Recent Obituaries
Matt Ponish
Feb 4, 2020
Matthew “Matt” Ponish, 68, of Dunnsville passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was a retired school teacher for the Essex County Public Schools, where he continued to work as an IT Specialist. He was also the organist for Church of the Visitation and St. Timothy’s Catholic Church.Matt is survived by a devoted friend Darryl Woods of Dunnsville; two...
Raymond Mountford
Feb 2, 2020
Raymond Nathaniel Mountford, Sr., 95, of Mathews and Virginia Beach, Virginia died on Sunday, February 2, 2020 following a short illness.Ray was born on December 5, 1924 in Norfolk, Virginia. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War as a Gunner’s Mate achieving the rank of Senior Chief before retiring...
Ruth Dunlevy
Feb 2, 2020
Ruth Dunlevy, 98, died February 2, 2020 at her home in Regent, VA. She was born on September 8, 1921 in Regent to Mary Thomas and William James Dunlevy. She graduated from Syringa High School and Richmond Business College. Ruth’s first job was at CAPICO Printing Inc. Co. in Richmond, VA. Her boss was Lou McClellan; and together they served...
Lawrence "Larry" Ohde
Feb 1, 2020
Larry Allen Ohde, 68, of Hartwood, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He thoroughly enjoyed music, tin toys, space, antiques, and other collectibles. Larry was a master electrician and owner of OHM Electric, Inc. for nearly 40 years.Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Cronk Winder Ohde; brother, Bob Ohde; sister, Sue Zandt. He was survived...
William Parker
Jan 28, 2020
William H. “Bill” Parker, III, 76, of Hartfield passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant and was a member of Philippi Christian Church, Deltaville. Bill was active in his community and in his church outreach program.Bill will be sorely missed by his many friends and his family. Bill...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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