Recent Obituaries
James "Jimmy" Foster Williams
Apr 8, 2024
James “Jimmy” Williams, 74, passed away on April 8, 2024 in Tappahannock, Virginia. He was born in Senora, Virginia on July 14, 1949, to Arthur and Stella Williams. He was a graduate of Tappahannock High School and Smithdeal-Massey Business College.He was an active and beloved member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church in Tappahannock. He is survived by his mother Stella,...
Brett Marshall Pace
Apr 7, 2024
Brett Marshall Pace, age 60, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, April 7,2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Aubrey Pace, Jr, and his
mother, Bernice Floyd Pace.
He leaves loving memories of his wife, Paige Lewis, his three children; Austin, Conner and Braden Pace; his brothers, Dean Pace and Spencer Dicken, niece; Heather Pace, 4 nephews; Aubrey and Charles...
W. Marvin Tune
Apr 7, 2024
Willard Marvin Tune, 83, of Champlain, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church. Marvin was a devoted husband, father, and friend. A retired plumbing/electrical contractor, he enjoyed traveling, woodworking, spending time on the water, and eating a crab or two. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Sanders...
Lillis Jones Avery
Apr 5, 2024
Lillis Jones Avery passed away on April 5, 2024. Lillis was born to Clarence and Edith King Jones on March 21, 1923, near Hendrix, Alabama. Along with her parents, Lillis was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, James Russell Avery, two sisters, Lexie Jones and Faye White; a special niece, Pat Goodwin, who was like a daughter; and her...
Addie Jane Runyon
Apr 4, 2024
Addie Jane Runyon, 93, of Ashland, formerly of Champlain, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas Rex Runyon. She is survived by five children, Rex A. Runyon of Ashland, Gini Steiding of Ashland, Kim Runyon of Stafford, Tod Runyon of Fredericksburg and Debbie Sutton of Ashland; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends...
Bonnie Snyder Callis
Apr 4, 2024
Bonnie S. Callis,78, of Hudgins, Virginia peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ accompanied by the angels on Thursday, April 4, 2024, rejoicing with those who passed before her.
She leaves behind her daughters, Meg White (Allen) and Jennifer Ewell (Raymond); grandchildren, Aaron White (Lauren). Ryan Ewell (Krista), Cassidy Mountford (Kyle), Jolie Davidson (Timothy) and great-grandchildren,...
William "Bill" Cauthorn Evans
Apr 3, 2024
William “Bill” Cauthorn Evans, 81, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Elsie Evans; and his brother, Tyler Evans. He is survived by his wife, Cookie Evans; son, Tyler G. Evans (Cristal); daughter, Stephanie Mills (Chuck); grandchildren, Kenley Mills (Nicholas), Ray “RJ” Mills (Steph); and his twin sister,...
Louise Ware Smith
Apr 2, 2024
Louise Ware Smith, age 94, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Letcher and Marian Ware; husband, Cecil G. Smith and daughter, Janey Fitchett Thrift.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her granddaughter, Angela Landes (Tim Moore) and great-grandson, Austin Landes all of Gloucester.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m....
Frances Jones Allen
Apr 2, 2024
Frances Jones Allen, 98, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Frances was the daughter of the late George Sidney and Annie Stevens McKendrie. She spent most of her life as a caregiver, caring for her mother, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved to laugh and especially loved to be around young people. She was an avid knitter...
David Earl Tulip
Mar 31, 2024
David Earl Tulip passed away unexpectedly at home on March 31, 2024. He was 86. He recently had been diagnosed with chronic leukemia.
He was born May 23, 1937, in Wheatland, PA, the son of Herbert E. Tulip and Elizabeth Gancsos Tulip. He was predeceased by his siblings, Richard Tulip and Joyce McManis. He is survived by his wife, Gloria B....
James Edward Travenski
Mar 29, 2024
James Edward Travenski, 101, of Hallieford, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2024. Jim was born in Sampson, WI on May 17, 1922. After high school, Jim enlisted with the U.S. Army and served during the WWII and Korean War before he retired in December, 1963.
After retirement, he then sought a...
Aaron (Doodie) McLean Rouzie
Mar 27, 2024
Aaron McLean Rouzie (Doodie), 67, of Tappahannock, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He attended Tappahannock High School, was the owner of Prince St. Barber Shop, and previously worked as a print setter for Richfood from 1984 to 2001. He loved to cook, fish, spend time with his birds, but most of all he loved to talk. Doodie never...
Laurence William "Larry" Harris
Mar 22, 2024
Laurence “Larry” Harris, 88, of Topping, Virginia and Sumter, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force for 30 years and retired as Chief Master Sergeant. Mr. Harris was a 1954 Graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans, Vermont. Larry completed his Associates of Applied...
Cleo Scales Good
Mar 20, 2024
Cleo Scales Good, age 92, died on March 20, 2024. Cleo had an extraordinary life.
Cleo was born and raised in Ewing, Virginia near the Cumberland Gap. She lived on a farm without indoor plumbing. Cleo was self-reliant and quickly mastered cooking, gardening, sewing, crocheting, quilting, and many other skills.
Cleo married Andrew Scales when she was 17 years old. Cleo and...
Thomas Joseph Green Sr.
Mar 18, 2024
Thomas Joseph Green, Sr., 64, of Champlain, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024. Thomas loved being outdoors and enjoyed time hunting, fishing and camping. He loved having a seafood boil and spending time with his family. Thomas also spent his time watching western movies, drinking coffee, and always had his pocket knives. He donated his hair to...
Robert Leslie Hammond, III
Mar 17, 2024
Robert Leslie Hammond, III of Warsaw, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024, his 53rd birthday. He was a 1989 graduate of Rappahannock High School, Warsaw. Rob loved to laugh, and told great stories. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed playing any chance he got. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Leslie Hammond...
Marietta Smith Mowry
Mar 16, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that our entire family announces the loss of its beloved matriarch, Marietta Smith Mowry who passed peacefully March 16, 2024, at age 106 with her family by her side.
Marietta was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1917. She was a consummate homemaker, wife, & mother. During World War II, she worked at Mesta Machine...
Skip Lewis
Mar 15, 2024
Skip Lewis, 74, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Gloucester, VA from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. His given name was Maynard Gibson Lewis, named after his father and a late uncle, but he was always known as Skip. His parents were the late Captain Woodrow G. Lewis, originally from Hallieford, VA and Virginia Foxwell Lewis, who was born...
William Bryant Wilson
Mar 11, 2024
William Bryant Wilson, 85, of King William, Va, passed away on March 11, 2024.
Mr. Wilson was a 1958 graduate of Middlesex High School. Bryant joined the King William Ruritan Club in 1986, he held many positions, President, Vice President, Chesapeake District Zone Governor and Lt. Governor.
Bryant enjoyed many hobbies, woodworking being his favorite. He loved sharing his talent with his...
Augustus Rudolf " Rudy" Shackelford
Mar 10, 2024
Augustus Rudolf “Rudy” Shackelford, of Urbanna, Va., passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024.
He is survived by his wife and love of his life of 68 ½ years, Barbara L. Shackelford and his son, and only child, Lewis R. Shackelford (Margie).
Mr. Shackelford was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.
Rudy loved the water and most of his...
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