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William Jarvis
Oct 14, 2020
William Monroe “Billy” Jarvis, Sr., 66, a native of Mathews, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Billy graduated from Mathews High School in 1972. He was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding for 22 years. Later on he became head of maintenance at The Oaks at Gayton in Henrico, retiring in May 2020.Billy was preceded in death by his...
Mary Kennedy
Oct 14, 2020
Mary Lynn Kennedy, 69, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.She was a gourmet chef, and a member of the Tappahannock Moose Lodge. She lived in Tappahannock for 22 years, and never thought of leaving.She was a wonderful wife to her husband of 35 years, Jeff A. Willett. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Ron Willett...
Roland Geddes
Oct 9, 2020
Roland Bruce Geddes, 92, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday morning, October 9, 2020. A World War II navy veteran, he graduated from NC State University and started a career at Virginia Forestry where he became Regional Forester for northeast Virginia. Roland then transferred from Forester to Director of Division of Soil & Water Conservation where...
Cecil Jones
Oct 8, 2020
Cecil Eugene Jones, 47 years young of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Mathews County Little League, Water View Hunt Club, MERT Team and Dive Team Rescue. He was a former member of James City Fire Department, James City Fire and Marine Rescue, Mathews Volunteer Fire Department and...
Charles Johnston
Oct 5, 2020
Charles Steven Johnston, a man who never met a stranger, died at the age of 57 on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Mathews, Virginia. He was a member of Kingston Episcopal Church.He was predeceased by his father, Lloyd Rae Johnston, Sr. He is survived by his wife Karen Johnston; mother, Jeanette Johnston; brothers, Lloyd Rae Johnston, Jr. and Gary Johnston;...
Edward Soles
Oct 5, 2020
Edward Shield “Hezzie” Soles, 81, of Urbanna, passed away on October 5, 2020.Hezzie retired from the federal government as a heavy equipment operator. He loved his river life at his home on Kilmer’s Point with his family and friends.He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years, Martha Jean Soles and his dog, Jake. Survived by his son, E....
David Wright
Oct 4, 2020
David Elmore Wright, 84, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was a member of the Tappahannock Warsaw Moose Lodge and a retired employee of the Virginia Elastic Plant.David is survived by his wife, Shirley Wright; six daughters, Cathy Hedges (Wayne), Donna Jorgensen (Gary), Penny Grubbs (Tommy), Wendy Roark, Sandi Shaver and Sharon...
Kevin Kean
Oct 3, 2020
Kevin Kean, age 77, of Tappahannock, died October 3rd, 2020, with his loving wife, Diane, by his side. He was born in 1943 to Leslie and Bertha Kean in Milton, Massachusetts. He married his beloved wife, Diane, in 1967, in Harvard, IL. He served in the U.S. Air Force and earned a degree in electrical engineering.He retired as a Senior...
Catherine Garrett
Oct 3, 2020
Catherine W. Garrett, 91, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She attended Emmanuel Methodist Church and worked as a clerk for Richardson’s Drug Store and Hudgins Pharmacy. She was an accomplished seamstress, excellent cook and she loved to bowl.She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, G. Willard Garrett and her parents Alton...
Charles Wall
Oct 3, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Wesley Wall, III, 75, of Deltaville, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday evening, October 3, 2020. A native of Colonial Heights, Chuck had been an outstanding athlete at Colonial Heights High School, running track, playing baseball and earning All District Honors in football under coach Bobby Ross.Chuck was a passionate fan of UVA sports, having attended the...
Porter Moore
Oct 2, 2020
Porter Wesley Moore, age 87, of Hartfield, a U.S. Army veteran, died Friday, October 2, 2020. He retired with twenty-five years of service from the Newport News Shipyard as a rigger.Porter was a native of Rockbridge County, VA and an avid NASCAR fan.Survived by his son, Stacey Moore and his wife Mitzi; grandchildren, Brittany Moore and Scottie Dziechciaer; great grandchildren,...
Robin Benoit
Oct 1, 2020
Robin Michele Benoit, age 47, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly in her home on October 1, 2020. She is survived by her children Timothy Benoit (Ashley), Madysen Benoit, and Logan Smith; parents George and Gail Benoit; siblings Scott Benoit (Jean) and Lisa Benoit; and numerous family members and friends. Also she is preceded in death by her brother Gary...
Rachel Dukes
Sep 29, 2020
Rachel Cannon Dukes, Mathews Virginia peacefully departed this earthly life on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the age of 70. Rachel was preceded on her spiritual journey by her father and mother, L. Bernard and Rita L’Heureux Cannon and sister, Rita Alice Thomas.In life Rachel served the community for 22 years sculpting the young minds of first and second grade...
Carter Williams
Sep 28, 2020
Carter Randolph “Randy” Williams, of Remlik, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 after losing his courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Supranuclear Palsy. He was 72 years old.Randy was a devoted husband, ever supportive father, proud grandfather and a loving friend to all. He was preceded in death by his father, Carter Braxton Williams. He is survived by his devoted...
Mary Simpson
Sep 27, 2020
Mary Hilliard Simpson, 83 of Henrico and Mathews, VA went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020. She is now reunited with her husband of 58 years, Leonard H. “Buddy” Simpson III. Mary was born in Henrico County on September 30, 1936 to Hugh and Augusta Hilliard.She is survived by her son, Leonard H. Simpson IV (Laura);...
William Sibley
Sep 26, 2020
William Franklin Sibley, 83 of Topping, Virginia passed peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26th, 2020.He was born in Middlesex County on August 12th, 1937 and was a lifelong resident. He worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation for 35 years and finished his career with 20 years at the Hartfield Convenience Center. Dicky’s passions were his family, his love...
David Marchant
Sep 25, 2020
David Blackwood Marchant (August 5, 1947 – September 25, 2020)Dave was born in Norfolk, Virginia and grew up in Loudoun County, Virginia. Dave graduated from Loudon County High School. Served for 6 years in the US Navy on the Corey DD817 and was in Vietnam when the war ended. Dave made his way back to Norfolk where he met and...
William Wright
Sep 25, 2020
William F. “Billy” Wright, 84, of Deltaville passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was a retired officer with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission with twenty plus years of service.Billy never met a stranger and was a member of Zoar Baptist Church in Deltaville.Survived by his wife, Barbara Haywood Wright; daughters, Judith M. Wright, Janet W. Seay; granddaughters, Amber...
Mabel Chenault
Sep 20, 2020
Mabel Loving Chenault, 84, of Supply, entered her heavenly home on September 20, 2020. She passed away surrounded by family at the Essex House Assisted Living Facility in Tappahannock, Virginia, after a long well fought battle with Alzheimers. Born July 22, 1936, in Caroline County, to the late John and Mattie Loving, she was a faithful member of Enon Baptist...
William "Bill" Stevens
Sep 20, 2020
William E. “Bill” Stevens, 65, of Center Cross passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Bill was lifelong farmer and loved the land of Linden Hall Farm. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Winder; his mother, Louise Stevens; and father, William Crawford Seward.Bill is survived by his daughters, Emily Stevens of Tappahannock and Billie Jo Stevens ;...
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