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Carol Knorr

Carol Knorr

Jun 1, 2020

Carol Mae Knorr of Urbanna, and formerly of Hyattsville, Maryland, departed this life on June 1, 2020, after a long illness. Carol was predeceased in death by her parents John and Eleanor Knorr; brother, John Jr.; sister, June Baranek; and brother-in-law Robert Baranek. She is survived by her nieces, Patricia Hall (Craig) of Urbanna, Colleen Holladay (Bob) of Silver Spring,...

Phyllis Lewis

Phyllis Lewis

May 30, 2020

Phyllis Hunley Lewis, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Dockside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Locust Hill, VA after a long battle with Dementia. A native of Mathews County, VA, she was a long-time Virginia Beach resident until returning to Mathews in 1992. She relocated to Williamsburg, VA in 2010 and subsequently to Gloucester, VA in 2014...

Kenneth Hammond

Kenneth Hammond

May 27, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Hammond, 55, of Tappahannock passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was a life-long member of the Tappahannock Volunteer Fire Department, and a former member of the Tappahannock Volunteer Rescue Squad. He was also a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church, and the Tappahannock Moose Lodge.He is survived by his children, Austin and Brittany Hammond; his brother, Eddie...

Andrew Teter

Andrew Teter

May 22, 2020

Andrew J. Teter (J.R.) of Hayes Virginia went home on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1960 in Philippi, West Virginia. J. R. was a loving father and granddaddy. He was an avid Nascar fan, loved the Miami Dolphins, and traveling to West Virginia and the Outer Banks. He was the best “dog dad” to his...

Barbara McKinley

Barbara McKinley

May 15, 2020

Barbara W. McKinley born February 15, 1940, passed away on May 15, 2020. She is survived by her husband Dr. Robert C McKinley, brother Spencer Winn. Daughter Deborah Johnson [Brian], son Timothy McKinley [JoJo], grandchildren Rebecca Thornton [Chris], Zach Johnson, Kelsey Johnson, Elizabeth McKinley, Alden McKinley and great grandson Carter Thornton. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Always...

Nancy Lewis

Nancy Lewis

May 15, 2020

Nancy Lewis, mother, grandmother and sister in Christ went to be with our Lord on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC. She was born on September 9, 1942 in Mathews, Virginia, the daughter of Mabel and Captain Epaphro Ditus Owens, Jr.Nancy was a Mathews High School Graduate. She worked for the railroad in Richmond following...

Marcia Pross

Marcia Pross

May 14, 2020

Marcia Pross passed away on May 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.Marcia is survived by her daughter Laura Pross, her grandchildren Kyle and Kayleigh Bell, her sister Karen Johnson, and several nieces and nephews.Marcia was born on February 15, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Donald and Mary Sharpe. She married Paul C. Pross, Jr. on June 20,...

Edward Horner

Edward Horner

May 13, 2020

Edward Joseph Horner, Jr. age 87, of Gwynn’s Island, Va., formerly of Highland Springs, Va. died Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Anita Horner as well as his son Edward J. (Jay) Horner III, step children Judy S. Hailey, Stuart Saunders and great-grandson Kyle Simons. He is survived by his step...

Elaine Maciag

Elaine Maciag

May 13, 2020

Elaine Vey Maciag, 94, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was born June 29, 1925 in Jamaica, Vermont to the late Reverend Walter and Annie Vey. She was afforded the opportunity to live in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Miami, Fl. and Ketchikan, AK, before settling in Chesapeake, VA. She worked at the Naval Safety Center,...

David Beale

David Beale

May 12, 2020

Reverend David Bernard Beale, age 82, was born August 16, 1937 in Charlottesville, and passed away May 12, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Herman and Rita Bacon Beale; two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Coffey Beale; his daughter Robin Beale Franklin of Urbanna; his sons David Beale (Robin) of...

Sue Myers

Sue Myers

May 10, 2020

Sue Boaz Myers of Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury in Irvington, VA, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Roscoe Conklin Boaz and Nonnie Ethel Fulk of Pilot Mountain, NC. She was born in Pilot Mountain on September 30, 1924, attended Pilot Mountain High School...

Kathryn D'Amato

Kathryn D'Amato

May 10, 2020

Kathryn Ann D’Amato, 86, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Gloucester, VA. Kathryn was born in Ludlow, MA on August 10, 1933.Kathryn, or Kitty, as she was known by family and friends, was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend to many in the Mathews and Newport News communities. Her sweet personality and infectious laugh was...

Judy Hopkins

Judy Hopkins

May 9, 2020

Judy Wadnizak Hopkins, age 56, of Topping, Virginia passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was born in Lynwood, CA on December 6, 1963 and was raised in Arapahoe County, Colorado.She attended college in San Diego County and graduated from UCSM with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Judy loved both snow and water skiing and was active in AA...

Nellie Foster

Nellie Foster

May 8, 2020

Nellie Steurer Foster, 90, of Urbanna formerly of Wake passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was a retired C.N.A. and the widow of Willie Foster. Nellie was a member of the River of Life Church in Topping. Survived by her daughter, Jessie Ann Thrift (Bill); granddaughter, Leslie Ann Jackson (David). She is also survived by a sister, Jeanette...

Eli Hirschberg

Eli Hirschberg

May 5, 2020

Eli Joseph Hirschberg, 29, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born on December 1, 1990 in the northern state of New Hampshire and was a true southern man who remain a loyal New England Patriots fan. He was the most loving and amazing father his son Jaxson could ever have. He was a loyal,...

Judy Brady

Judy Brady

May 4, 2020

Judy Diehl Brady, 68, of Jamaica passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. She was always known for her great smile and sweet disposition. Judy’s passing was a blessing, for she fought Alzheimer’s for seven years.She was a retried correctional officer with the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center in Saluda and was predeceased by her father, Richard Diehl. Judy is...

Harry Nance

Harry Nance

May 3, 2020

Harry Fuqua Nance, age 79, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Harry was born February 11, 1941 on his mother’s birthday to the late Homer Fuqua Nance and Dovie Gibbs Nance. He grew up in the Bunker Hill community on their family farm raising tobacco and cattle with his siblings...

W. Norman Hall

W. Norman Hall

Apr 29, 2020

Walter Norman Hall (Norman), beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend went home to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. After a courageous battle with brain cancer, he left this world with peace and grace to begin the Hall reunion in glory. Norman was preceded in death by his parents Aubrey and...

Willis Sumner

Willis Sumner

Apr 29, 2020

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Willis Lee Sumner, 88, passed away peacefully with his children by his side. lee was born to Willis and Daisy Sumner in March of 1932 in Drakesboro, Kentucky. After joining the Navy at the age of 18, he met Winnie, his future wife, while stationed in Coronado in 1953. Three...

Doreen Gluck

Doreen Gluck

Apr 26, 2020

Doreen Jean Gluck, 68, of Gloucester, Virginia, unexpectedly left this earth Sunday, April 26, 2020. Doreen was born in Glen Cove, New York, where she graduated from Glen Cove High School and met the love of her life, “Chip”. Their pride and joy were their daughters Gina and Charlene. While living in NY, she was a Certified Nursing Assistant specializing...