Obituaries

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Clyde Thrift

Clyde Thrift

May 24, 2016

Clyde Atwell Thrift, 88, of Urbanna, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Tyler and Clara Purcell Thrift and Brother Joseph Tyler Thrift, Jr. He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 66 years, Jacqueline Richardson Thrift, daughter Patrice Thrift Wake and husband Chappy,...

Earl Marshall

Earl Marshall

May 23, 2016

Earl H. “Man” Marshall, age 79, of Church View, a retired watermen, died Monday, May 23, 2016. He was predeceased by a son, Danny Earl Marshall and a daughter, Robyn M. Parker. Survived by his wife, Nancy L. Marshall; a daughter, Robin Schutz (Phillip); a sister, Christine Ware; brothers, Elmore Marshall and Albert Marshall. Seven grandchildren, Danny, Shawn, Amanda, David,...

Edna Russell

Edna Russell

May 21, 2016

Edna Lane Russell, 87, widow of Olden Russell, passed away May 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Perquimans County, NC on September 21, 1928, the youngest of nine children. Edna and her husband Olden came to Middlesex County from Chesapeake, VA in 1959 to live and farm at Corbin Hall Farm in Water View. She...

Thomas Slusher

Thomas Slusher

May 21, 2016

Thomas D. Slusher, age 77, of Wake, a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service and a U.S. Army veteran went to his new home in heaven on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Phyllis L. Slusher; children, Joseph D. Slusher (Charlene), Julie S. Whittaker (Joseph); a grandson, Trevor J. Slusher and a soon to be...

Jan Creekmore

Jan Creekmore

May 17, 2016

Jan H. Creekmore, age 62, of Saluda passed away, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was a member of Forest Chapel United Methodist Church, Warner, and Assistant Director of Human Resources for the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board in Saluda. Survived by her husband, Walter N. Creekmore; children, Christy C. Phillips (Chris), Nathan Creekmore (Amy); three grandchildren, Spencer, Mason...

David Mortimer

David Mortimer

May 14, 2016

David Bruce Mortimer, age 71, at rest on May 14, 2016. Loving husband of Grace (Coggeshall) for 47 years, father of Scott N. (Teresa) and Randolph J. (Kathy), grandfather of Byice, Marcy, Emily and Ella of Richmond. Brother of James D. of Michigan. Born to Don and Jean Mortimer on December 27, 1944 in Chicago, IL, Dave grew up in...

Wallace Rowe

Wallace Rowe

May 14, 2016

Wallace V. Rowe, 89, of Topping, died Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was a retired salesman of lumber and building supplies, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8252. He was also a Deacon Emeritus, Sunday school teacher and choir member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Stanford Beebe

Stanford Beebe

May 14, 2016

Stanford Ray Beebe, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his sons home on Gwynn's Island, Virginia. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 20th. at noon at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, Maryland. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Joyce Mobley

Joyce Mobley

May 12, 2016

Joyce Ann Mobley, 74, from The Brambles, North Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016. No Service is planned. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Hudgins

Dorothy Hudgins

May 9, 2016

Dorothy H. Hudgins, 88, of Hudgins, Virginia passed away on May 9, 2016. She was a Home Economics teacher in Mathews, Virginia Beach and spent most of her time in Chantilly, Northern Virginia. She retired back to Mathews in 1978. She became very active in the Woman's Club and was president at least twice. She enjoyed bridge and played bridge...

Donna Theimer

Donna Theimer

May 8, 2016

Donna W. Theimer, age 71, of Deltaville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was a retired beautician and a member of Philippi Christian Church. Survived by her husband of 45 years, Joe A. Theimer; three children, Linnie J. Theimer, Cathy T. Davis, and Susan T. Bergerard; two brothers, E. J. White and Dwayne P....

Dorothy Kegley

Dorothy Kegley

May 7, 2016

Dorothy J. Kegley, 80, of Urbanna, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She retired from Prince George County, MD School Board in the late 80’s and then went on to become a secretary for Middlesex County School Board along with helping at Bristow’s Store and Marshalls Drugstore in Urbanna. She was a member of Urbanna...

Jeane Jacobs

Jeane Jacobs

May 7, 2016

Jeane Marie Jacobs, 49, of Susan, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home,Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Penelope Thompson

Penelope Thompson

May 7, 2016

Penelope Thompson, 76, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Walter Reed Convalescent Center, Gloucester, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Bristow

Charles Bristow

May 6, 2016

Charles Melvin Bristow, Jr. December 3, 1931 – May 6, 2016. Charles spent a lifetime donning coat and tie as a funeral director. He was simply polished. A few years ago, his son mentioned to him at lunch that his hair was looking wild. He replied “I don’t give a damn anymore.” He understood the essence of life. He was...

Archie Stevens

Archie Stevens

May 4, 2016

Archie Sylvester “Peanut” Stevens, 69, of Syringa, beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Peanut was a happy go lucky soul who will always be remembered for his big smile and jingling keys.  He loved NASCAR racing and dancing to any tune his feet could move to! Peanut was a devoted employee of VDOT until...

Benton Pollok

Benton Pollok

May 3, 2016

Benton Holt Pollok, 88, began his journey to his next life on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was born in Danville, VA. on 9/27/27 to Elizabeth Woolley and Nicholas L. Pollok. After completing high school in Newport News, VA, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and later served as an officer...

Edward Bristow

Edward Bristow

Apr 30, 2016

Edward Calvin Bristow, 72, of Topping, made his final life Journey to be with our Lord and his wife, Peggie Ilene Bristow, on Saturday, April 30, 2016. He was born in Gloucester County, Va and was one of 7 children. He is survived by his daughters, Valerie A. Powell and Peggy Ann Horsley; son, Preston Bristow (Donna); grandson Michael Bristow;...

Forrest Morgan

Forrest Morgan

Apr 28, 2016

Forrest C. Morgan, born May 5, 1929, passed peacefully at home on April 28, 2016 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 86. He served in the U. S. Army and the Army National Guard for 37 years before retiring and working Civil Service at Fort Monroe. He then worked at Middlesex Farm Supply for a number...

Jacqueline Young

Jacqueline Young

Apr 26, 2016

Jacqueline Livesay Young was born February 16, 1923 in Hudgins, Va. to Nell and Boyd Dixon. Jackie was loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Livesay, Sr. and husband, Joseph S. Young; her son, John F. Livesay, Jr.; grandson, John F. Livesay III; sister, Mary Bland Parker and brother, Bill Dixon.She...