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Robert Martin

Robert Martin

Dec 4, 2016

Robert T. Martin, 79, of Mathews County, formerly of Chesterfield passed away at his home on Sunday, December 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Martin. Robert was retired from the Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia. He is survived by his sister Cheryl Harwell (Jerry) of Chester; his brother James Martin (Dale) of Cobbs...

Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams

Dec 2, 2016

Kenneth Wayne Williams, 73, of Hartfield passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, December 2, 2016. He was born and raised on Gwynns Island in Mathews County where his family roots ran deep. After meeting the love of his life, he called Middlesex County his home for the last 53 years.He is preceded in death by...

Paul Kava

Paul Kava

Dec 1, 2016

Paul James Kava, 76, of Bohannon, VA, died Thursday, December 1, 2016. His memorial service will be held December 6 at 11:00 AM at Central United Methodist Church in Mathews, VA. Paul was born February 17, 1940 and raised in Buffalo, NY by his parents, Joseph and Irene Kava. In 1961, he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from...

Judith Mallory

Judith Mallory

Dec 1, 2016

Judith Douglas Mayo Mallory, age 90, of Midlothian and Locust Hill, Va., died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Judy was born in Richmond, Va., the daughter of William Richard Mayo and Miriam Douglas Mayo. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 67 years, Morris Kent Mallory Sr. She is survived by her four children,...

Denise King

Denise King

Nov 28, 2016

Denise King, 63, a long-time resident of Mathews and Gloucester passed away on November 28, 2016. Denise was born to John and Nancy Brushwiller of Baltimore, MD in 1953. Denise was a US Army veteran where she served as a helicopter mechanic. She was a very dedicated educator in public schools in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Alaska. She taught...

June Davis

June Davis

Nov 26, 2016

June Lea Davis, 91, of Onemo, Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held out of state at a later date. June was predeceased by her husband, Wayne Davis and in October 2016 she lost her son, David Charles Davis. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jamie E. Davis of Onemo, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral...

James Diggs

James Diggs

Nov 25, 2016

James C. Diggs, 87, of New Point, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. No service planned. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA is serving the family.

Wesley Summerfield

Wesley Summerfield

Nov 24, 2016

Wesley R. Summerfield Jr. of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday morning. A loving and giving man, he never met a stranger and was adored by all. Wes looked after all of us and always put our needs before his own all of his life. He was without fail excited about what life had to...

Georgia Morgan

Georgia Morgan

Nov 23, 2016

Georgia Ann Morgan, 78, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. She was born in Berea, Ky., and was a graduate of Stanford High School and St. Catharine College in Springfield, Ky.Georgia and husband Donald raised their family in Moon, Va., in Mathews County. She taught in the Mathews County Public Schools and was an active member and church organist...

Martha McClanahan

Martha McClanahan

Nov 22, 2016

Martha Swoope McClanahan, 94, a native of Roanoke and long-time resident of Mathews County, passed away Monday, November 22, 2016.She is preceded in death by her husband, William Elijah McClanahan, and son Robert McClanahan. Survivors include Heather McClanahan Choate and her husband, Dennis; Sharon McClanahan Setzer and her husband, Jay; David McClanahan and his wife, Jacqui; a niece, Jeannette Glasheen;...

Evelyn Kilmon

Evelyn Kilmon

Nov 19, 2016

Evelyn Diggs Kilmon, 89, of Mathews, Va. passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. She was born to John Monroe and Polly Diggs on April 8, 1927. Evelyn was a long time employee of Colonial Williamsburg and retired as a supervisor from the College of William and Mary. She loved bowling and continued bowling until well into her 80's. Evelyn...

Danny Criswell

Danny Criswell

Nov 17, 2016

Danny Lee Criswell, 67, of Hudgins, VA passed away on November 16, 2016. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Criswell. He is survived by wife, Linda Criswell; son, Kevin Criswell; daughters, Karen Lloyd (Clay) and Kristi Anthony (Mike); grandchildren, Ashley LaPointe (Richard), Joseph Wolski, and Joshua Anthony; mother, Lucille Tarkenton; brother, Charles Criswell; and sister, Kay Chittenden...

William Collier

William Collier

Nov 17, 2016

William Preston Collier, 82, of Mobjack passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Bill was born to Birdie Mae and Moscoe H. Collier of Rome, Georgia. He attended the Apprentice School and retired from the Newport News Shipyard after 41 years.Bill was predeceased by his parents; brother Richard Collier of Newport News, Va. son Gregory and daughter Angela, both of...

James Grinnell

James Grinnell

Nov 14, 2016

Retired Seaman, James Everett Grinnell, 81, of New Point in Mathews County passed away on November 14, 2016. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Grinnell Walden, her four sons and several great-nieces and nephews. Uncle James was loved by all. Date and time of wake to be announced at a later Date. Memorial Donations may be made to Mathews...

William Rasmussen

William Rasmussen

Nov 14, 2016

William Boyd “Bill” Rasmussen, 42, of Gloucester passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Chuck and Judy Rasmussen; brother, Chuck Rasmussen Jr. (Yvonne); fiancé, Maria Berkley; niece, Rebekah “Bekah” Rasmussen; as well as many dear friends. One of his favorite pastimes was watching football with his dad, remaining a New York Giants fan until...

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...