Recent Obituaries
Maida Hudgins
Mar 13, 2020
Maida G. Hudgins, 88, of Mathews, better known as Mate, Maida, Ms. Maida, Grandmomma, Mimi and Gigi by those who knew and loved her joined her heavenly father on Friday, March 13, 2020.A native of Baltimore, Maryland she was born on April 8, 1931 and was preceded in death by the love of her life, Charles D. (Sonny) Hudgins; parents,...
Brent Shifflett
Mar 12, 2020
Brent W. Shifflett, 66, of Kilmarnock, VA, passed away in his home on March 12, 2020. Brent was born in Orange, VA on April 23, 1953 and moved to Gloucester, VA when he was a boy. Brent graduated from Gloucester High School in 1973. After graduating, Brent worked for Safeway and Food Lion for 23 years before pursuing his passion...
Melvin Lloyd Brooks
Mar 8, 2020
Melvin Lloyd Brooks, 80, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was a retired salesman for Moore’s Building Supply and Tappahannock Building Supply. He was a former member of Tappahannock Jaycee’s and Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a former member of the Northern Neck Home Builders Association, and served in the U.S. Army.He was...
James "Jimmy" Beazley
Mar 4, 2020
James Robert Beazley, 76, was born August 12, 1943 to the late Archie L. and Lucy Beazley. He was preceded in death by sixteen brothers and sisters. Jimmy leaves behind his wife of 53½ years, Nora S. Beazley; two sisters, Mary Greber and Laura Starr both of Tappahannock; three children, Juanita Williams (Rodney) of King and Queen County, Marie Willet...
Ruth Downs
Mar 4, 2020
Ruth W. Downs, 96, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born in Vacherie, Louisiana to Damase and Beatrice Webre. She was one of 9 children. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of Church of Francis de Sales.. She was a minister to the sick and faithful server in church.Ruth is survived by...
James Hilton
Mar 4, 2020
James Hilton, Jr. died peacefully at home on March 4, 2020. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on May 9, 1927 to the late James Hilton, Sr and Bertie Maude Fansler Hilton. He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Ellen Wade in 2001; his second wife, Hazel in 2017 and his brother, Eugene Hilton.For 50 + years, he...
Kathy Rowe
Mar 3, 2020
Kathryn M. Rowe, 61, of Cobbs Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Born on September 30, 1958, she was the only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Sidney Mitchem Jr.She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Timmy Rowe; two sons, Jason (Stephanie) and Brian Sr. (Amanda);...
Patricia "Patty" Skelton Courtney
Mar 3, 2020
Patricia “Patty” Skelton Courtney, 66, of Warsaw, formerly of Tappahannock passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Linwood and Mary Skelton, her daughter Tabatha Lynn Coates and her brother David “Bubba” Skelton. Patty is survived by four sons Stephen Michael Skelton of Warsaw, Robert Lewis Courtney, Jr., John Patrick Courtney of Aylett and...
Mildred "Sally" Gibbs
Mar 2, 2020
Mildred “Sally” Gibbs, 60, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at her residence on Monday, March 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mildred Langford Martin.Sally is survived by her sons, Robert Wayne Gibbs, Jr. and Joseph James Gibbs both of Tappahannock; five grandchildren, Whitney, Ebony, Amber, Alex and Cameron Gibbs;...
Virginia Sparrow
Mar 1, 2020
Virginia F. Sparrow, 78, of Gwynn, VA passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents W. Rufus and Winifred Jean Forrest; son, William David Sparrow and sister, Lorena Cook.She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Robert V. Sparrow, Jr; children, Jean Sparrow, Robert V. Sparrow III; Sharon Valdez; brother, David...
George Robinson
Mar 1, 2020
George Edward Robinson, 85, of Warsaw, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020.A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping, Virginia. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 p.m. prior to the graveside service at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda, Virginia.
Linda Sadler
Feb 29, 2020
Linda Ruth Sadler RevereHaving earned her wings, Linda Ruth Sadler Revere slipped the bonds of earth on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The only child of Richard Ashley Sadler and Flora Hudgins Sadler, Linda lived for a time in the family’s ancestral home on Winter Harbor. It was a home to which she would later return. She was a good student,...
Charles Davis
Feb 28, 2020
Charles M. Davis, 82, of Kinsale, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020.He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria J. Davis, and two sisters, Rosie Schools and Nellie “Sissie” Downey.He is survived by his son, Wade B. Davis (Michelle), daughter, Deborah Hoffmaster; two brothers, Russell Davis (Joy), and Jimmy Davis (Joyce); two grandchildren, Brennan Davis and Diann...
Edwina Casey
Feb 28, 2020
Helen “Edwina” Casey, 72, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Edwin Jackson and Avie Christine Wilkerson Jackson and her sister-in-law Ruth Ann Jackson. She was a member of the Mathews Lions Club where she received the “Lion of the Year” award, Down the Road Hunt Club (Treasurer), and The Red...
Leonard Simpson
Feb 28, 2020
Leonard H. “Buddy” Simpson III, 86, of Henrico and Mathews, VA went to be with his Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020. Buddy was born in Wheeling, WV on July 31, 1933, to Leonard and Louise Simpson.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary; son, Leonard IV (Laura); daughter, Louise Heaton (Charles) grandchildren, L. Harrison V and...
Earl "Dick" Hayes
Feb 26, 2020
Earl A. “Dick” Hayes passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He is survived by his sister, Annie H. Landman of Hague; nephews, James E. Landman, Dennis W. Landman; niece, Edith “Dale” Pitts; six great nieces and nephews; six great-great nieces and nephews; and one step great-great niece. He was preceded in death by his sister, Edith H. Doughten, brother, James...
Howard Kruse
Feb 26, 2020
Howard Christian Kruse of Hardyville, was born December 25, 1936. On February 26, 2020, he was surrounded by his family when he passed over into eternity to be with Jesus.He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Kathrine Kruse, and his son, Wayne Kruse. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathleen (Harrow); his daughter, Susan Bowen; grandchildren...
Robert Beale Schools
Feb 25, 2020
Robert Beale Schools, 84, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Debra F. Schools; Son, Robert Wade Schools (Angela) of DeBary, Florida; Daughter, Crystal Schools (James Davis III) of Tappahannock; four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter; two step-sons, Steven Slotwinski and Michael Slotwinski. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth...
Clarence Tignor
Feb 22, 2020
Clarence W. Tignor, 85, of Tignor, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was the owner/operator of the country store, Tignor’s Store in Tignor, Virginia since 1963. He farmed over 60 years in Caroline and Essex County, and loved gardening and hunting. He was also the founder of the CAT Hunt Club, and enjoyed hunting most of his...
Mary Bass
Feb 22, 2020
Mary Jewell “Dew” Bass, 90, beloved wife of Major General Sampson H. Bass, Jr., US Army Retired, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 surrounded by family at her cottage home on the Rappahannock River in Locust Hill, Va.Born on September 6, 1929 in Maryland’s historic Fort Washington, Dew was the daughter of James C. and Mary L. Wells. She...
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