Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...