was known for being a starting member of...
Lois Fitchett
May 25, 2016
Lois Owens Fitchett, 88, of Port Haywood, Va. passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Riverside Convalescent Center-Mathews. She was born to Charles Malcolm and Evelyn Owens on October 31, 1927 in Mathews, Va. and lived there all of her life. She was a homemaker and a dedicated wife and mother. She especially enjoyed needlework and cooking. She is survived...
Clyde Thrift
May 24, 2016
Clyde Atwell Thrift, 88, of Urbanna, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Tyler and Clara Purcell Thrift and Brother Joseph Tyler Thrift, Jr. He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 66 years, Jacqueline Richardson Thrift, daughter Patrice Thrift Wake and husband Chappy,...
Earl Marshall
May 23, 2016
Earl H. “Man” Marshall, age 79, of Church View, a retired watermen, died Monday, May 23, 2016. He was predeceased by a son, Danny Earl Marshall and a daughter, Robyn M. Parker. Survived by his wife, Nancy L. Marshall; a daughter, Robin Schutz (Phillip); a sister, Christine Ware; brothers, Elmore Marshall and Albert Marshall. Seven grandchildren, Danny, Shawn, Amanda, David,...
Edna Russell
May 21, 2016
Edna Lane Russell, 87, widow of Olden Russell, passed away May 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Perquimans County, NC on September 21, 1928, the youngest of nine children. Edna and her husband Olden came to Middlesex County from Chesapeake, VA in 1959 to live and farm at Corbin Hall Farm in Water View. She...

Thomas Slusher
May 21, 2016
Thomas D. Slusher, age 77, of Wake, a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service and a U.S. Army veteran went to his new home in heaven on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Phyllis L. Slusher; children, Joseph D. Slusher (Charlene), Julie S. Whittaker (Joseph); a grandson, Trevor J. Slusher and a soon to be...

Jan Creekmore
May 17, 2016
Jan H. Creekmore, age 62, of Saluda passed away, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was a member of Forest Chapel United Methodist Church, Warner, and Assistant Director of Human Resources for the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board in Saluda. Survived by her husband, Walter N. Creekmore; children, Christy C. Phillips (Chris), Nathan Creekmore (Amy); three grandchildren, Spencer, Mason...
David Mortimer
May 14, 2016
David Bruce Mortimer, age 71, at rest on May 14, 2016. Loving husband of Grace (Coggeshall) for 47 years, father of Scott N. (Teresa) and Randolph J. (Kathy), grandfather of Byice, Marcy, Emily and Ella of Richmond. Brother of James D. of Michigan. Born to Don and Jean Mortimer on December 27, 1944 in Chicago, IL, Dave grew up in...

Wallace Rowe
May 14, 2016
Wallace V. Rowe, 89, of Topping, died Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was a retired salesman of lumber and building supplies, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8252. He was also a Deacon Emeritus, Sunday school teacher and choir member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Stanford Beebe
May 14, 2016
Stanford Ray Beebe, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his sons home on Gwynn's Island, Virginia. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 20th. at noon at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, Maryland. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Joyce Mobley
May 12, 2016
Joyce Ann Mobley, 74, from The Brambles, North Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016. No Service is planned. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Hudgins
May 9, 2016
Dorothy H. Hudgins, 88, of Hudgins, Virginia passed away on May 9, 2016. She was a Home Economics teacher in Mathews, Virginia Beach and spent most of her time in Chantilly, Northern Virginia. She retired back to Mathews in 1978. She became very active in the Woman's Club and was president at least twice. She enjoyed bridge and played bridge...
Donna Theimer
May 8, 2016
Donna W. Theimer, age 71, of Deltaville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was a retired beautician and a member of Philippi Christian Church. Survived by her husband of 45 years, Joe A. Theimer; three children, Linnie J. Theimer, Cathy T. Davis, and Susan T. Bergerard; two brothers, E. J. White and Dwayne P....
Dorothy Kegley
May 7, 2016
Dorothy J. Kegley, 80, of Urbanna, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She retired from Prince George County, MD School Board in the late 80’s and then went on to become a secretary for Middlesex County School Board along with helping at Bristow’s Store and Marshalls Drugstore in Urbanna. She was a member of Urbanna...
Jeane Jacobs
May 7, 2016
Jeane Marie Jacobs, 49, of Susan, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home,Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Penelope Thompson
May 7, 2016
Penelope Thompson, 76, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Walter Reed Convalescent Center, Gloucester, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Bristow
May 6, 2016
Charles Melvin Bristow, Jr. December 3, 1931 – May 6, 2016. Charles spent a lifetime donning coat and tie as a funeral director. He was simply polished. A few years ago, his son mentioned to him at lunch that his hair was looking wild. He replied “I don’t give a damn anymore.” He understood the essence of life. He was...