Recent Obituaries
Bruce A. Westerdahl
Dec 5, 2025
Bruce A. Westerdahl, 94, of Gloucester, VA, passed away on December 5, 2025, joining his beloved wife Nancy to spend eternity together.
Great men are measured by their accomplishments, and by that measure, Bruce lived a wonderfully successful and meaningful life.
Born January 21, 1931, in Newark, NJ, to Carl A. Westerdahl Sr. and Elizabeth Houck Westerdahl, Bruce grew up in Gettysburg,...
William James Knight
Dec 3, 2025
William “Bill” James Knight, 92, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his home. Bill worked as a tool salesman for many years and was known as the “Toolman”. He also worked as a maintenance worker for the Gloucester County Government.
He is preceded by his daughter, Beverly Faris, and his sister, and Mary Cover DeCook.
He...
Marilee Miller Stewart
Dec 2, 2025
Marilee Miller Stewart, 89, of Onemo, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the Gloucester House, Gloucester, Virginia. She was born on August 12, 1936 to Stanley and Lilian Miller. She was a member of Bethel Church of Mathews.
She was predeceased by her husband, H. B. Stewart, and her second husband, Franklin Smith; and her parents.
She is survived...
Timothy Michael Colley
Nov 30, 2025
Timothy M. Colley, 64, of Church View, passed away on November 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 30, 1961, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to the late Eugene Temple Colley Jr. and Jean Ann Colley.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Cathy B. Colley; his son, Clayton M. Colley (Shyann) of Urbanna; his daughter, Hailey A....
Richard Michael Hanas
Nov 29, 2025
Richard Michael Hanas, age 75, of Saluda, Virginia, passed away peacefully on the 29th of November 2025.
Born on November 6, 1950, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Richard was a resident of New Jersey. He graduated from John P Stevens High School in Edison New Jersey and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from William Paterson...
Patricia Ann Sigmon
Nov 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Kegley Sigmon, 79, of Saluda, passed away on November 29th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Roy M. and Mary Kegley on January 18, 1946.
Patricia loved gardening and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Howard Dale Sigmon; her sister,...
Shirley Ray Dunlevy
Nov 28, 2025
Shirley Ray Dunlevy passed away peacefully Friday, November 28, 2025. Shirley was born September 22, 1936 in Deltaville, Virginia. She was a member of Philippi Christian Church and a retired government employee.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband Charles Wesley Dunlevy Sr. and her parents John Washington Weston and Mollie Mason Weston. Her brother Herman Weston and sisters Laura French, Julia...
Charles Edwin McDaniel
Nov 27, 2025
Rev. Dr. Charles E. McDaniel, 88, of Reedville, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Nov. 27, 2025.
Charles graduated from High School in Kenbridge, VA in 1956. After graduation, he served 4 years in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42). During his time in the Navy, he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Following...
Oden C. Catterton
Nov 25, 2025
After a courageous 7-year battle with bladder cancer, Buddy took his last breath here on earth and passed into Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior. He died on November 25, 2025 at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, VA, with family by his side.
Buddy Catterton was born in Washington, DC on October 9, 1941. He was the son...
Audrey Frances Riggles
Nov 19, 2025
Audrey F. Riggles, 77 of Dunnsville, VA passed away November 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Mary Martin, brothers William and Aubrey Jr. She is survived by Tommy, her husband of 30 plus years and brother David Martin.
Audrey enjoyed spending time with family, friends, church fellowship and watching NASCAR.
Graveside service will be held on...
Emory Alvin Daniel Jr.
Nov 18, 2025
Alvin Daniel Jr. gained his heavenly wings on November 18, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1952, to the late Alvin and Grace Daniel. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Spangler, and his brother, Dahl Daniel.
Alvin loved God, his country, and fishing on his boat in Urbanna. He is survived by his nephews, Todd (Elaine) Spangler...
Gloria Garrison Vassar
Nov 18, 2025
Gloria Garrison Vassar, 91, passed away at her beloved Riverhouse on November 18, 2025. Born to Carl E. Garrison and Beulah Haney Garrison on August 11, 1934, she grew up in Richmond VA. A graduate of John Marshal High School, she attended graduate school while working with The Red Cross. Her career as a real estate paralegal began at Mays...
Henry R. Hodges, Jr.
Nov 18, 2025
Henry R. Hodges, Jr., 76, of Tappahannock, VA, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frankie and Henry R. Hodges, Sr.; and his granddaughter, Breelyn Vaughan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Peggy L. Hodges; daughters, Donna and Shannon Hodges; sister, Marian Carnell; grandson, Phillip Bristow;...
Enos Richardson, Jr.
Nov 17, 2025
Enos Richardson, 91, died peacefully on November 17, 2025 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Born in Mount Kisco, New York, on October 31, 1934 to Enos Richardson, Sr. and Barbara Humphreys, he grew up at historic Brooke’s Bank Farm on the Rappahannock River in Essex County, Virginia with his parents and his three sisters, Jan, Jenifer, and Joanna.
After graduating from Harvard College,...
James Daniel David Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
On Sunday November 16, 2025, James D. David Jr. affectionately known as “JD” entered eternal rest at his home in Topping, Va. James was born on January 14, 1943, to the late James D. David Sr. and Ursula Christmon Nash in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
James was educated in Pleasantville, New Jersey school system. He accepted Christ at an early age...
William Roland Didlake
Nov 15, 2025
William Roland Didlake, known affectionately as Roland to his family and closest friends, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the home of his sister, at the age of 90. He was born on February 2, 1935, in Christ Church, Virginia, to the late Wiley Atwood Didlake and Mariah Sibley Didlake.
Roland dedicated his life to the creeks and...
Mary Ellen Powell
Nov 15, 2025
Mary Ellen Powell, 92, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab-Mathews, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade H. Powell; her parents, Harim and Leona Weatherford; and a daughter, Teresa Powell.
Mary Ellen is survived by her daughter, Lynne Davenport (Joe); and a grandson, Sean Powell.
A funeral...
Susan McCloskey Sullivan
Nov 14, 2025
Susan McCloskey Sullivan passed away November 14, 2025. Susan was predeceased by husband, Gari B. Sullivan. Survivors include her son, Christopher Gari Sullivan; daughter, Sidney Sullivan Barnes (George); grandson, Nicholas Reese Garnett (Ashley); great granddaughter-of-the-heart, Avery; and beloved family friend, Michael D. Gregory (Kim.)
Rest peacefully, beautiful soul.
Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda is assisting the family.
Terry Lee Cleveland
Nov 14, 2025
Terry Lee (Parkinson) Cleveland, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully and entered into Glory on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News, VA , following complications from surgery. Born on Jan. 22, 1948, in St. Louis, MO, she was the eldest daughter of Gene Terrence Parkinson and Dorothy Jean Schenk Parkinson,...
Joanne Ruth (Grant) Furey
Nov 10, 2025
Joanne Ruth (Grant) Furey, 91, passed away peacefully at home with family on November 10, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1934 in Taunton, Massachusetts, where she spent her early life and studied to become a registered nurse. She moved to Virginia in 1956 with her husband, Thomas J. Furey and with his work, traveled the world for 10...
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