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Addie Jane Runyon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Robert Leslie Hammond, III

Robert Leslie Hammond, III

Mar 17, 2024

Robert Leslie Hammond, III of Warsaw, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024, his 53rd birthday. He was a 1989 graduate of Rappahannock High School, Warsaw. Rob loved to laugh, and told great stories. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed playing any chance he got. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Leslie Hammond...

Marietta Smith Mowry

Marietta Smith Mowry

Mar 16, 2024

 

 

It is with profound sorrow that our entire family announces the loss of its beloved matriarch, Marietta Smith Mowry who passed peacefully March 16, 2024, at age 106 with her family by her side.

 

Marietta was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1917. She was a consummate homemaker, wife, & mother.  During World War II, she worked at Mesta Machine...

Skip Lewis

Skip Lewis

Mar 15, 2024

Skip Lewis, 74, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Gloucester, VA from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. His given name was Maynard Gibson Lewis, named after his father and a late uncle, but he was always known as Skip. His parents were the late Captain Woodrow G. Lewis, originally from Hallieford, VA and Virginia Foxwell Lewis, who was born...

William Bryant Wilson

William Bryant Wilson

Mar 11, 2024

William Bryant Wilson, 85, of King William, Va, passed away on March 11, 2024.

Mr. Wilson was a 1958 graduate of Middlesex High School. Bryant joined the King William Ruritan Club in 1986, he held many positions, President, Vice President, Chesapeake District Zone Governor and Lt. Governor. 

Bryant enjoyed many hobbies, woodworking being his favorite. He loved sharing his talent with his...

Augustus Rudolf " Rudy" Shackelford

Augustus Rudolf " Rudy" Shackelford

Mar 10, 2024

Augustus Rudolf “Rudy” Shackelford, of Urbanna, Va., passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024.

He is survived by his wife and love of his life of 68 ½ years, Barbara L. Shackelford and his son, and only child, Lewis R. Shackelford (Margie).

Mr. Shackelford was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.

Rudy loved the water and most of his...

Richard Albert Parker

Richard Albert Parker

Mar 8, 2024

Mr. Richard A. Parker passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church. Richard loved fishing, going out on his boat, and going to yard sales.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 76 years, Grace T. Parker and grandson, Timothy.

Mr. Parker is survived by his sons; R. David Parker (Ruby)...

Mildred S. Fary

Mildred S. Fary

Mar 4, 2024

Mildred S. Fary, age 95, recently of Midlothian, formerly of Shacklefords, died Monday, March 4, 2024.  She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was a married homemaker for 60 years. 

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie F. Fary; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Marjorie Sears, and several nieces and nephews. 

Mrs. Fary was preceded in death by her...

Bonnie VanWagenen Williams

Bonnie VanWagenen Williams

Mar 4, 2024

Bonnie Williams, 79, peacefully passed away on March 4th 2024, at her home in Middlesex County, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Vernon Williams, her daughter Shelley Hodges, son-in-law Keith Hodges, and her granddaughters, Chloe Hodges and Ella Hodges.

 

Bonnie dedicated three decades of her life to serving as a steadfast clerk of...

James Carnie Collier Jr.

James Carnie Collier Jr.

Mar 2, 2024

James Carnie Collier, Jr., age 71, of Jamaica went to be with the lord on Saturday March 2, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Helen Collier and his wife, Patricia (Pat) Collier.

James is survived by his children, Jimmy (Linda) Collier and Emma (David) Farmer; his grandchildren, Christopher Farmer, Hunter Collier and Andrew Farmer; Brothers, Warren...

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