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Fay Bray

Fay Bray

Apr 16, 2012

URBANNAFay M. Bray, age 76, of Urbanna, widower of Edna Mae Bray died Monday, April 16, 2012. He was a member of Urbanna Baptist Church and a retired VDOT Employee. Fay was an Army Veteran and an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Ginger B. Enz (Mike) of Gloucester;...

William Bristow

William Bristow

Apr 11, 2012

Saluda, VAWilliam M. Bristow, age 73, of Saluda, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012. He was a U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. William was a former Merchant Seaman. He is survived by his wife Susie W. Bristow. Four Children: Randy Bristow (Becky), Wanda Pruett, Michael Bristow and Chele-Marie Allen. Nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. A memorial service will...

James Thompson

James Thompson

Apr 2, 2012

James (Jim) Christian Thompson Sr., 72, of Urbanna, Virginia passed away Monday April 2, 2012.He was born on October 20, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Christie Thompson and Jane Bock Carner.He is survived by his older brother, Matthew Christie (Chris) Thompson Jr.; children, Jane Loving, James...

William LeCompte

William LeCompte

Mar 29, 2012

William D. LeCompteIt is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Donald LeCompte announces his passing. Mr. LeCompte, 73, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo of natural causes.  He was born April 29, 1938, in Urbanna.Mr. LeCompte grew up in Virginia and played football at Middlesex High School, graduating in...

John Apsley

John Apsley

Mar 26, 2012

TOPPINGJohn P. Apsley, Sr., age 76, of Topping, died Monday, March 26, 2012. He was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. John was an Apprentice School Graduate and retired supervisor with Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. He is survived by his wife, Ida Barbara, three children, Betty Apsley, John Apsley, Jr., Sharon Bieber and husband, Randy; one...

Kenneth Rowe

Kenneth Rowe

Mar 26, 2012

URBANNAKenneth C. Rowe, age 82, of Urbanna died Monday, March 26, 2012. He retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company with 43 years of distinguished service as a 1st class machinist. He received the prestigious Master Shipbuilder Award in 1994 and was a life member of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, serving his community since 1958 and...

David Harmon

David Harmon

Mar 25, 2012

DELTAVILLEDavid Lee Harmon, 54, of Deltaville passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 25, 2012. He was born July 13, 1957 in Nassawadox, Va. He was preceded in death by his father Billy Bradford Harmon. He is survived by his beloved wife Jo Ann Miller Harmon, his mother Rose Ann Harmon, three brothers, a sister, one nephew, a stepdaughter and three step...

Robert Wynberry

Robert Wynberry

Mar 24, 2012

DELTAVILLERobert J. Wynberry, age 45, of Deltaville passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Jamie D. Wynberry; his children, twins Owen and Gracie; a sister, Robin Wikan of Hampton; brothers, Daniel Anderson of Charlotte, NC, David Anderson of Norfolk; father, Robert D. Wynberry of Suffolk. He was predeceased by his mother, Alice A. Wynberry. A...

Edward Peifer

Edward Peifer

Mar 24, 2012

HartfieldEdward William Peifer of Hartfield, VA, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the age of 81. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward William Peifer and Dorothy Delury Peifer of Bronx, NY, and his son Frank William Peifer. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Judith K. Peifer; son, Mitchell Steven Peifer; daughter, Diane Peifer...

Herbert Aldridge

Herbert Aldridge

Mar 17, 2012

URBANNAHerbert Marshall Aldridge, age 77, of Urbanna and formerly of Hopewell passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2012.Herb was preceded in death by his father Timothy W. Aldridge; mother, Amy A. Aldridge; brother, Frank W. Aldridge; sisters, Roxie R. Aldridge, and Bernice A. Schuler.Survivors include a son Marshall (Beth) of Richmond; grandsons, Timothy and Steven Aldridge, and Cabell Ferguson; and two...

