Recent Obituaries
Sharon Fochtmann
Aug 3, 2020
Sharon Jewel Fochtmann, of Gloucester, entered the gates of heaven on August 3, 2020. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 21, 1942.She was preceded in death by her husband, Kip Fochtmann; and her sister, Darlene Kessler. She is survived by her 6 children; Dee Wojtach of Gloucester, Joseph M. Wojtach Jr. of Richmond, Brian J. Wojtach of...
Paul Mark Tyler
Aug 3, 2020
Paul Mark Tyler, 64, of Lancaster County, Virginia passed away on August 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, John Mark Tyler and his grandparents, Paul and Ruth Pruitt, all of Urbanna, Virginia, and formerly of Tangier Island. Mark is survived by his mother, June Tyler Crockett of Arizona, formerly of Williamsburg, Virginia; two sisters, Dawn Kemp...
Willie Holt
Aug 3, 2020
“There is no death, although we breathe when beautiful familiar forms that we have learned to love are torn from our embracing arms.”Willie Edward Holt Sr. was born on February 28, 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA. On August 3, 2020, Willie went to be with our Lord. “The golden gates stood open and God took him home.” Precious memories of Willie...
Joseph Lewis
Aug 2, 2020
Joseph Nelson Lewis, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Joe retired as a boat captain from C & O Railroad. He was a member of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, Coast Guard Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Department, and the Masonic Lodge, Achilles, Virginia. Joe Joe was an avid pool player and could always be...
Barbara Thomas
Aug 2, 2020
Barbara Jean Thomas, 73, of Hardyville, VA passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Barbara was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and for many years was the secretary for the Rappahannock Civic Club and participated in their Food Bank and Bingo. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph Croxton and Igholdia Werner.She is survived by her two...
Margaret Feil
Aug 2, 2020
Margaret Sheffield Smith Feil, 98, a 21 year resident of Rappahannock, Westminster Canterbury, Irvington, Va. made her final transition in this life August 2, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Dana S. Smith, John F. Smith IV (Eileen), grandsons J. Smith V, Powell Smith, and Talbott Smith and three great granddaghters. She was preceded in death by her first...
Lois Hudgins
Aug 1, 2020
Lois Winder Hudgins, 96, of Gwynn’s Island Virginia, beloved wife of Willard R. “Buster” Hudgins, Jr., went to be with her Lord Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born in Greenfield, MA. September 16, 1923. She graduated from Greenfield High School and attended the College of William and Mary. She was employed by Colonial Williamsburg for many years, was a...
Judith Dieter
Jul 30, 2020
Judith L. Dieter, age 82 of Jamaica, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. A native of Glen Burnie, Maryland, she and her husband George J. Dieter moved to Middlesex County in 1990. Judith loved cooking, crocheting, and word search puzzles.She was predeceased by her daughter Denise Dieter. In addition to her husband George, Judith is survived by children,...
Sean Stanley
Jul 28, 2020
Sean Edward Stanley, 51, of Tappahannock formerly of West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Sean was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Weber Stanley. He is survived by his parents, Carl and Sherri Stanley; two brothers, Bryan Stanley of Pasadena, MD and Aaron Stanley of Lake Ridge; his nephews...
Deborah Perry
Jul 28, 2020
Deborah Isobel Perry, 70, of Mathews, was called home to the Lord Tuesday, July28, 2020 at home surrounded by her children. Debby was born in Windsor, NovaScotia on May 18, 1950, to Ralph Parsons and Elizabeth Mary Cochrane.She was a parishioner at the Church of St. Francis De Sales in Mathews, Virginia. Debbywas an active member in her church, teaching...
Joshua Eveland
Jul 27, 2020
Joshua Robin Eveland, 44, lost his battle with lung cancer on Monday, July 27, 2020, with his mom, Cindy and Aunt Candy by his side.Josh was preceded in death by his father and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his heartbroken mom, Cindy Lowe, and his much cherished daughter, Mia Ann, age 4. He is also survived...
Clarence Marshall
Jul 23, 2020
In the quiet afternoon of July 23, 2020, Clarence E Marshall slipped away to be greeted in heaven by his son Michael, his parents Roger and Florence “Pearl”, his sisters, Elfie and Joyce, and his brothers, Wilton, Sr., Earl, and Vernon.Uncle Mo as many knew him never met a stranger and loved playing his guitar and singing with his fellow...
Kenneth Cumberland
Jul 23, 2020
Kenneth Lee Cumberland, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Riverside Convalescent Center-Mathews. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Cumberland; brother, William (Buzzy) Cumberland; sister, Gladys Cook; brother-in-law, Virgie English.He is survived by his wife, Bonnie George; sister, Helen English; nephews, Jerry Cumberland (Messina), Willy Cumberland (Liz); Louie Cook (Peggie) and Wayne English...
Mary Fogg
Jul 20, 2020
Mary Robins “Dot” Fogg, 97, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020. Dot was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Richard Hall “Dick” Fogg in 1993. Dick and Dot were the owners of the former Tappahannock business, Brooks Dry Goods located on Prince Street. In addition to her husband, Dot was preceded in death...
Janice Taylor
Jul 19, 2020
Janice Lee Beall Taylor, age 81, of Urbanna, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born to parents Mary Anna and J. Leonard Beall in Rockville, Maryland she was the oldest of 5 siblings. Jan has lived in Middlesex County with her husband of 65 years, Lloyd C. Taylor, since 1996. She was always a strong supporter of Lloyd’s...
Martha Anne King
Jul 18, 2020
Martha Anne King (Smith), 73, of Hallieford, VA passed away, Saturday, July 18, 2020 after a warrior’s battle with Cancer. She was born in Kansas City, MO on August 17, 1946 to the late Bradford and June Smith. Martha Anne is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Terence Michael King, two daughters, Tracey (married to Eric Barrett) and...
Jane Deagle
Jul 15, 2020
Jane Callis Deagle, age 64, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. A lifelong resident of Deltaville, Virginia, Jane was born June, 6th 1956, to James Russell and Mary Elizabeth Callis. Jane was a loving mother, grandmother, and a true friend to all.Jane joins her beloved husband Phillip Warren Deagle; her sister, Charlotte Slaughter; her mother & father; mother...
Martha Bareford
Jul 12, 2020
Martha Schools Bareford, 86, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Earnest C. “Jimmy” Bareford. Martha was the retired owner of B & H Auto Sales and a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church.Martha is survived by her three devoted daughters, Sheila Boone (Jeff), Janet Bareford (Jerry Taylor) and...
Joyce Carroll
Jul 12, 2020
Joyce M. Carroll, 77, of Hudgins, Virginia went to be with the Lord and her loving husband Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was a loving mother and friend with a generous heart, a bright light in the lives of many. Joyce was a woman of many talents, a retired salon owner, hair stylist, master gardener, avid reader, puzzler, self-taught painting...
Patricia Mitchem
Jul 12, 2020
Patricia Sue Mitchem of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 13, 1947 in Meade County, Kentucky to Paul and Rose Morgan.She was a graduate of Mathews High School and a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Diggs. She truly lived life to the fullest through simple...

