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Webster Brooke

Webster Brooke

Jun 30, 2020

Webster E. “Webby” Brooke, Jr., 58, of Stormont, VA, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday June 30, 2020. Webby is survived by his beloved wife, Stephania G. Brooke; his parents Webster and Ellen Brooke; his brother Eddie Brooke (Karen); his sister Sharon Hendrix (Stephen); as well as many nieces and nephews who he adored.The family will receive friends from...

James Fidler

James Fidler

Jun 29, 2020

James L. Fidler, 68, departed this life on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his brother Mercer Fidler and is survived by his wife Kathy Fidler; daughters, Angela Key (Chris), Miranda Pheifer (Jason), Heather Whitely (Paul), Jamie Thomas (J.T.); six grandchildren, Isabella, Liam, Annabelle, Meris, Nora and Harlow; sister, Dianne Menne (Bob); several nieces, nephews and...

Yolanda Kasarda

Yolanda Kasarda

Jun 29, 2020

Yolanda Monaco Kasarda, 96, of Locust Hill, Virginia passed away on June 29, 2020. She was the widow of John Kasarda and a retired teacher and administrative assistant for Mary Immaculate High School in Key West, Florida.She is survived by her daughter, Iris Herman and a son, Bruce Kasarda; a brother, Ernest Monaco; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.A graveside...

Tammy Ellis

Tammy Ellis

Jun 29, 2020

Tammy Kay Ellis, 58, of Middlesex County, VA, was called home June 29, 2020 surrounded by her family.Tammy was born in Hampton, VA on September 20, 1961 to the late Lynn Snyder and Janet Kay Snyder-McPherren.Tammy enjoyed various careers but none more than her work at the Middlesex County Sheriffs office where she was a Communications Supervisor. Her work involved...

Walter Strieter

Walter Strieter

Jun 27, 2020

On Sunday, May 13, 1945, the best Mother’s Day present was born to Walter George Strieter and Esther Leona Strieter in Unionville, Michigan.Walt broke Marjie’s heart on Saturday, June 27, 2020 when he went to be with the Lord. Left to treasure his memories are his wife, Marjorie J. Strieter; his daughter, Anna Strieter (Kenneth); his grandson, Chase Walter Carver;...

Mary Hutchinson

Mary Hutchinson

Jun 27, 2020

Mary Daniel Hutchinson, 86, departed this life on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Mrs. Hutchinson worked many years as a receptionist at the Bank of Essex, and she was a long-time member of Tappahannock United Methodist Church.She is survived by her two sons, C.G. Hutchinson of Riner, Virginia, and R.C. “Ricky” Hutchinson III, of Tappahannock, Virginia; one grandson, and six nieces.A...

Jay Painter

Jay Painter

Jun 26, 2020

Jay Fulton Painter, 64, of Gwynn, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. He worked full time at Lowes in Gloucester for nearly sixteen years, helping customers in the hardware and tools department. His time there and the friends he made while working held a very special place in his heart.Jay is survived by his children, Jamie, Patrick and...

Francis Blanock

Francis Blanock

Jun 22, 2020

Francis Paul Blanock, Sr. 89, of Mathews, Virginia went to his Heavenly home Monday, June 22, 2020, after a long illness with Parkinson Disease and Lymphoma. He was born May 23, 1931 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to Paul and Josephine Sweder Blanock. He moved to Mathews in 1945 with his parents and graduated from Mathews High School in 1947. He received...

John Walker

John Walker

Jun 22, 2020

John Richard Walker, "Santa", 74, died peacefully at home on June 22, 2020. He was the widower of Linda Faye Walker.He was also preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Stella Sydnor Walker; granddaughters, Brittany Joy Brown and Bella Lunaria Biskerski; and his brother, Charles Walker.He is survived by 10 children; Shelley Starcher (Kimball), John R. Walker Jr. (Raquel),...

John Hankins

John Hankins

Jun 21, 2020

John Junior Hankins, 73, of Jamaica, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, peacefully at home. A Vietnam War Veteran who served in the Army, he was very proud of his military background and serving our country.John was also a former racing champion at the Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, his nickname was John “The Hammer“ Hankins at the track....

James "Jim" Bright

James "Jim" Bright

Jun 19, 2020

James “Jim” Cameron Bright, age 69, of Warsaw, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Helen Bright of Virginia Beach, Virginia and his sister Sharon Mitchell, also of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marykay Bright. He is also survived...

Brenda  Callis

Brenda Callis

Jun 17, 2020

Brenda Fariss Callis, 66, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on June 17, 2020 after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.Brenda was born to the late Jessie Fariss, Sr. and Pearl McKenney Fariss on October 20, 1953 in Mathews County, Va. She was a member of the youth group at Locust Grove United Methodist Church...

Ernest  Cashwell

Ernest Cashwell

Jun 17, 2020

Cashwell, Ernest, “Ernie,” of Topping, VA, retired electrical engineer passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Cashwell; his mother, Rosia Murray; his stepfather, Eddy Murray; one half-brother and three half-sisters.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julia Penny Cashwell; and sons, Robert Cashwell, Michael Cashwell; granddaughter,...

William Jones

William Jones

Jun 16, 2020

William Gerald Jones of Cardinal, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Gerald was born on March 20, 1938 above the old store which was then called S.G. Jones & Son. When he graduated from high school he went to work with his dad at the store. Gerald’s mother was the Postmaster of North Post Office where in 1961...

Stephen Brownley

Stephen Brownley

Jun 16, 2020

Stephen Wythe Brownley, age 80, passed Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He served in the U. S. Air Force, was an electronic technician for Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and retired at Coastal System Station, Panama City, FL. He loved to play the guitar in the Swinging Strings band and with the Rhythm band at the nursing home.He is preceded in death...

William Sapp

William Sapp

Jun 13, 2020

William H. Sapp, Sr., 76, of Church View, Va. passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side and his family nearby. He was greeted in Heaven by his daughter Debbie Sapp, grandson Jesse Walton, and many other loved ones. He was born and raised in Paris, Texas and was an avid...

Jacquelyn Sylva

Jacquelyn Sylva

Jun 9, 2020

Jacquelyn Campbell Sylva, 90, of Tappahannock passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, William H. Sylva and son Gary D. Sylva. She worked at B&S Chevrolet for many years and was a life member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Jackie is survived by her loving daughter, Donna Sanders (Gary), daughter-in-law, Debbie...

Thomas "Tom" Daniel

Thomas "Tom" Daniel

Jun 8, 2020

Thomas “Tom” Daniel, 69 years old, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8th, 2020. Tom retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Assistant Director and upon retirement moved to Center Cross, VA. Tom was a past member of the Mechanicsville Ruritan for 10 years. He was also an active member of the Tappahannock-Warsaw Moose Lodge, as...

Erma Webb

Erma Webb

Jun 7, 2020

Erma Hudgins Webb, 88, went to live with Jesus following a long illness on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Erma was born July 11, 1931 in Mathews, Virginia. Following her graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School, Erma married James H. Webb, Jr. on February 25, 1950.Erma retired as Director of Finance from Mathews County Public Schools in 1997 after 26 years...

Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Jun 1, 2020

Michael “Mike” Suder Miller, 73 years old, departed his earthly life Monday, June 1, 2020. Born March 13, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Jennie Miller.Survived by his children, Robin Miller Harmon (Reed) and Trevor B. Miller along with 3 granddaughters, Tiffany, Brittany & Whitney.As a Vietnam Veteran, Mike was proud to...