Recent Obituaries
Janet Louise Hoferkamp
Jan 26, 2025
Janet Louise Hoferkamp, 84, of Harfield, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born on May 26, 1940, to Lewis Clifford and Isabella Schnider. Janet graduated from and received her bachelor’s degree from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. She was an active Lower United Methodist Church member in Hartfield and served as a bank teller at Bank...
Cheryl Fary Hunt
Jan 25, 2025
Cheryl Fary Hunt, of Locust Hill, born November 5, 1947, departed this life on January 25, 2025, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Wearing her signature gown and robe, she ascended into Heaven where she was greeted with open arms by our Heavenly Father and her beloved parents, the late George E. & Betty M. Fary.
Cheryl spent most of...
Sandra "Sandy" Groome Woolard
Jan 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Groome Woolard, 70 of Hartfield, VA. Sandy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Sandy, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was born May 7, 1954 to the late Aaron and Rosalee Groome of Highland Springs, VA.
She leaves behind...
Florence Foster Rainier
Jan 15, 2025
Florence South Foster Rainier, 100, of North, Virginia entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Florence was born in North, Virginia to the late J. W. Foster and Pearle Soles Foster.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Upsher C. “Buster” Rainier; her brother, Justus Foster; her brother-in-law, Melvin Rainier, and her sisters-in-law, Golden Dutton, Beulah Sadler,...
June Pataky
Jan 13, 2025
June Marie Evans Pataky, 95, formerly of Locust Grove, VA, died peacefully January 13 with family by her side. She is survived by daughters Patricia Pataky Anderson (Roland) and Susan Pataky Loyd (John); son John (Colleen); eight grandchildren: Evan, Kate, and Will (Jolinda) Anderson, Annie Reid (Ben), Christopher, and Elly Loyd, and Brooke and Ellen Pataky; great-granddaughter Marion Reid; and...
Kenneth Douglas Marshall
Jan 10, 2025
Kenneth Douglas Marshall, 80, of Mathews, Virginia passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home. He was born to Winfred and Emma Marshall on February 13, 1944, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was a graduate of New Hanover High School and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
He is survived by his...
Amber Lyn Dejordy
Jan 8, 2025
Amber Lyn Dejordy, 40, of Virgina, and formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully, surrounded by love, on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, at her home.
Born in California, she was the daughter of Sherriann Wilson and Robert Dejordy. Amber is now reunited with her grandfather Herbert Wilson, and her grandparents Richard and Shirely Dejordy, who welcome her with love...
Wilbur Coles Burroughs
Jan 8, 2025
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Wilbur Coles Burroughs, 92, of Hudgins, VA reunited with his family and friends who left this Earth before him. He was born to Holmes Bay and Ethelyn Burroughs in New Point, VA on January 29, 1932. Wilbur graduated from Mathews High School in 1950. After high school, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard (USCG)...
Robert "Wayne" Morgan
Jan 7, 2025
Robert “Wayne” Morgan, 75, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. Wayne was a member of Bethel Church of Mathews. He worked as a tugboat engineer for McAllister Towing for many years.
He is predeceased by his parents, Leland and Marjorie Morgan and a brother, Eddie Morgan.
He is survived by his wife, Lynne Morgan;...
Joseph Carroll Hogge, Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
Joseph Carroll Hogge Jr, 82, of Essex County, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He enjoyed going to auctions, and buying and collecting antiques. He also liked to repair model trains, flying airplanes and traveling. He enjoyed the Warsaw Opry, flea marketing and yard sales, dining out, and making crosses to give out to people. He was a member...
Arthur Wayne Davis, Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Arthur Wayne Davis Sr., of Essex County unexpectedly joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 4, 2025.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 10 years Bonnie Gouldin Davis; his children Arthur Wayne Davis Jr (Ginny), Stephanie Davis Campbell (Lee), Deborah Davis Hayes, William Kevin Davis and Nancy Ann Harrison; Grandchildren: Ashley, Tyler (Ally), Megan (Wade),...
June Taylor Byrd
Jan 3, 2025
June Taylor Byrd, 84, joined her Savior and her beloved husband on Friday, January 3, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. As a pastor’s daughter, she grew up in Middlesex County and Crisfield, Maryland where she graduated from high school. There she met Jon D. Byrd and they were married shortly after graduating. His work brought them to Mathews...
Irmgard "Irma" Richardson
Jan 3, 2025
Irmgard Anna Richardson “Irma,” 90, of Newport News, Virginia, born October 17, 1934, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. After graduating high school in Dudeldorf, Germany, she married Lindsay H. Booher and then became a naturalized U.S. citizen. She worked at and retired from NASA Langley Research Center, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death...
Dorothy Sherrard Pugh
Dec 31, 2024
Dorothy Sherrard Pugh, 87, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Mathews, and a graduate of Mathews High School.
After graduation, she worked as a telephone operator prior to her marriage to William Robert “Bobby” Pugh. She then became a dedicated wife and mother, creating a loving home...
Robert A White
Dec 30, 2024
Robert was a kind loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for the J.F. Shea company until retirement in 2012. He was a kind and humble man, a friend to everyone he met. He loved fishing, boating, motorcycles, and woodworking in his later years.
Robert is preceded in death by his son Jesse and grandson Lennon White.
He is survived by his...
Janet Tomlin Marshall
Dec 27, 2024
The morning of December 27, 2024, our Meme, Janet Tomlin Marshall (88), met her Lord. She was greeted by her husband of 66 years, Clarence “Elmo” Marshall, daughter, Vicky Timmons, and son, Michael Marshall.
Born in Nelson County, Janet moved to Middlesex County in 1950 where she met and married Elmo. She was longtime member of Hermitage Baptist Church, where she...
Richard Eugene Callis, Sr.
Dec 25, 2024
Richard Eugene Callis, 78, a lifelong resident of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home, with his loved ones by his side on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born May 10, 1946, to Friedenwald and Myrtle Callis at their home in Cobbs Creek. He served in the Air National Guard of Virginia, as well as the Army...
Amanda Marsh Spiller
Dec 23, 2024
Amanda Marsh Spiller (Mandy) of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away, Monday, December 23, 2024, peacefully, after a short battle with lung cancer. She was 76 years old. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Amanda spent her childhood years in Oklahoma, Texas, France and California. Her father, Jean W. McLaughlin was in the United States Air Force and her mother Anne T. McLaughlin,...
Glenda Vick Flippin
Dec 22, 2024
Glenda Vick Flippin, 85, of Mathews, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Flippin; parents, Willard and Madeline Vick of Newport News; father and mother-in-law, Morris and Delma Flippin of Mathews; son-in-law, Robert Stubbs of Smithfield.
Glenda was secretary to the Chief of the Newport News police department where she...
Muriel Lahey Roswell
Dec 21, 2024
Muriel Roswell, of Aylett, age 84, passed away on December 21, 2024. Muriel enjoyed sewing, painting and baking.
In addition to her parents, William and Elizabeth Lahey, she is preceded in death by sisters, Nancy Patenaude and Joan Ouellette and her daughter, Joan Pippins.
She is survived by her children, Kimberly Tower, William Boesse, Michael Boesse, Cheryl Lewis and Robert Roswell.
Faulkner Funeral...

