Recent Obituaries

May 5, 2023

Mary Anne Morrow, born Oct. 5, 1940, to Gladys “Irene” Grinnell Hudgins and Charles Victor Hudgins, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.She spent most of her life in Newport News, VA, where she met her husband, Roy Lee Morrow, Sr., and lived nearby her mother and stepfather, George Baxter Engleburt.After graduating from Newport News High School, she attended Pan...

May 3, 2023

Ann Brooke Perkins Lewis, known as “Jody” to childhood and long-time friends, died suddenlyWednesday morning, May 3, 2023. Born September 2, 1948 in Richmond, Va., she was the only child of Hannah Trowbridge Mallory Perkins and Joseph Minor Perkins. Jody grew up inTappahannock on the campus of St. Margaret’s School. She graduated from Mary BaldwinCollege with a degree in English...

May 2, 2023

Lori Denise Roscher, 57, of North, Virginia passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.Lori was a proud member of Living Waters Church and the Piankatank Ruritan Club. She graduated from Hopewell High School in 1984. She enjoyed traveling and fishing, in which she often caught more fish than her husband, Tim.She is survived by her...

May 2, 2023

United States Army Veteran Howard “Lee” Hollingsworth of Hardyville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Tori; twin sister, Heather; numerous family members, friends and his three dogs that he adored. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Carol Hollingsworth.A graveside service will be held at...

May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023

Janet Manuela Kroskey, 75, of Port Haywood, VA, passed on Monday, May 1, 2023.She received her bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State University.Janet then went on to marry her husband John in Switzerland while living in Germany. She served in the armed forces in Germany, South Korea, and Ft. Eustis here in Virginia. After completing four years enlisted in the U.S....

Apr 30, 2023

Candice Perry (Candy) otherwise known as “Nanny”, 71, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was a real estate agent with Long and Foster.She is survived by husband, Jerry Perry; her daughter, Michelle Jordan (Michael Williams); sister, Tawana Dunkin Mountjoy (John); her grandchildren, Brooke Jordan (Michael DeLuca) and Brittany Jordan (John Thompson); nephew, Joseph Wesley Mountjoy...

Apr 29, 2023

Simeon M. “Sam” Martello 78, of Wake, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer.Sam was born Sept. 17, 1944 to Frank and Patricia in Derbyshire, England. Sam crossed the pond to New Jersey in 1953. A graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Sam served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.Sam loved history, particularly...

Apr 26, 2023

Jackie Lee Schultz, 79, of Deltaville, VA, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023, in her home, with her daughters by her side. She was born in 1943, in Pitt County, North Carolina to Charlie Lee and Edna Louise (Carson) Lee, who preceded her in death.Jackie was born at home, the fifth child of seven. She grew up on a...

Apr 25, 2023

Katherine May “Kathy” Atwell Bartley, 70, of Mathews, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Bartley; mother, Nell Riggs; stepfather, Robert P. Riggs Sr.; two brothers, Robert Atwell and Fred Atwell Jr., and stepbrother, Robert P. Riggs Jr.Survivors include her three brothers, Michael Riggs, Frank Atwell, and James Riggs.A memorial service will be...

Apr 23, 2023

Robin Morgan Sadler, 66, passed away on April 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.Robin was born August 26, 1956, to the late James Russell Morgan Sr. and Rachel Crewe Morgan. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gary Wade Sadler; a son, Jason Scott Sadler; a daughter, Ashley Sadler Adams (Taylor) and a grandson, James Grayson Adams;...

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Lewis C. Greenwood, Jr., age 66, of Bruington and Urbanna, VA passed away April 23, 2023.Mr. Greenwood proudly served the residents of Chesterfield County as a Fire Fighter for 20 years. He was a lifetime member of Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department and served as Chief Forest Warden for Essex County prior to his career with Chesterfield Fire Department. After...

Apr 22, 2023

Vicki Long Hogge, 67, of Deltaville, formerly of Hartfield, Virginia passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 12, 1955. Vicki was a member of Lower United Methodist Church and was involved in Relay4Life and the American Heart Association. She was a nurse extraordinaire and worked for Rappahannock General Hospital for almost thirty...

Apr 19, 2023

Nell Blake Weston, 93, of Deltaville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for over thirty years. She also enjoyed cooking and camping.Nell is survived by her three sons, Bruce Weston (Tinner), Ronnie Weston...

Apr 18, 2023

John I. Caldwell III (Jack) passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in his home in Bavon, Virginia surrounded by his family. He was vibrant and healthy only two months ago, but surgery and a long hospital stay eventually took its toll. Jack wanted to be home in his last days, so his family obliged. He was able to enjoy his...

Apr 17, 2023

Hilda “Butch” Colley Taylor, 82, of Topping went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 17, 2023. She is survived by her husband of almost 63 years, Floyd “Sonny” D. Taylor, son Michael A. Taylor (Jackie), daughter Wanda T. Lewter (Richard), and daughter-in-law Etta M. Taylor. MeMa to her 5 grandchildren, Brittany T. Glenn (William), Justin M. Taylor (Hannelore), Chelsea...

Apr 16, 2023

Stanley McKinley Hodges was born 8 October 1948, in Middlesex County, Saluda, Virginia to Alexander Sr & Lillie Iona Yarbrough Hodges. He was the fifth born of six children. His siblings were: Callie Avis, Alexander Jr. “Johnny”, Larry McKinley, Mary Corrine and Gloria Jean. Stanley completed 74 years of earthly life on 16 April 2023 at his home in Woodbridge,...

Apr 15, 2023

Kenneth E. Lee, age 72, of Gwynn’s Island, passed away, Saturday, April, 15, 2023. Mr. Lee was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Kenneth was a graduate of VCU, earning his bachelor’s degree in Arts.During his working career, Mr. Lee was an estate manager for Highland Orchards in Covesville, Virginia. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and spending time with his...

Apr 14, 2023

Deborah M. “Debbie” Whitt, 76, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. Debbie was part owner of Whitt Corporation and also involved in the office and management part of the business. She was an outstanding artist, a volunteer with the Humane Society, and an unbelievable wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.She is survived by her husband, Stephen Whitt;...

Apr 13, 2023

Lloyd C. Apsley, 89, of Topping, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his residence. He retired in 1991 from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority as a District Supervisor. Lloyd was the son of the late Deward C. and Ruby Hall Apsley and was also predeceased by a brother, John P. Apsley. A special thank you to the...