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Frank Ashworth
Feb 17, 2021
Frank Lloyd Ashworth, Jr. (Papaw), 62, was called home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 to be with his parents, Frank, Sr. and Venus Ashworth and his brother Roger Ashworth.He split his time between Virginia and Tennessee with his family, and fishing for which he won many awards. His kindness however was the true gift to those around him. He was...
Debbie Coghill
Feb 16, 2021
Coghill, Deborah (Debbie) Martin, 64, of Caret, Virginia passed away at her home surrounded by friends and family on February 16th, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Debbie spent her whole life in the community with friends who stayed by her side from grade school. Her career was spent in banking where she developed many long-lasting...
Lillie Braxton
Feb 14, 2021
Lillie Iona Yarbrough Braxton was born August 4, 1928 in Saluda, Virginia to the late Joseph Christian and Olivia Scott Yarbrough. She was the oldest of seven children born of that union. At the age of 92, Lillie crossed over from this earth on February 14, 2021 in Urbanna, Virginia.Lillie married Alexander Hodges Sr. on January 17, 1943. From that...
Ken Wilt
Feb 13, 2021
On the morning of February 13th, 2021, Ken Wilt, loving adventurer, took the voyage home to be with our Lord. He served as a volunteer member of the Rescue Squad Auxiliary, especially enjoying Bingo calling, and helping to fund vehicles, equipment, and facilities. A true outdoorsman, Ken enjoyed sailing, biking, scuba diving, and rafting.Ken was born in Washington D.C. and...
Juergen Metzger
Feb 11, 2021
Juergen Jacob “Jay” Metzger, 80, of North, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born in Germany in 1940 to the late Phillip Walter and Ilse Henning Metzger. He arrived in the United States in 1958, working as a machinist and then joined the U. S. Marine Corp which expedited his American...
Charles Pierce
Feb 10, 2021
After leading a full and active life, Charles Robert Pierce, 97, of Glenns, VA, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.Charles was born on the family homeplace May 4, 1923 and resided on part of that property his whole life. As a young adult, after the passing of his father during...
Wilbert Darnell
Feb 9, 2021
Wilbert B. Darnell, 79, of Topping, Virginia, passed away on February 9, 2021. He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, and ten years in the Reserves. Mr. Darnell, known to most of his friends and family as “Woodles,” was a farmer, enjoyed helping people, teaching, and working outside. He also delivered newspapers for over thirty years.He was preceded in...
Linwood Walden
Feb 9, 2021
Linwood F. Walden, 92, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Johnny Walden; and his brothers, Stanley and Leon Walden.He is survived by his caregivers, Charles Clark (Ashley) “Gal”; and his “little one,” Kadyn.A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at...
Donald Clemens
Feb 9, 2021
On February 9, 2021 at 1:10 hours, Donald Clemens took his last breath. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired with the Newport News Shipbuilding as a supervisor. Donnie was one of a kind. He was a fighter and did everything on his own terms. Even though he had dementia, there were still bits of...
Betty Page Bristow
Feb 9, 2021
Important Notice: Due to icy conditions, The visitation has been postponed until 11:00am- 1:00pm on Sunday, with the private funeral service to be held at 1:00pm.Betty Page Bristow, of Urbanna, VA, died suddenly on February 9, 2021. Betsy, as she was known by many, is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Page Bristow; her son, Charles Reginald Bristow and wife, Judy...
Lonnie Edwards
Feb 8, 2021
Lonnie DeWitt Edwards, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2021.After serving in the Navy for 3 years, he worked at the Naval Weapons Station for 34 years as an engineer. He received many awards for his excellent performance and commitment to his field. His retirement brought many opportunities to enjoy his lifelong passions. A lifelong love of the water,...
Leonard Saunders
Feb 6, 2021
Leonard Jesse Saunders, 70, of Urbanna Virginia passed away at his home on February 6, 2021. Formally of Hampton Virginia, Leonard graduated from Hampton High School in 1968, and went on to study and acquire many Technical Certifications. Leonard worked for many years as a Digital Support Engineer & Territory Team Lead with the A.B. Dick Company. He loved the...
John Tignor
Feb 4, 2021
John R. Tignor, 92, of Caret, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. John was the son of the late Harry and Viola Tignor. He spent most of his life in the timber business, and enjoyed countless hours in the woods. He often times could be found on his tractor in his...
Otis Ryman
Feb 3, 2021
Ryman, Otis of Urbanna, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born on May 26,1940, to the late Raymond and Valley Ryman. He is survived by his wife, Irma Ryman of 57 years; two daughters and their spouses: Tammy and Thomas Shaia of Suffolk, and Stephanie and Eric Smith of...
Mary Hammond
Jan 31, 2021
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Betty Chapman Hammond on Sunday, January 31, 2021.Born and raised in the Harcum area of Gloucester, Betty learned to cook from her grandmother, to laugh from her mother and to take orders from her sister. She loved her family, she loved her church Olive Branch United Methodist Church...
Jean Ellen Thrift
Jan 30, 2021
Miss Jean Ellen Thrift, age 67, of Chesterfield, formerly of Locust Hill, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Ripley Thrift, and her father, John William Thrift ("J.W."), and survived by her cousins Nola Jean White, Linda Lyons-Bailey, David R. Lyons, Perry Thomas Lyons, Carolyn McClure Robinson, and many other cousins.Jean...
Anne Landon
Jan 30, 2021
Anne M. Landon, 79, of Topping, daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Stevens and the widow of Bill Landon, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was a wonderful wife, mother, nanny and meemaw. She was predeceased by a brother, Charles Stevens Jr.Anne is survived by her daughter, Tammy Rogers...
Sherry El Maayergy
Jan 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and best friend Sherry.On Saturday, January 30, 2021 Sherry El Maayergy passed away suddenly at her home at the age of 54. Sherry was employed at Bay Aging as a CNA, and devoted her life to caring for others.Sherry is preceded in death...
Joseph Theimer
Jan 29, 2021
Joseph Albert Theimer, 86, of Deltaville went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2021 after losing his battle with Covid.He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Lucille Theimer and his wife of 45 years, Donna White Theimer. He is survived by his three children, Catherine T. Davis (Vin), Susan T. Bergerard and Linnie J. Theimer (Lisa); two...
Gene Brooks
Jan 28, 2021
Gene B. Brooks, 82, of Center Cross, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was the owner and operator of Brooks Seafood and Lawncare.He is survived by his wife Gladys Balderson Brooks; daughter, Jean Dean (Carson), Teresa English (Blaine); son Douglas Brooks (Marlo); sister, Rose Ellen Waters; five grandchildren, Carson Jr. ”Tumbleweed”, Jonathan, Alex, Damian, Wyatt; a great grandson,...
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