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Recent Obituaries
James Owen Stellwagen
Nov 27, 2023
James Owen Stellwagen, 75, of Urbanna, passed away at home Monday, November 27, 2023.
He was born August 22, 1948, in Queens, NY. Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janet R. Stellwagen, his loving mother and father; Patricia G. and Marvin E. Russell of Urbana, his stepmother; Georgianna Stellwagen of New York; his son Chad A. Stellwagen...
William "Billy" Cooke
Nov 26, 2023
William W. “Billy” Cooke, 90, passed away peacefully in his home, in Tappahannock, Virginia, on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Billy was born in Tappahannock, raised in Battery, and attended Tappahannock High School, where he played centerfield on the baseball team. Billy served two years in the US Army before attending Randolph-Macon College, where he continued to play baseball. After earning...
James Tyler "Turk" Crittenden
Nov 24, 2023
James Tyler “Turk” Crittenden III, 87, of Deltaville, passed away at his home after a short illness on Friday, November 24, 2023. Turk was the owner and operator of Merryvale Farms, Inc. in Deltaville, VA, farming for his entire life. He was a member of Donovan Masonic Lodge #75 and of Philippi Christian Church, Deltaville, VA.
He is survived by...
Robert Lee Voth
Nov 23, 2023
Robert Lee Voth, born August 16, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA., to Robert William Voth and LaVeria Nagel Voth, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Jeanine Gisvold. He grew up in Placerville, CA., attended Lodi Seventh-Day Adventist Academy and worked in the family business as a mortician in...
John Robert Dillehay
Nov 23, 2023
John Robert Dillehay died peacefully on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, at the age of 91. His beloved wife of 66 years was with him through the night and his daughter, and two grandchildren were close by. The family is thankful they were all together and that he is now with God. John, also known as John Robert, Robbie, Mr....
Charles Langford
Nov 19, 2023
Charles Anderson Langford, 77, of Center Cross, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Robinson Langford, and his son, Charles Wade Langford.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Langford; grandchildren, Taylor-“Wayler” Langford, and Brooke and Charles W. Langford, Jr. “Chad;” and great-granddaughter, Lilianna.
A funeral service...
Betty Jane St. John
Nov 18, 2023
Betty Jane St. John, of Water View, VA., passed away on November 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 23, 1937, to the late Harvey and Ruth Reynolds of Westfield, New York.
Betty enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, crocheting, and crafting.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Melvin St....
Roberta Chilcoat
Nov 15, 2023
Roberta Dutile Chilcoat, of Urbanna, left us too soon on November 15, 2023, at the age of 68, with her daughter by her side.
Mrs. Chilcoat was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline Lescard and Arthur Dutile; her husband, Bob Chilcoat; sister, Susan Sharp; brother, Joe Dutile and her stepson, Jason Yetzer.
Survivors include her daughter, Emily Yetzer-Jones (Anne); grandson, Reid...
Bettie Simmons
Nov 14, 2023
Bettie Henly James “Betsy” Simmons, age 90, died at home on November 14, 2023. Born July 9, 1933, to W. Rodney and Bettie Woodward James, she lived in Mobjack until her father died when she was seven. At that time, she and her mother moved back to the family farm, Walboro, in Saluda. Betsy graduated from Saluda High School in...
Kenneth Wayne Ward
Nov 12, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Ward, 70, of Deltaville, passed away on November 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 29, 1953, he is the son of Floyd and Jean Ward.
In his spare time, Kenny enjoyed fishing and watching football. He was an avid fan of Washington and Green Bay. He loved spending time with his family and his friends...
Agnes Lewis
Nov 12, 2023
Agnes Dean Lewis, 90, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born on August 2, 1933, and raised in Bohannon, Virginia to William and Emma Daniel. Agnes retired after 43 years of service from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester Point.She is survived by her son Kenneth Lewis, Jr.; grandchildren, Paul Lewis...
Barbara Nelson
Nov 12, 2023
Barbara Virginia LeCompte Nelson, age 84, of Remlik, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, November 12, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters, Tracy Campbell (Ronnie) of Saluda, Holly Johnston (Michael) of Hartfield, grandson Payton Campbell and sister Joan L Daugherty of Quinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. (Mickey) Nelson and brother, William...
James O. "Sonny" Ash
Nov 12, 2023
On November 12, 2023 at the age of 94, James Osmond (Sonny) Ash, of Callao, VA, transitioned from time into eternity. Sonny was raised in Perrin, VA by his father, James Henry Ash, and his mother, Marie Bristow Ash, both of whom predeceased him. After graduating from Fork Union Military Academy in 1947, he attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State...
Judy Allen
Nov 10, 2023
Judith Truslow Allen was called home to be with her Lord & Savior on November 10, 2023. She passed away in her home in Tappahannock surrounded by family. Judy will be forever remembered as a kind, funny, hardworking, and loyal person. She was in federal service for the United States Department of Agriculture for over three decades before retiring to...
Lois Ann Bonhaus
Nov 10, 2023
Lois Ann Bonhaus of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 80.Lois Ann was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 18, 1943, to William Sammons and Anna Mae Sammons. While living in Cincinnati she married Dale Bonhaus on June 19, 1965. The couple welcomed 4 loving sons into the world. As the children grew up...
John Corpening
Nov 7, 2023
John Baulch “J.B.” Corpening, aged 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. John wasborn June 30, 1946, in Richmond, VA to the late Teddy G. Corpening and Mary Baulch Corpening.John grew up on his family’s farm located in Hanover, VA. He moved to Deltaville, VA as a young adult where he became a very active member of Zoar Baptist...
Clyde Jeffrey Jr.
Nov 7, 2023
Clyde T. Jeffrey, Jr. (CT), 67, passed away at his home in Center Cross, VA, November 7, 2023. He was dearly loved, enjoyed life (especially on the Rappahannock River),and finished well.CT was born to the late Clyde and LaNelle Jeffrey, March 21, 1956, in Louisville, KY. He graduated from JR Tucker High School, Henrico County, in 1974 and continued his...
Melvin Callis
Nov 6, 2023
Melvin Allen Callis, 79, a lifelong resident of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1944 to Friedenwald and Myrtle Callis. Melvin served in the Air National Guard of Virginia from 1965 to 1971. He graduated from Mathews High School in 1962. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after serving in...
Kimberly Cooke
Nov 6, 2023
Kimberly Jenkins Cooke, 66, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcia and Conway Jenkins.She is survived by her husband, Bruce D. Cooke Sr, her children, Tyler Durham, Kyle Durham (Jennifer), Kelly Durham, Vicki, Heather (Adam), Amanda (Steve) and Bruce Jr (Rachael); her brothers, Mark Jenkins, Matthew Jenkins (Christy),...
Jay Foster
Nov 5, 2023
Jay Luther Foster, aged 68, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.Jay was born on June 22, 1955, in Mathews County, Virginia, to Dorothy and Grayson Foster. After graduating from Mathews County High School in 1973, Jay moved to Detroit, Michigan, to play music and afterward followed that passion to Miami, Florida. There he met Hedy Szurovecz, who he married...
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