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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...
Mildred Pope
Oct 2, 2016
Mildred Pope, 93, of Gloucester, originally from Brooklyn, NY died on, Sunday, October 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. Pope, her 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her son, W.J. Pope of Brooklyn, NY; her daughter Elizabeth McClain (Leon) of Gloucester, VA; a loving sister-in-law Thelma Johnson of Florida; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,...
Myrtle Faulkner
Sep 30, 2016
Myrtle Virginia Blake Davis Faulkner, 91, of Locust Hill passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. Myrtle was the owner and operator of Mizpah Health Care Center from 1969 until 2015. She was a life member, historian and former organist of Harmony Grove Baptist Church where she served on the Board of Trustees. She served as a member of The Advisory...
Edith Shaw
Sep 28, 2016
Edith Margarete Shaw, 88, of Hudgins, Va. died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at home. She is survived by her son, George Shaw. No services are planned.
Hope Hogge
Sep 22, 2016
Hope L. Hogge, age 59, of Topping passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and was predeceased by her mother, Lena Linthicum. Survived by her husband, Dennis R. Hogge; a son, Andy Hogge (Lisa); a granddaughter, Madison; father, James Linthicum; a sister, Linda Green (Shannon) and a special nephew, Adam. Funeral services...
Christopher Hale
Sep 21, 2016
Christopher T. Hale died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. He is survived by loving parents, Earle and Meta of Richmond, VA; brother, Matt and his wife Rene; his sister, Sharon and her husband Randy and his sister Kathy who lives in California. Chris is also survived by his children, daughter Ashleigh and son Christopher. Christopher served four years in the Army...
David Brinkley
Sep 21, 2016
David E. Brinkley, age 49, of Hardyville, VA finished his work early on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 and is now in eternal peace. Formerly of Richmond, VA and Maui, HI. David was a former employee of Budget Rent-A-Car, United Airlines and did masonry construction.He is survived by his parents, Carmen and Joseph Brinkley; a loving friend, Delores Barry; brother, Joseph,...
Gene Ruark
Sep 21, 2016
GENE ALFRED RUARK, 73, a lifelong resident of Deltaville, Virginia passed away last Wednesday morning, September 21, 2016. A graduate of the University of Richmond, Gene found his passion in real estate development and owning Ruark Marinas, Inc. He was dedicated to the betterment and beautification of Deltaville and Middlesex County, often personally planting flowers, trees, and shrubs at his...
Clarence Smith
Sep 20, 2016
Clarence D. “Buddy” Smith, Jr., age 87, of Saluda, passed away at home Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Buddy was a retired custom home builder, World War II U.S. Army Veteran, and a commercial airplane pilot. Survived by his wife Eleanor Diehl Smith; children, David Smith (Chessie), Terry Allen (Gary), Deborah Smith; five grandchildren, Jamie, Dina, Byron, Darren, Derek, and seven...
Ida Agrelius
Sep 18, 2016
Ida Adelaide Agrelius, better known to family and friends as “Laddie”, passed away on September 18th in her Deltaville home at the age of 93. Laddie’s keen sense of humor and zest for life endeared her to everyone she met. She was born in Washington D.C., but lived most of her life in southern California. In her younger years, Laddie...
Paul Gibson
Sep 17, 2016
Paul Gibson, Sr., 75, of Newport News and Mathews, passed away at his home September 17, 2016 with his family beside him. He was a self-employed truck driver and he and his dog "Peepers" traveled many miles together. Paul was a one-in-a-million guy, he never met a stranger and always put everyone else before himself. Paul was an animal lover...
Martha Clark
Sep 11, 2016
Martha (Ginny) Virginia Clark, 70, died Sunday September 11, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Mathews Chapel Church and was a wonderful loving care giver for many years. The one thing Ginny adored most was her two grand children, not a day went by that she didn't talk about them. Her family will always remember her as an...
Nellie Hilker
Sep 11, 2016
Nellie S. Hilker, 71, of Deltaville, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Nellie was a member and a deacon of Philippi Christian Church. She was also a member of the Middlesex County Vol. Rescue Squad Auxiliary where she was the manager of the Treasures & Bargains Flea Market in Deltaville for many years. She was preceded in...
Constance Reasor
Sep 11, 2016
Constance Delaine Reasor, 78 of Hudgins Va. Went to her eternal home Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was born September 16, 1937 to Floyd and Ida Callis of Gwynn's Island. She attended Mathews High School. She was married to Harold Reasor of Hudgins for 47 years. She leaves behind four children and their spouses. Mary Bell of Hudgins, Va., Donna...
Marcella Paxton
Sep 11, 2016
Marcella (Sally) Olson Paxton of Water View, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2016. The day prior to her death, members of the family and dear friends and neighbors had enjoyed a going away party for Sally and her husband Jim as they prepared to relocate to a senior living community in Charlottesville. She had one last dance with...
Ann Rowe
Sep 7, 2016
Mary Ann Hutson Rowe of New Point, born April 18, 1924, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, S. Emmett Rowe; parents, J. Lemuel and Minnie Grinnell Hutson, and two brothers, J. Lemuel Hutson Jr. and Edward G. Hutson.Her survivors include a daughter, Nancy Lou Rowe Layng and husband Bill of North; grandson, C....
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