Recent Obituaries
Jennifer Vaughan
May 11, 2021
Jennifer Hilton Vaughan, 57, of Tappahannock tragically passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The world has lost someone who was truly loved by so many. Jennifer will be remembered for her radiant smile that lit up a room, her ability to make everyone laugh, her kind heart, her skills at fishing, practicing retail therapy, her love of animals but truly...
David Taylor
May 11, 2021
David Wayne Taylor, 56, of Hartfield, passed away on May 11, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Etta Brownley Taylor, his daughter, the joy of his life, Lillian Mae Taylor, his parents, Floyd and Hilda Taylor, brother Michael Taylor, sister Wanda Lewter (Richard), niece Brittany Glenn (William), nephew Justin Taylor, niece Chelsea Hunt (Allen), niece...
MaryAnn Chandler
May 11, 2021
MaryAnn Chandler of Hudgins, VA passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Born December 26, 1927 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of James M. and Miriam Bowling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Fred H. Chandler, Jr. who died in 2009. She and Fred relocated to Hudgins, VA in 1992 after living in Arlington and...
Robert Brooks
May 10, 2021
Robert Thomas Brooks, 30, of Dunnsville passed away on Monday , May 10, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Ricky and Karen Brooks; his maternal grandfather Charles Loving of Dunnsville; sister Crystal Gail Brooks of Church View; brother Michael Akers, Jr. of Tappahannock; nephews Christopher Revere, Thomas Tabor, Chad Langford; niece Addisyn Akers; uncles Steve Brooks of Church View,...
Charlotte "Faye" Davis
May 9, 2021
Charlotte “Faye” Davis, 74, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Tappahannock, and a longtime member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church. She served as the Office Manager at Monumental Life for several years. Faye really enjoyed traveling, and loved going on mini bus trips. She loved to cook, and happened to...
Leftwich Stone
May 8, 2021
Leftwich L. (Lefty) Stone, 92, of Topping, VA died on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Va. and lived in Henrico County until 1988 when he moved to Topping.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles L. and Jennie Ransone Stone, and his brother, Vernon Stone. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Jean...
James Simpson
May 7, 2021
James Stuart Simpson, 81, of Tappahannock passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was a member of Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church and a retired Hostess Cake Vendor with 37 years’ service.James is survived by his wife of 51 years Ruth Ann Simpson; two children, Carrie L. Simpson “Ladybug” of Locust Grove and Stuart Simpson (Mary Lou) of Fredericksburg;...
Diane Gravatt
May 6, 2021
Diane Carol Sampson Gravatt passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021, in her beloved Urbanna home, Lansdowne.Diane was born on February 3, 1946, to Commander Russell and Marie Sampson and grew up in many places, as her father was a career officer in the Navy. Diane met the love of her life, Arthur Broaddus Gravatt, III, in 1965 while they...
Cecil Schools
May 4, 2021
Cecil Larry Schools, 76, of Aylett VA, said goodbye to his family and loved ones on May 4, 2021. He was surrounded by family and dear friends with tears, laughter, hugs, and joyful memories as he slipped peacefully into eternity. Cecil, son of the late Robert William and Evelyn Hall Schools, grew up in Warsaw graduating from Warsaw High School...
Virginia Hillyer
May 3, 2021
Virginia Prince Hillyer, 91, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was a member of Tappahannock Presbyterian Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick W. Hillyer, Jr; son, Freddy; four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Carol Ball and Susan Hillyer; son, Thomas Nelson Hillyer (Elizabeth); sister, Frances P....
Wen Lin
Apr 30, 2021
On Friday, April 30, 2021, Dr. Wen I Lin, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 78. His death occurred unexpectedly.Wen was born on October 10, 1942 in Taiwan and is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Yaling; his daughter, Judy Lin Bristow and husband, Charles Reginald Bristow of Richmond, Virginia; his...
James Lindahl
Apr 29, 2021
Jim Lindahl, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born in Almena, Kansas, Jim is survived by his wife Lynn, daughters Lori Thrift (Danny), Jami Carneal (Marty), and Jennifer Jones (Benny), John Gitchell (Jean), Anne Gitchell, grandchildren Rylee (Lindsay), Daniel (Hannah), Leah, Sam, Gavin, Grayson, Hayden, Collin, Kyle, Karen, sisters Wilda Bowman and Marjorie...
Robert LaFreniere
Apr 28, 2021
Robert T. LaFreniere,70, of Mathews, Virginia, formally of Lunenburg, MA died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was a member of the Pilgrim Covenant Church, an avid sports fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins. Over the course of his career he was employed by various companies, Simonds Saw and Steel,...
Lili Jordan
Apr 27, 2021
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Lili M. Jordan, Loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 76. She resided in Mathews County and was the widow of the late Sheriff K. Hugh Jordan, Jr., retired. Lili was born on October 1, 1944. She was a woman of strength and character, a fabulous cook and ceramic artist. Lili...
Jeremy Futchko
Apr 24, 2021
Born July 2, 1986, Jeremy Brett Futchko passed to heaven on April 24, 2021. Jeremy leaves behind to celebrate his beautiful life his loving parents, Charlie and Mary (Lynch) Futchko of Tappahannock, his brother Travis, sister-in-law Jessica (Hancock) and adoring niece, Charlotte of Richmond. Others that mourn the loss of Jeremy’s life, sense of humor, candid intellect and love of...
Charles Brown
Apr 23, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce that Charles Roger Brown (aka Charlie Brown) of Shacklefords, Va passed away on April 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyz and Lorraine Brown; and a sister, Gloria Smith. Charles is survived by his wife, Alvine of 64 years; son, Jeffery Brown (Angela) of Winchester, Va; granddaughter, Kristen...
Harold McDowell
Apr 20, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce that Harold Lee McDowell of Topping, VA passed away April 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest daughter, Cindy McDowell.Harold is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sylvia (Walsh); his 2 sisters, Nancy Shaver of Wyckoff, NJ and Lynda Strickland of Charleston, WV; his youngest...
Carolyn Major
Apr 19, 2021
Carolyn Johnson Major, 77, of Saluda, went to be with Jesus peacefully on April 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.She was married to her loving husband, Robert, for 58 years. She was well known for her exceptional domestic engineering abilities. She was well skilled in cooking, canning, freezing, and entertaining. Her cooking was known throughout the county as well...
Nancy Haislip
Apr 15, 2021
Nancy Clements Haislip (74) passed away April 15, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest L. and Annie B. Clements. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Haislip of Heathsville, VA and her sister, Myra Clements of Richmond. She is also survived by her stepchildren; David (Teri), Duane (Elaine), Jason, Debbie Lee (John), Amanda Booth (Philip Marston), and...
Benjamin Fitchett
Apr 14, 2021
Benjamin H. “Benny” Fitchett passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021at the age of 95.He was preceded in death by his parents, his five siblings and his wife of seventy-one years, Lois Owens Fitchett.Benjamin is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Bridges (Herbert) of Prince George; his son, Frank Fitchett of Gloucester Point; a granddaughter, Kathryn Bridges Jackson (Larry) and a...
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