Recent Obituaries
James "Jimmy" Elliott, Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
James “Jimmy” H. Elliott Jr., 82 of Laneview, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. “Julyman” was an avid foxhunter whose favorite pastime was listening to the sound of the hounds running. If you didn’t find him with his hunting buddies, you were sure to see him travelling around in his parts truck. Jimmy was the owner of Jimmy’s Auto...
Michael O'Kelly Connelly
Apr 15, 2024
Michael O’Kelly Connelly of Mathews, Va. died on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home. Mike was born on May 20, 1957, to Mead Lee Connelly, Sr. and Elizabeth Anne Simmons Connelly of Martinsville, Va. who both predeceased him.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lydia Tuck Connelly. Also surviving are his brothers Mead Lee Connelly, Jr. of...
James Edward Taylor
Apr 12, 2024
Rear Admiral James E. “Jim” Taylor, USN (Ret.), 88, of Williamsburg, Va., formerly of Mathews, Va., passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, following an extended illness. Jim was born in Pritchard, Ala., near Mobile. He graduated from James Tate High School in Gonzales, Fla., received an AS degree from Perkinson Junior College, a BS degree from US Naval Post...
Jack Duane Tarran
Apr 11, 2024
Jack Duane Tarran, 90, of Urbanna VA, passed away April 11th, 2024, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Helen S. Tarran and son, John Andrew Tarran.
Jack was born in Illinois and left when he was a teenager to live with his mom and finish out high school in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the United States...
Donald Nicholas
Apr 10, 2024
Donald Nicholas, 82, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2024. Donald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Carol; two daughters, Crystal (Tony) Perseo and Tiffany (Matt) Craft; three granddaughters, Charlotte, Isabella, and Liliana; a sister, Patricia (Wayne) Wright; and a brother, Michael Nicholas. A memorial service will be...
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...
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