Recent Obituaries
Barbara & Christopher Sibley
Sep 22, 2025
Barbara Weston Sibley (January 26, 1935 – September 22, 2025) of Deltaville, Virginia, entered into rest at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alvin Sibley, and her sons, Al Sibley;
Christopher James Sibley (May 23, 1957 – September 19, 2025), entered into rest just days before her.
Barbara is remembered as a devoted wife, mother,...
Karen Bourdon Gorin
Sep 22, 2025
Karen Bourdon Gorin, 72, of Deltaville, VA, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025.
She was born on March 17,1953, in Middlebury, VT, to J. Andre and Elizabeth Bourdon. Growing up in Middlebury on a dairy farm she shared an unbreakable bond with her siblings, Andy Jr., Cheryl, Bruce, Kevin and Susan. She will be remembered for her infectious smile, generous...
Vernon Aubrey "Audie" King
Sep 22, 2025
Vernon Aubrey “Audie” King Jr, 68, of Tappahannock, Va passed away on September 22, 2025 with his life-partner, Betty by his side. He is now reunited with his parents, Vernon Aubrey King and Marie Taylor King as well as Nancy King and his sister Terry Sydnor. Audie was born on June 24, 1957 in Lottsburg, and was a loved and...
Stephen Millard Callis
Sep 16, 2025
Stephen Millard Callis, 62, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Grant Callis and brother, William Anthony Callis. Steve is survived by his son, Stephen Blaine Callis; mother, Carolyn Hudgins Pugh; stepsister, Suzanne Anderson (Robert) and stepbrother, Milton Pugh (Cherie); aunt, Lou Anne Callis; uncle, Ronald...
Doug and Charlotte Lloyd
Sep 14, 2025
Doug and Charlotte Lloyd went to be with the Lord together, holding hands, just six hours apart on Sunday September 14, 2025. They spent 77 wonderful years together as high school sweethearts, partners, and best friends. Their love story was one of true devotion, and they remained inseparable until the very end.
They spent their final days at Heron Cove 1,...
Robert Minter Lewis
Sep 13, 2025
Robert Minter Lewis, 87 of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Frazier and Jannie Lewis, and his wives, Nancy Pittman Lewis and Barbara Booker Lewis. He is survived by his uncle J.C. Lewis, III, sister Eloise Rainier, and four sons and a daughter. Robert...
Rebecca Nelson Bodurtha
Sep 9, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Nelson Bodurtha, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Becky loved to do weekend yard sales and thrift stores with her “bestie” and neighbor of 47 years, Barbara Brown.
Becky was with her school sweetheart, William “Billy” Bodurtha for 7 years, and then married in 1968; Together they had three...
Spencer Richardson Hodges, Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Spencer Richardson Hodges, Jr., passed away on September 7, 2025 after years of declining health. He was born on September 13, 1938, in Retz, Mathews County, Virginia, the only child of Frances Forrest and Spencer R. Hodges. As a child he was called Bos’n by his father’s family and Brother by his mother’s family; both names followed him throughout his...
Edward (Ned) Preble von Walter
Sep 5, 2025
Edward (Ned) Preble von Walter peacefully passed away on September 5th at the age of 99. Ned was born in Washington D.C. on August 26, 1926, to Evelyn Preble Walter, an artist and modern dancer, and William Francis Walter Jr., a prominent landscape painter. He was the grandson of Edward Alexander Preble, renown American naturalist, explorer, and conservationist, and Eva...
Kavan Whitaker Snow
Sep 3, 2025
Kavan Whitaker Snow, better known as Kay, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to be with her family and friends that have gone before her.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, James Archibald Whitaker and Dorothy Mae Thomas. She is also preceded in death by her beloved brother, James Allen Whitaker. Leaving her way too soon, her husband,...
Mary C. Gregory
Aug 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Chenery Gregory
July 31,1957 – August 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Chenery Gregory, a devoted wife, cherished mother, grandmother and aunt, who departed this world at the age of 68
Mary was the heart of her family. A talented quilter and crafter. Mary expressed her love through fiber arts. She shared her...
Teresa Lynn English
Aug 24, 2025
TERESA LYNN ENGLISH, affectionately known as “Tee Cee” and “Sunshine”, age 61, of Essex County, Virginia, entered in to eternal rest on the glorious Sunday afternoon of August 24, 2025, in Tappahannock, Virginia. She was the beloved daughter of Catherine Arlene English, and the late Grayson Tyler English, both of Essex County, Virginia.
Born on November 19, 1963, at Richmond Memorial...
Alverda Hazzard Soles
Aug 23, 2025
Alverda Hazzard Soles, 81, of Saluda, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Jefferies Hazzard. Alverda was also preceded in death by her husband of fifty plus years, Hugh S. Soles.
Alverda was a member of Olivet Baptist Church, Shanghai Virginia. She kept the books for her husband’s business and helped...
Grady Vernon Hudgins
Aug 23, 2025
Grady Vernon Hudgins, 86, of Susan, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family in his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Riddle Hudgins; sister, Mary Melissa Hudgins; and parents, Mary Ozelma Hunley and Grover Randolph Hudgins.
Grady leaves behind his son, Sterling (Kathryn); honorary daughter, Brenda Moore; grandchildren, Madeline Hudgins (John), Morgan Schultz...
Elva Colley Langford
Aug 20, 2025
Elva C. Langford, 94, of Water View, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at The Lancashire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kilmarnock, Virginia.
Elva was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church and a Charter member of Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.
She was known for her beautiful yard and spending time tending to her gorgeous roses and many flower...
Gary Marshall Pierce
Aug 18, 2025
Gary Marshall Pierce, 63, of Locust Hill, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, surrounded by family and dear friends. Born on December 24, 1961, he was the son of the late Douglas and Vivian Pierce and was also preceded in death by his best friend, Billy “Bubba” Brooks.
Gary retired after 26 years with the Virginia Department of Transportation....
John Michael Witherspoon
Aug 9, 2025
John Michael Witherspoon, MD, MPH, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Port Haywood, Mathews County, Virginia, on August 9, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 31, 1940, the first child of Edith Adeline and John Kenneth Witherspoon. Dr. Witherspoon attended Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, Maryland and earned his undergraduate and medical degrees...
Carolyn Elliott
Aug 9, 2025
It is with a deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn H. Elliott (81) of Dunnsville, Virginia on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
A devoted wife to Ralph W. Elliott for 45 years, a loving mother to her children, Patricia (Johnny) and Chris, and two stepdaughters, Christy (Jeff) and Shannon (Bryan). She was a cherished grandmother to...
Jeanne Sahr
Aug 8, 2025
Jeanne Sahr (née Ostertag)
September 6, 1955 – August 8, 2025
Jeanne Sahr, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Deltaville, Virginia. Born on September 6, 1955, in Buffalo, New York, Jeanne lived a life full of love, laughter, and generosity.
A self-employed entrepreneur in canvas upholstery, Jeanne was passionate about her work and cherished the...
Gary Wade Sadler
Aug 6, 2025
Gary Wade Sadler, 72, of Mathews, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born April 10, 1953, to the late Vernon Glenn and Charlotte Hudgins Sadler.
Gary was raised in the Onemo, Va, neighborhood, growing up in the big white house across from Bethel Church of Mathews. He spent childhood summers playing in...
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