Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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;...
Bessie Tignor
Jul 15, 2022
On Friday, July 15, 2022, Bessie Allen Tignor, loving mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord at age 93.Bessie was born on June 7, 1929, to Thomas and Mary Allen in Caret, Virginia. She worked as a lifelong farmer alongside her husband, and was a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church.Bessie devoted her time to serving others. She...
Susan Evans
Jul 13, 2022
Susan Ann Medlin Evans, 74, of Laneview, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2022, as a result of complications during surgery. She has always been known as "TD" or "Aunt TD" to her family and "Susu" to almost everyone else. Susan grew up in the Rocky Mount area of North Carolina where her family farmed tobacco. She moved to...
Lora Smith
Jul 13, 2022
Lora Jane Smith “Gigi”, 67, of Lancaster, Virginia, passed away on July 13, 2022. She was a member of White Stone United Methodist Church. She was preceeded in death by her parents Wilbur and Billie Jo Morgan.She leaves behind not only her loving husband Larry of 45 years, but also her children, Angela Beverly, Walter L. Smith Jr. “Bubba,” (Jeanette),...
Edward "Ed" Ransone
Jul 12, 2022
RANSONE, Edward S. "Ed" Jr., age 81, of Millers Tavern, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Mechanicsville. Ed enjoyed life to the fullest and loved traveling, hunting and playing cards with friends. He was a lifelong farmer, member and Past Master of Arlington Masonic Lodge #102, member and Past High Priest of Urbanna Royal Arch Chapter #59, member of...
Sharon Geib
Jul 12, 2022
Sharon Lent Geib of Hartfield, VA and formerly of Rocky Point, New York, left this earth on July 12, 2022. Sharon was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister that was loved, and will always be cherished. She was born to Bill and Audrey Lent in Glen Cove, New York on November 12, 1956. She had the most amazing childhood,...
Jane Mitchem
Jul 11, 2022
Jane Yvonne Broaddus Mitchem, 83, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 surrounded by her family at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. Jane was the daughter of the late Wilton Elmo and Marie Majette Broaddus. She was a native of Hallieford, and a member of the 1957 graduating class of Mathews High School. Jane was loved by all...
Kelli Purvis
Jul 10, 2022
Kelli K. Purvis, 58, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed at her home on July 10, 2022. She is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Purvis; son, James Kehm; mother, Jeannie Kehm; Brother, John Manning; Sister Toni Hughes and six grandchildren.Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 20, 1964, Kelli was the youngest of three children. Kelli worked a myriad of jobs throughout...
Carolyn Moss
Jul 10, 2022
Carolyn Jennings Moss, 85, of Middlesex County passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She grew up in Powhatan County, the daughter of Carl and Adelaide Jennings. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1982 and taught at York Academy. Carolyn ran the Consignment Shop at Harmony Village for twenty-five years, making so many good friends.Carolyn is survived by her...
Janice Langford
Jul 10, 2022
Janice Paige Langford, 76, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was a lifelong member of Ephesus Baptist Church in Dunnsville.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward S. Langford, Sr.She is survived by her sons, Stanley Langford (Debbie), Will Langford (Crystal), Cindy Langford and Christina Langford; grandchildren, Michael Langford (Abby), Nicole Sadler, Courtney Piccolo...
Vlasta Muroff
Jul 6, 2022
Vlasta “Val” Muroff passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 after a long and joy-filled life. The daughter of the late Anton and Anna Filipi, Val attended Long Island University and graduated in one of the first classes of nurses in America to receive a formalized BS in nursing. She proudly contributed to the best source of research into women's...
Paul Figg
Jun 28, 2022
Paul Edwin Figg, 75, of Locust Hill passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born on February 23, 1947 in Newport News, VA to Edwin C. Figg and Pauline F. Figg. Just like his father, Paul’s love for baseball started at a very young age. He started with Syringa Little League and continued playing ball throughout high school....
Joice Davis
Jun 27, 2022
Joice Billups Smith Davis, 89, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born August 12, 1932 at Old Field Point, Fitchetts, Virginia, to the late L. Seabrook Smith and Ruth Elizabeth Murden Smith.She was preceded in death by seven sisters, Katherine Franklin Smith Traylor, Jessie Lee Smith Hudgins, Harriett Ann Smith Farmer, Ruth Elizabeth Smith...
Dennis Carr
Jun 26, 2022
Dennis “Denny” William Carr, 82, of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Deltaville, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.A long-time resident of Deltaville, Denny was a beloved member of the community and a respected businessman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and is well-known for his great sense of humor. He will be loved and missed by all who had...
Kent Nuckols
Jun 24, 2022
Kent Nuckols, 83, of Saluda, Virginia passed away on June 24th, 2022. Kent was a United States Army Veteran, and loved to spend his time flying, sailing, riding his motorcycle, traveling, and diving.He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenton M. Nuckols Sr. and Norma; and brother, Victor L. Nuckols.Kent is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Nuckols; son,...
Dennis Gillikin
Jun 24, 2022
Dennis O’Neil Gillikin, 81, died gracefully at home in Hartfield, VA on Friday, June 24, 2022.Dennis was born on Staten Island, New York on March 6, 1941. He graduated from Tennessee WesleyanCollege and earned a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from The College of Williamand Mary. Prior to retirement, Dennis was Principal of both Bethel High School and...
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