Recent Obituaries
Lois Payne Archer
Feb 18, 2026
Lois Payne Archer, 84, of Deltaville, passed away on February 18, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1941, to the late Warren and Beulah Payne.
During her working career, Lois was an administrative assistant and retired from the Virginia Labors’ Union. She loved the outdoors, all animals and enjoyed doing word search puzzles.
In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded...
Willis (Bill) Hendricks
Feb 18, 2026
Willis (Bill) Merriman Hendricks Jr. was born on June 23, 1947. He lived a full life and died peacefully on February 18, 2026 after courageously battling some health issues.
He is survived by his beautiful wife, Susan, of 47 years of marriage, his children, Rebecca O’Boyle (Shawn), Will Hendricks (Shannon), and Molly Mickens (Bryan), and 5 grandkids (Patrick, Parker, Owen, Theo,...
Jane Brown Rilee
Feb 15, 2026
Jane Brown Rilee, age 89, of Urbanna, passed away on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Urbanna to Jake and Irma Brown on March 22, 1936, Jane was a 1954 graduate of Middlesex High School and continued her education at Pan American Business College in Richmond, Va. She dedicated her professional life to helping others, working...
Alma Faye Wagner
Feb 14, 2026
Alma Faye Wagner, born in Paris, Texas on March 11, 1938, to the late Stowe Hatcher and Rosa L. Richards Hatcher, passed away on February 14, 2026.
She is survived by her children; James Bailey Jr. of Paris, TN, Jeannie Martin (Larry) of Friona, TX and Cheryl Burch of Paris, TN; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
In...
Cheryl Ann Hudgins
Feb 12, 2026
Cheryl Ann Hudgins, 58, of New Point, Virginia, departed her earthly life on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1967, to John E. Hudgins and the late Justine Cook Ransom. Cheryl was raised in New Point and attended New Point School and graduated from Mathews High School in 1985. She was a self-employed carpenter and an...
Laverne J. Taylor
Feb 12, 2026
Funeral services for Laverne J. Taylor of Tappahannock, Virginia, will be held on Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, in Tappahannock, Virginia, with the Rev. Dr. W. T. Carter officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Michael Thomas Hutson
Feb 10, 2026
Michael T. Hutson, 78, of Mathews, VA, was born November 5, 1947 to Oliver Hutson and Mary Hurst Hudgins, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Raised in Bavon, VA, he attended New Point School, continuing to graduate in the Class of 1966 from Mathews High School. Upon graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he...
Charles Putnam Preston, Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Colonel Charles Putnam Preston, Jr., USMC (Ret.), of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 7, 2025. Known to family and friends as “Put,” he was born in Richmond, Virginia, on November 30, 1940, and graduated from Sarasota High School in 1958.
He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he enrolled in NROTC and earned a degree in ceramics engineering. Commissioned...
Linda Chatham Sydnor
Feb 6, 2026
Linda Chatham Sydnor, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born and raised in Chatham Village on the banks of Machodoc Creek, Linda carried her small-town roots with her throughout her life. The creek, the village, and the community she grew up in shaped her steady spirit and deep love for family....
Julian Douglas Wilton
Feb 5, 2026
Julian Douglas “Doug” Wilton passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 16, 1938, in Kentucky, he exemplified integrity, dedication, and service throughout his life.
Doug graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts in 1959. He graduated from the Indiana University School of Law in 1962 and was later awarded...
Harold Eugene Wilhelm Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
Harold E. Wilhelm Jr., born March 25, 1939, in Elizabeth, PA., passed away on February 5, 2026.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lavina Wilhelm; a brother, Ronald Wilhelm; a grandson, Nicholas Monaghan; and his beloved wife, Christel Wilhelm.
He is survived by his son, Kenny (Debby) of Sebastian, Florida; his daughter, Karen (Brad) Dalton, of Virginia Beach;...
Jennifer Lynn Valenta-Tietjen
Feb 2, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Valenta-Tietjen, known affectionately as Jenn, Mom, Momma, or Momma Duck, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at VCU-MCV Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Daughter of LCDR David M. and Dolores (Lorrie) M. Valenta, Jennifer was born on October 4, 1976, in Philadelphia, PA. She was a graduate of South East Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, and Rappahannock...
Anne Mickelborough South
Jan 28, 2026
Anne Mickelborough Wroten South, 91, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home. She was born to John Albert and Elizabeth Gayle Mickelborough on December 18, 1934. Anne was an active member of Central United Methodist Church, the UMW, and the Mathews County Women's Club. Her hobby was knitting for The Children's Hospital of the...
Patricia Ann Elliott
Jan 26, 2026
Patricia Ann (Hogge) Elliott, 80, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at Bon Secours Community Hospice House in Richmond, Virginia.
Patricia was born on June 9, 1945, in Richmond, Virginia, grew up in Middlesex County, and later settled in the Richmond area. She graduated from Middlesex High School in 1963 and went on to build a successful...
Marguerite Folliard Hall
Jan 26, 2026
Marguerite “Margie” Folliard Hall (affectionately known as “Margie Bacon”) April 28, 1941 – January 26, 2026 Urbanna, Virginia
Marguerite Bacon Folliard Hall, 84, of Urbanna, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026, with her husband and devoted caregiver by her side, after a long and courageous battle with dementia.
Born and raised in Urbanna, Margie was the daughter of...
Jean Isobel Steel
Jan 26, 2026
Jean Isobel Steel, 86, of Deltaville, VA, was promoted to higher service on Monday, January 26, 2026. She left this earth peacefully, surrounded by her family at home.
She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Thomas Gunnard Wallace Steel; son, Paul Steel (Renee); daughter, Melanie Thompson (John); grandchildren, Jason Steel (Cassie), Caleb Steel (Kenisha), Aiden Thompson (Ivy), Caroline...
William Denmore Jackson
Jan 24, 2026
William D. “Billy” Jackson, 75, died at his home on January 24, 2026.
Billy was a faithful member of Clarksbury Church in Deltaville, Va. He worked at the school in Middlesex County for many years until he retired. The kids just adored him and he was liked by everyone.
Mr. Jackson is preceded in death by his parents, Ishmel and Beulah Jackson...
James Roland Pierce
Jan 21, 2026
In loving Memory
Born on October 31, 1933, Roland was a dedicated family man and a cherished member of his church and community. Together, we celebrate the remarkable life of Roland Pierce, who passed at 92 years old. On January 21, 2026, he joined his beloved wife, Addie of 59 years, in eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his...
Sherwood Eugene Foster
Jan 20, 2026
Sherwood Eugene Foster, 79, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Sherwood was a tankerman for Allied Transportation, and he served in Vietnam as a sniper.
He was predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Adelaide Foster; two brothers, Cecil and Shelton Foster.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Foster (Roxie) and Anthony Foster (Christina); granddaughters, Kayla and Chloe...
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