Recent Obituaries
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,...
Steven "Stevie" Smith
Mar 28, 2023
Steven Wade Smith, "Stevie", age 56, of Tappahannock passed away on March 28, 2023.He is survived by Danielle Reegan, Tina Smith, his kids, Alex Edwards, Ian Edwards, Samantha Smith; sons-in-law, Daniel Moreno, Justin Ambrose; daughter-in-law, Kate Hardman; nephews, Jamie Headley, Michael Martin; nieces, Sandra Walsh, Amanda Gomez, McKayla Gomez, K’Lee Jo Smith; best friend, Robert Ramsey; sister-in-law, Kimberly Carter and...
Dean Bush
Mar 28, 2023
Dean Wade Bush, 62, of Topping, passed away on March 28th unexpectedly in his home.Dean was born on November 15, 1960, to Harry (Eugene) Bush and Edna (Katy) Bush in Richmond, VA and he grew up in Lively, Va.In 1983, Dean met Mary at Windmill Point Beach in White Stone, VA. Dean and Mary went on to have two children,...
James Hodges
Mar 26, 2023
Mr. James Henry Hodges of Foster, Virginia passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 76.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, 160 Main Street, Mathews, VA 23109. Interment with military honors will take place upon the grounds of Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans...
Richard Wayne Ragland
Mar 23, 2023
Richard Wayne Ragland, 71, of Center Cross, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He stepped into eternity and was reunited with family and friends as he was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior.He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearlene and Hugh Ragland, and his brothers, Stuart and Raymond Ragland.He is survived by his...
Carroll Sanford
Mar 22, 2023
Sun Rise 6-23-47 Sunset 3-22-23Carroll “Hootie” Muse Sanford, Jr. from Kinsale, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of March 22, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Peggy, his daughter Terry Gordon (Reid) and three grandsons Kristopher Sanford (Cheryl), Jarrett Gordon and Brighton Gordon (Taylor); brother F. Bobby Sanford; sister,...
Eugene Rainier
Mar 20, 2023
Eugene (Gene) Rainier, Jr., age 60, of Topping, Va., died March, 20, 2023. Mr. Rainier recently retired from Newport News Shipbuilding – Huntington Ingalls Industries as a pipe fitter and welder.Gene was a true waterman and loved being on the water more than anything. He also enjoyed fishing, playing his guitars, working on cars, riding his motorcycle, kayaking, wood working...
Dennis Trudeau
Mar 20, 2023
On March 20, 2023, Mr. Dennis O. Trudeau sadly passed away at the age of 97. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emmaline Trudeau, and survived by several loving family members including daughter and son-in-law Mel and Gail Newcomb, granddaughter Joy Sjolie, grandson Dennis (Gale) Newcomb, great-grandson Brandon (Katie) Sjolie, and great-great-grandson Nash Sjolie. He enjoyed golfing, spending...
Winston Wright
Mar 19, 2023
Lewis Winston Wright Jr. passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday March 19, 2023, at his home in Deltaville VA holding hands with Sandy, his wife of 41 years. In his final years, his daughter Laura and Sandy lovingly cared for Winston at home with assistance from Visiting Angels, especially Ashley Young. In his final months, Riverside Hospice...

