Obituaries

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Kenneth Marshall

Kenneth Marshall

Sep 12, 2013

Kenneth W. Marshall, Sr. went home to be with the Lord September 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Brown and father, Preston Marshall, Sr.; sisters, Peggy Hernandez, Betty Jenkins and a brother, James Marshall.Kenneth was know to many as Pop's, Daddy, Paw Paw, Pop Pop and Bubs. Kenneth was known for his big hands, hard...

Joanne Snyder

Joanne Snyder

Sep 11, 2013

Joanne Margaret Snyder, 66, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Ctr. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Diana Allison

Diana Allison

Sep 6, 2013

Diana Susan Allison, 65, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away at her residence on Friday, September 6, 2013.The family will have a private service at a later date. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

William Goode

William Goode

Sep 6, 2013

William T. “Billy” Goode, Jr., age 62, of Gloucester died Friday, September 6, 2013. He was predeceased by his brother Donnie and is survived by his parents, William T. “Bill” and Frances M. Goode of Gloucester and a brother, Richard E. Goode of Jamaica; his special care giver and aunt, Alice G. Cameron of Ashland and aunt, Blanche G. Willis...

Roy Bruce

Roy Bruce

Sep 6, 2013

Roy C. Bruce, 72, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2013. A private graveside service was held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 1:30 pm in Pear Tree Cemetery, Onemo, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Brown

Joseph Brown

Aug 30, 2013

Joseph Taylor Brown, 69 of Tall Timbers, MD died August 30, 2013 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Born February 26, 1944 in Urbanna, VA, he was the son of the late Frank Hansel Brown and Mary (Taylor) Brown. Joe served his apprenticeship in Printing at the Richmond-Times Dispatch in Richmond, VA. He then went to work...

Pamela Kemp

Pamela Kemp

Aug 30, 2013

Dutton, VirginiaPamela Page Kemp, 52, daughter of Guy and Brenda Kemp passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 at her home. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Josephine and Wilburn Clarke and paternal grandparents, Ruby and Clyde Kemp. She is survived by her faithful parents, Guy and Brenda Kemp, her favorite brother, Craig "Bubbie" Kemp (Marie), two nephews, Chase...

Helen Kostyal

Helen Kostyal

Aug 29, 2013

Helen Lampathakis Kostyal passed away at home on Thursday, August 29, 2013. She was a graduate of Hampton High School 1946 and Westhampton College of the University of Richmond 1950. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Newport News and was a teacher for 23 years at Whythe Elementary of Hampton. Having lived in Hampton most of her...

Walter Wells

Walter Wells

Aug 22, 2013

Walter Raleigh Wells, seventh child of B.L. and Bessie H. Wells died in Mathews, Va., his home for the past 30 years, on August 22, 2013. He was the widower of Nancy Taylor Wells of Mathews.He was a 1947 graduate of Smithfield High School followed by Augusta Military Academy. Raleigh graduated from R.P.I. and The College of William and Mary...

Anthony Sposa

Anthony Sposa

Aug 15, 2013

A popular Richmond radio personality sent his final send off on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Anthony (Tony) Joseph Sposa, Jr. was WRNL’s best known DJ during the 1960s, co-hosting the ‘Night Beat’ show and his renown big band broadcasts.What many fans were not able to know about their favorite local celebrity was the personal story of the man behind the...

Guy Abbott

Guy Abbott

Aug 14, 2013

Guy L. Abbott, age 57, of Water View passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013. He was a 1976 graduate of Middlesex High School. Upon graduation he began his career with the Virginia Department of Transportation then on to Chief Forestry Warden, Virginia Marine Resource Commission then Sheriff of Middlesex County from 2000 until 2011. He was a member and deacon...

Joyce Callaghan

Joyce Callaghan

Aug 10, 2013

JOYCE ANNE CALLAGHANPosted on Aug 21, 2013 - 11:34 AM Printer Friendly View .Joyce Anne Callaghan, 70, died of complications from Leukemia treatment on Aug. 10, 2013. She died the way she wanted to, at her own home surrounded by her family who loved her.Born in Baltimore, Md. in 1942, Joyce Anne was known for her quirky spirit and inquisitive...

Ruth Benson

Ruth Benson

Aug 10, 2013

Ruth S. Benson, age 81 of Deltaville, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital.  She was a member of Philippi Christian Church in Deltaville.  Ruth served the Middlesex County Rescue Squad for 41 years.  She also served the Ladies Auxiliary of the MVRS for 38 years, where she was instrumental in starting bingo as a...

Melda Duhon

Melda Duhon

Aug 10, 2013

Melda Faye Duhon, 87, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at her residence. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 12, 2013 from 7-9 pm at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 4:00 pm in Francis DeSales Catholic Church, Mathews, VA with burial to...

John Weber

John Weber

Aug 8, 2013

John Weber Jr., age 87, of Topping,Virginia, passed away on Thursday August 8, 2013, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke,Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenora O. Weber. John is survived by his son, John Weber III, of Roanoke,Virginia and his wife, Cathi, and grandchildren Johnny and Jenna.  John also leaves behind his step-daughter, Sandy Gibbon,...

Herbert Perkinson

Herbert Perkinson

Aug 7, 2013

Herbert Russell “Bert” Perkinson Jr., 93, of Topping,Va., formerly of Richmond, died August 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Royal Perkinson and is survived by his daughter, Jean Holman, and her husband, Dave, of Richmond; son, Russ, and his wife, Margaret, of Mechanicsville; granddaughter, Ashley Lancaster, and her husband, Will, of Mechanicsville; and grandson, Rob...

James Morgan

James Morgan

Aug 4, 2013

James V. Morgan, age 92, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church for 70 years, where he was active in the choir. He was a lifelong commerical waterman and he worked for 17 years and retired from the Zapata Haynie Company. He was a veteran in World War II and a member...

Harriet Smith

Harriet Smith

Jul 31, 2013

Harriet Pitcher Smith, age 65, of Gwynn, VA entered her heavenly home on July 31, 2013 after a longand courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Mathews Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Parker and Georgie Pitcher and brother, Gilbert Lee Pitcher all of Diggs, VA. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Smith,...

Randolph Reinhart

Randolph Reinhart

Jul 30, 2013

Randolph “Randy” K. Reinhart, age 58, of Jamaica died Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Survived by his wife, Beverly Reinhart; children, Kelly Burnette, Jennifer Reinhart; a granddaughter, Alexis; brother, Ralph and a sister, Ruby Harwood. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Monday, August 5, 2013 at Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...

Aubrey Hudgins

Aubrey Hudgins

Jul 30, 2013

Aubrey Marchant (Chink) Hudgins, 88, passed away July 30, 2013. He was a life long resident of the Middle Peninsula of Virginia and a Life Member of the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad in Deltaville, and the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads. He is survived by his wife 64 years, Avonne Wright Hudgins. Also his children: Brenda Jo Radwanski...