Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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