Recent Obituaries
James Harper Alexander
Dec 24, 2023
James Harper, IV “Harper”, 74, of Water View, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents James Harper Alexander, III and Anna F. Alexander. After Thomas Dale High School, he lettered in track and field and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1971. He married his...
Floyd T. Ward
Dec 17, 2023
Floyd T. Ward, age 95 of Deltaville VA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023. A native of Middlesex County, Floyd graduated from Syringa High School; was a lifetime member of Philippi Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon; was a member for over 60 years of Donovan Masonic Lodge No. 75 in Deltaville; and...
Anita Sadler Belvin
Dec 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anita Sadler Belvin, 79, of Gloucester Point, Virginia. Anita passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bobby Winnward Belvin of Gloucester Point; her two daughters, Michele Williams (Brad) of Gloucester and Ingrid Bayne (Charlie) of Yorktown,...
Woodford "Woody" Leland Johnson Sr.
Dec 16, 2023
Woodford L. “Woody” Johnson, Sr. , 74, of Tappahannock passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.
A Vietnam War veteran, having served in the 101st Airborne Division, Woody joined the Tappahannock Police Department in 1971 and diligently served his community for 48 years, retiring in 2019 as a Lieutenant. He will be remembered by the Tappahannock community as not only a...
Edwin Ray Haufler
Dec 15, 2023
Edwin R. “Ed” Haufler, age 91, of both Richmond and Mathews, VA, peacefully passed away Friday, December 15, 2023.
Ed is survived by his children; Robert E. “Bob” Haufler and his wife Maggie, Timothy R. “Tim” Haufler, Julie A. Willaford and her husband Paul; twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54...
Susan Bishton Jones
Dec 13, 2023
Susan Bishton Jones, 76, of Water View, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Bork and her first husband, James Bishton.
Susan was an avid reader, seamstress and gardener. In her retirement, she enjoyed creative writing classes, trying new recipes, baking, and art projects. She was a member of...
Ronda Mae St. John
Dec 13, 2023
Ronda Mae St. John, 72, of Water View, Va died December 13, 2023. Ms. St. John was born March 20, 1951, to the late Herbert and Relda McVicker.
Ronda was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading the Bible, crafts, tending to her flowers, playing with her grandchildren and being the mother of all mothers. She was...
Belle Bain Bronner
Dec 11, 2023
Born on a frosty morn, March 6, 1954, Belle Peterson Bain Bronner was welcomed into this world by her parents, E. Clifton Bain, and Beatrice Powell Bain Cook. To complete her life journey poetically, she departed this life after a light snowfall on December 11, 2023, at the age of 69. She was many things to many people and held...
Gary William Riedel
Dec 10, 2023
Gary William Riedel, 65, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Gary was born on March 7, 1958. He attended Penn State and did his apprenticeship at Newport News Shipbuilding where he was a supervisor/ instructor. He also worked as a welder instructor at Rappahannock Community College.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Riedel;...
Mary Virginia Mauck
Dec 10, 2023
Mary Virginia Mauck, 89, of Toano, Virginia passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Sentara Williamsburg Hospital. Mary was born on October 4, 1934, to Walter and Nina Sparks in Madison Co., VA. She was 1 of 9 children; they lived the typical farm life, and she loved every minute of it, this is where she gained...
William Benjamin Leigh
Dec 9, 2023
William Benjamin Leigh, born September 11, 1938, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 5:55 a.m. He was born in Dutton, Virginia, to William and Francis Leigh. He was a 1956 graduate of Mathews High School and was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company for 38 years.
Upon retirement he...
Anne Hagerty Harp Warner
Dec 8, 2023
Anne Hagerty Harp Warner, 88, of Accakeek Farm, passed away December 8, 2023, following a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Richard Harcourt Hagerty and Katharine Smith Hagerty Mann. She is survived by her children, Reno Sheffer Harp, IV and his wife Deborah, and Anne Harp Vaeth and her husband Gregory B. Vaeth; two grandchildren, Emily Vaeth...
Augusta C. Bunting
Dec 8, 2023
Augusta Stuart Chapman, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington, Va., where she had lived since 2016.
Augusta was born in Richmond, Va., in March 1929 to Dr. Douglas G. Chapman and Augusta Stuart Chapman. With her older brother, Doug, they were a close family and kept close ties with their Chapman...
Denville William (Hoopy) Davis
Dec 7, 2023
Hoopy, Denville William Davis, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Hoopy was born in Tappahannock but spent most of his life in Mathews, VA. Hoopy was a mechanic for many years and is best known for his wit and sense of humor. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Lana Booth (James) and granddaughters Makayla, Makenzie,...
Mary Frances Robinson Williams
Dec 7, 2023
Mary Frances Robinson Williams, 93 of Mechanicsville, moved on to her eternal home on December 7, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Russell Williams (Diane) and daughter, Sandra Williams.
Mrs. Williams is preceded in death by her husband, Newton Williams; her infant daughter, Barbara Jean; her parents, Boyd and Lena Robinson; her brothers, John, Monroe and George;...
Francis Newton Williams
Dec 3, 2023
Francis Newton Williams, 92, of Mechanicsville, VA., moved to his eternal home on December 3, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Frances; sister, Pauline Hundley (Jimmy); brother, Vernon Williams (Bonnie); stepson, Russell Williams (Diane); and stepdaughter, Sandra Williams.
Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Virginia (Haley) Williams and brother, James Williams.
A...
Susie W. Wilson
Dec 1, 2023
Mrs. Susie W. Wilson, 95, passed away on December 1, 2023. Mrs. Wilson was born February 7, 1928, to the late Linwood and Susie Willis.
Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Newport News High School. During her working career, she was a supervisor with C & P Telephone Company and retired after thirty years. Susie enjoyed cooking, baking, going...
Lana Lacks Falkenstein
Nov 30, 2023
The lovely Mrs. Lana Lacks Falkenstein passed away suddenly Thursday November 30th, 2023, at the age of 80.
Lana was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 18th, 1943. She attended John Marshall High School and Graduated from Oak Hill Academy. After receiving a Cosmetology Degree, she began a career as a full-time hairdresser. In November of 1978 she married her...
Frances Pierce Ward
Nov 29, 2023
Frances Pierce Ward, 92, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House, Gloucester, Virginia. Frances was born on August 24, 1931 to Rubin and Eva Pierce. She attended Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. After graduation from Mathews High School, Frances moved to Norfolk, completed cosmetology classes and worked...
Edward T. Berry, Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
Edward Thomas Berry, Jr, age 82, of Bruington, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances, his children, son, Eddie Berry (Robin); and son, Mark Berry (Karen); four grandchildren, Brittney Sgroi (Jes), Lacey Fletcher (Jake), Ashley Withers (Garrett), and Kristen Berry; and five great-grandchildren. Ed was owner and...
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