Recent Obituaries
Thomas P. Mittelstadter
Dec 21, 2024
Thomas P. Mittelstadter, 78, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on December 21st. 2024. Preceding Tom in death are his parents, Walter and Dorothy; his brother, Walter III, and his daughter, Crystal Lynn. He is survived by his wife, Rosa; two children, Tammy Desai of Warsaw, and Cindy Middlebrook (Matt), of Ruther Glen; and one sister, Darlene Davis (Allen) of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Devan,...
Floyd Morris Foster
Dec 19, 2024
Floyd Morris Foster, 94, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Heron Cove 1, Gloucester, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Leroy Foster and William Foster.
Floyd was survived by two nieces, Dana Brown from Cobbs Creek, Virginia, and Alma Bray from Urbanna, Virginia, and a nephew, Reverend S. Roy Foster from Tappahannock, Virginia.
A...
Phyllis Lankford
Dec 18, 2024
The family of Phyllis Owens Lankford, age 86, announce her peaceful transition to heaven on December 18th. She was comfortable in her home and surrounded by her children. Phyllis was born to Russel L Owens Sr. and Eunice Carter Owens on July 8th 1938 in Howertons Va. She dedicated her life to her family, always putting others' needs ahead of...
Daniel Bareford
Dec 15, 2024
Daniel Lee Bareford, 66, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born and raised in Tappahannock, Virginia, the place he would always consider his true home. Danny began his career as a Henrico County Firefighter in 1984, proudly serving in the fire department for 31 years until his...
Ann Brooks Davis
Dec 14, 2024
Ann Brooks Davis, 92, of Tappahannock, Va. passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin “Neale” Davis, Jr. and her parents, Johnny and Martha Brooks all of Tappahannock, Va. Ann is survived by her two daughters, Brenda (Wayne) Talley of Mechanicsville, and Pat (Jody) Parr of Tappahannock; four grandchildren, Christy (Joe) Fulcher-Sullivan, Shannon (Keith) Davis,...
Melvin Davis, Sr.
Dec 10, 2024
Melvin Davis, Sr., of Laneview passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Aubrey and Maggie Johnson Davis. He was owner and operator of Melvin Davis Box Company and Davis Trucking. Melvin was an avid Country and Bluegrass music fan, enjoyed tractors, El Caminos, his animals and his little dog,...
Gladys Elizabeth Sydnor
Dec 10, 2024
Gladys Elizabeth Sydnor, 89, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday , December 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Sydnor, Sr.; her brothers, Melvin Gordon Davis “Jack,” Aubrey Stokes, Jr., and Jack Stokes. She is survived by her daughters, Autry Meyerhoeffer (Dale) of Verona, Mary Robin Jett (Jack) of Reedville, Teresa Vanlandingham (Kirk) of Lottsburg; her...
James Michael Gorin
Dec 9, 2024
James Michael Gorin departed this life on Monday, December 9th, 2024.
He was born on June 30th, 1948, to Dorothy and William Gorin in Lima, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Bourdon Gordin, who resides in Deltaville, Va; his sister, Joanna Cronin of Michigan and Florida; mother-in-law, Betsy Bourdon; three sisters-in-law, Cheryl, Susan and Sue; one brother-in-law,...
David Michael Valenta
Dec 5, 2024
David Michael Valenta, known affectionately as Commander, Dad, Daddy, or Grandpa, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home “Moon Wind Castle”, in Moon, Virginia. He was number eleven of thirteen children born to Febronia and Bohus Valenta. David was born on August 2, 1942, in Endicott, New York. A graduate of Henry B. Endicott Primary School and...
Edward Hudgins, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
Edward Hart Hudgins, Sr., 81, of Foster, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was a member and a deacon of Macedonia Baptist Church. Edward graduated in 1961 from Mathews High School. He also drove the school bus while he was in school and served as the janitor in his later years. He worked for Newport News Shipbuilding...
Donna Hurley Williams
Dec 3, 2024
Donna Hurley Williams, age 73, of Saluda, passed away peacefully at Walter Reed Hospital on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Donna was a veterinarian assistant for Saluda Veterinary Clinic for 51 years and worked for Nick’s Restaurant for 27 years. She spent most of her adult life loving, raising and breeding her beloved show dogs.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents,...
William "Kenny" Duncan
Dec 1, 2024
William Kenneth Duncan “Kenny”, 66, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Duncan, and sister, Gigi Brooks. He is survived by his wife, Kay, and two loving daughters, Kendall and Kameron; and his grand dog,...
Jerry Edward Cooke
Dec 1, 2024
Jerry Edward Cooke, affectionately known as Dad, Papa and Muff passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 85. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was marked by service, love, and adventure.
Jerry is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Jane and their four children: Jerry "Jay" Cooke, Jr. (Debbie), Steve...
Wanda Lumblo
Dec 1, 2024
Wanda Lumblo,71, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home, in Church View, Virginia. She was born to Ralph Osborne and Alma Bobbit on July 6, 1953, in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
She loved her family more than anything! She also loved summertime, gardening outside, word search puzzles and traditional puzzles, fishing, and tanning on...
Patricia Diane Ferrell
Nov 29, 2024
Patricia Diane Ferrell, 69, of Millers Tavern, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 29, 2024. Diane was a licensed practical nurse , and spent over 20 years of her career nursing at various facilities and caring for people in her community. She loved her Lord, family, and the many pet chihuahuas she had over...
Elaine Marilyn Haussler
Nov 28, 2024
Elaine Marilyn Haussler, 93, of White Stone, VA, formerly of Holbrook, NE, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. On June 20, 1931, Elaine was born to Jake and Mathe Fritz, the first of four children. She grew up eight miles southwest of McCook, NE.
She married Frederick Haussler in 1950 and lived on the Haussler family farm, four miles northwest...
Andrew Stevan Kirby
Nov 25, 2024
Andrew S. “Corky” Kirby, 81, of Water View, passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024.
He was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church where he was instrumental in the parking lot ministry. He loved the Lord and his wife, Patricia, of 33 years with all his heart and was the most devoted husband. Corky worked for Chesapeake Corporation for 8 years....
Jean Hutchinson Rhines
Nov 24, 2024
Jean Dabney Hutchinson Rhines died surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 93. The daughter of Elizabeth Henley Hutchinson and John Dabney Hutchinson, she was raised at Westwood farm in King & Queen County, Virginia. She is survived by her daughters Anne Dabney Elder (Steve) of Walkerton, Virginia, Frances Hudgins (Tim) of Mathews, Virginia...
Joseph Usueyibo-Solomon
2024
Joseph Usueyibo-Solomon passed away, Friday, November 29, 2024, in Charlottesville, VA, following a tragic accident. Joseph was a member of the Christchurch School Class of 2024 and in his first year of studies at James Madison University.
In his final days, he was surrounded by members of his family, his Christchurch brothers and sisters—alumni, students and faculty among them—and close friends...
Steven Scott Hollberg
Nov 22, 2024
Steven Scott Hollberg, 68, of Urbanna, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.
He was a devoted husband and father to Wanda Greenwood Hollberg and Ellery Hollberg.
Full obituary to follow.
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