Elmer Charnick

Elmer Charnick

Mar 16, 2012

SaludaElmer “Junnie” Charnick, Jr., age 75, of Saluda, a retired Langley Air Force Base employee died Friday, March 16, 2012.  He formerly worked at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. and the City of Hampton.  He was predeceased by his son, Eric and is survived by his wife Patricia S. Charnick; sons, Wayne Charnick (Robin) of Warner, Odell...

Willard Council

Willard Council

Mar 16, 2012

DeltavilleWillard J. “Rock” Council, age 54 of Deltaville formerly of Chesterfield,VA died Friday March 16, 2012 at his home. He was owner of W.J. Council Contracting and co-owner of The Crabby Couple Gift Shop in Deltaville.  He is survived by his wife Cindy Lou Council, his father Willard Lee Council and sister Julia Marie Council both of Chesterfield.  Rock was...

Roland Daniel

Roland Daniel

Mar 16, 2012

Jamaica, VARoland Perry Daniel, age 81 of Jamaica, a retired Naval Weapons Station employee in Yorktown, died Friday, March 16, 2012.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the former Bethel United Methodist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Lee and Temple T. Daniel.  He is survived by his faithful wife and partner...

William Duncan

William Duncan

Mar 14, 2012

Saluda,VAHoward W. “Bill” Duncan, age 70, a retired furniture maker died Wednesday March 14, 2012. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran.  He is survived by his wife Judy Duncan, a son Eric Messer (Sara) of Chicago, IL, and a brother, George Dungan (Jean) of Montpelier.  Bill was a stranger to no one and loved by all. A memorial...

Ruby Norris

Ruby Norris

Mar 7, 2012

Ruby Lee Norris, 96, of Topping, VA., departed this life on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, after positively influencing the lives of many people. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Vernon W. Norris, Sr.; also, sisters Rachel Bridger, Polly & Ruth Norris and grandson Matthew C. Norris. She was the daughter of the late Squire Rogers Norris and...

Janet Friend

Janet Friend

Mar 7, 2012

Janet Suydam Friend, 80, a resident of Remlik, passed away Wednesday March 7, 2012 at Walter Reed Hospital.Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William A. Friend, she is survived by four children, James B. Friend of Colonial Beach VA, John W. Friend of Jacksonville Beach FL, Christine Friend Heisler of Urbanna VA, and Adam N. Friend (Cathy)...

Leah Bristow

Leah Bristow

Mar 5, 2012

SHACKLEFORDSLeah Naomi Bristow, age 63, of Shacklefords was called home by her heavenly father on Monday, March 5, 2012. Survived by her husband, James L. Bristow; a daughter, Donna Bristow Hudgins and her husband Wayne of Gloucester and a beloved grandson, Wayne, Jr. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. Interment...

James Hogge

James Hogge

Mar 5, 2012

HOGGEJames Alden Hogge, age 68, of Urbanna, died Monday, March 5, 2012. He was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, a commercial waterman and owner of Buster’s Seafood. Jimmy was an avid turkey hunter. Survived by his wife Paige W. Hogge, a daughter, Robin Taylor, a stepson, Shawn Traylor (Avis), 2 sisters, Charlotte Walinski (Albert) and Dorothy Spicer and a...

L. Ware

L. Ware

Mar 3, 2012

URBANNAL. Roy Ware, age 91, of Urbanna died Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was predeceased by his wife Mable Blender Ware and a daughter Lucille Stevens. Survived by a sister-in-law, Lola Ward Boughan of Kinsale and a sister and brother. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lively. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral...

S. Haynes

S. Haynes

Feb 26, 2012

TOPPINGS. Wilson Haynes, age 71, of Topping formerly of Roanoke, VA died Sunday, February 26, 2012. He retired in 1995 as a school teacher atWilliam Byrd Middle School in Vinton, VA. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and a member of Salem United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 425, Mathews, VA 23109. Survived by his wife, Addie E. Haynes;...