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Robert Shackelford

Robert Shackelford

Jan 27, 2020

Robert E. “Bobby” Shackelford, 88, of Water View a U.S. Navy veteran and retired waterman, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Bobby was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, the Virginia Waterman’s Association and a charter member of the Water View Volunteer Fire Department and was honored to be names Captain of the 2006 Urbanna Oyster Festival Parade.Survived by...

Ronnie Webb

Ronnie Webb

Jan 27, 2020

Ronnie Booker Webb Jr., 42, of Lancaster County, VA. passed away suddenly on Monday, January 27th, 2020.Ronnie, a loving and caring husband, leaves behind his beloved wife, Krystal Marie Webb and their fur children. To her, Ronnie was her whole world, her best friend, and her everything.Ronnie was proceeded in death by his mother, Nancy Ann Hurst. He also leaves...

William Bess

William Bess

Jan 26, 2020

William (Bill) Bradley Bess, 64, passed unexpectedly in his sleep at home the morning of January 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Tori Conners Bess; his sons, Michael Bess (Micah), Bradley Bess (Jessica) and grandson Anson; sisters, Elizabeth Williams, Sharon Courson (Miles) and Marylin Callis (Brian); numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws; dear cousins, Wendy, Scott, Ella and Anna...

William Thomas

William Thomas

Jan 23, 2020

William Griffith Thomas, of Irvington, VA and Livingston, MT, died of heart failure on January 23, 2020. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Washington, DC. He is predeceased by his parents, Henry Phineas Thomas and Margaret Carr Robertson; and his brother, Henry Alexander Thomas.He graduated from Randolph-Macon Academy, attended Williams College and Richmond College, and received his J.D....

Harry T. Gladding, Jr.

Harry T. Gladding, Jr.

Jan 19, 2020

By the time you read this I hopefully will be flying my plane, riding my motorcycle, diving in the beautiful waters in Heaven or playing fetch with Gretchen and Heidi. I have lived a wonderful life. Of course, it has not always been a bed of roses, but I must say it has been great for most of my life....

Frank Daly

Frank Daly

Jan 18, 2020

FRANK A. DALY (Age 91) Years after earning his wings as a pilot, Frank gained another set of wings, those of an angel.Frank died at his home in Urbanna, VA on January 18, 2020. His devoted dog Pookie was at his side. Frank was the son of the late Jack and Anna Daly, and brother of the late George Daly...

Thomas Mangrum

Thomas Mangrum

Jan 18, 2020

Thomas G. Mangrum Sr., 93, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Williamsburg, VA. He was born in Lewisburg, NC on August 11, 1926 to William Louis and Laura Mangrum. He graduated from high school in Newport News, VA, went on to Hampton University and also completed several noncredit courses at William & Mary College. Thomas was married to...

Esther Boroody-Gauthier

Esther Boroody-Gauthier

Jan 17, 2020

Esther Boroody- Gauthier passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at age 90. She was born to the late Grace May Terry Wentisch and William Andrew Wentisch on June 17, 1929 in Holtsville, Long Island, New York. She is survived by her husband of almost 20 years, Roland Gauthier; his son, Mark Gauthier; her daughters, Valerie Papaleo (Michael), and...

Floyd Clark

Floyd Clark

Jan 17, 2020

Floyd A. “Billy” Clark passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 17, 2020. He was a retired supervisor and attended Upper Essex Baptist Church. Billy was an avid bird lover, enjoying watching and feeding them daily. Billy enjoyed watching Yankee games, hunting and his devoted dog, Peanut.He was preceded in death by a son Richard Clark and his...

Paige Gallicchio

Paige Gallicchio

Jan 16, 2020

Paige Blake Gallicchio, 57, of Saluda passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who will be truly missed by all.Paige was predeceased by her father, Melvin L. Blake and is survived by her husband, Jerry Gallicchio; daughter, Ashley Gallicchio (Billy); a son, Travis Gallicchio...

Elizabeth Snow

Elizabeth Snow

Jan 14, 2020

Elizabeth Snow (Betty) of Sydney, Montana passed in the presence of loved ones on January 14, 2020. Betty was a Navy wife and retired RN from Fairfax Hospital where she cared for adolescents for 25 years. She was predeceased by her husband CDR George M. Snow USN ret. and her parents John and Lydia Gable.She is survived by Mark Snow,...

William Barrett

William Barrett

Jan 14, 2020

William H. Barrett, 74, of Warsaw passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Bill was an Army Veteran and the widower of Charlotte Barrett. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Tammy and Donald Payne; two grandchildren, D. J. Payne and Brittany Payne (Sam); three brothers, Charlie Barrett of Texas, Chris Barrett of Florida, Tommy Barrett (Bonnie) of...

Rebecca Doan

Rebecca Doan

Jan 9, 2020

Rebecca Dale Doan, 79, of Port Haywood, VA passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Rebecca was born in York County, VA and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She loved to travel, especially her trip to Mt. Sinai in Egypt and England. She also loved being with her family, cutting grass and being outdoors.She was predeceased...

Irma Dann

Irma Dann

Jan 5, 2020

Irma Ray Dann, 79, of Richmond formerly of Middlesex passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was the widow of Millard Dann. Survived by her son, Kevan Dann; a daughter, Heidi Luce; a sister, Patricia “Patsy” Watson, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 9th in Faulkner Funeral Home, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda....

Mary Durkovich

Mary Durkovich

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Lawrence Durkovich of Mathews, VA passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 after a long illness. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 17, 1933, and is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth.She is predeceased by her husband Rev. John Durkovich, whom she married in 1955. Together they served in the Ministry of...

William Snyder

William Snyder

Jan 4, 2020

William James Snyder Jr., 61, of Dunnsville, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Marga-ret Snyder, six children, Melissa Romero (Orlando) of Sterling, Virginia, Samantha Snyder of Haynesville, Virginia, Stacey Ashline (James) of King George, Virginia, Christine Snyder, of Saint Stephens Church,...

Selma Thomas

Selma Thomas

Jan 2, 2020

Selma Jordan Thomas passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home in Hartfield, Virginia. Selma was a graduate of Mathews High School and Johnston Willis School of Nursing. Her nursing career spanned over 40-years including Riverside Hospital, Doctor Felton's RN, the Lancashire and as Public Health Nurse for Essex and Matthews counties.Selma has been an active member of...

Lotte Summey

Lotte Summey

Jan 1, 2020

Lotte Ilsabeta Summey, of Tappahannock, Virginia was born 27 September 1918 in Bremen, Germany to Bertha and Nicholas Freese, and died January 1, 2020 at age 101 in Tappahannock, Virginia.She was predeceased by her husband, Col. James C. Summey and by Mary Burke Parker, four brothers and a sister. She is survived by her family Nathan, III (Tri) and Kathy...

Wayne Shy

Wayne Shy

Jan 1, 2020

Wayne F. Shy, 81, of North passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, worked for 35 years with UPS and 10 years at the Norfolk Naval Station. He also served 2 years in the United States Army. He is survived by his son Wayne, Jr and his wife Jennine of New York; 2...

Francis Daniel Marrin

Francis Daniel Marrin

Dec 31, 2019

Francis D. Marrin, Sr., 77, of Deltaville passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was born and raised on the North Side of Richmond (Oregon Hill) and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62. Francis retired from the City of Richmond with thirty-two years of service as an electrician and was...