Recent Obituaries
Ernest Nicholas
Jun 29, 2014
Ernest Lee Nicholas, age 80, of Hudgins, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014. He is predeceased by a brother and a sister. He is survived by a "special companion", Barbara Buchanan that enjoyed life together, always there for each other for good and bad to the very end. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, July 2,...
William Brockner
Jun 28, 2014
William Lewis Brockner, 72, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his home in Mathews, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Martha Ellen Brockner. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Wendi Boltz
Jun 24, 2014
Gloucester, VirginiaWendi Renee Boltz, 41, passed away on June 24, 2014 at Walter Reed Convalescent Center after three years of battling with Renal Kidney Disease. She was born on January 8, 1973, the daughter of Thomas and Judith Grubbs of Richmond, Virginia where she grew up to graduate from Varina High School.Survivors include her sister, Wanda and her husband Ross...
Frank Arangio
Jun 23, 2014
Frank P. Arangio Sr., 63, of Gloucester, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2014.Frank was born in Camden, N.J. He served in the U.S. Army for 23 years before retiring as a Master Sergeant.He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Arangio, and his father, John Arangio.He is survived by his sisters, Joann Zanetich of New Jersey, and Barbara...
Paul Hare
Jun 18, 2014
PAUL D. HAREPaul D. Hare, 89, of Hallieford, VA passed away peacefully on June 18, 2014 to be in heaven with Gloria, his wife of 60 years. He was under the loving care of the nurses, aides and staff of the Riverside Convalescent Center-Mathews.He was born in Scranton, PA on April 23, 1925. He loved family and enjoyed singing, tennis,...
Virginia Miller
Jun 13, 2014
Virginia M. Miller, 91, of Deltaville, passed away on June 13, 2014 with family by her side at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, VA. Born September 30, 1922 to William C. and Cornelia T. Miller at Locust Hill, VA. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Gladys Smithers, Helen Johnson, and Annie Belle Miller and brothers Wilmer, Eubank and...
Mary Ashberry
Jun 9, 2014
Mathews, VirginiaMary "Judy" Ashberry, 83, of Foster, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on June 9, 2014. She was a Registered Nurse for many years and she was the head of the Pediatric Department of Portsmouth General Hospital. Judy was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star Oriental Lodge Chapter #30, Red Hats and the...

Lloyd O’Berry
Jun 8, 2014
Lloyd Edward “Eddie” O’Berry, age 86, of Topping died Sunday, June 8, 2014. He was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from the American Tobacco Company. Survived by his wife, Joyce M. O’Berry; a son, Randy H. Long (Barbara) of Midlothian; two granddaughters, Ashley and April and also four great grandchildren; a sister, Betty McGill of North Carolina....
Sylvia Smith
Jun 5, 2014
Sylvia Brooks Smith, age 88, of Mathews, Virginia passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, the Lilly Hopkins Circle and the William Davis Sunday School Class. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey "Charlie" Smith; a daughter, Marsha Ann Smith, her parents, William Grady and Violet Hudgins Brooks, and a...
Richard West
Jun 3, 2014
On the evening of June 3, 2014, Richard “Dick” West died in Kilmarnock, Virginia, his wife of 66 years, Patricia, by his side. Richard Eldon West was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on New Year’s Day, 1925 to Clint O. West and Edna Pople West. He attended the Shaw School, a one room schoolhouse in Prickett’s Creek. He worked hard...
Evelyn Anthony
May 31, 2014
Evelyn LaVern Anthony, age 76, of Mathews, Virginia went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2014 with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 1, 1938 in Norton, Virginia and was a Mathews County resident for 40 years. She worked as a certified nurse's aide at Horn Harbor Nursing Home,...
Hilda Dunn
May 31, 2014
Hilda G. Dunn, age 81, passed away at Rappahannock General Hospital, Kilmarnock, Virginia, on Saturday May 31, 2014. She was born on July 26, 1932 in England to Albert and Margaret Blackwell and was always proud of the fact that she survived the bombings of Great Britain during WWII. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, and always went...
Leslie Croxton
May 25, 2014
Leslie Edward Croxton, Jr., 66, of Onemo, Virginia died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by a brother, Bobby Croxton (Marie); special nephew, Robert; an Aunt and Uncle, Paul and Jane Blanock.In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Mathews Maritime Foundation. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is...

Paige Hogge
May 24, 2014
Paige W. Hogge, age 65, of Urbanna died Saturday, May 24, 2014. She was the widow of James A. Hogge and was also predeceased by her father, Charles Bentley Wilkerson. Paige was a 20 year employee of Va. Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County. She was very involved with 4-H to make camps successful and wanted all children to have the...

Robert Riley
May 16, 2014
Robert Riley, of Locust Hill, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born in Tunnelton, WVA on August 17, 1951. He served his Country in the US Army as a medic in Vietnam. Robert was predeceased by his father and mother Tommy and Jessie Riley; his brothers, Edward and Guy Riley and a sister, Sue. He is survived by...
Gazelle Ashberry
May 10, 2014
Gazelle (Williams) White Ashberry, 83, passed on to her heavenly home on May 10, expecting to meet those who have gone on before. She is survived by her husband, John Edward Ashberry, Sr. and her four children, Gerald White and Patty; Neal White and Nancy; Joy White Rogers and David; and Leanne White Bennett and Robert. She is also survived...

Nancy Milby
May 10, 2014
Nancy Carter Milby, of Hartfield, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. She was born in Stuart, Virginia on March 21, 1960. Nancy graduated from Patrick County High School and Wingate University. She received her Master’s from George Mason University. Nancy was a special education teacher for nearly 20 years. Nancy is survived by her husband; David Alan Milby of Hartfield,...
Doris Loving
May 9, 2014
Doris T. Loving, of Urbanna, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014. She was the widow of Sanford B. Loving and she was born August 14, 1914 in Caroline County. She was predeceased by one daughter, Pearl L. Bazacos and two sons Earl H. Loving and Ronald (Ronnie) Loving. She was a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church and very active...
Vincent Inserra
May 7, 2014
Vincent Inserra, 68, of Mathews County, Virginia passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday evening, May 7, 2014. He left this world surrounded by the most important people in his life, his wife, three daughters, a granddaughter, and two "lucky" sons in law.Vincent, affectionately known to his family as "Daddy" by his daughters and "Vince" to his...
Marion Trusch
May 4, 2014
Marion Grey Burroughs Trusch, the official Mayor of Bavon, departed this life on Sunday, May 4th at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. Marion Grey was born April 21, 1920 in her beloved Bavon in the year that women gained the right to vote. At age 94, she lived a full and rewarding life that saw women vote and even run for Vice...