Recent Obituaries

Nov 29, 2021

William E. Walters, age 97, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Commonwealth Senior Living, Gloucester, Virginia. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a veteran of WWII. William graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and was a surveyor for the states of Maryland, and in Richmond and Mathews County Virginia. He was a member and elder...

Nov 28, 2021

Shirlene “Joan” Carter, 83, of Church View, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.She was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, Church View.Survived by her daughter, Carolyn Gibson; son-in-law, Pat Gibson; grandchildren, Katie Gibson and Melina Gibson.Arrangements by Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda.

Nov 26, 2021

Sondra Scott Harrow, in the comfort of her family, passed to her heavenly home, Friday, November 26, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Edward P. Harrow; her children, Patty Bird (Tad), Sue Vielma (John Paul), Beth Rennie, Eddie Harrow (Terry), Sonya Morrison (Bill), Joe Harrow (Leanne); her sisters, Paula Simpson (Bill), Norah Gaye Beach; her brothers, Larry Scott...

Nov 23, 2021

Robert “Robbie” Earl Caudle, 50, of Center Cross, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Mary Shannon Caudle; mother, Joni R Walsh; and children, Elijah Gage Caudle, Madaya Seip, and Kristen Caudle. Robbie was a wonderful father, a loving husband and had a big heart. He is gone way too soon, and will...

Nov 22, 2021

Dan McAllen Russell, age 103, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home in Mathews, Virginia. He was born on October 1, 1918 in Orient, Ill., a son of a coal miner, to Alexander and Mary Ann Russell. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII as a Chief Medical Officer from 1939 to 1945. When he was...

Nov 21, 2021

Martha Lou Davis Cottingham, 73, of Powhatan, formally of Middlesex, passed away November 21, 2021.She was preceded in death by her father, John Dallas Davis Sr.; mother and step-father Myrtle D. and Charles W. Faulkner Sr.; and sister, Ann Carlton Gresham Davis.She is survived by her devoted husband, Don F. Cottingham; two sons, RD Monson and his wife Dawn M....

Nov 21, 2021

James Albert Christopher “J.A.”, 84, of Warsaw, VA passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. J.A. was a loving husband, devoted father, and a good friend to all.He was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert Christopher Sr., Catherine Rettaliata Christopher, and a sister, Leanna C. Yeatman.J.A. is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sandra W. Christopher;...

Nov 21, 2021

Ruby Ellen Napier Covert, 94, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to watch her soap operas, cooking, and at one time, sewing as well.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Covert; son, Ronnie Dolan; and uncle, Red Napier.She is survived by her son,...

Nov 20, 2021

Nov 19, 2021

Joyce Anne Bowen Blake, 71, of Topping passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Doris Bowen; and her brother, Buddy Bowen.She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 45 years, David Blake; her son, Trey Blake and her granddaughters Allison Blake and Alexa...

Nov 17, 2021

Gail Susan Wilkinson, who loved to be called “Momma Gail or Grandma Gail” by her kids, departed her loving family on November 17, 2021. Gail was born in Newport News, Virginia on May 19, 1958. She graduated from Warwick High School in Hampton. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Carrie McClelland, sister Carol Pilgreen (Bud) and...

Nov 17, 2021

Janis Bing Slaughter, affectionately called “MawMaw,” of Redart passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at the age of 70. Janis shared her love of music and God by serving as the organist at Clarksbury United Methodist Church, Deltaville, for the past 26 years. After retiring from Walmart in 2015, she worked part-time at Faulkner &...

Nov 16, 2021

Irma Scott Carneal, 95, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was the widow of Thomas W. “Big T” Carneal, Sr. Irma was preceded in death by her siblings Dorris Simon, Bernice Bowen, Herbert, Earl, Frederick “Brother” and Lester Scott.Irma and her husband were the owners of Carneal’s Tastee Freez and Carneal’s Tire....

Nov 14, 2021

Alvin Smith Knight, 85, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Alvin was previously the President of Farmers Bank of Mathews. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Oriental Lodge No. 20 AF & AM, Mathews, the Khedive Temple in Norfolk, Urbanna Lodge No. 59, Richmond Commandry No. 2, and the Scottish Rite Temple in...

Nov 13, 2021

Bobby Leroy Brooks, 66, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021.He was the owner and operator of the well known auto body shop, D and B in Tappahannock, Virginia. Bobby opened the shop in 1989 and worked daily until April of 2015. Though his health took a turn, he never lost his knack for working on vehicles...

Nov 10, 2021

Keith Trammell, 58, of Mathews, passed away on November 10, 2021. He was the owner and operator of Trammell’s Marine Construction. Keith’s business gave him the opportunity to share his love of the water with others. His marine projects are visible throughout the local rivers and creeks and will be enjoyed by many for years to come.He was preceded in...

Nov 10, 2021

David George Pomfret, 79, of Champlain, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was a professional dog trainer and manager of the Upland Hunting Operation at Blandfield Plantation in Caret, Virginia.He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Ross Pomfret and Josephine Turner Pomfret; brother, John Ford Pomfret. He is survived by his companion, Grace Anne...

Nov 10, 2021

William Francis “Frank” Herrin, 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his beloved home on the Dragon Run in Mascot, Virginia.Frank retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander after 22 years of service. He worked with Ocean Products and was part owner of Christi Chevrolet in Mathews, Virginia. He also worked as patent processor with attorneys Ray...

Nov 8, 2021

Raymond (Ray) Fleet Barrack, Jr, 80, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.He graduated from Lancaster High School and VCU. He retired from Safeway as store manager after 24 years. He then owned and operated Barrack’s Great Value in Mathews for 10 years, and later established Barrack’s Properties. He was a member of the Gwynn’s Island Church...

Nov 7, 2021

Paula Anne Revere, 79, of Syringa, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, L. Pollard Revere and Mary “Peggy” Revere, and is survived by her siblings, Jean Bailey (Barry), Everette “Sonny” Revere, John “Bunky” Revere (Sally), Mary Allen (Richard), and numerous nieces and nephews. She loved literature and taught English at Gloucester High School...