Recent Obituaries
Hilda Taylor
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...
Stanley Hodges
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,...

Kenneth Lee
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...
Deborah "Debbie" Whitt
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;...
Lloyd Apsley
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...
Marjorie Neal
Apr 12, 2023
Marjorie (“Marge”) Brown Neal, 92, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Born in Middlesex County in 1930, Marge grew up in Urbanna, Virginia and graduated from the College of William & Mary. For many years, she taught Latin at public high schools in Middlesex County, Williamsburg and Richmond. Also, she devoted twenty years of active...
Lorene Mundie
Apr 8, 2023
Lorene Martin Mundie, 89, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 at her home in Rexburg. Lorene lived a happy, active life with her family nearby. She was born on March 11, 1934 to Robert Arthur and Bessie Martin. One of nine siblings, she was the sole survivor. Lorene was married to the late Samuel T. Mundie...
Charles Mayer
Apr 8, 2023
Charles Esek “Charlie” Mayer, Sr., 89, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He retired from Anheuser Busch after more than 20 years of service. He was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church, lifetime member of the NRA, Tractor Clubs and the Antique Engines Club. Charlie loved to work with his hands and restore antique tractors,...
Robert Bourland
Apr 7, 2023
Robert Gene Bourland, 78, of Escanaba, Michigan, formerly of Houghton Lake, passed away on April 7, 2023. He was an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed collecting knives and traveling.Robert is survived by his wife, Vicky Bourland; son, Keith Tyson (Heidi); daughters, Kerry DeGrand (Jared), Elizabeth Lowinski (Mike), Kimberly Tyson (Joe), April Mackinnon (Chad), Kandace Kniss (Brad); sister,...
Denby Thomas
Apr 7, 2023
Mr. Denby M. Thomas, 82, formerly of Middlesex County, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 7th, 2023. Born, September 2nd, 1940, in Locust Hill, VA, the son of the late Garry M. and Virginia R. Thomas.Mr. Thomas was a 1958 graduate of Middlesex County High School. He was the owner and operator of Thomas Heating...
Henrietta Morris
Apr 6, 2023
Henrietta Lamb Morris, age 89, of Dunnsville, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on April 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and friends.Henrietta was predeceased by a daughter, Connie Sue, and her loving husband of 58 years, Elmer.She is survived by her four sons, Bobby (Lynn), Keith (Pat), Chuck (Gloria), and Wayne Harris (Barbra); her brothers and sisters...
Miriam Menges
Apr 5, 2023
Miriam Post Menges Brannan (Postie),78, passed away on April 5, 2023 at VCU Hospital in Richmond, VA, after suffering a stroke while recovering from surgery.Postie was preceded in death by her parents Martin J. and Margaret S. Menges, and grandson Alex Puent.Miriam was fondly known to her family and friends as “Postie”. She was born on July 9, 1944 in...
John Dixon
Apr 5, 2023
Dixon, John Waverly, 91, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 passed away peacefully at his cottage on Cherry Point, Gwynn’s Island, Virginia surrounded by friends and family. He was the husband of the late Anita Lucille Ansburg of 47 years.He is survived by his wife Charlotte Sonya (Penny); a son, John H. Dixon (Patti); daughters, Gaynelle Ruben, Kathryn West (Kitty); Susan...
Mary Laird
Apr 5, 2023
Mary Annette Laird, 85, Went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, April 5,2023. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly Davis, son Stuart Laird; sister, Barbara Sibley, and Shirley Dunlevy; granddaughters, Jennifer Davis (Erin Weingartner); Mollie Laird. And her extended Raleigh family. Annette was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Dale Laird, parents Mollie and...
Claudia Ryland
Apr 3, 2023
URBANNA---Claudia Payne Robins Ryland, 72, native of Hartfield, Middlesex County,and 50-year resident of Williamsburg/James City County, died peacefully in her homevery early morning Monday, April 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late FreddieBadger Robins and Doris Payne Robins and the granddaughter of the late CharlesHowlett Payne and Edna Redd Payne, and the late Thomas Melvin Robins and Iva...
Betty Boehme
Apr 2, 2023
Betty Dillon Boehme, 85, of Topping, VA passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was the widow of Bud Boehme and was also predeceased by a daughter, Vanessa Costello. Survived by her children, Kimberly Diane Glascoe, Gail Pape (Rodney); grandchildren, Kimberly Dennis (Adam), Lakisha Puffenbarger, Penny Harding (Kevin), Thomas Wagner, Daniel Wagner (Amber), Alan Spangler, Sabrina Costello, Ryan Scott,...

Virginia Lewis
Apr 2, 2023
Virginia Hudgins Lewis, age 92, of Mathews, Va., passed away peacefully at her home in Redart on Sunday, April 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a long-time member of Mathews Baptist Church, having taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for over 30 years, and served as treasurer of the Women’s Missionary Union. She also...

Victor Miller
Mar 31, 2023
Victor Diggs Miller, 83, of Hudgins, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. Victor loved watching car shows, westerns but most of all he loved his family and many friends.He is survived by his daughter, Robin Taylor (Ronnie); two sons, Steve Miller (Dawn) and David Miller (Joan); six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.A graveside service will be held on Thursday,...
Christopher Dehoux
Mar 31, 2023
Christopher Steven Dehoux, born 8/27/85 of Mathews Virginia, was called to be an angel way too soon, on March 31st, 2023. He leaves behind his wife/best-friend/soulmate Kristin Dehoux and their precious 4 ½ year old son Gabriel, whom he loved fiercely. He is also survived by his parents, Mark and Robin Dehoux; younger brother, David Dehoux (children Dalton and Declyn...
Michael Green
Mar 28, 2023
Michael Allen Green, 47, of Center Cross, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Katherine Thrift, Garland Pollard, and Florence Owens.He is survived by his parents, Barbara and Tommie Green; his children, Delyla and Michael Green; his sister, Sarah Green Davis (James), and his brother, Stephen Green (Dawn); his nephews, Ethan Davis,...