Recent Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Forest Gilmore Bogan, Jr. of Water View, previously of Richmond, passed away December 3, 2021 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Linda.He is survived by his sons, Forest G. Bogan III and David Bogan (Diane); his daughter, Elaine Robinson (Allan); his granddaughters, Stacey and Kathryn; 3 great grandchildren; and his...

Dec 2, 2021

Gazelle Gallagher Baird, 95, Chance, Virginia, died peacefully on December 2, 2021, at her daughter's home. She was the daughter of James Allen and Maude Lillian Hynson Gallagher, of Richmond County, and widow of her husband of 73 years, S. Barron "B" Baird, Jr. She was born on July 1, 1926, at Naylor's. She was the 5th of 12 children....

Dec 2, 2021

WHITTAKER, Shelvia Jean, 78, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2021.She was the daughter of the late William and Virginia Davis.She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert N. Whittaker and daughter, Lisa W. Walters.At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and never missed an opportunity to share how...

Dec 1, 2021

Fielding Lewis (Kim) Dickinson III passed away at his home in Loretto VA on Wednesday Dec 1st. He was preceded in death by his parents Fielding and Diana Dickinson and his brother Gerard Dickinson. He is survived by his four children Gerrard A Dickinson (Sally), Cameron Dickinson, Rebecca Hundley (Chris), and Fielding Dickinson IV (Kate); as well as his former...

Nov 30, 2021

Donald “Donnie” Ray Loving, 72, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021. Donnie enjoyed spending his time fishing, in the garden growing his eastern shore greens and potatoes, and driving his prized El Camino.He is preceded in death by his parents, William A. Loving and Margaret Saunders; and a brother, Ronald Loving. He is survived by his...

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...