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Carlos Viars

Carlos Viars

Feb 9, 2024

Carlos Gene “Pops” ViarsCarlos was born on January 20, 1950, and died on February 9, 2024, at the age of 74. He died peacefully surrounded by family.Carlos was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Mary Lucille Viars; his sisters Shelia Chewning and Sandra Cox, as well as Sandra’s husband Steve and daughter Leslie.He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons,...

Christopher Scott Lindsay

Christopher Scott Lindsay

Feb 9, 2024

Beloved husband and father, Christopher Scott Lindsay passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2024, at the age of 62, following a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Debbie; his mother, Selma Jean Lindsay, his sister, Cindy MacDougall (Dave), his brother, Benji Lindsay, his children, Tiffany Lindsay Weaver (Shane) , Christopher Jason Lindsay (Michelle),  Jamie...

Arnold Carroll Ripley

Arnold Carroll Ripley

Feb 9, 2024

Arnold Carroll Ripley, 99, of Susan, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home. He was a member of Saint Paul Comfort Church where he was active all his life, the American Legion in Mathews and was a World War II Navy Veteran. Arnold was a retired Menhaden Captain and during his time as a captain he...

Mervil Robert Barrett

Mervil Robert Barrett

Feb 6, 2024

Mervil Robert Barrett, also known as Robbie, Bear and Barito, passed from this world to

eternal rest on Tuesday, February 6th 2024. He was born in Richmond Virginia on December

18th, 1952. Merv’s Birth Family was from the Appalaccia areas of Virginia; his Mother Betty Lee

Jenkins’ huge Family was from Stanley, VA, near Luray Caverns. His Father, Mervil Richard

Barrett, was from West...

Deborah Phillips Downs

Deborah Phillips Downs

Feb 6, 2024

Deborah “Debi” P. Downs, 72, of Diggs, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. Debi graduated from Mathews High School. She worked for Hampton Roads Orthopedic for 30 years and retired on December 20, 2023. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Horace and Elizabeth Phillips and her son, Leonard Scott Downs.

She is survived by...

Charles Quinton Kilmon

Charles Quinton Kilmon

Feb 5, 2024

Charles “Chip” Quinton Kilmon, 55, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was a member of the Patriot Guard and Faith Baptist Church and proudly served in the Reserves as a Navy Corpsman. This led to a career in biomedical and information systems. Charles enjoyed being active, forming the first Mathews High School cross country team...

Charlotte Palmer

Charlotte Palmer

Feb 4, 2024

Charlotte Eugenia Fox Palmer, 92, departed from the driver’s seat on the bus of life on February 4, 2024. She was the youngest child born to Roscoe Garnett Fox and Kathleen Linda Dunn on Lover’s Lane in Deltaville, VA. As a young girl, she exemplified Jesus’ life sacrificing for those she loved. She became the caretaker of her ill mother,...

Anthony R. Tanner

Anthony R. Tanner

Feb 4, 2024

Anthony R. “Bob” Tanner, a 45- year resident of Gwynn’s Island, Mathews, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home. 



He is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Jean P. Tanner; daughter, Patricia Hill (Grover); sons, Anthony Tanner, Jr. (Andrea), R. Neil Tanner, and David S. Tanner (Ron Forehand); granddaughters, Kristin K. Kite (Matthew), Meara E....

Robert Smigal

Robert Smigal

Feb 3, 2024

Robert (Bob) Joseph Smigal “Dziadek”, 82, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 3, 2024, after his fifteen-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Robert was born July 17, 1941, in Douglas, West Virgina. He was the son of Frank Joseph and Kathryn Elizabeth Smigal.

After his completion of high school, Bob enrolled at the University of Baltimore, and received his law degree...

Jimmy

Jimmy

Feb 2, 2024

James H.   “Jimmy” Clarke, 76, of Mathews, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 2, 2024. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR races, books, puzzles and old television shows. He went to the Lewis B. Puller Center for 40 years where he learned several trades and made many friends. He loved everyone and had...

Charles Newton Carlson

Charles Newton Carlson

Jan 31, 2024

Charles N. Carlson of Northumberland County, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 31,2024 in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born January 25,1926 to the late Tyler Newton and Lucy Garnett Carlson.   Charles lived a full life, leaving behind cherished memories for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings Lewis, Mitchell, and Hilton Carlson,...

Oneida "Nita" Hall Richardson

Oneida "Nita" Hall Richardson

Jan 31, 2024

Oneida “Nita” Abbott Hall Richardson, 87, of Center Cross, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Latane Richardson. She is survived by her daughters, Nina Evers and Jane Mitchell; three grandchildren, R.B. Mitchell, Leanne Evers and Ryan Evers.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at...

Alice Cato Warlick

Alice Cato Warlick

Jan 29, 2024

Visitation on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia

Obituary will appear soon

Lillian Kemp Hudgins

Lillian Kemp Hudgins

Jan 27, 2024

Lillian Kemp Hudgins, 92, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital. She worked as a full-time cafeteria manager from 1969 to 1999 at Mathews High School and also worked part-time at the school after she retired.

She is survived by her children, Hudson Hudgins, James Curtis Hudgins, Darlene Shaw, Judy Jackson and Frances Evanson;...

Joan Baker Curtis

Joan Baker Curtis

Jan 25, 2024

Joan Via Baker Curtis was born on January 1, 1941, in Norfolk Virginia to Joseph Hoskins Baker, Jr. and Frances Via Baker and passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by the “Love of her Life” Clyde “Tommy” Curtis, her brother, Joseph Hoskins Baker III and her son Raymond...

Virginia Lee Kelley

Virginia Lee Kelley

Jan 25, 2024

Virginia Dunlevy Kelley, age 80, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2024.  A native of Topping VA, Virginia was a long-time member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church.  She and her husband of 52 years, Rev. David C. “Mike” Kelley, served in ministry for many years at Westville Baptist Church in Mathews and they also served at New...

Phyllis Ball Adams

Phyllis Ball Adams

Jan 24, 2024

Phyllis Ball Adams, 83, of Saluda, passed away on January 24, 2024. 

Phyllis was a kind and loving soul, known for her warm heart and caring nature. She dedicated her life to her family, bringing love and joy into their lives.

Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents; Sedan Ball and Mancha Good, her husbands; Emmett Adams and Charles Hall,...

Edward Lee Seidl

Edward Lee Seidl

Jan 23, 2024

Edward Lee “Ed” Seidl, 84, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was a member of Newington Baptist Church. He graduated from William & Mary College with a bachelor’s degree. Ed worked for 40 years in automotive services. He loved people and he enjoyed his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Repass (Robert) and a...

Christopher Scott Putt

Christopher Scott Putt

Jan 21, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Scott Putt, 60, of Topping, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He graduated from Mathews High School. Chris delivered newspapers and worked at NAPA in Mathews for many years. He most recently worked as a Ride Maintenance Tech at Busch Gardens. 

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Kathryn Putt; four daughters, Chelsea McCann, Alyssa...

Christine Williams

Christine Williams

Jan 20, 2024

Christine Williams, 92, of Newport News, Virginia, died peacefully on January 20,2024 at Yorktown Convalescent Center.

Christine is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Roy Williams, Jr; a daughter, Valerie Hope; her parents, Lucy and Wilton Powell; her brother, Thomas G. Powell, Sr and sisters, Catherine E. Lawson and Lois P. Daniel.

Christine is survived by her son, Jerry D. Williams...

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