Recent Obituaries
Ida Miles
Jun 28, 2016
Ida Mae Miles died June 28, 2016. She was born in Gloucester, Virginia, October 4, 1924. The daughter of Marvin A. and Ida Sue Jenkins. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Joseph B. Thomas, sister, Terethia J. Postlethwait, brother, Kenneth W. Jenkins and companion, Lawrence Oliver. She is survived by her sons, Randolph Parker Miles of Mathews, VA...
James Godsey
Jun 24, 2016
James M. Godsey, "Dickie", 86, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 after a very brief illness. He was born to Fannie and John Godsey. He is predeceased by his sister, Margaret Polakiewicz. He attended Mathews High School. Dickie lived in Hampton, Virginia for 48 years. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and Army and retired...
Elizabeth Williams
Jun 22, 2016
Betty Williams, 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The daughter of Stanley and Clemmie Callis, she lived much of her early life in Mathews and Middlesex Counties and later lived for many years in Richmond. Since 2003 Betty has resided in Bowling Green. While living in Middlesex County Betty was the co-owner of the...
Thelma Sears
Jun 22, 2016
Thelma Pierce Sears, age 102, of Saluda died Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was the widow of Raymond B. Sears and was a dedicated member of Salem United Methodist Church for over seventy-five years where she was a charter member of the Memorial Association. Thelma was also a former member of the Middlesex County Women’s Club. To know Thelma was...
Joan Ison
Jun 20, 2016
In Loving Memory of our Beautiful Mother, Joan Price Ison, who went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2016. She was 79 years old and full of life. She is survived by her husband, Lowell Kelly Ison, and 7 children, John, Steve and Debbie Price, Kim Price Burch, Jamie Broadwater, and Ashley and Kelly Ison. She had 13...
Rufus Ruark
Jun 19, 2016
Rufus Haynes Ruark, Sr.,73, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at his home in Deltaville. Born and raised in Deltaville, he was the son of the late Edwin Rufus Ruark and Mary Bristow Ruark. He was a lifelong waterman, hunter and above all else a devoted family man and was loved by many. He is survived by his loving wife...
Betty Ashburn
Jun 19, 2016
Betty Ann Ashburn, 89, formerly of Huntington, NY and Cobbs Creek, Virginia died June 19, 2016 in Bethlehem, PA, her current residence. Betty was pre-deceased by her husband of 58 years, Robert (Bob) E. Ashburn in 2004. Betty and Bob raised 4 children together, and are survived by their son William Ashburn of Lutz, Florida; and daughters Jeanne Diamond of...
David Burruss
Jun 18, 2016
David Michael Burruss, born on August 30, 1991, left this earth far too soon on Saturday, June 18, 2016. He left behind to mourn him his beautiful bride of one week, Samantha, along with his new family Charlie, Tracy, and Avery Prince. He also leaves behind his mother, Joanie Daniels, his father, Steven Burruss and Andy Daniels. He is survived...
William Foster
Jun 16, 2016
William Lucius Foster, of Locust Hill, born Sept. 23, 1930 received his eternal reward June 16, 2016 with his family at his side. He was predeceased by his wife Josephine M. Foster. Survived by his children, Wayne A. Foster (Lisa), Deborah F. Figg (Ed), Linda Foster-Burkard and Annette F. Greenwood. Grandchildren, Josh Fitchett (Debbie), Joey Fitchett (Nina), Vail Blake, Ashley...
Virginia Rogers
Jun 15, 2016
Virginia Taylor Rogers, age 100, of Mathews, Va. died at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center on June 15, 2016. She is survived by two daughters, Josie Cuffe and Anna Draper. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Martha Fincham
Jun 15, 2016
Martha Ann Fincham, 71, of Dutton, Va. died at home on June 15, 2016. There are no services planned.
Calvin Haywood
Jun 12, 2016
Calvin Dean Haywood, 84, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. He was a lifetime commercial waterman and a proud captain of the "Chris Cal". He was predeceased by a daughter, Jeannie Dunston and a great-grandson, Caleb. He is survived by his wife, Christine Haywood; daughters, Kathy Hudgins (Waverly), Patsy...
Darden Hudgins
Jun 11, 2016
Darden Hudgins, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Darden was born Jan. 19, 1938. He began working on various boats when he was 15 yrs. old, but began working for NMU on the Texaco Mississippi as a merchant seaman in 1962 until the ship was retired. He continued to work...
John Price
Jun 8, 2016
On June 8, 2016, John W. (Tommy) Price, “Papa Tom,” 84, of Richmond, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and went to be with the Lord. He was born on November 13, 1931. He is survived by his children, Debbie K. Price, Kimberly P. Burch, John C. Price and Steve M. Price; grandchildren, Casey, Jordan, Lauren, Brittany, Kayla, Tonya,...
Dietrich Romey
Jun 3, 2016
Dietrich Otto Romey, 75, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 3, 2016. Born in Welver, Germany and was a resident of West Point, VA, and retired to Gwynn's Island, VA. Dietrich enjoyed woodworking, tennis and spending time on the water. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Erika Romey; daughter, Michelle Reardon (Patrick); son,...
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...
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