Recent Obituaries
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.
Nancy Lee Dixon
Jul 24, 2024
Nancy Lee Dixon, 69, of Saluda, Va, passed away on June 8th, 2024, peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born on December 7th, 1954, to parents, Louis and Mary Rohling in Cincinnati, OH. After graduating from McAuley High School in 1973, she went on to study Medical Technology at the University of Cincinnati, and eventually continued...
Frances Balderson Shackelford
Jul 18, 2024
Frances Balderson Shackelford, 94, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 from 1-2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Wilfried Hoffmann
Jul 13, 2024
Wilfried Hoffmann unexpectedly passed away on July 13, 2024, after spending a life devoted to supporting his family. Born in Germany, Wilfried grew up with his parents Walter and Gertrud Hoffmann in the borough of Bergedorf, just outside Hamburg. Wilfried always enjoyed spending time with friends and family near the Elbe where the seven seas meet at the Port of...
Genevieve Faith " Eevee" Martin
Jul 13, 2024
Genevieve “Eevee” Faith Martin passed a way on Sunday, July 13, 2024. Eevee was born on October 29, 2023 to Jessica Paige and Christopher Martin. She was an overcomer and brought joy, love, and strength to all that knew her. She loved her pacifier and kicking for belly kisses.
She is survived by her mom and dad; her grandmothers, Laura Morgan,...
Patricia Buckley Moss
Jul 13, 2024
**Patricia Buckley Moss (1933-2024): Celebrating the Life of an Iconic American Artist**
Patricia Buckley Moss, widely known as P. Buckley Moss, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, surrounded by family. With her departure, the art world mourns the loss of a talented and influential artist and philanthropist whose work and charity touched the lives and hearts of countless supporters.
Born...
James Cecil Akers "Marty"
Jul 11, 2024
James Cecil Akers “Marty”, 68, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on July 11, 2024. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, tinkering with various objects, gardening, singing and dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wesley Akers Sr., and Nancy Luemma Sexton Akers; and a son-in-law, Juan Vega. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Juanita...
Joseph "Glen" Glenwood Morgan
Jul 7, 2024
Joseph Glenwood (Glen) Morgan, 94, of Mobjack, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. A native of Mathews, Glen was born to Wallace and Josie May Morgan on November 1, 1929. He was a graduate of Mathews High School, served in the U. S. Coast Guard and retired from WHRO-TV. Before his illness, he was an active member of...
Myrtle Jane Diggs Blanock
Jul 6, 2024
Heaven has gained a beautiful and faithful angel. Myrtle Jane Diggs Blanock was born in Onemo, Virginia on November 4, 1934 and passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Jane was the daughter of the late Eldred and Janie Morgan Diggs. She was the beloved wife and dance partner to the late...
Noma Ann Pugh
Jul 5, 2024
Noma Ann Pugh, age 90 of Port Haywood, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 5, 2024, with her loving family members by her side.
Noma was born on December 2, 1933, to the late Mary and Preston Parks Colonna.
She dedicated her life to her family whom she loved deeply. Over the years, she took care of many people, worked...
Jimmy Lester Hall
Jul 2, 2024
Jimmy Lester Hall, 68, of Virginia Beach, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his nieces, Elizabeth Hubbard, and Kim Hill; a nephew, William Bailey III and a cousin, Ashley Staples.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia with...
Mary Evelyn Gresham
Jul 2, 2024
Mary Evelyn Gresham, born in King & Queen County on November 30, 1936, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, William A. and Hazel Carlton, her sister Nettie Gibson and her son-in-law Webster Brooke, Jr. She is survived by her husband, of 68 years, Clarence; her siblings, Margaret (Wayne) and William...
Diane Kean
Jul 1, 2024
Diane Powers Kean, 80, resident of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Kean, her sisters Patricia Welch (William R.), Barbara Tetauer (Vasek); and brother, William Joseph Powers, and her parents William and Dorothy Powers. She was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, Tappahannock. She is survived by...
Charles Newman Thomas
Jun 29, 2024
Newman Thomas, 68, of Deltaville, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2024.
He loved to travel to Tangier Island to document his family history and to take pictures of the island and his many friends. Newman enjoyed his coffee every morning and watching the sunrise over his beloved Jackson Creek. Newman retired from Dupont with 40 years of...
Paul B. Stimson
Jun 26, 2024
Paul B. Stimson, 96, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Convalescent Center, Mathews, Virginia. He was born on May 18, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to William B. and Florence Chester Stimson. He was educated at Episcopal Academy, Overbrook, PA and Kent School, Kent, CT. During the Korean War, he enlisted...
Mildred Puller Hudgins
Jun 26, 2024
Mildred Puller Hudgins, born in Caroline County, Virginia on June 3, 1932, passed away on June 26, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Rachel “Jack” Harris, and her brother William “Buddy” Puller.
Mildred is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ellis Guy Hudgins; son, Guy Lane Hudgins (Rita); granddaughters, Rebecca Hudgins and Nicole Lowe; grandson, Jerry Lowe...
David N. Freeman
Jun 25, 2024
David N. “Dave” Freeman, 90, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia. Dave was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Carroll Lee and Eleanor Freeman. He graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and the University of Maryland. He was employed by the Exxon Company U.S.A. as a Staff Buyer. Dave...
Linda Mann Gilbert
Jun 23, 2024
Linda Mann Gilbert, age 75, of Hardyville, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Linda grew up in Newport News. She was the daughter of Ray and Minnie Mann and the youngest of ten children. She settled in Hardyville when she married Harry Lee Gilbert and together, they raised three children. She enjoyed working outside in the garden tending her...
James Lawrence Stokes
Jun 23, 2024
James (Jimmy) L. Stokes, age 83, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away Sunday morning. He was a true Tappahannock man who farmed the fields for 30 years, then worked for Levi Manufacturing for 35 years more.
He is survived by his wife Janice Stokes and three sisters Laura, Mary, and Blanch.
He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a fine...
Beatrice Hudgins Davis
Jun 22, 2024
Beatrice Marie Davis, 89, of New Point, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. She was born on February 8, 1935 to John Russell and Lillian Hudgins. Beatrice was very active in Hands Across Mathews.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, George W. Davis.
A graveside service will be held on...