Recent Obituaries

Jun 16, 2022

Nancy King Wood, 89, of Hudgins, VA, departed this life to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Nancy was a devoted member of the Gwynn’s Island Church of the Nazarene where she played the piano and sang in the choir. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at the Reading Hospital in Reading, PA and was a...

Jun 14, 2022

Vivian H. Callis, III, better known to all as Jack, died on Tuesday, June 14, surrounded by his family and friends, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Jack was a wonderful man whose true passion was giving to and helping others. He dedicated his life to service organizations like the Jaycees, Boy Scouts, Middlesex County Volunteer Fire Department, and...

Jun 14, 2022

Tony Wayne Oliff Jr., 28, of Tappahannock, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022. Wayne was the beloved son of Tony and Jo Ann Oliff. He was a heavy equipment operator, a job he loved with a passion and took great pride in. Wayne was a kind and generous soul and showed great compassion for someone in need. He...

Jun 12, 2022

Robert M. “Bob” Haynes, 88, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Baltimore, MD on September 17, 1933. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Engineering with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1954. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1964 as a Lt. JG. He was employed at Whiting Turner...

Jun 11, 2022

Wendy Hudgins Owens, 74, of Bohannon, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. Wendy was a lifelong resident of Mathews County and graduated in 1966 from Mathews High School. She retired after 16 years from the VA Farm Bureau. Her family was incredibly important to her, especially her grandchildren, who were the joy of her...

Jun 5, 2022

MERCER, Lillian Ostrowski, “Beanie”, age 91, of Richmond, VA passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was a graduate of Ridley Township High School in Woodlyn, PA and went on to receive her certification as a X-ray Technician at a hospital in Chester, PA. Lillian married her high school sweetheart, the late Melvin Reed Mercer and they were happily married...

Jun 4, 2022

Effie Elizabeth Weston Ward was gathered into the arms of her Jesus on June 4, 2022. She passed away quietly at Heron Cove in Gloucester, Virginia while receiving medical care for her long journey with Dementia.Effie Elizabeth Weston Ward was born on March 4, 1932 to her parents Johnny and Molly Weston in Deltaville, Virginia. She would be the fourth...

Jun 2, 2022

Jun 2, 2022

Glenwood M. Gordon, 78, of Farnham, Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 2, 2022. After graduating from Rappahannock High School, he joined the United States Army where he took great pride in serving our country for 20 years until retiring. While in service, Glen did a lot of traveling, and enjoyed fishing in places...

May 30, 2022

Charles Gilmer "Gil" Sclater, 88, of Richmond, Virginia passed away at his home on Monday, May 30, 2022. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Fluvanna and Poplar Neck Hunt Club.He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Bettye" Edwards Sclater; a daughter, Eva Michele Powers; a son, Gene Sclater and a step-son, Chris Grinnell; a sister, Betty Sclater;...

May 30, 2022

Bernard B. Martin “Sonny”, 92, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 30, 2022, in Petersburg, Virginia.Sonny was a craftsman with a love for wood working, fishing, playing his guitar, and the family dog, Flash. He was in the Army and later retired working in construction having helped to build route 66 in Virginia.Sonny was preceded in death...

May 29, 2022

Brenda Belvin Hudgins, 72, of Cardinal, Virginia passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022.She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Delma Belvin; her twin sister, Leona Belvin and a niece Tammy West.She is survived by her husband, William V. Hudgins, Jr.; two daughters, Angela White and Tracy Respress; a sister, Janet Keith (John); a brother, James O....

May 27, 2022

Raymond “Ray” Stein, age 87 of Hartfield, a handsome, Godly, loving family man and veteran, gained eternal life surrounded by family on Friday, May 27, 2022. Raymond lived a life worth living and had a passion for opportunity; he left an impression on everyone he met.He served both in the Army and Naval Reserves, taught building construction in Henrico County...

May 23, 2022

"The sweetest, kindest person I've ever known".On the morning of Monday, May 23, 2022, Nita Rew slipped from the arms of her grieving husband into the waiting, outstretched arms of her Lord and Savior.She was born in 1944 into a what would become a large Catholic family and was educated in Catholic school. Nita achieved high marks and graduated as...

May 21, 2022

Loving Mother, Gram, sister and Aunt, Judy Marie Caffey passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2022 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life Sam Caffey; her father and mother Raymond and Betty Holbert; and her brother Michael Holbert.She is survived by her daughter Kimberle Ball (Chris), and grandson...

May 18, 2022

Zachariah Jones, treasured son of Jamie Jones and Aisling Hinsch, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on the morning of Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Left to cherish his memory are his parent’s and siblings, Jeremiah Jones, Adalyn Jones, Raylan Jones, Damien Jones and Julien Jones.“These are my footprints, so perfect and so small.These tiny footprints never touched the ground...

May 17, 2022

Valerie Janette Braxton-Carr was born on November 15, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Levi and Amber (Smith) Braxton. She was the only daughter of four children. Her parents, stepmother Lillie Braxton and eldest brother Ernest Lee Smith predeceased her in death. Valerie received her early education from the New York City public school system and later received...

May 17, 2022

Eugene Lowery Keeton, 83, of Deltaville, VA, passed away on May 17, 2022.Gene was born on August 20, 1938, and grew up in Goochland, VA, the son of Harold L. Keeton and Ella Mae Lipscomb Keeton. Following the footsteps of his late Father, he worked building homes and later oversaw significant construction projects all over Virginia. After his retirement, he...

May 16, 2022

Allen "Dale" Freeman of Jamaica, 72 was sent to be with his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2022 where he joined his parents, stepmother and four brothers all from Chesapeake, VA.Surviving are his wife Diane of 52 years, son Allen Dale Freeman II (Shannon) of Richmond, VA. Three grandchildren (Jenna, Kailey, and Will) half-sister, Janice Cline of Greer SC, two...

May 14, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty R. Miller on January 28, 2022. Betty was born in Middlesex County on October 5, 1950 to Gill and Elfleda Rector. She was a graduate of Middlesex High School, Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management in Charlottesville, and the School of Banking at Louisiana State University.Upon graduation from...