Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

