Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
Melinda Hart
Dec 29, 2019
Melinda Jean Hart, 48, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, Godmother, friend, and mentor. She was the rock of the family, and there was no one more loving and kind than Melinda. She had a boisterous laugh and a contagious smile. She leaves behind numerous communities...
Willard Wake
Dec 28, 2019
Willard B. “Chappy” Wake, Jr., 70, of Urbanna passed away peacefully at home December 28, 2019, surrounded by his family and beloved dog, Lizzie. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Bowdoin Wake, Sr., special aunt, Louise Miller, and beloved mother and father-in-law, Jackie and Clyde Thrift.He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Patrice Thrift...
Thomas Owens
Dec 24, 2019
Thomas E. (Tommy) Owens, Jr., age 74, of Susan passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 with his wife and family members by his side. Tommy was born on December 12, 1945 to the late Everett and Louise Owens. He proudly served with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam while in the U. S. Army from 1967...
Sophia Delano
Dec 24, 2019
Sophia Louise Delano, also lovingly known as, Bia and Lulabug was born on June 29, 2003 and gained her angel wings on December 24, 2019. Sophia was loved by many and left a legacy of kindness, acceptance, and love for her family to follow. Sophia had aspirations of becoming a neonatal surgeon. She loved sunsets and frequently captured those golden...
William Meredith
Dec 22, 2019
William Massie "Bill" Meredith, Sr., 92, of Loretto, VA, died Sunday, December 22, 2019.A graduate of the Staunton Military Academy and the University of Virginia, at the request of his beloved friend, James C. Wheat, Bill joined Wheat & Co in 1954 in their Norfolk office. In 1957, after proving his merit, Bill was asked to build the Roanoke office,...
Miriam Callis
Dec 19, 2019
Miriam Thomas Callis, 95, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. She was born August 8, 1924 in Peary, VA. She was a lifelong residence of Mathews County. Miriam was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family was extremely important to her. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and...
Ronald Dameron
Dec 16, 2019
Ronald E. "Ronnie" Dameron age 63 of Wake, VA, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2019. Some say it's because he couldn't take the Redskins losing anymore. I say it was to avoid the upcoming presidential election!A draftsman by day and a musician by night. Ronnie's love for playing music was the one thing that could always bring a smile...
Joseph "Pete" Moss
Dec 14, 2019
Joseph “Pete” Franklin Moss, Sr., 83 passed away on Saturday, December 14th, 2019. He was a former logger and later a truck driver for Trent Moss Hauling. Pete was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean Moss.He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Joseph Moss, Jr. and Penny; grandchildren, Joseph Moss III, Mindy Forrest (Ogle Jr.),...
Nannie Louise Green
Dec 14, 2019
Nannie Louise Green, 90, of Urbanna, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Green; her son, Melvin Edwards, and her granddaughter, Donna. She is survived by her son, James W. Edwards (Tiny); daughter, Carolyn Weimer (Bobby); sister, Thelma Sykes (Vernon); great nieces and nephews, Clayton, Hailey, Michelle, Terry, Susan, Scooter,...
Vivian Vail
Dec 12, 2019
Vivian Ruth Vail, 98, of Hallieford, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was a member of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of the Women’s Club for over 60 years. She was a creative and talented folk artist. She was also a loving mother and grandmother.She was preceded in death by...
Frances Ward
Dec 10, 2019
Frances Carlton Mason Ward of Urbanna passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was the widow of the late James H. Ward, Sr. and was predeceased by her son, Marvin Mason, III. Frances leaves three daughters, Linda Mason, Carol Blue and Barbara Johnson; sons-in-law, Eric Johnson and Randy Blue; and daughter-in-law, Crystal Mason. She also leaves the loves of her...
Selena Gray
Dec 8, 2019
Selena Ann Gray, 82, of Port Haywood, VA went to be with her Lord on December 8, 2019. Selena was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who devoted much of her time and energy to family members over the years. She loved flowers and crafting. Selena was born to the late Walter and Harriet Grimstead on April 20th, 1937.She was...
JoAnn West
Dec 7, 2019
JoAnn West, 65, of Peary, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born on December 11, 1953, daughter of the late William C. & Catherine M. West. She is survived by her fiancée Mike Matthews; sons, Darrell Pittman (Angela) and Joey Mandell (Nicole); brothers, Billy West and Bobby West (Betty); grandchildren, Maria,...
Joseph Cardwell
Dec 5, 2019
Joseph P. “Joey” Cardwell Jr. age 71 of Urbanna VA, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019. Joey retired from the State of Virginia as a Seafood Marketing Specialist and was a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church and Urbanna Masonic Lodge #83 A.F. & A.M.He was predeceased by his father, Joseph P. Cardwell Sr.; mother, Hyla...
Sally Reville
Dec 3, 2019
Sally Reville of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 88.She was born on November 23, 1931 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland to Martin Whelan and Katie (Guinane) Whelan.Sally was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin Reville. She was also predeceased by her dear sister, Kathleen (Whelan) Burns, her brother Joseph Whelan, and...
James Lee Walton
Dec 1, 2019
James Lee Walton Sr., 92 of Saluda, VA., passed away on December 1, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Emmett and Lula Walton of Glenns and his son, James Lee Walton Jr.Lee leaves behind his wife of 74 years, Emma Lee; sons, Bruce and Brian (Sadie); sister, Rebecca; brothers, Billy...
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