Recent Obituaries

Jul 14, 2019

Gordon Harrower, Jr., of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He is survived by his cherished wife and best friend, Anita - his “Sweetest” who so lovingly cared for him during his long decline; the sons he so loved and admired, Ronald, Gordon, and David; two grandchildren; five stepchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and a sister, Struthers Harrower Gignoux.Born...

Jul 10, 2019

Samuel Barron “B” Baird, Jr. passed away on July 10, 2019, at his home in Chance, Virginia. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, S. Barron and Hattie F. Baird and his brothers Edward F. and Benjamin H. Baird. He loved being outdoors, whether it was plowing, planting, harvesting, hunting,...

Jul 10, 2019

Peter Francis Buckley, 77, of St. Stephens Church passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Buckley, and two sisters, Theresa Buckley, and Susie BuckleyHe is survived by his wife, Susan Buckley; two sons, James Edward Buckley of St. Stephens Church and Robert Christopher Buckley of Hampton; two step-daughters, Michelle...

Jul 1, 2019

Jun 30, 2019

Dr. Marilyn “Lindy” Hatch, 78, of Gwynn passed away on June 30, 2019. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan. She moved to Falls Church, VA in 1947 and graduated from Annandale High School, Longwood College and Indiana University. She received a PhD in Human Anatomy from Medical College of Virginia (VCU). She served on the faculty at UNC –...

Jun 30, 2019

Benjamin Baird Ellis, Sr., 76, of Thomas Neck Farm, Champlain passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Ben lived a full, happy life in Essex County on Occupacia Creek. He was a member of Vauter’s Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry for one term. He also served on numerous agricultural boards, as well as a term on the Essex...

Jun 28, 2019

Harvey Cox departed this world on Friday, June 28th, 2019. Harvey was born on December 3rd, 1924, to Ott and Cillia Mae Cox in Floyd County Virginia. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Barbara Milby.He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years Ethel Cox; sisters Nancy Radford and Dollie Gilley; daughter Margaret (Edward) Dixon; Grandsons Roger...

Jun 27, 2019

Priscilla Ann Bristow, 73, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019.She was a longtime member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and community member. Priscilla lived in Tappahannock for 50 years and contributed to her community through various jobs, including bank teller, nursing assistant, and customer service. She was kind, loving,...

Jun 23, 2019

Russell Louis Owens, Jr., 60, of Howertons, departed this life on June 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Louis and Eunice Carter Owens, two sisters, Anne Louis Coghill and Barbara Owens.He is survived by his wife, Renee’ Boyd Owens, son Brandon, and daughter, Britney; sisters, Phyllis Lankford (John), and Linda Johnson (Wayne); and numerous nieces...

Jun 22, 2019

Greti Kravania Monroe of Mathews passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Greti was born November 13, 1928, in Plezzo, Italy to Stanislav Kravania and Luise Prandstatter Kravania. Her young age was marked by World War II and surviving concentration camps.She met her late husband, Keith L. Monroe when he was stationed in her hometown. They married and traveled to...

Jun 22, 2019

Linda Elizabeth Lumpkin, a lifetime resident of Tappahannock, VA passed away on June 22, 2019 peacefully at her home in the presence of her loving “pup” daughter, Jack and her dear friend Sylvia. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Robert H. “Dick” Lumpkin and Lillian Covington Lumpkin, her sister, Carolyn Lumpkin and her very special grandfather, James...

Jun 19, 2019

Dennis White, (Pop), 64 of Water View, VA went to be with the Lord and was greeted with open arms by his father, Haskel S. White on June 19, 2019. Dennis was born in Tennessee, grew up in Yorktown and graduated from Munich HS, Germany and studied at Christopher Newport University. He retired from White Enterprises. Dennis’ natural talent and...

Jun 17, 2019

Donald Wayland “Fuzzy” Cleaton, 66, of Tappahannock passed away at his residence on Monday, June 17, 2019. He was the retired off set printer for Rappahannock Times. Fuzzy was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Cleaton and Lucille Jeans Cleaton. He is survived by his two children, Mary Jeans (Derrick) Owens of Tappahannock and Joshua Wayland Cleaton of Richmond;...

Jun 17, 2019

Jun 15, 2019

Arthur Lee Walden, age 69 of Mathews, formally of Middlesex, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from complications of heart and kidney failure. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Walden and his brother Wayne Walden. He is survived by his wife Katy; mother, Rebecca Walden; sisters, Kathy Sadler (Billy), Faye Combs and Joyce Eanes; special...

Jun 10, 2019

Robert E. “Bobby” Lee, 92, of Richmond passed away June 10, 2019. He was a World War II Marine Veteran and a lifelong masonry contractor. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Betty B. Lee. He is survived by his three children, Peggy Lee Hodges (Henry) of Tappahannock, Linda Lee Lewis and Robert Wayne “Butch” Lee both of Oregon;...

Jun 9, 2019

James Winston Watts III was the son of Dr. James Winston Watts II and Julia Meem Harrison. He was born October 29, 1940 in Washington DC and passed away at his home in North, Virginia on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helene; his brother, Randolph Watts (wife Carol) of White Stone, Virginia;...

Jun 3, 2019

Michael B. Hartenbach, age 62, passed away on June 3, 2019 after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born on July 14, 1956 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Robert A. and Christina E. Hartenbach.He is survived by his wife of 40 years Julie; 3 children: Billy (Rachel) Hartenbach, Lindsay (Barry) Mortland, and Michael...

Jun 3, 2019

Rose Mae Brooks, 90, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard Fairfax Balderson, Sr. and Cecil Brooks. Rose Mae was a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church, the WMU and the Essex Traveling Card Ladies.She is survived by her two children, Janet Seal (Buddy) of Tappahannock and Richard...

May 29, 2019

Angeleen M. “Angel” Saucier, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home in Foster, VA. She was born in Bangor, ME on May 31, 1947. She served in the U.S. Army 3 years, U.S. Army Reserve 4 years and Civil Service for the U.S. Army for 35 years.Angel is predeceased by her father Rosaire J. Saucier; 2...