Recent Obituaries
William "Kenny" Duncan
Dec 1, 2024
William Kenneth Duncan “Kenny”, 66, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Duncan, and sister, Gigi Brooks. He is survived by his wife, Kay, and two loving daughters, Kendall and Kameron; and his grand dog,...
Jerry Edward Cooke
Dec 1, 2024
Jerry Edward Cooke, affectionately known as Dad, Papa and Muff passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 85. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was marked by service, love, and adventure.
Jerry is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Jane and their four children: Jerry "Jay" Cooke, Jr. (Debbie), Steve...
Wanda Lumblo
Dec 1, 2024
Wanda Lumblo,71, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home, in Church View, Virginia. She was born to Ralph Osborne and Alma Bobbit on July 6, 1953, in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
She loved her family more than anything! She also loved summertime, gardening outside, word search puzzles and traditional puzzles, fishing, and tanning on...
Patricia Diane Ferrell
Nov 29, 2024
Patricia Diane Ferrell, 69, of Millers Tavern, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 29, 2024. Diane was a licensed practical nurse , and spent over 20 years of her career nursing at various facilities and caring for people in her community. She loved her Lord, family, and the many pet chihuahuas she had over...
Elaine Marilyn Haussler
Nov 28, 2024
Elaine Marilyn Haussler, 93, of White Stone, VA, formerly of Holbrook, NE, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. On June 20, 1931, Elaine was born to Jake and Mathe Fritz, the first of four children. She grew up eight miles southwest of McCook, NE.
She married Frederick Haussler in 1950 and lived on the Haussler family farm, four miles northwest...
Andrew Stevan Kirby
Nov 25, 2024
Andrew S. “Corky” Kirby, 81, of Water View, passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024.
He was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church where he was instrumental in the parking lot ministry. He loved the Lord and his wife, Patricia, of 33 years with all his heart and was the most devoted husband. Corky worked for Chesapeake Corporation for 8 years....
Jean Hutchinson Rhines
Nov 24, 2024
Jean Dabney Hutchinson Rhines died surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 93. The daughter of Elizabeth Henley Hutchinson and John Dabney Hutchinson, she was raised at Westwood farm in King & Queen County, Virginia. She is survived by her daughters Anne Dabney Elder (Steve) of Walkerton, Virginia, Frances Hudgins (Tim) of Mathews, Virginia...
Joseph Usueyibo-Solomon
2024
Joseph Usueyibo-Solomon passed away, Friday, November 29, 2024, in Charlottesville, VA, following a tragic accident. Joseph was a member of the Christchurch School Class of 2024 and in his first year of studies at James Madison University.
In his final days, he was surrounded by members of his family, his Christchurch brothers and sisters—alumni, students and faculty among them—and close friends...
Steven Scott Hollberg
Nov 22, 2024
Steven Scott Hollberg, 68, of Urbanna, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.
He was a devoted husband and father to Wanda Greenwood Hollberg and Ellery Hollberg.
Full obituary to follow.
Melissa G. Keller
Nov 18, 2024
Melissa Gayle Pugh Keller was healed from her struggle with Alzheimer's disease on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. She was 86 years old.
Born on July 26, 1938 in Anawalt, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Gladys Juanette (Jones) Pugh.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Peter Elroy Keller,...
James Climaldi
Nov 18, 2024
James F. Climaldi, 88, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Climaldi. He is survived by his children, Tara Climaldi, Kelly Climaldi, Donna Climaldi, Nikki Bell, Stephen Climaldi, and Jeffrey Climaldi; his sisters, Fran McGlone, and Marie Brown; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, December...
Epaphro Ditus Owens, III
Nov 8, 2024
Epaphro D. “Pat” Owens III, 83, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab- Mathews. He was a member of Bethel Church of Mathews. Pat was a graduate of Mathews High School Class of 1960 and also graduated from a school for mechanics in Danville. He operated Owens Motor Repair in Mathews....
Elizabeth Rennie Johnson
Nov 8, 2024
Elizabeth Rennie Johnson (Betty) was born on April 26, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Deltaville where she resided. Betty died on Friday, November 8, 2024 after a short illness.
In her younger years, she taught swimming lessons to many children in the Deltaville area. Betty also worked in local banks and was Dr. Felton’s receptionist for over thirty years....
Ralph Franklin Trammell
Nov 3, 2024
Ralph Franklin Trammell, born on July 13, 1936, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at the Lancashire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was 88 years old at the time of his passing.
Ralph dedicated a part of his life to serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, showcasing his commitment and bravery. He worked for RECO Engineering for a...
Zachary Thomas Edwards
Nov 2, 2024
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce a much-loved individual, Zachary Edwards, passed away on the morning of November 2, 2024.
Zach was born on February 6, 2002, in Newport News, Virginia. Living in several places, a large portion of his life was spent in Mathews County. Being such a small and close community, it opened several opportunities for Zach...
George Harmon Croxton
Oct 31, 2024
We bid farewell to George Harmon Croxton, a brother, a true ‘beacon of light ‘in our family, who departed from this world on Thursday, October 31, 2024, just twenty days after his 70th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. George walked through this life with a gentle strength, touching the lives of everyone he encountered with an...
Denise McCabe
Oct 31, 2024
Denise McCabe (Dee as she is known to everyone) of Wake, Virginia went home to be with her savior on October 31, 2024 after a valiant battle with small cell lung cancer. Dee was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 16, 1958 to the late John Colbert and Jean Anne Talley. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband...
Betty Knott
Oct 31, 2024
Betty Jean Knott was a loving and wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend. She was called home on October 31, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 91.
She was born to Lessie and Claude Parish in 1933 in Emporia, VA. Betty had three beloved sisters, Gaynelle Grizzard, Louise Parish, and Janet Cranford. She is survived by her...
Catherine Brooks Morgan
Oct 29, 2024
Catherine Brooks Morgan, 97, of Onemo, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital. She was born to Winfield and Jessie Brooks on November 25, 1926. Catherine retired as a teller from Bank of America after many years of service. She loved spending time with her family and friends and visiting her neighbors. She was a...
Edward "ED" Jackson Fleming
Oct 28, 2024
Edward Jackson “Ed” Fleming, 81, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was retired from Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock with several years of dedicated service. Ed was an avid fisherman.
He was predeceased by his wife, Eva Fleming and his daughter, Susan.
He is survived by two sons, Paul Gibson and Michael Gibson (Rita); five grandchildren...
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