Recent Obituaries

Sep 17, 2022

Walter William “Scotty” Gagajewski, 79, born in Philadelphia, PA and resided in Mathews County, VA for the past 19 years, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was a retiree of United Engineers and a proud member of the NRA and the Virginia Citizens Defense League. He was a true American Patriot who loved America, guns, and long walks...

Sep 16, 2022

On Friday, September 16, 2022, Stephen "Steve" Wayne Price, husband, father, grandfather and brother, has passed away. He was 78 years old.Born to Millard Gwathmey and Thelma Rosalind Price, Steve was a retired professional firefighter lieutenant where he received numerous letters of commendation. He was also a retired business owner and boatyard master in Deltaville VA. It was here that...

Sep 11, 2022

Ethel (Jeannie) Kehm, 88, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed at her home in September 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Richard Kehm and daughter, Kelli Purvis. She is survived by her son, John Manning; daughter, Toni Hughes; six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.Born in Prospect, Ohio on March 11, 1934, Jeannie was the oldest of eight children....

Sep 11, 2022

Bernard Dean Sickal, 71 of Waterview Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was predeceased by his father Bernard Jackson Sickal. He is survived by his wife Alma Sickal, Mother Lena Sickal; daughters Crystal Burch (Michael), Donna Sickal, Lori Seawell (Shawn), Pamela Sickal (Bradley Payne); Grandchildren Kaitlyn Lawson (Clint), Zebulon Burrell JR, Jacob Kirby, Lyndsay Greene, Brooke Kirby,...

Sep 8, 2022

Benjamin Ryland Kemp, 89, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was the son of the late Curtis and Alice Kemp.He is survived by his daughter, Judy Roseberry; sister, Lillian Hudgins; grandsons, William and Michael Foran and Shawn and Shane Kemp; granddaughter, Shayna Kemp; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.A graveside service will be held...

Sep 6, 2022

Hazel S. Davis, 79 of Mathews went to be with the Lord September 6, 2022. She was born in Westmoreland County on September 3, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Daisy Sanders. She is survived by her daughter Donna Parr (Genie) and her son Thomas E. Davis and his wife Alison. Three grandchildren, Thomas C....

Sep 6, 2022

Brenda Burton Grimes, beloved by many, passed into peace on September 6, 2022.Born January 25, 1951 to William (Bill) and Geraldine (Jerry) Burton, she grew up in Irondale, OH. She studied at West Liberty State College where she earned her degree in Music Education, and later earned her Doctorate from Cambridge College.Brenda dedicated her life to supporting the educational success...

Sep 6, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Woods Leasure Sr., 92, of Warner, VA entered into eternal rest the morning of September 6, 2022 to receive his great reward. Chuck was born in Speers, PA on September 18, 1929. He is predeceased by his parents Benjamin L. Leasure and Hazel Phillips Leasure, his wife Gertrude “Gertie” Louise Mantell Leasure, and his brothers Benjamin F. Leasure,...

Sep 6, 2022

John Albert Mickelborough, Jr., 86, of Bohannon, VA passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. John was born in Mathews, VA on June 6, 1936. He graduated from Mathews High School in June 1955. He then joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957.He was a member of Reedswood Christian Church where he...

Sep 4, 2022

Carolyn Frances Light Morris, 78, of Cobbs Creek, VA was born on August 7, 1944 and peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 4, 2022 surrounded by her family.She was born and raised in Fincastle, VA. Carolyn graduated from Lord Botetourt High School (’62) and Lewis Gale Hospital School of Nursing. She practiced as a registered nurse for 57 years...

Sep 3, 2022

Aug 30, 2022

Brenda Faye Bristow, 71, passed away peacefully at home on August 30,2022. She was the daughter of the late Terrell and Maggie Stevens.Brenda was also predeceased in death by her three sons, Philip, Zane, andPreston Bristow and also two grandchildren, Hunter and Emily Carter.Brenda is survived by her two daughters, Sheila Ancell (Brett) of Toppingand Angie Carter (Rich) of Gloucester....

Aug 30, 2022

Aug 29, 2022

William "Bill" Edgar Chadwell, Jr., 86, of Cobbs Creek, VA passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital surrounded by family. Bill was born on December 14, 1935 in New Kent County, VA. He retired from Greyhound Bus Lines as a District Manager. He and Pat, his wife of 57 years, moved permanently to Mathews County, where...

Aug 28, 2022

Megan Elizabeth Ferrell, 24, born December 12, 1997 in Kilmarnock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022.Megan formally attended Essex High School and was the mother of two beautiful twins. Megan had a heart of gold and she strived to protect everyone she loved. She was the kind of person who would give you the clothes off her back...

Aug 28, 2022

William Douglas Edwards, Jr, (W.D.), 90 of Saluda passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, William Douglas Edwards, Sr. and Frannie Suttle Edwards, his daughter, Ruth Ellen Edwards Hurley and husband, Walt Hurley, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Rachel Packett Edwards and two sons, William D. Edwards III (Jennifer), of...

Aug 23, 2022

Glorious Ann Harper, 81, of Gloucester, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Alice Bristow and widow of Philip J. Harper and a member of the Revival Outreach Center. Glorious was also predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Lane Harper. Survived by her sons, Joe Harper (Dorothy), Danny Harper (Cheryl), Raymond...

Aug 23, 2022

Carl Sultan Rew (“Buck” to his family) of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born on August 17, 1949 in Hampton, Virginia.Carl grew up in Northern Virginia, where he began his carpentry career and tried his hand as a general residential contractor. His love of reading and research led his interest to vintage cars, trains...

Aug 19, 2022

In loving memory of Patricia Chamberlain. She was a resident of Tappahannock, Virginia and a retired childcare assistant and bus driver in Essex County. She passed away on Friday, August 19th, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Gina Martin; sons, David Chamberlain, Bryan Chamberlain; grandchildren, Rena Williams, Cassandra Martin, Jessica Medina, Lexi Chamberlain, David Turner-Martin, Wyatt Chamberlain and Ashley...

Aug 17, 2022

Gordon “Gordy” Ray Fincham, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love ones, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home on Gwynns Island. Gordy was born on April 22, 1939 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to the late Mr. Robert Willis Fincham & Talya Kelley Fincham. He was one of 7 children.He served in the United States Army as an...