Recent Obituaries
Phyllis Ball Adams
Jan 24, 2024
Phyllis Ball Adams, 83, of Saluda, passed away on January 24, 2024.
Phyllis was a kind and loving soul, known for her warm heart and caring nature. She dedicated her life to her family, bringing love and joy into their lives.
Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents; Sedan Ball and Mancha Good, her husbands; Emmett Adams and Charles Hall,...

Edward Lee Seidl
Jan 23, 2024
Edward Lee “Ed” Seidl, 84, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was a member of Newington Baptist Church. He graduated from William & Mary College with a bachelor’s degree. Ed worked for 40 years in automotive services. He loved people and he enjoyed his life.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Repass (Robert) and a...
Christopher Scott Putt
Jan 21, 2024
Christopher “Chris” Scott Putt, 60, of Topping, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He graduated from Mathews High School. Chris delivered newspapers and worked at NAPA in Mathews for many years. He most recently worked as a Ride Maintenance Tech at Busch Gardens.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Kathryn Putt; four daughters, Chelsea McCann, Alyssa...
Christine Williams
Jan 20, 2024
Christine Williams, 92, of Newport News, Virginia, died peacefully on January 20,2024 at Yorktown Convalescent Center.
Christine is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Roy Williams, Jr; a daughter, Valerie Hope; her parents, Lucy and Wilton Powell; her brother, Thomas G. Powell, Sr and sisters, Catherine E. Lawson and Lois P. Daniel.
Christine is survived by her son, Jerry D. Williams...
Emmett Wilson Adams Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Emmett Wilson Adams, Jr., 87, passed away, January 19, 2024.
During his working career, Emmett was a IBEW Local Union 147 member and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He just recently received his 50 year certificate, plaque and watch. Emmett loved working on vehicles, lawn mowers and any type of engine and loved being outdoors. He collected race car memorabilia...
Mary G. Wachsmuth
Jan 19, 2024
Mary G. Wachsmuth, 80, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.She was preceded in death by her son, David Lacy.She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Karl H. Wachsmuth; her daughter, Katherine Slater; her sisters, Shirley Ann Shelton, Sandra Grooms, and E. Grant Perkins; three grandchildren, Kyle, Kris, and Kolby Frazier; and two great-grandchildren, Silas and...
Mattie Ruth Callis
Jan 18, 2024
Mattie Ruth Callis, 93, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Mattie was a member of Peniel Friends Church.
She is survived by her daughters, A. Faye Carlton (John), Karen C. Hall (Jimmy); a daughter-in-law, Leilani Callis Keiser (David); grandchildren, James Christopher Hall (Suzanne), Jason Hall (Lindsey), Andrea Robins (Chris), John Robert Carlton (Laura), Robert “Robby” Callis Keiser...
George Hardin Homich
Jan 17, 2024
George Hardin “Hardy” Homich, 80, of Mathews, Virginia passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Born in Tuscaloosa, AL to George E. Homich and Sara Hardin Homich, he spent his childhood as the son of a U.S.A.F. pilot, living in many places including Eagle Pass, TX, Neubiberg, Germany, Oxford, MS, and Cheyenne, WY.
He earned a BA...
Benjamin Ward Longest Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
Longest, Benjamin (Ben) W. Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born in Salvia, VA, November 6, 1935, to Benjamin W. Longest, Sr., and Josephine Ball Longest, who preceded him in death.
Ben is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Nancy King Longest, and his daughters...
Judy Cothron Erdman
Jan 12, 2024
Judy Cothron Erdman, 82, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Judy was born in Urbanna, Virginia and graduated from St. Margaret’s School.
Judy’s family served as the center of her life, and she provided advice, guidance, and support to all. Vacations and holidays with extended family provided cherished moments and indelible memories. Judy was devoted to...
Thomas C. "Tom" Williams Smith Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Thomas C. "Tom" Williams Smith, Jr., died peacefully on January 12, 2024, at the age of 85. Tom was born in Charlottesville, raised in Walkerton, proudly served in the Army, and lived and worked in Tappahannock, Virginia. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, T. C. Williams Smith and Eleanor Lewis Mitchell Smith, and his brother, Douglas M. "Judge"...
Charles Randolph Trevilian
Jan 12, 2024
Charles Randolph Trevilian, 74, son of the late Charles and Alice Trevilian, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Through his life, his favorite hobby was taxidermy.
Charles is survived by aunts, Marion Davis, Frances Brown, Louise Loving; uncle, Norris Loving (Sandra); cousin, Bonnie Courtney; and other cousins and family members. The family will hold a private graveside service.
Faulkner-Funeral...
Carmen Navarro Brinkley
Jan 10, 2024
Carmen Brinkley, 82, of Hardyville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Carmen was born in Paia, Hawaii on September 25, 1941. She was the daughter of Pedro Navarro and Rufina Noble.
Carmen attended Holy Rosary in Paia and graduated from Maui High School in 1959. After completing high school, she moved to San Francisco and...
Charles Gibbons "Gibbie" Mangum Jr.
Jan 8, 2024
Our beloved husband and father, Charles G. Mangum, Jr. “Gibbie” passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2024 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mavis; his brother, Julian (Peggy); and his children, Chuck (Amy), Pam Lemon (Lew) and Mark Wilburn (Kyp); along with his six grandchildren, Caitlin, Jilly, Mitch, Ally,...
John W Woods Jr
Jan 6, 2024
John Wythe “J.” Woods, Jr., 94, formerly of Hayes, Virginia and Madison, West Virginia passed away on January 6, 2024. J. was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Churchill Woods, his son Michael Wayne Woods, his sister Sally Elizabeth Woods, his parents John Wythe and Hazel Gladys (Hash) Woods, and his son-in-law James H. “Jim” Redmond.
J. is survived...
Grayson Tyler English
Jan 4, 2024
GRAYSON TYLER ENGLISH, “Putt Putt”, 81, of Tappahannock, VA, and treasured son of the late Isabelle English of Westmoreland County, VA., transitioned peacefully from this life on January 4, 2024, in Mechanicsville, VA.
Committed to his community, Grayson began his volunteer service with the Tappahannock Volunteer Rescue Department during the early 1970’s, and was a lifetime member of the Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department.
His passion for all things John Deere and Tractors sprouted over...
Walter 'Mack' Major, Jr
Jan 3, 2024
Walter ‘Mack’ Major, 66, of Wake, went to his eternal home on January 3, 2024. Mack was a devoted father, brother, grandfather and husband, for 49 years to Janice Major.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Pearl Major; mother and father-in-law, Mary Lucille and Girlard Ferguson.
Mack was a welder by trade and a talented craftsman....
Victor Wayne Elliott
Dec 29, 2023
Victor Wayne Elliott, 73, of Deltaville, Va., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 29, 2023.
During his working career, Vic was a plumber for more than thirty years before retiring from Henrico County as a plumbing inspector. He enjoyed fishing, playing drums, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
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Standard Edward Payne III
Dec 29, 2023
Standard Edward “Stanley” Payne III, 72, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 surrounded by is family. He was a loving father and loved his home of Mathews. He was a licensed Land Surveyor and proudly operated his own business for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Standard, Jr. and Janice...
Gregory Lawrence Parrilli
Dec 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that the Parrilli family announces the death of Gregory Lawrence Parrilli of Hartfield, VA. He entered this world on May 22, 1951, in Rockville Center, NY and passed in Hartfield, VA on Friday, December 29, 2023.
If Greg wasn’t spending time with his family, he could be found outside on the golf...