Recent Obituaries
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...
Claudia Hall
Oct 13, 2015
Claudia Frances Marchant Hall, widow of Addison Hall, died October 13, 2015, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to her Lord, family, friends and community. She was predeceased by her parents William Frances Marchant and Claudia Scrimger Marchant, two brothers, William Marchant and Leland Marchant, and a grandson, Jason Soucek. She is survived by her children Claudia H. Soucek, Aubrey...
Eugene Callis
Oct 10, 2015
Eugene M. Callis, 81, of Gwynn's Island, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital with his family by his side. Eugene loved hunting, fishing, gardening and most importantly his family. We will always miss his great sense of humor and his jokes. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Peggy Diggs Callis;...
Alice Dunston
Oct 9, 2015
Alice Harrow Dunston of Deltaville, wife of John W. Dunston, died Friday, October 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace W. and Etta Harrow; three sisters and a brother. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:30pm, Monday, October 12, 2015 at Zoar Baptist Church, Deltaville. Interment private. The family...
Page Melton
Oct 9, 2015
Page Nelson Melton, 75, of Deltaville, formerly of Chesterfield County, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 9, 2015. He was an employee of Philip Morris for 28 years, retiring in 1998. About a year later, he began performing a job he loved, working as an income tax preparer for H & R Block and later for Bank of America. Upon...
Edith Collier
Oct 9, 2015
Edith Greggs Collier, 85, widow of Earl T. Collier of Saluda, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2015. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda C. Brown and is survived by her daughter, Sandra K Collier of Chester; her grandson, Robert Joseph Brown, Jr....
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