Recent Obituaries
Susan Sorey
Dec 2, 2013
Port Haywood, VirginiaSusan Lora McGuire Sorey was born on March 28, 1948 in Panama to the late William Winston McGuire and Lora Herron McGuire. Susan departed this world on December 2, 2013 and is survivied by her loving husband of 47 years, Howard Wesley Sorey and their children, Judy Lassiter (Vince), Robby Sorey (Tracey), Wendy Byrns (Chris), Kim Way (...
William Gieg
Nov 27, 2013
William Frederick Gieg, 73, a resident of Deltaville, Virginia, and former resident of Richmond, died at his home on November 27, 2013. Born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania in the midst of WWII, Bill’s family moved often, living in Philadelphia, New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, and Connecticut. He graduated Western Reserve Academy in Hudson Ohio, and entered Yale University, graduating with...
William Wood
Nov 27, 2013
William Horace Wood III, 90, passed away on November 27, 2013 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 2 pm in Windsor Garden Mausoleum, Dutton, VA. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Curtis Elbourn
Nov 22, 2013
Curtis Melvin Elbourn, 69, of Center Cross departed this life on November 22, 2013. He was born on September 12, 1944. Curtis was predeceased by his wife Ruby Lee, and parents Bud & Corintha Elbourn. He is survived by his daughter Jannie Mann (Stuart); grandchildren Melinda Bryant, Tyler Moore, and Brianna Moore; brother Carroll “Whitey” Elbourn; and numerous other family...

Marguerite Brann
Nov 21, 2013
Marguerite Katherine Clark Brann, 89, of Village and Deltaville, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. She was co-owner of Village Seed Service for more than 30 years along with her husband Robert Brann and was a member of Gibeon Baptist Church. Marguerite and Robert were married more than 69 years prior to his passing in July. Marguerite is survived...

Mabel Williams
Nov 20, 2013
Mabel Clark Williams, age 91, of Hartfield, VA, widow of Captain William Wellington Williams (Billy), passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. She was preceded in death by her son, George Edward Williams, one sister and three brothers. She is survived by her son, William H. Williams and wife Chris, her sisters: Martha Jean Soles, Betty Mae Williams, Faye Hicks...
Vernon Hudgins
Nov 18, 2013
Mathews, VirginiaVernon (Jim-Jim) Hudgins, Jr., age 96, of New Point, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. He was a retired waterman and avid rabbit hunter.He was preceded in death by his parents,Vernon C. Hudgins, Sr. and Martha Gertrude Hudgins, brothers, William L., Elton M. and Dick Hudgins, sisters, June and Christine Hudgins, Hilda Snow, Catherine Lewis and Frances McPherson. He...
Robert Burroughs
Nov 18, 2013
Mathews, VARobert Joseph Burroughs, Jr., born July 17, 1933 passed away on Nov. 18, 2013 at his home in Bavon, Virginia. He will be remembered by his daughter, Belinda Kay Harris and son-in-law, Charles W. Harris, Jr. of Mobile, Ala. And three grandchildren, Katie Marie Sanders of Tallahassee, Fl., Crystal Marie Duke and Charles Harris III both of Saluda. Bobby...
Vernon Thomas
Nov 16, 2013
Vernon P. (Poochie) Thomas, age 78, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was a memeber of Salem United Methodist Church and was also a member of the choir.He was employed at BASF Company at the Williamsburg plant as a Research Technician and retired after 34 years of service.He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Thomas; 3 sons, Vernon...
Edith Minuth
Nov 15, 2013
Edith Gertrude Minuth of Saluda, Virginia, and previously Madison Heights, Michigan, passed away on Friday, November 15th, 2013 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester Virginia with her family by her side. She was born on February 12th, 1924, in Danzig, Germany and came to America with her family by ship when she was eight months old. Spending most of...

Jerry Langford
Nov 15, 2013
Jerry B. Langford, age 57, of Jamaica died Friday, November 15, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Anna Langford and his two sisters, Etta L. Veon and Pauline L. Haile. He is survived by his brother, Charles E. Langford (Jeanette) of Church View and several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Sandra Collier. Funeral services will...
Betty Vansickle
Nov 14, 2013
Betty (Yvonne) Woodcock Vansickle, age 66, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, November 14, 2013. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved worshiping at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, where she was a faithful member.She was a native of Richmond and a Gwynn's Island resident for the past 44 years.Betty was preceded in death by her...
William Madison
Nov 12, 2013
Gloucester, VirginiaWilliam C. Madison, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Riverside- Walter Reed Hospital.He is survived by his 2 daughters, Susanne McCarty from Knox, Indiana and Sheryl Larew and husband, John from Waynetown, Indiana; a sister, Vera Collier and her husband Bill from Mathews, VA; a brother, Thomas Madison from Tryon, NC; and 7 grandchildren.A Graveside Service...

Virginia Daughtrey
Nov 11, 2013
Virginia Quarles Moody Thrift Daughtrey, widow of Brig. General Buddy Rex Daughtrey, USAF died on Monday, November 11, 2013 in Williamsburg, Virginia at her residence at Patriot’s Colony. Ginny or “Sis” as she was known locally, was born in Richmond, VA on June 14, 1927 to William Clinton (Middlesex County, VA) and Clare Smith Moody (Palmyra, VA). After her mother’s...
Ralph Leasure
Nov 10, 2013
Ralph W. Leasure, age 87of Warner, a retired waterman, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was a Navy WWII veteran and is survived by his daughter, Sharon L. Howlett and her husband Ronnie of Saluda; a brother, Charles “Chuck” Leasure and his wife Gertie of Warner; his granddaughter, Amy Stokes and her husband David and their daughter Chloe of Hartfield;...

Christy Carlton
Nov 5, 2013
Christy Lee Carlton, age 35, of Mathews died unexpectantley Tuesday, November 5, 2013. She is survived by her sons, William and Thomas and her parents, Steve and Connie Carlton. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 723, Mathews, VA 23109. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner...

Rachel Lee
Nov 5, 2013
Rachel A. Lee, age 22 of Urbanna, died suddenly Tuesday, November 5, 2013. She was a former member of the youth group at Urbanna Baptist Church and a graduate of Middlesex High School. She is survived by her loving mom and dad, MaryEllen and Rhoads Lee, her brother Isaac, and her aunt Tinner Weston (Bruce), all of Urbanna. Also surviving...
Rhonda Crouch
Nov 4, 2013
Rhonda Jean “Meme” Crouch, age 51 of Saluda, passed away on November 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nana and Pop; her dad, George Phipps and her grandson, Tripp. She is survived by her husband, Floyd E. Crouch; children, Cameron, Leslie, Mike, Lisa and Larry; mother, Beverley; 7 siblings, Raymond, Tina, Jimmy, Jason, Tony, Tammy, and...

Peter Mantell
Nov 4, 2013
Peter D. “Dougie” Mantell, Sr., age 70, of Hartfield died Monday, November 4, 2013. He was a retired truck driver for the former Five Rivers Food Company in Urbanna. Survived by his son, Peter D. “Doug” Mantell, Jr. (Dawn) and grandchildren, Peter D. Mantell, III and Rachel Elaine Mantell. A private family service will be held at a later date....