Recent Obituaries
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...
Dennis Brandenburg
Apr 13, 2021
Dennis Henry Brandenburg, 61, of Hardyville passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Tuesday April 13th, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1959 in Yokohama, Japan to Charles and Mary Brandenburg. He was the owner of DHB Commercial Improvement and Maintenance, and the former owner of Shorty’s Coastal Comfort food truck.He is preceded in death by...
Jeannie Brown
Apr 13, 2021
Carolyn Clark “Jeannie” Brown, 71, of Tappahannock passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. . Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Vernell Clark and her brother Lloyd Clark. She was a lifetime member of Upper Essex Baptist Church and retired employee of the Bank of Essex. She was a member of the Ladies of the Essex...
Ruby Ingram
Apr 11, 2021
Ruby Hayes “Auntie” Whitmore Ingram, 87, of Moon, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born to Almon and Velma Hayes on November 26, 1933 in Quitman, Mississippi. Ruby loved people and she was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Diggs, Virginia for over 50 years.She was predeceased...
Jerry Jagger
Apr 9, 2021
Jerry W. Jagger, 76, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was born in Port Haywood, Virginia to the late Louis and Anne G. Jagger. Jerry graduated from Mathews High School in 1963. He served with the U.S. Air Force Reserve for several years. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and the owner...
Cheryl Lamport
Apr 8, 2021
Cheryl Johnson Hamilton Lamport, 76, of Cobbs Creek, VA passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 after a period of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Reeves Lamport, her father Byron Johnson, her mother, Louise Foster and her sister Christina Johnson. She is survived by her children Stacie Hamilton Baird (Scott), Stuart H. Hamilton, III...
Delores Munn
Apr 8, 2021
Delores M. Munn, 87, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Delores was a member of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, Virginia. She was the custodian at Lee Jackson Elementary School in Mathews.She is survived by her sons, Michael Munn (Cindy) and Douglas Munn (Tammy); daughter, Susan Hurst (Bart); a brother, Richard Minyon; eight grandchildren, Michael Munn, Jr.,...
Curtis Jeffries
Apr 8, 2021
Curtis Levi Jeffries, Sr., 67, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on April 8, 2021. He enjoyed being with family and loved his grandkids.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mildred Jeffries; sisters, Mary Ann and Francis Laverne; brothers, Oscar Frank, James Franklin, and Robert Wayne, and one grandson, Cameron Jeffries.He is survived by his daughter, Casey Lynn...
Dianne McNamee
Apr 7, 2021
Dianne Bailey McNamee, 60, of Hartfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.Dianne was born in Richmond, Virginia. Dianne worked many jobs throughout her life but had been a Real Estate Broker for Ches-Bay Realty in Hartfield, VA. Selfless, kind, and full of life are just a few words that describe the incredible woman Dianne was. Always opening her...
Margaret Snyder
Apr 7, 2021
Margaret Brooks Snyder, 58, of Dunnsville, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was the loving wife to the late William James Snyder, Jr. She is survived by six children, Melissa Romero (Orlando) of Sterling, VA, Samantha Snyder of Haynesville, VA, Stacey Ashline (James) of King George, VA, Christine Snyder of...
David Gray
Apr 7, 2021
David Lee Gray, 92, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. David enjoyed a lifetime of fishing. He was a member of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church.He is survived by his daughters, Debbie and Deanne; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Gwynn’s Island Cemetery....
Sally Thompson
Apr 3, 2021
Sally Ann Thompson, 87, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Lee Thompson.She graduated Mathews High School as valedictorian, class of 1952 .She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 83. She worked diligently as deputy commissioner of revenue for Mathews County for thirty years. She enjoyed...
Mary Perry
Mar 27, 2021
Mary Massie Stephens Perry, 76, of Newport News, Virginia, gained her angel wings at home on Saturday, March 27, 2021, surrounded by family.Love for God established guideposts for her earthly life and assurance of the eternal one to follow. Love for family and lifelong friendships with fellow Mathews County natives were the touchstones of her journey. An uncanny memory regarding...
Roland Dowdy
Mar 27, 2021
Roland Davis “Dave” Dowdy, Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was surrounded by his family as they rejoiced in his going from his earthly home, Still Waters, to his heavenly home prepared for him.Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a God-fearing man that had...
Raymond Forrest
Mar 26, 2021
Raymond “Rainbow” Haynes Forrest, of Reedville, Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 26, 2021. Rainbow was born and raised on Gwynn’s Island where he loved. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. He was a coach for the Mathews Youth Baseball League for many years and then became...
Timothy Sutton
Mar 23, 2021
Timothy Sutton (Tim), 62, loving brother, uncle and friend received his special angel wings on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at home in Harbinger, NC surrounded by his family. He was born on February 7, 1959 to the late Freeman and Virginia Sutton of Mathews, VA.Tim was loved by all who met him. His sweet smile and laughter were contagious, and...
Kathy Placilla
Mar 18, 2021
Kathleen “Kathy” Dawn Placilla, née Moffett (72), resident of Urbanna, Virginia passed from this life on March 18, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. Kathy, originally from East Norwich, New York, is survived by her husband of 49 years and best friend, Melford Placilla of Urbanna, Virginia, her daughters Christina and Kelly, and her grandchildren Colleen and Gabriel. Hailing from...
Katherine Deagle
Mar 16, 2021
Katherine “Miss Kitty” Caudle Deagle, 94, peacefully passed into eternal rest on March 16, 2021 at her home, Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury in Irvington, Virginia. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 70 years, William Edward Deagle; parents, Reverend A.I. Caudle and Anne Bright Caudle; brother, Harold Caudle; sister, Margaret C. Morrison; sister-in-law, Myrtle Miller; and son-in-law, Dr. Jose’...
Nancy Reno
Mar 13, 2021
Nancy Jean Reno passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 13, 2021, one day before her 80th birthday. She was born on March 14th, 1941 to Robert M. Keller and Mary Keller Jasper in Pittsburgh, PA. She is predeceased by her parents and a daughter by marriage, Anita Balmer.She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel E. Reno and son, Michael...
Janet Hollberg
Mar 13, 2021
Janet Grant Hollberg passed away on Saturday morning March 13, 2021 at her home at Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury in Lancaster County, Virginia. She was born January 18, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Hugh T. and Ella Grant.Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Hollberg, the love of her life, to whom she was...
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