Recent Obituaries
Patricia Smith McNamee
Jun 27, 2025
Patricia Smith McNamee, 86, with her family by her side, was called to be with our Lord and Savior following a prolonged illness on Friday, June 27, 2025. She leaves behind her husband and best friend of more than 66 years, Don, her son Kevin, her daughter Lori-Don, three grandchildren Lauren (Mike), Kendall (Patrick), and Kyle (Macy), as well as...
Edwin Lee Conway
Jun 27, 2025
Edwin Lee Conway, 75, of Diggs, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. He worked as a painter and a waterman and loved to watch westerns.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Conway; daughter, Martha Slaughter (Matt); two sons, Malcolm Conway (Lisa), and Christopher...
James Daniel Schwartz
Jun 25, 2025
James Daniel Schwartz, age 86, was called to heaven on June 25, 2025 surrounded by family. Jim was born on March 12, 1939 and grew up in Valley View, PA the only son of principal, Daniel K Schwartz, and teacher, Pauline N Schwartz (Hassler). He attended Tri-Valley High School (Class of ’57) and was a pitcher on the Varsity baseball...
Charles Norman Foster
Jun 23, 2025
Charles Norman Foster entered into his Heavenly home on Monday, June 23, 2025, after several challenging years of debilitating health issues. He persevered through all of it and never gave up. He was born on August 28, 1952, as the youngest child to William Allen Foster and Dorothy Anderson Foster. Charles was a Mathews, Virginia native, who attended Fork Union...
Michael Alan Lang
Jun 22, 2025
Michael Alan Lang, 69, of Bohannon, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his home. After attending Gloucester High School, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After his military service, Mike worked as a dental equipment technician and then became a dental lab designer. His most recent position was as a health screener for Bay Aging.
He was...
Richard Cleveland Hernandez
Jun 14, 2025
Richard Cleveland “RC” Hernandez, 83, of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at McGuire Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He was born on January 29, 1942 to Richard O. and Elsie Hernandez. He was the oldest of four children and was raised in Onemo in Mathews County. He married Joyce Ann Clements on December 23, 1961. RC...
Karla Easley
Jun 7, 2025
With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Karla, who left this world peacefully on June 7, 2025, with her loving sister by her side.
Karla bravely faced Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), and while this disease took her from us too soon, it brings comfort to know she is now at peace and free from suffering.
Karla...
William Allan "Bill" Powell Jr.
Jun 6, 2025
William Allan “Bill” Powell, Jr., 80, of Deltaville passed on Friday, June 6, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
Bill was born on February 6, 1945 in Badin, North Carolina to Allan and Edna Rae Powell. He attended Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond and graduated from University of Richmond in 1967. He was a proud member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
After...
Harriett Armistead Whitener
Jun 5, 2025
Harriet Susan Armistead Whitener, 89, of Bavon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 5, 1936, Harriet lived a life rooted in love, service, and community. She dedicated 25 years of her career to Mathews High School, where she was a beloved and dependable presence. Her calm demeanor, kind heart, and...
Janet Rose Bowman
Jun 3, 2025
Janet Rose (Faith) Bowman started her new adventure in heaven on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, joining her husband Ron Bowman, brother’s John Faith, Peter Faith, Andrew Faith, Daniel Faith, her sister Mary Faith, and her parents John and Genevieve Faith.
She was one of the middle kids in a family of 12 children. Her brothers and sisters are John (Lynda), Peter...
Janet Belvin Keith
Jun 3, 2025
Janet Belvin Keith, 67, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital. Janet was born on October 19, 1957 to James Oliver Belvin, Jr. and Delma Gray Pugh. Janet was a natural caregiver and found joy when caring for others. She was last employed by Visiting Angels and loved taking care of her patients...
William "Jim" Bobbitt
Jun 2, 2025
William “Jim” Bobbitt, born September 28, 1957, of Caret, Virginia, passed away on June 2, 2025 at McGuire VA Medical Center. He was raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, and served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed playing the Mandolin and Guitar, with many bluegrass icons and friends.
He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was honored to...
Janelle Sams
May 30, 2025
Janelle Sams, 69, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.
She is survived by her three loving children, David Sams (Cyndi), of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Heather Stull (Brad), of Parkersburg, WV, and Brian “Bo” Sams of Parkersburg, WV; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Her partner, Ashby Swann “Bubby”; her siblings Byron Adams (Michelle Dunaway), Charles Adams (Norma), Anne...
Alta May Woodworth Miller
May 27, 2025
Alta May Woodworth Miller, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, registered nurse, friend, and mentor to many, passed away on February 4, 2025. Family and dear friends were with her in the days leading to her passing.
Alta was a free and adventurous spirit with an innate curiosity about the world that drove everything she did. She had a thirst for knowledge...
James Phillip Mitchem
May 22, 2025
James “Jimmy” Phillip Mitchem, 87, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Jimmy was born in Mathews, Virginia, to the late Charlie Lee Mitchem and Hazel Oliver Mitchem.
He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 63 years, Jane Broaddus Mitchem; daughter, Robin Lynn Mitchem; brother, Lynwood R. Mitchem (Myra Fitchett Mitchem); sister, Selma...
Ronald Lee Combs
May 22, 2025
Ronald Lee Combs, 83, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away May 22, 2025.
A memorial service for Ronald will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Faulkner Funeral homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, in Saluda, Virginia, with Rev. Joe McKnight officiating.
Mary Lynn Dotson
May 20, 2025
Mary Lynn Dotson (née Pharr), of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on August 3, 1952, in Hampton, Virginia, she dedicated her life to the field of special education. Mary earned her master’s degree from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. With a deep commitment to helping others, she worked...
Marilynne Y. Cerullo
May 18, 2025
Marilynne Y. Cerullo, of Deltaville, passed away on May 18 , 2025, at home. She is survived by her husband, Robert J Cerullo; daughters, Tara Mohamed and Merielynn Cerullo; her son, Robert C. Cerullo. Marilynne has three grandchildren, Pasha Cerullo, Isabella Cerullo and Katherine Cerullo and great grandson, Lucas Blakeman.
A graduate of the Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing, Marilynne...
Benjamin Scott Cleaton
May 14, 2025
Benjamin Lee Scott Cleaton, 62, of Tappahannock, and Richmond, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He worked for over 20 years for W.A. Cleaton & Sons, Inc., which included working for his family’s newspaper that he helped form with his father, the Rappahannock Times, and falling in love with the art of movie projection at the Daw Theatre,...
John Robert Pierce
May 13, 2025
John Robert Pierce, 91, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, a 50-plus-year member of Oriental Lodge No. 20, AF & AM, and a member of the Khedive Century Club for being one of the 100 Senior-Most Members of Khedive Shriners. John started his working career by helping...
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