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Virginia Owens

Virginia Owens

Aug 16, 2022

Virginia Estelle Owens, 81, of North, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church and a graduate of Mathews High School. Virginia loved football, college basketball and watching Donnie and Dustin race cars. She previously worked at Frank’s Truck Stop, Andy’s BBQ and Mathews High School in...

Mary Bowling

Mary Bowling

Aug 13, 2022

Mary L. Bowling, 78, of Hardyville passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Bowling; children, Kenneth Powell and Patricia Powell. Survived by her children, Richard Powell, Crystal Bowling and Rodney Bowling; sisters, Shirley Trevilian, Ruth Dawson, Betty Lou Savage, Irma Jessie; best friend, Joyce Harris and many grandchildren.A graveside funeral service...

Waltraud Bauer

Waltraud Bauer

Aug 13, 2022

Waltraud E. Bauer, 75 of White Stone, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Better known as “Val” or “Ma”, she was born in Oberkleen, Germany on March 28, 1947 to Walter and Marie Wallisch.She loved her family and her hobbies included traveling, gardening, crafting, sewing, fishing, and creating edible and drinkable concoctions. She was raised as a Roman...

Mollie McMurtrie

Mollie McMurtrie

Aug 13, 2022

Mollie Williams McMurtrie, 83 of Deltaville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Alexander McMurtrie and is survived by her son, Robert Alexander “Mac” McMurtrie, Jr (Stephanie); daughter, Susan Williams (David); grandchildren, Jeffery Scott Payne, Jr, Brittin Payne and Luke McMurtrie; nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.She was...

Jerry Fruehbrodt

Jerry Fruehbrodt

Aug 12, 2022

Jerry Lee Fruehbrodt, 86, went to join his wife, Carol, in heaven on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was born in Wisconsin and moved to Virginia to serve in the U.S. Army at Fort Eustis, Virginia. After the service, Jerry and Carol started their family and owned several businesses: coin company, antique store, repair service for Coca-Cola, and then owned...

David Jones

David Jones

Aug 6, 2022

The life of David Martin Jones ended peacefully on August 6th, 2022, after a long and full life of 68 years. He was surrounded by his family, and leaves behind his son Jesse, daughter Katie, and his three grandchildren Ian, Lili, and Maia. He loved dancing to good music with his Linda, hunting and fishing, making up goofy stories, all...

Joseph Milby

Joseph Milby

Aug 5, 2022

Joseph Warren Milby, 82, of Urbanna, Virginia passed away on August 5, 2022. Warren was the son of William H. and Louise M. Milby of Stormont, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Vivian Saunders Milby. He is survived by his brother and sister, William E. Milby and Eloise Milby Shaver, two sons Joseph Warren...

Dora Brightwell

Dora Brightwell

Aug 4, 2022

Dora Irene Brightwell, 83, of Upright, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. She was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church. Dora was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who deeply cared for her community.She was preceded in death by her husband and one true love of 47 years, William Jesse Brightwell; and her oldest son, James Jesse...

Donald Wells

Donald Wells

Aug 2, 2022

Donald “Don” Wells, of Tappahannock, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was a member of Center Cross Church of God. Don also served our country in the Army, was a member of the American Legion Post 144 in Springfield, and also a member of the Moose Lodge in Tappahannock. He was a loving husband, devoted Dad, and...

Tammy Sears

Tammy Sears

Aug 2, 2022

Tammy Lynn Sears, 64, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was a member of Westville Baptist Church. Tammy enjoyed gardening, cooking, photography and loved being a caregiver especially to the elderly.She is survived by her four sons, Robbie Jarvis, Willie Jarvis, Michael McDevitt (Heather) and Christopher McDevitt; her grandchildren, Natalie, Jamie, Alex, and McKenzie; a...

