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Elsie Baldwin

Elsie Baldwin

Feb 21, 2020

Elsie Schools Baldwin, 88, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Wesley Baldwin, and her brothers, Frasier Schools, and John “Stumpy” Schools; sister-in-law Lorraine Schools.She is survived by her nieces, Betty Chatham and Stephanie Robinson; nephew, James R. Baldwin, and his wife, Mary. C. Baldwin; great nieces, Karen...

Lavonne Pearce

Lavonne Pearce

Feb 21, 2020

Lavonne Marie Pearce, 82, of Topping passed away peacefully Friday, February 21, 2020.Lavonne was born in Alta Vista, Iowa, on April 20, 1937. She spent her youth on the family farm in New Hampton, Iowa, and attended New Hampton High School. After her graduation she worked briefly for social services before working for Counterintelligence with Civil Services. She lived in...

Lester South

Lester South

Feb 19, 2020

South, Lester Eugene (Gene) died on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at The Hermitage in Richmond, VA. Born in Gloucester on October 20, 1932, he was the son of Lester Brown and Emma Chapman South. Gene graduated from R.P.I. (now VCU) with a B.A. in Fine Arts.After two years of service in the Navy, he joined Miller & Rhoads as a...

Suzy Jones

Suzy Jones

Feb 17, 2020

Suzy Jones, 79 of Bohannon in Mathews County, Virginia, dedicated U.S. Army spouse, loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandma and friend to everyone passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020.She was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and received her B.A. in English from Florida State University. She was a former Virginia State PEO President and was dedicated to the PEO...

Katherine Marie Batley

Katherine Marie Batley

Feb 17, 2020

Katherine Marie (Harrow) Batley, 86, born to Annie (Burruss) Harrow and Earl Harrow, died peacefully on February 17, 2020. She is predeceased by her wonderful husband, Peter David Batley; her parents; and a sister, Charlotte.Marie (also known as Kitty) graduated from Middlesex High School and was a lifelong member of Zoar Baptist Church. She is survived by her large and...

Joe Swinson

Joe Swinson

Feb 16, 2020

Joe E. Swinson, Sr. 91 of “Telfair Farm” Champlain, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, February 16, 2020 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.Joe is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Beverly Smith Swinson, his two children, Linda S. Wiley (Tim) of Williamsville, MO., Joe E Swinson, Jr. (Isobel) of Champlain, VA. Five grandchildren; Jesse Swinson (Vanessa),...

Isaac Corbitt

Isaac Corbitt

Feb 15, 2020

Isaac Corbitt Jr., 89, of Susan, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at St Francis Nursing Home in Newport News Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years together, Edith Riddle Corbitt (Shirley) and his siblings, Ancil Edward Corbitt and Isbin Corbitt.He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.He is...

Mildred Shackleford

Mildred Shackleford

Feb 13, 2020

Mildred Lee Shackleford, 78, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of Urbanna, passed away on February 13, 2020, at Sunrise Assisted Living.She was born December 23, 1941, in Richmond, Virginia, a daughter of the late Aubrey and Ruth Marshall Wilkes. Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, R. Stanley Shackleford; and her brother-in-laws, Walter Rosypal, Horace Shackleford,...

Paula Wash

Paula Wash

Feb 13, 2020

Paula Louise Wash, 70, of Deltaville, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on February 13th surrounded by her family. Paula is survived by her husband of 47 years, Thomas; son, Paul and her daughter-in-law, Julie Ann; daughter, Rebecca and her son-in-law, Glenn; and two grandchildren, Anne-Kinsey and Ned.Paula was born in the Bronx, NY, daughter of Paul and Edith...

Mildred Minor

Mildred Minor

Feb 12, 2020

Mildred Florence Minor, 90, of Tappahannock passed away on February 12, 2020. She was born on January 25, 1930. She loved flowers, her birds, and everyone she met. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda L Minor (Robert Weeks) and Karen M Johnson; Grandson; Stephen “Chris” Carlson (Shea Carlson); Mylah Dani Carlson; two “special daughters” Theresa Davis and Donna...

