Obituaries

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Sally Ann West

Sally Ann West

Mar 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Ann “Grannie” West, who peacefully passed away on Saturday March 15, 2025, at the age of 87 at her home in Hardyville, Virginia. She was the widow of the late Raymond Lee West, Sr and the late Daniel Allen “Pop Dan” Fornash. She was a loving and cherished...

Florie Lee Farmer

Florie Lee Farmer

Mar 13, 2025

Funeral services for Florie Lee Farmer of Tappahannock, Virginia, formerly of Charleston, South Carolina, will be held on Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, in Tappahannock, Virginia, with the Rev. Dr. W. T. Carter officiating.

Judy Ann White

Judy Ann White

Mar 12, 2025

Judy Ann White, 81, of Foster, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Judy was born in North Carolina and was the youngest of ten children. She loved being a homemaker, was an excellent cook and loved feeding and caring for people. She loved singing country music. Judy worked at North Star Mart for many years. She also worked...

Wilbon Simms Wilmore

Wilbon Simms Wilmore

Mar 9, 2025

Wilbon Simms Wilmore of Laneview, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2025.Wilbon was born on September 10, 1940, in Richmond, Virginia, and was the son of the late John Robert Wilmore, Jr. and Julia Bareford Ashby. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Prince Wilmore; sister, Jean W. Layton and brother, John Robert...

Guy Harold Sumrell III

Guy Harold Sumrell III

Mar 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Guy “Skip” Harold Sumrell III, age 70, who went to his Heavenly Home in the early hours of March 9, 2025.

Skip was born on October 11, 1954, at Tripler Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Lt. Commander Guy Harold Sumrell Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.), and Edna Jeanette...

Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis

Mar 8, 2025

Linda Sullivan Lewis, 74, of Tappahannock, VA, exchanged her Earthly life for her Heavenly one on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at home surrounded in love by her family. She was the first born of three daughters to the late James Albert Sullivan and the late Naomi Fallin Sullivan. Linda was raised in Village, Virginia. She graduated from Rappahannock High School...

James Brownley Hudgins

James Brownley Hudgins

Mar 6, 2025

James “Bullet” Hudgins, age 75, of Mathews, Virginia, left us peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Mathews, Virginia, to the late Harriet and Brownley Hudgins, Jimmy attended Mathews High School, where he played football and was involved in many clubs. After high school, Jimmy graduated from the Newport News Apprentice School. After a short...

James V. Conway, Jr.

James V. Conway, Jr.

Mar 5, 2025

James Vincent Conway, Jr, 78, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away peacefully at Memorial Regional Medical Center on March 5, 2025. Jim, as he was known to most, was born in Bayonne, NJ, but spent all of his formative years in Staten Island, NY. He volunteered to serve in the Navy during the Vietnam War. It was his service that allowed...

Ronald Alan " Bud" Ward

Ronald Alan " Bud" Ward

Mar 4, 2025



Ronald Alan “Bud” Ward, 66, of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Norfolk General Hospital.

He was born on October 2, 1958. He was a left fielder for the 1970 Gwynn’s Island Beavers, as well, as a Mathews High School alumni Class of 77, where he was nominated the most friendly and he loved baseball and...

Angelos Markov

Angelos Markov

Mar 4, 2025

Angelos Markov, a loving father, grandfather, and beloved member of the Urbanna community, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025, at the age of 86.

Angelos was a man of quiet strength and unwavering love. He cherished his family above all else. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Victoria Markov; parents, Konstantine and Alexandra Markov; and grandson, Anthony...

Mary Ellen Sharpless

Mary Ellen Sharpless

Mar 3, 2025

Mary Ellen Sharpless, 80, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. Mary was born on January 17, 1945 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Evan and Elsie Sharpless. She loved bowling, traveling with friends, and trips to Rosie’s. She was a very active member of Locust Grove Church.

She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Evan (Bubby) Sharpless.

She is...

Marie Cox Ferry

Marie Cox Ferry

Mar 3, 2025

Marie Cox Ferry, 72, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tappahannock for 50 years. Marie moved to the river in 1998, and enjoyed laying out on the pier with her friends. She also loved to play Bridge with her friends, Joyce, Shirley, and Burnsie. She had a...

Virginia Pauline Walker

Virginia Pauline Walker

Mar 2, 2025

Virginia Pauline “Polly” Turman Walker, age 97, of Urbanna, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025. She was the widow of William T. Walker and a member of Hermitage Baptist Church.

Polly retired from SunTrust in Gloucester Courthouse and worked as a C.N.A. in Middlesex.

Polly was a loving mother to her three children: Linda Walker Baughan...

Henry Ellis Lackey

Henry Ellis Lackey

Mar 1, 2025

Henry Ellis Lackey, affectionately known as "The Mayor of Deltaville," passed away at his home, in Hardyville, Virginia, on March 1, 2025, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by friends and family. 

Born on August 17, 1942, in Horse Head, Virginia, Henry built a life rooted in hard work, community service, and an enduring passion for craftsmanship. For over...

Leonard A. Downs, Jr.

Leonard A. Downs, Jr.

Feb 28, 2025

 

Leonard A. Downs, Jr., 73, of Diggs, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Mathews. He spent his life working on the water as a commercial waterman and then on tugboats for McLean Contracting and McAllister Towing. He had a passion for cars, especially muscle cars, and loved driving and racing them. He...

Cynthia Churchill Gilbert

Cynthia Churchill Gilbert

Feb 27, 2025

 

Cynthia Churchill (Kippy) Gilbert of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, just shy of her 90th birthday.

Born in Canton, Ohio on April 26, 1935, Kippy was the middle child of Paul and Mary Young. A graduate of Ohio University, she taught middle school science in various locations, most recently in Richmond and Mathews.

Kippy lived in Mathews for...

Cheyenne Ranae Snell

Cheyenne Ranae Snell

Feb 26, 2025

In loving memory of Cheyenne Renae Snell, a bright spirit who graced our lives for nearly fifteen beautiful years.

Born amidst the vibrant life of Killeen, TX, on October 26, 2010, Cheyenne was a cherished daughter, a beloved sister, and a treasured friend. With a heart as expansive as the Texas skies and a soul that sang to the melodies of...

Jeffrey H. Hayes

Jeffrey H. Hayes

Feb 26, 2025

Jeffrey Hope Hayes, 62, of Champlain, Virginia, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Hayes, Sr., and two brothers, Jesse Vincent Hayes and Julian Merrell Hayes. He is survived by his mother, Sally Mary Hayes; two daughters, Krystyna Hayes (Alonzo) and Chelsie Hayes-Thomas (Shawn); grand-daughters, Maria, Ryleigh, Hazeleigh, and one grandson, Maverick;...

Hugh Collin Falkenstein

Hugh Collin Falkenstein

Feb 25, 2025

Hugh Collin Falkenstein, known affectionately as Hubie, Hupa and Bubba passed away on February 25, 2025, at his home in Deltaville, Virginia, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.

Born on December 6, 1941, in Richmond, Virginia, Hubie was a graduate of Hermitage High School. He dedicated much of his life to serving the community as a member...

Charles Irvin Beck III

Charles Irvin Beck III

Feb 22, 2025

Charles Irvin Beck, III, 84, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. He dedicated 38 years to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), where he started by putting up road signs and worked his way up to become a bridge inspector. His strong work ethic and commitment left a lasting impact on those he worked with.

Beyond his...