Thomas Neiger

Thomas Neiger

Aug 1, 2022

Thomas Frederick “Tom” Neiger, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was a member of Kingston Parish, Mathews, Virginia and AA. Tom was a published writer, a poet and a master gardener. He retired from General Motors after 30 years.He is predeceased by a son, Tommy Neiger.He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Neiger;...

Ruby Ware

Ruby Ware

Aug 1, 2022

Ruby B. Ware, 78, of Center Cross, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was the widow of R. Preston Ware and a retired certified nursing assistant.Survived by her daughter, Cathy Hundley (Tommy); granddaughters, Dawn, Samantha, Angie and Hope; great grandchildren, D.J. and Diamond.A memorial service will be held at Noon on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Glebe Landing...

Roger Flick

Roger Flick

Aug 1, 2022

Roger Paul Flick, Jr, 55, of King & Queen County, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1st, 2022, in the comfort of his own home.He was born March 3rd, 1967, in Louisiana. He was a hard worker at his career as a HVAC / Refrigeration technician for many years. He could fix anything that was broken and was extremely mechanically...

Louise Heidelberg

Louise Heidelberg

Jul 30, 2022

Louise O’Connor Heidelberg, age 80, passed away July 30, 2022.Louise was born October 11, 1941, the daughter of the late William Thomas O’Connor Sr. and Pauline O’Connor. During her working career, she was a clerk at many department stores.Mrs. Heidelberg is survived by her four sons; William M. Heidelberg, James K. Heidelberg (Wendy), Donald L. Heidelberg and Earl T. Heidelberg;...

Ginny Paris

Ginny Paris

Jul 28, 2022

Ginny Paris died peacefully at the age of 71 in her long-time home of Urbanna, Virginia. Ginny was a special education teacher for 27 years, mostly in the York County School Division. Her hobbies included traveling with “my Bon” - enjoying biking, kayaking, climbing lighthouses, and exploring the Great Lakes in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her daughter...

Miriam Foote

Miriam Foote

Jul 19, 2022

Miriam Ena Foote, 94, of White Stone, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 19th, 2022.Miriam was born in Croyden, England, and immigrated to the United States as in 18 year old war bride. She arrived at Ellis Island on the Queen Mary in February of 1946. She worked at several clerical positions in the private sector and then took correspondence...

William Armistead

William Armistead

Jul 19, 2022

William Stuart “Bill” Armistead, Jr., 54, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was the owner of Bill’s Body Shop on Gwynn’s Island and afterwards he continued working on auto and marine repair.He is predeceased by his mother, Carolyn Armistead.Bill is survived by his son, B. J. Armistead; father, Billy Armistead; sister, Cheryl Armistead; brother, Wayne...

Raymond Parker

Raymond Parker

Jul 18, 2022

Raymond Michael Parker Sr., 64, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 18th 2022. He was the owner/operator of Essex Masonry Inc., and helped establish Parker Towing Inc.He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Tate; grandparents, James Wesley Akers, and Nancy Akers; and his brother, Ralph J. Parker (Tony).He is survived by his wife, Darlene; sons,...

David Steorts

David Steorts

Jul 17, 2022

David Perry Steorts passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022.He was born on January 20, 1939, to James Earl Steorts and Elizabeth Carter Steorts in Mullens WV.He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Catherine Luther Steorts of Mechanicsville, and 4 children. Ann Patry (Scott) of Montross, VA., Kelly Gwathmey (John Owen) of Aylett VA, Beth Rattiram (Ravi) of...

George Wrightson

George Wrightson

Jul 16, 2022

George Wesley Wrightson,89, of Hastings, FL, retired from Baltimore Gas and Electric died in a Palm Coast hospital Saturday, July 16, 2022 after a long illness.Predeceased by three wives, Mildred Wrightson, Maria Wrightson and Anita Wilson Wrightson; survivors include two sons, George Wrightson, Jr of Palm Coast and Joseph Wrightson of Hastings, FL, a brother, Robert Wrightson of Quincy, VA;...