Recent Obituaries
Gladys Elizabeth Sydnor
Dec 10, 2024
Gladys Elizabeth Sydnor, 89, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday , December 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Sydnor, Sr.; her brothers, Melvin Gordon Davis “Jack,” Aubrey Stokes, Jr., and Jack Stokes. She is survived by her daughters, Autry Meyerhoeffer (Dale) of Verona, Mary Robin Jett (Jack) of Reedville, Teresa Vanlandingham (Kirk) of Lottsburg; her...
James Michael Gorin
Dec 9, 2024
James Michael Gorin departed this life on Monday, December 9th, 2024.
He was born on June 30th, 1948, to Dorothy and William Gorin in Lima, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Bourdon Gordin, who resides in Deltaville, Va; his sister, Joanna Cronin of Michigan and Florida; mother-in-law, Betsy Bourdon; three sisters-in-law, Cheryl, Susan and Sue; one brother-in-law,...
David Michael Valenta
Dec 5, 2024
David Michael Valenta, known affectionately as Commander, Dad, Daddy, or Grandpa, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home “Moon Wind Castle”, in Moon, Virginia. He was number eleven of thirteen children born to Febronia and Bohus Valenta. David was born on August 2, 1942, in Endicott, New York. A graduate of Henry B. Endicott Primary School and...
Edward Hudgins, Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
Edward Hart Hudgins, Sr., 81, of Foster, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was a member and a deacon of Macedonia Baptist Church. Edward graduated in 1961 from Mathews High School. He also drove the school bus while he was in school and served as the janitor in his later years. He worked for Newport News Shipbuilding...
Donna Hurley Williams
Dec 3, 2024
Donna Hurley Williams, age 73, of Saluda, passed away peacefully at Walter Reed Hospital on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Donna was a veterinarian assistant for Saluda Veterinary Clinic for 51 years and worked for Nick’s Restaurant for 27 years. She spent most of her adult life loving, raising and breeding her beloved show dogs.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents,...
William "Kenny" Duncan
Dec 1, 2024
William Kenneth Duncan “Kenny”, 66, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty Duncan, and sister, Gigi Brooks. He is survived by his wife, Kay, and two loving daughters, Kendall and Kameron; and his grand dog,...
Jerry Edward Cooke
Dec 1, 2024
Jerry Edward Cooke, affectionately known as Dad, Papa and Muff passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 85. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was marked by service, love, and adventure.
Jerry is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Jane and their four children: Jerry "Jay" Cooke, Jr. (Debbie), Steve...
Wanda Lumblo
Dec 1, 2024
Wanda Lumblo,71, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home, in Church View, Virginia. She was born to Ralph Osborne and Alma Bobbit on July 6, 1953, in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
She loved her family more than anything! She also loved summertime, gardening outside, word search puzzles and traditional puzzles, fishing, and tanning on...
Patricia Diane Ferrell
Nov 29, 2024
Patricia Diane Ferrell, 69, of Millers Tavern, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 29, 2024. Diane was a licensed practical nurse , and spent over 20 years of her career nursing at various facilities and caring for people in her community. She loved her Lord, family, and the many pet chihuahuas she had over...
Elaine Marilyn Haussler
Nov 28, 2024
Elaine Marilyn Haussler, 93, of White Stone, VA, formerly of Holbrook, NE, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. On June 20, 1931, Elaine was born to Jake and Mathe Fritz, the first of four children. She grew up eight miles southwest of McCook, NE.
She married Frederick Haussler in 1950 and lived on the Haussler family farm, four miles northwest...
Andrew Stevan Kirby
Nov 25, 2024
Andrew S. “Corky” Kirby, 81, of Water View, passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024.
He was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church where he was instrumental in the parking lot ministry. He loved the Lord and his wife, Patricia, of 33 years with all his heart and was the most devoted husband. Corky worked for Chesapeake Corporation for 8 years....
Jean Hutchinson Rhines
Nov 24, 2024
Jean Dabney Hutchinson Rhines died surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the age of 93. The daughter of Elizabeth Henley Hutchinson and John Dabney Hutchinson, she was raised at Westwood farm in King & Queen County, Virginia. She is survived by her daughters Anne Dabney Elder (Steve) of Walkerton, Virginia, Frances Hudgins (Tim) of Mathews, Virginia...
Joseph Usueyibo-Solomon
2024
Joseph Usueyibo-Solomon passed away, Friday, November 29, 2024, in Charlottesville, VA, following a tragic accident. Joseph was a member of the Christchurch School Class of 2024 and in his first year of studies at James Madison University.
In his final days, he was surrounded by members of his family, his Christchurch brothers and sisters—alumni, students and faculty among them—and close friends...
Steven Scott Hollberg
Nov 22, 2024
Steven Scott Hollberg, 68, of Urbanna, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.
He was a devoted husband and father to Wanda Greenwood Hollberg and Ellery Hollberg.
Full obituary to follow.
Melissa G. Keller
Nov 18, 2024
Melissa Gayle Pugh Keller was healed from her struggle with Alzheimer's disease on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. She was 86 years old.
Born on July 26, 1938 in Anawalt, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Gladys Juanette (Jones) Pugh.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Peter Elroy Keller,...
James Climaldi
Nov 18, 2024
James F. Climaldi, 88, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Climaldi. He is survived by his children, Tara Climaldi, Kelly Climaldi, Donna Climaldi, Nikki Bell, Stephen Climaldi, and Jeffrey Climaldi; his sisters, Fran McGlone, and Marie Brown; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, December...
Epaphro Ditus Owens, III
Nov 8, 2024
Epaphro D. “Pat” Owens III, 83, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab- Mathews. He was a member of Bethel Church of Mathews. Pat was a graduate of Mathews High School Class of 1960 and also graduated from a school for mechanics in Danville. He operated Owens Motor Repair in Mathews....
Elizabeth Rennie Johnson
Nov 8, 2024
Elizabeth Rennie Johnson (Betty) was born on April 26, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Deltaville where she resided. Betty died on Friday, November 8, 2024 after a short illness.
In her younger years, she taught swimming lessons to many children in the Deltaville area. Betty also worked in local banks and was Dr. Felton’s receptionist for over thirty years....
Ralph Franklin Trammell
Nov 3, 2024
Ralph Franklin Trammell, born on July 13, 1936, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at the Lancashire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was 88 years old at the time of his passing.
Ralph dedicated a part of his life to serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, showcasing his commitment and bravery. He worked for RECO Engineering for a...
Zachary Thomas Edwards
Nov 2, 2024
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce a much-loved individual, Zachary Edwards, passed away on the morning of November 2, 2024.
Zach was born on February 6, 2002, in Newport News, Virginia. Living in several places, a large portion of his life was spent in Mathews County. Being such a small and close community, it opened several opportunities for Zach...
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