Obituaries

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Deborah Perry

Deborah Perry

Jul 28, 2020

Deborah Isobel Perry, 70, of Mathews, was called home to the Lord Tuesday, July28, 2020 at home surrounded by her children. Debby was born in Windsor, NovaScotia on May 18, 1950, to Ralph Parsons and Elizabeth Mary Cochrane.She was a parishioner at the Church of St. Francis De Sales in Mathews, Virginia. Debbywas an active member in her church, teaching...

Joshua Eveland

Joshua Eveland

Jul 27, 2020

Joshua Robin Eveland, 44, lost his battle with lung cancer on Monday, July 27, 2020, with his mom, Cindy and Aunt Candy by his side.Josh was preceded in death by his father and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his heartbroken mom, Cindy Lowe, and his much cherished daughter, Mia Ann, age 4. He is also survived...

Clarence Marshall

Clarence Marshall

Jul 23, 2020

In the quiet afternoon of July 23, 2020, Clarence E Marshall slipped away to be greeted in heaven by his son Michael, his parents Roger and Florence “Pearl”, his sisters, Elfie and Joyce, and his brothers, Wilton, Sr., Earl, and Vernon.Uncle Mo as many knew him never met a stranger and loved playing his guitar and singing with his fellow...

Kenneth Cumberland

Kenneth Cumberland

Jul 23, 2020

Kenneth Lee Cumberland, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Riverside Convalescent Center-Mathews. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Cumberland; brother, William (Buzzy) Cumberland; sister, Gladys Cook; brother-in-law, Virgie English.He is survived by his wife, Bonnie George; sister, Helen English; nephews, Jerry Cumberland (Messina), Willy Cumberland (Liz); Louie Cook (Peggie) and Wayne English...

Mary Fogg

Mary Fogg

Jul 20, 2020

Mary Robins “Dot” Fogg, 97, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020. Dot was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Richard Hall “Dick” Fogg in 1993. Dick and Dot were the owners of the former Tappahannock business, Brooks Dry Goods located on Prince Street. In addition to her husband, Dot was preceded in death...

Janice Taylor

Janice Taylor

Jul 19, 2020

Janice Lee Beall Taylor, age 81, of Urbanna, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born to parents Mary Anna and J. Leonard Beall in Rockville, Maryland she was the oldest of 5 siblings. Jan has lived in Middlesex County with her husband of 65 years, Lloyd C. Taylor, since 1996. She was always a strong supporter of Lloyd’s...

Martha Anne King

Martha Anne King

Jul 18, 2020

Martha Anne King (Smith), 73, of Hallieford, VA passed away, Saturday, July 18, 2020 after a warrior’s battle with Cancer. She was born in Kansas City, MO on August 17, 1946 to the late Bradford and June Smith. Martha Anne is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Terence Michael King, two daughters, Tracey (married to Eric Barrett) and...

Jane Deagle

Jane Deagle

Jul 15, 2020

Jane Callis Deagle, age 64, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. A lifelong resident of Deltaville, Virginia, Jane was born June, 6th 1956, to James Russell and Mary Elizabeth Callis. Jane was a loving mother, grandmother, and a true friend to all.Jane joins her beloved husband Phillip Warren Deagle; her sister, Charlotte Slaughter; her mother & father; mother...

Martha Bareford

Martha Bareford

Jul 12, 2020

Martha Schools Bareford, 86, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Earnest C. “Jimmy” Bareford. Martha was the retired owner of B & H Auto Sales and a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church.Martha is survived by her three devoted daughters, Sheila Boone (Jeff), Janet Bareford (Jerry Taylor) and...

Joyce Carroll

Joyce Carroll

Jul 12, 2020

Joyce M. Carroll, 77, of Hudgins, Virginia went to be with the Lord and her loving husband Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was a loving mother and friend with a generous heart, a bright light in the lives of many. Joyce was a woman of many talents, a retired salon owner, hair stylist, master gardener, avid reader, puzzler, self-taught painting...

Patricia Mitchem

Patricia Mitchem

Jul 12, 2020

Patricia Sue Mitchem of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 13, 1947 in Meade County, Kentucky to Paul and Rose Morgan.She was a graduate of Mathews High School and a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Diggs. She truly lived life to the fullest through simple...

Patsy Underhill

Patsy Underhill

Jul 10, 2020

Patsy Louisa Crox Underhill, 95, of Tappahannock passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020. Born October 5, 1924 in Tasso, Tennessee, she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Alfred Crox and Ruth Duncan Crox; sister, Carolyn Ann Crox Craig, and her husband of 62 years, Harold Alexander Underhill. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Ann Underhill of...

Sandra Beasley

Sandra Beasley

Jul 10, 2020

Sandra Fauber Beasley, 78, of Saluda, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2020. She was born March 17, 1942 to the late Willie and Pearl Fauber of Clifton Forge. She was preceded in death by her sisters Virginia Jackson, Evelyn Carlton, Christine Bourne, Violet Souza, and brothers John Fauber, and Robert Fauber Sr.She is survived by her...

Leonard Paul

Leonard Paul

Jul 9, 2020

Leonard V. Paul, Jr., 84, of Hardyville, Virginia passed away on July 9, 2020. He was a member of the Church of the Visitation in Topping, VA.Born in Pennsylvania, Mr. Paul was the son of the late Dorothy Bateman Paul and Leonard V. Paul, Sr. He attended schools in Delaware County, PA, and graduated from Media High School, Media, PA...

Gloria Louvier

Gloria Louvier

Jul 7, 2020

Gloria Elizabeth Louvier, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was a former employee of Ukrop’s. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Mary Louvier; one sister, Mary Ada Haden and one brother, George Louvier. She is survived by two sisters, Velma Davis and Roberta Davis; three brothers, Donald Louvier (Sandra), John Louvier (Deanna)...

Corola Ferguson

Corola Ferguson

Jul 6, 2020

Corola Henkel Ferguson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 6, 2020. She was 92 years old. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, J. Waverly Ferguson, Jr.; her parents, Alfred and Corola Henkel, and her oldest son Jimmy.Corola had many talents. She loved sewing and made most of her own clothes. She did beautiful work,...

Betsy Ambach

Betsy Ambach

Jul 2, 2020

Betsy Ambach of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 of heart failure. Betsy was preceded in death by her husband Dwight, her sister Nancy and her brother’s in-law, Gordon and David. She is survived by son Hunter and his wife Kathleen, daughter Nancy, and son Jim and his wife Kim. Betsy was also a beloved Grammy to...

Joseph Forrest

Joseph Forrest

Jul 2, 2020

Joseph Lee “Joe” Forrest, Jr. 74, of Lanexa, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was a member of the Gwynn’s Island Church of the Nazarene, Hudgins, Virginia. He was a self-employed contractor and also worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation.Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph L. Forrest, Sr. and Evelyn C. Forrest and a brother-in-law...

Franklin Furey

Franklin Furey

Jul 2, 2020

Franklin George Furey, 77, of Mathews, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020.He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Thomas Furey and his brothers, Thomas, John and Bradford Furey. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Brown Furey; sisters, Margaret and Carol; daughters, Theresa Eigenbrode, Carolyn Benton and Madeleine Land; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several...

Norris Richardson

Norris Richardson

Jun 30, 2020

Norris Hall Richardson, 85, of Mathews, Virginia died peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was raised and lived most of his life on Stutt’s Creek in Mathews. He graduated from Mathews High School and then went to the University of Richmond, receiving a degree in political science. He spent his career teaching the young people of York and Mathews...