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Joseph Barlow

Joseph Barlow

Jun 3, 2023

Joseph Merritt Barlow, Jr., of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away on June 3, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on April 20, 1938, in Richmond, VA., to the late Joseph Merritt Barlow and Mary Byrd Bledsoe Barlow. Joe grew up in Varina and graduated with the Class of 1956 from Varina High School.Joe began his working career in...

William Dunton

William Dunton

Jun 1, 2023

William Henry Lambertson “ Hank” Dunton, aged 64, passed away peacefully on June 1st , 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, and member of the Urbanna community.Born on May 8, 1959, in Blackstone, Virginia, Hank was the son of the late Eubank Downes Dunton and Frances Harrison Deberry Dunton. He grew up in Blackstone alongside his brother Fletcher Dunton,...

John  Colby

John Colby

May 30, 2023

John Wilson Colby, Jr., 77 of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed into the arms of Jesus on May 30th, 2023 at Dockside Health and Rehab Center after a long illness. John was born in Ithaca, New York on May 27, 1946; son of John Wilson Colby, Sr., and Geraldine (Choate) Colby.John received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of the South, his...

Elizabeth Pierson

Elizabeth Pierson

May 28, 2023

Elizabeth Haynes Davis Pierson, 97, of Mathews, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was a homemaker and member of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth Pierson, her parents, Andrew Jackson and Corrie Buchanan Davis and also her brother, Leon Davis.She is survived by her three nieces, Betty D. Chester (Tommy), Barbara...

Robert Beer

Robert Beer

May 23, 2023

Robert “Bean” James Beer, 49, of Champlain, VA passed away peacefully in his home on May 23, 2023.He was survived by his mother, Celeste Stephens; his father, James Beer; his brother, Jamie MacFarlane, (Julie); niece, Hayley, (Hunter); nephew, Alex; and a host of loving friends and relatives.He was a kindhearted and loving son and brother, known for his willingness to...

Allie Harlow

Allie Harlow

May 22, 2023

Allie “Rita” Harlow, 79, of Gloucester, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was the widow of Bob Harlow. Rita retired from the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Keith Trammell and a daughter-in-law, Tammy Trammell.Mrs. Harlow is survived by her son, Kent Trammell (Debbie); grandchildren,...

Doris Clements

Doris Clements

May 21, 2023

Doris Coley Clements, 91, of Moon, Virginia passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023.Doris loved and enjoyed many things during her life such as sewing, knitting, traveling and RV camping. She retired from nursing and traveled the country with her husband, Harry in their RV for many years.Doris was preceded in death by her husband Harry Norman Clements, Jr. and...

Tyrone Lucky

Tyrone Lucky

May 18, 2023

Tyrone Roderick Lucky, 55, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.Mr. Lucky was born in Ocala, Florida. He was an equestrian farm manager for Wingspread Farms estate in Ocala, Florida. His career journey included a move to Mathews, Virginia in 2005 and he became a historic estate manager for Hesse Farms in Blakes, Virginia and James Ross...

Robert Burch

Robert Burch

May 18, 2023

Robert Lewis Burch Jr passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 18th, 2023. Robert was an electrician that worked at the West Point Paper Mill for 40 plus years and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon his request, there will be no visitation or service.Arrangements by Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda.

Judy Mitchell

Judy Mitchell

May 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Judy Rice MitchellJudy Rice Mitchell, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home with family on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born at the Columbia Women’s Hospital on July 8, 1944, in Washington, DC, Judy was the beloved daughter of Robert and Mary Rice. Together with her older sisters, Janet and Lourah Anne, she was raised in...

Gwendolyn Godsey

Gwendolyn Godsey

May 16, 2023

Gwendolyn Hall "Singie" Godsey, 92, of Gwynn, Virginia passed away from this life to the next on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born on April 10, 2023, on Gwynn's Island to Mary Elizabeth and James E. Hall.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sleet Godsey; her daughter, Gloria Godsey and two brothers, James T. Hall and...

Elizabeth Freeze

Elizabeth Freeze

May 13, 2023

Elizabeth Nicole Freeze passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father William "Pete" Freeze. Liz was a devoted mother to daughter, Layla Rain. She will be missed deeply by her mother, Denise LaFollette Seber along with her stepfather, Steve.In addition to her daughter, mother and stepfather, survivors left to cherish her memory are...

Ronald Goodwin

Ronald Goodwin

May 9, 2023

Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Goodwin, 64, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.Ronnie was self-employed in Mathews for 45 years, having obtained a Master Plumber and Electrician’s license.He then went to work for Gloucester County as a senior mechanical technician before retiring last year.He is survived by his parents, Carl and Carolyn Goodwin; sister, Linda Fitchett (Dale);...

Elvin Miller

Elvin Miller

May 9, 2023

Elvin B. Miller, 86, of Topping passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Mark and Marjorie McKinstry-Miller, his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Joyce Miller, his sister-in-law Deloris Miller, and his church family.Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Sunday, May 14, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be...

David Moorman

David Moorman

May 7, 2023

David Hinton Moorman, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. Born on March 22, 1940, Dave grew up on his family’s farm in Bedford County, Virginia. He participated in 4H and high school athletics, and was the big brother to his three siblings Michael, Mary, and Anne. A lover of key lime pie, stone fireplaces, Christmas,...

Pauline "Polly" Frye

Pauline "Polly" Frye

May 7, 2023

Pauline H. Frye, 83, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 with her family by her side. “Polly” was preceded in death by her daughter, Faye Ann Carlton, her parents, and several siblings.Polly was retired from a long and successful nursing career. After retirement, Polly, an avid bingo player continued to serve her community...

William Snow

William Snow

May 6, 2023

William “Billy” Maurice Snow Jr., 80, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, son of the late William Maurice and Margie Belle Pierce Snow passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Billy graduated from Mathews High School in 1961. He was employed at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Virginia for 44 years and retired as the Explosive’s...

Mary Morrow

Mary Morrow

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...

Ann Brooke Lewis

Ann Brooke Lewis

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...

Lori Roscher

Lori Roscher

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...