Recent Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 2, 2024

Martin Earl Smith, Jr., 54, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born to his parents, Martin E. Smith Sr., and Theresa Kay Smith at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida on February 17, 1970. After his father left military service, the family moved back to Virginia. Marty, as he was known, attended King George County school...

Mar 1, 2024

Carl Edward Vaughan passed away on March 1, 2024. He was born June 26, 1937, to the late William and Ethel Vaughan and was raised in Deltaville, Virginia. Carl spent his life helping others. He joined the Fire Department in Deltaville when he was 16 years old. Carl was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, joining at a young age.

Carl...

Feb 29, 2024

Feb 29, 2024

Carl Douglas Thomas, 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma and daughters, Cindy Wright (Scott) and Carla Hurlbert (Richard). He is also survived by his grandchildren Ella and Jack Hurlbert. 

Carl Douglas was born to Carroll Douglas and Viola Thomas on June 11,...

Feb 28, 2024

Betty Lou Roy Jessie passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Born June 21, 1934, she was a woman of heart, faith, and ambition. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t make or fix.  Her family was her truest pride and joy.  

Mrs. Jessie is survived by her children, Gene Jessie (Carol), John Jessie (Connie), Clyde Roy Jessie (Cathy)...

Feb 28, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee DelRosso, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Jackie was born in Richmond but raised in Mobjack, she nestled with the Onemo community most of her adult life but was able to mix a little farm living in Maine and a stretch with her daughter in Alaska. Jackie worked many years as a data entry clerk...