Horace Courtney

Horace Courtney

Feb 5, 2020

Horace Bartlett Courtney, age 89, of King & Queen Courthouse, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping, Va. He was the founder of Courtney Flooring.Horace was predeceased by his wife, Mary Jane Courtney; a daughter, Jeanette Rose Davis; two sons, Horace Jackson Courtney and David Mark Courtney. He is survived by...

Joseph Bly

Joseph Bly

Feb 5, 2020

Joseph A. Bly, age 77, of Mathews, VA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and close friends on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 after fighting 5 long years of cancer. Joseph was born in Troy, NY on September 14, 1942.He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Berlin Central High School. He served...

Matt Ponish

Matt Ponish

Feb 4, 2020

Matthew “Matt” Ponish, 68, of Dunnsville passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was a retired school teacher for the Essex County Public Schools, where he continued to work as an IT Specialist. He was also the organist for Church of the Visitation and St. Timothy’s Catholic Church.Matt is survived by a devoted friend Darryl Woods of Dunnsville; two...

Raymond Mountford

Raymond Mountford

Feb 2, 2020

Raymond Nathaniel Mountford, Sr., 95, of Mathews and Virginia Beach, Virginia died on Sunday, February 2, 2020 following a short illness.Ray was born on December 5, 1924 in Norfolk, Virginia. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War as a Gunner’s Mate achieving the rank of Senior Chief before retiring...

Ruth Dunlevy

Ruth Dunlevy

Feb 2, 2020

Ruth Dunlevy, 98, died February 2, 2020 at her home in Regent, VA. She was born on September 8, 1921 in Regent to Mary Thomas and William James Dunlevy. She graduated from Syringa High School and Richmond Business College. Ruth’s first job was at CAPICO Printing Inc. Co. in Richmond, VA. Her boss was Lou McClellan; and together they served...

Lawrence "Larry" Ohde

Lawrence "Larry" Ohde

Feb 1, 2020

Larry Allen Ohde, 68, of Hartwood, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He thoroughly enjoyed music, tin toys, space, antiques, and other collectibles. Larry was a master electrician and owner of OHM Electric, Inc. for nearly 40 years.Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Cronk Winder Ohde; brother, Bob Ohde; sister, Sue Zandt. He was survived...

William Parker

William Parker

Jan 28, 2020

William H. “Bill” Parker, III, 76, of Hartfield passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant and was a member of Philippi Christian Church, Deltaville. Bill was active in his community and in his church outreach program.Bill will be sorely missed by his many friends and his family. Bill...

Robert Shackelford

Robert Shackelford

Jan 27, 2020

Robert E. “Bobby” Shackelford, 88, of Water View a U.S. Navy veteran and retired waterman, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Bobby was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, the Virginia Waterman’s Association and a charter member of the Water View Volunteer Fire Department and was honored to be names Captain of the 2006 Urbanna Oyster Festival Parade.Survived by...

Ronnie Webb

Ronnie Webb

Jan 27, 2020

Ronnie Booker Webb Jr., 42, of Lancaster County, VA. passed away suddenly on Monday, January 27th, 2020.Ronnie, a loving and caring husband, leaves behind his beloved wife, Krystal Marie Webb and their fur children. To her, Ronnie was her whole world, her best friend, and her everything.Ronnie was proceeded in death by his mother, Nancy Ann Hurst. He also leaves...

William Bess

William Bess

Jan 26, 2020

William (Bill) Bradley Bess, 64, passed unexpectedly in his sleep at home the morning of January 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Tori Conners Bess; his sons, Michael Bess (Micah), Bradley Bess (Jessica) and grandson Anson; sisters, Elizabeth Williams, Sharon Courson (Miles) and Marylin Callis (Brian); numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws; dear cousins, Wendy, Scott, Ella and Anna...