Recent Obituaries
Priscilla Russell
Nov 18, 2015
Priscilla Russell, 74, of North, Va. died November 18, 2015 in Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News. Va. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Gloucester, Va. She was an avid crocheter and enjoyed collecting buttons and antiques, and making things beautiful. She will be sorely missed by her loving husband, John Handy; daughter, Danielle Partello; Son-in-law,...
Randolph Munz
Nov 18, 2015
Randolph Arthur Munz, 70, of Port Haywood, passed away peacefully at his home on November 18, 2015. Randy was born July 21, 1945 in Roselle, New Jersey, to Arthur and Charlotte Heitmann Munz. He was a member of St. Mary's By the Sea Episcopal Church in Pr. Pleasant, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Roselle High School and Grove...
Dorothy Didlake
Nov 16, 2015
Dorothy Elizabeth Dodson Didlake saw God’s face on November 16, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister who cherished her family. She was the oldest of five children born to Elizabeth and Raymond I. Didlake of Laneview, VA, in 1922. She was predeceased by her sisters Marjorie Clay, Gertrude Stevens, Anne Kirby, and her brother Ray Didlake. Dot...
Brenda Clements
Nov 14, 2015
Brenda A. Clements, 70, passed away at her home in Dutton, Virginia Saturday, November 14, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Brenda was born December 23, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Margaret Armistead. She was a lifelong member of Locust Grove United Methodist Church where she played the organ for 54 years....
James Hazel
Nov 12, 2015
James H. Hazel of Jamaica, VA died Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada on August 31, 1935, the third son of William B. and Agnes M. Hazel. He was a graduate of the Woodstock Collegiate Institute and the Ontario College of Art Design, Toronto. In 1990, he retired after 22 years, from the Architecture and...
Julian Orrell
Nov 10, 2015
Reverend Julian S. Orrell, age 90, of Fishersville, Va. died on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Rev. Orrell was born November 18, 1924 to Ira and Elsie Orrell of Pittsylvania, Va. Rev. Orrell had a Bachelor of Arts from The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va.; a Bachelor of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Va. and a Master...
Emily Brooks
Nov 9, 2015
Emily ”Tina” Brooks, age 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9th, 2015, surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carter Brooks Sr., and her parents, Archie Linwood Rainier and Mary Frances Bew. Also, preceding her in death were her siblings Mary Frances Rainier, Archie Linwood Rainier Jr., Sarah Elizabeth Brooks, and...
William Cooley
Nov 7, 2015
William L. Cooley, age 80, of Urbanna, widower of Clara M. Cooley died Saturday, November 7, 2015. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a retired plant manager for the Woolfolk Manufacturing Company in Urbanna. Bill was a member of Urbanna Baptist Church and the Urbanna Masonic Lodge #83 A.F. & A.M. Survived by his daughter, Tina L. Battreal...
Lena Linthicum
Nov 6, 2015
Lena G. Linthicum, age 80, of Topping died Friday, November 6, 2015. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and was predeceased by a brother, John Alvin Glasco. Survived by her husband, James O. Linthicum; daughters, Hope L. Hogge (Dennis), Linda L. Green (Shannon); a sister, Margaret Ann Ellison, two grandchildren, one great grandchild; a special niece, Annette...
Georgie Preston
Nov 5, 2015
Georgie Lee Preston, age 86, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Georgie was born April 21, 1929 to Walter James Hudgins and Lois Thelma Hudgins. Georgie was a charter member of the Mathews Rescue Squad, a Geriatric Nursing Assistant, a Past Matron of Oriental Chapter No. 30, OES and a member of Central United Methodist Church. She was preceded...
Patricia Collier
Nov 5, 2015
Patricia Davis “Pat” Collier, age 62, of Jamaica went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, November 5, 2015. She was a member of Forest Chapel United Methodist Church and was predeceased by her parents, Ray and Emma Wilson Davis. Pat is survived by her husband, James C. Collier; her children, Jimmy Collier and Emily Farmer; grandchildren, Christopher Farmer,...
Captain Rowe
Nov 4, 2015
Captain Sam Rowe, Jr.Wednesday, November 4, 2015 was a sorrow filled day here but a joy filled day there when, awaiting his arrival, Sam joined his predeceased family and friends.Sam began his life on January 8, 1941. He always loved the water and began his maritime career in 1970 as a Deckhand with Penn Central Railroad, Norfolk, Va. He graduated...
Barbara Pinekenstein
Nov 1, 2015
Barbara E. Pinekenstein, age 61, of Hardyville passed on Sunday, November 1, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was an employee with the Chesapeake Bank in Kilmarnock and a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church, Cobbs Creek. She loved spending time with her family, traveling and gardening. Survived by her husband, W. Alan Pinekenstein; son B. Clinton “Clint” Maul;...
Charles Pugh
Oct 30, 2015
Charles Milton Pugh, Sr., age 71, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 30, 2015. He worked for 45 years as Captain of various tugboats. He was a faithful member of St. Matthew UM Church. He was a contributor to the Mathews Maritime Museum. Charles Milton was the founder of the Country Gospel Boys....
Bertha King
Oct 29, 2015
Bertha Waddell King, age 89, of Deltaville formerly of Meherrin died Thursday, October 29, 2015. Survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of a service, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Margaret Thomas
Oct 24, 2015
Margaret Marshall “Kate” Thomas, age 65, of Chesterfield formerly of Middlesex County died Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was predeceased by a son, Douglas Christopher Thomas. Survived by a close friend, Wanda Martin; a sister, Barbara M. Williams (Freddie) and a brother, Herbert B. Marshall, Jr. A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Harmony...
J. Callis
Oct 23, 2015
J. Warren Callis, Sr. passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the age of 87 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mathews County on May 22, 1928 to the late J. Edgar Callis and Maggie (Wise) Callis. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred Tucker, Wanda Sadler and Hazel Smith. He is survived...
Mabel Matthews
Oct 22, 2015
Mabel Matthews, 99, went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at her daughter's home. Mabel was born on October 21, 1916 in Diggs, VA. She was an active member of Mathews Chapel Church for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie B. Matthews and her son, Harold Rainier, Jr. She...
Daniel Folzenlogen
Oct 22, 2015
Dan Folzenlogen passed away suddenly at home on October 22, 2015. He had fought so many illnesses during his last years that he was known as the Comeback Kid. Dan was born in Dallas, TX on October 18, 1930, the son of Michael and Christine Folzenlogen. He is survived by his devoted wife, Doreen, and his beloved daughters, Joan (Paul)...
Reginald Deagle
Oct 15, 2015
Lt. Col. Reginald Deagle, retired, 92, of Mathews, passed away October 15, 2015 at home. He was born December 12, 1922 to Lucy and George Deagle. Reggie graduated from Norview High School (1940) and Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprentice School (1948). He was in the Maritime Service from 1943-1948, drafted into the U. S. Army in 1948 and served his country...
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