Recent Obituaries
Linda Lewis
Mar 8, 2025
Linda Sullivan Lewis, 74, of Tappahannock, VA, exchanged her Earthly life for her Heavenly one on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at home surrounded in love by her family. She was the first born of three daughters to the late James Albert Sullivan and the late Naomi Fallin Sullivan. Linda was raised in Village, Virginia. She graduated from Rappahannock High School...
James Brownley Hudgins
Mar 6, 2025
James “Bullet” Hudgins, age 75, of Mathews, Virginia, left us peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Mathews, Virginia, to the late Harriet and Brownley Hudgins, Jimmy attended Mathews High School, where he played football and was involved in many clubs. After high school, Jimmy graduated from the Newport News Apprentice School. After a short...
James V. Conway, Jr.
Mar 5, 2025
James Vincent Conway, Jr, 78, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away peacefully at Memorial Regional Medical Center on March 5, 2025. Jim, as he was known to most, was born in Bayonne, NJ, but spent all of his formative years in Staten Island, NY. He volunteered to serve in the Navy during the Vietnam War. It was his service that allowed...
Ronald Alan " Bud" Ward
Mar 4, 2025
Ronald Alan “Bud” Ward, 66, of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Norfolk General Hospital.
He was born on October 2, 1958. He was a left fielder for the 1970 Gwynn’s Island Beavers, as well, as a Mathews High School alumni Class of 77, where he was nominated the most friendly and he loved baseball and...
Angelos Markov
Mar 4, 2025
Angelos Markov, a loving father, grandfather, and beloved member of the Urbanna community, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025, at the age of 86.
Angelos was a man of quiet strength and unwavering love. He cherished his family above all else. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Victoria Markov; parents, Konstantine and Alexandra Markov; and grandson, Anthony...
Mary Ellen Sharpless
Mar 3, 2025
Mary Ellen Sharpless, 80, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. Mary was born on January 17, 1945 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Evan and Elsie Sharpless. She loved bowling, traveling with friends, and trips to Rosie’s. She was a very active member of Locust Grove Church.
She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Evan (Bubby) Sharpless.
She is...
Marie Cox Ferry
Mar 3, 2025
Marie Cox Ferry, 72, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tappahannock for 50 years. Marie moved to the river in 1998, and enjoyed laying out on the pier with her friends. She also loved to play Bridge with her friends, Joyce, Shirley, and Burnsie. She had a...
Virginia Pauline Walker
Mar 2, 2025
Virginia Pauline “Polly” Turman Walker, age 97, of Urbanna, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025. She was the widow of William T. Walker and a member of Hermitage Baptist Church.
Polly retired from SunTrust in Gloucester Courthouse and worked as a C.N.A. in Middlesex.
Polly was a loving mother to her three children: Linda Walker Baughan...
Henry Ellis Lackey
Mar 1, 2025
Henry Ellis Lackey, affectionately known as "The Mayor of Deltaville," passed away at his home, in Hardyville, Virginia, on March 1, 2025, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by friends and family.
Born on August 17, 1942, in Horse Head, Virginia, Henry built a life rooted in hard work, community service, and an enduring passion for craftsmanship. For over...
Leonard A. Downs, Jr.
Feb 28, 2025
Leonard A. Downs, Jr., 73, of Diggs, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Mathews. He spent his life working on the water as a commercial waterman and then on tugboats for McLean Contracting and McAllister Towing. He had a passion for cars, especially muscle cars, and loved driving and racing them. He...
Cynthia Churchill Gilbert
Feb 27, 2025
Cynthia Churchill (Kippy) Gilbert of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, just shy of her 90th birthday.
Born in Canton, Ohio on April 26, 1935, Kippy was the middle child of Paul and Mary Young. A graduate of Ohio University, she taught middle school science in various locations, most recently in Richmond and Mathews.
Kippy lived in Mathews for...
Cheyenne Ranae Snell
Feb 26, 2025
In loving memory of Cheyenne Renae Snell, a bright spirit who graced our lives for nearly fifteen beautiful years.
Born amidst the vibrant life of Killeen, TX, on October 26, 2010, Cheyenne was a cherished daughter, a beloved sister, and a treasured friend. With a heart as expansive as the Texas skies and a soul that sang to the melodies of...
Jeffrey H. Hayes
Feb 26, 2025
Jeffrey Hope Hayes, 62, of Champlain, Virginia, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Hayes, Sr., and two brothers, Jesse Vincent Hayes and Julian Merrell Hayes. He is survived by his mother, Sally Mary Hayes; two daughters, Krystyna Hayes (Alonzo) and Chelsie Hayes-Thomas (Shawn); grand-daughters, Maria, Ryleigh, Hazeleigh, and one grandson, Maverick;...
Hugh Collin Falkenstein
Feb 25, 2025
Hugh Collin Falkenstein, known affectionately as Hubie, Hupa and Bubba passed away on February 25, 2025, at his home in Deltaville, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.
Born on December 6, 1941, in Richmond, Virginia, Hubie was a graduate of Hermitage High School. He dedicated much of his life to serving the community as a member...
Charles Irvin Beck III
Feb 22, 2025
Charles Irvin Beck, III, 84, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. He dedicated 38 years to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), where he started by putting up road signs and worked his way up to become a bridge inspector. His strong work ethic and commitment left a lasting impact on those he worked with.
Beyond his...
Patsy Mae Lee
Feb 17, 2025
Patsy Mae Lee, 70, of Hartfield, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2025.
Born to the late Wilton Roger Marshall Sr. and Evelyn Mae Marshall of Warner, Virginia. Patsy was one of six children. She is survived by her siblings, Julie Perry, Wilton “Bubba” Marshall, Becky Trockmorton, and Tammy Hock; her four children, Catina...
Mary Lou Bristow
Feb 16, 2025
Mary Lou Bristow passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
She was born in Newport News, Virginia on April 10, 1944, to Albert Smith and Ethel Clark Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Adner Bristow; sister, Kitty Horne; brothers, Lacy Smith, Carlos Smith, Bill Smith and John Paul Smith.
Survivors include her children, Lynn Bristow,...
Clarence Eugene Ripley
Feb 15, 2025
Clarence "Eugene" Ripley, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Onemo, Virginia. He was the son of William Cecil and Olive Blanche Ripley.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Stewart Ripley a son, Ronald Eugene Ripley; his parents; siblings, William Cecil Ripley, Jr., Adelaide R. Foster, Pearl R. Hutchinson, Oliver W. Ripley, Betty...
Wesley Edward Foxwell
Feb 12, 2025
Wesley Foxwell, aged 68, passed peacefully at home in Dunnsville on the morning of February 12th, 2025. Wes was an incredibly special person. His kindness knew no limits and he was a blessing to those who knew him.
Wes was born on April 10th, 1956 to his parents, Shirley and Franklin Foxwell, who both predecease him. He is also predeceased by...
Gordon Randolph Mason
Feb 12, 2025
Gordon Randolph Mason, 89, of North, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation, Mathews.
Gordon graduated from Mathews High School, class of 1953, and attended Richmond Professional Institute for two years where he studied accounting. He then served six years in the Air National Guard at Byrd...
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