Recent Obituaries
Robert Smigal
Feb 3, 2024
Robert (Bob) Joseph Smigal “Dziadek”, 82, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 3, 2024, after his fifteen-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Robert was born July 17, 1941, in Douglas, West Virgina. He was the son of Frank Joseph and Kathryn Elizabeth Smigal.
After his completion of high school, Bob enrolled at the University of Baltimore, and received his law degree...
Jimmy
Feb 2, 2024
James H. “Jimmy” Clarke, 76, of Mathews, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 2, 2024. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR races, books, puzzles and old television shows. He went to the Lewis B. Puller Center for 40 years where he learned several trades and made many friends. He loved everyone and had...
Charles Newton Carlson
Jan 31, 2024
Charles N. Carlson of Northumberland County, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 31,2024 in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born January 25,1926 to the late Tyler Newton and Lucy Garnett Carlson. Charles lived a full life, leaving behind cherished memories for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings Lewis, Mitchell, and Hilton Carlson,...
Oneida "Nita" Hall Richardson
Jan 31, 2024
Oneida “Nita” Abbott Hall Richardson, 87, of Center Cross, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Latane Richardson. She is survived by her daughters, Nina Evers and Jane Mitchell; three grandchildren, R.B. Mitchell, Leanne Evers and Ryan Evers. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at...
Alice Cato Warlick
Jan 29, 2024
Visitation on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia
Obituary will appear soon
Lillian Kemp Hudgins
Jan 27, 2024
Lillian Kemp Hudgins, 92, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital. She worked as a full-time cafeteria manager from 1969 to 1999 at Mathews High School and also worked part-time at the school after she retired.
She is survived by her children, Hudson Hudgins, James Curtis Hudgins, Darlene Shaw, Judy Jackson and Frances Evanson;...
Joan Baker Curtis
Jan 25, 2024
Joan Via Baker Curtis was born on January 1, 1941, in Norfolk Virginia to Joseph Hoskins Baker, Jr. and Frances Via Baker and passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by the “Love of her Life” Clyde “Tommy” Curtis, her brother, Joseph Hoskins Baker III and her son Raymond...
Virginia Lee Kelley
Jan 25, 2024
Virginia Dunlevy Kelley, age 80, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2024. A native of Topping VA, Virginia was a long-time member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. She and her husband of 52 years, Rev. David C. “Mike” Kelley, served in ministry for many years at Westville Baptist Church in Mathews and they also served at New...
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.
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