Recent Obituaries

Feb 24, 2019

James Andrew Brooks, 80, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and racing at Beanfield.He was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosie Elliott and Raymond Brooks.He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Iris Faye Clarke Brooks; his son, Andy Brooks (Cindy); daughters, Sheri Hughes, Stacey Brooks-Romero (Jose’); grandchildren,...

Feb 23, 2019

Marie Bryant, 87, of Topping passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 with her loving daughters by her side after a long fight with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur William Bryant, Jr. (Billy) and a son, Arthur William Bryant, III (Bill). Marie is survived by her daughters, Delores Ward (Michael), Diane Clark (Herby), Debbie...

Feb 19, 2019

Dorothy Smith Schefflien, 77, of Tappahannock, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, with her sons by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin Schefflien Sr. She is survived by her two sons, Charles F. (Frankie) Schefflien Jr. of Elizabeth City, N.C. and Harvey Ernst (Ernie) Schefflien (Stephanie); three grandchildren, Kyle and Logan Schefflien, Lauren...

Feb 17, 2019

David Milne Wirth, born April 12th 1944 and died February 17th 2019 at the age of 74.Son of LeRoy Wirth and Jeanette Wirth, David was born in Mount Vernon NY and raised in Pelham NY along with his twin sister Linda Karon and older sister Janet LoStrocco. He married Nancy Graham Wirth on March 27th 1971 and has two children...

Feb 17, 2019

James C. “Jim” Lehner, of Saluda, was born July 7, 1944 to Arthur S. Lehner and Virginia M. Lehner in Richmond. Jim’s angel presented them self to gently deliver him to his Jesus Christ on February 17, 2019. Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in and was wounded in Vietnam.He met his future wife, Suzanne, in Oxon Hill,...

Feb 17, 2019

Alice Bridgers Hatcher, age 83, Moon, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 1, 1935. She was past president of the Kinston, NC Women’s Club, past president of the North Carolina State Women’s Club, a member of the Kinston NC Historical Society, a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Diggs, Virginia...

Feb 15, 2019

On Friday, February 15, 2019, Molly Andrews Painter went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. She was 58 years old, born in Dinwiddie County and lived in Mathews County for the last 25 years. Anyone and everyone who knew Molly could not help but love her. She was a warm, shining light in this world. Molly loved...

Feb 15, 2019

Diana Walter Dickinson, 87, a resident of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 15, 2019. Diana was born on March 6, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to Evelyn Preble Walter, an artist and modern dancer, and William Francis Walter, Jr., a prominent landscape painter. She is a granddaughter of Edward Alexander Preble, noted American naturalist, explorer and conservationist. She was preceded...

Feb 14, 2019

Jerome J. “Jerry” Libassi, resident of Mathews, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019. He was born in Queens, NY on July 14, 1931. He graduated from Fordham University in 1955 and also served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, where he was highly decorated before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1976. He served one year in Korea...

Feb 13, 2019

Stanley Warren Rhines, 89, of Tappahannock, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on February 15, 1929 in Hallton, Pennsylvania to Ralph Snowden and Frances Simmerline Rhines and spent his youth roaming the hills of north western Pennsylvania and fishing in Spring Creek. He considered as his greatest achievements graduating from Pennsylvania State...

Feb 12, 2019

Lathan Edward "Skip" Tracy, 85, departed peacefully from this world on Tuesday 12 February 2019. Born 18 July 1933, in Barrington, Rhode Island. He is preceded in death by his father, Leslie L Tracy and mother Lena "Sweetheart" Tracy.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Deborah M. Tracy, daughters Susan L. Tracy, Sondra L. Uptergrove, Sheryl T. Jordan,...

Feb 11, 2019

Mrs. Katharine Ward Leisure, 80, of Warsaw passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leroy Leisure. Katharine is survived by her devoted children, Katharine Leisure LeClair (Robert), Jenifer Craig Wimbley (Mark), Charles Randolph Leisure (Kathryn) and Mary Brandis Perrey (Bill); one sister, Evelyn Overton; six grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan & Shannon...

Feb 10, 2019

Clifton Sibley Downs, 84, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Gloucester, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Garland and Willie Emma Downs and also his wife, Frances Roberts Downs. He is survived by his son Steven G. Downs. A graveside service officiated by Pastor William Erps will be held 1:00 p.m.,...

Feb 3, 2019

William Henry Sylva, 88, a Korean War Army veteran, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was a dedicated member and deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Tappahannock. He retired as owner of B&S Chevrolet where he worked for over 50 years. William was an active member of the Arlington Masonic Lodge #102, a a past...

Jan 30, 2019

David Cabaniss Dorset, 82, of Cobbs Creek, Va., died on January 30, 2019. He was born on April 18, 1936, in Richmond. He was the son of Edward Franklin Dorset and Elsie Jennings Dorset. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Call Snead Dorset, a son, Harold Snead Dorset, and a brother, Donald Edward Dorset. He is survived...

Jan 28, 2019

James Edward “Jimmy” Jarvis, 66, a native of Mathews, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 28, 2019. Jimmy graduated from Mathews High School in 1970 and went on to work in several fields, most notably in plumbing and heating with his beloved father. Jimmy’s greatest fulfillment in life was learning and teaching others...

Jan 28, 2019

Arthur Clark McDaniel, 61, of Moon, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife Mary C. McDaniel; a son Ryan and 6 fur babies; 2 sisters Teri (Richard) and Meri (Jeff); 2 brothers Mac and Kenny (Kat). A Memorial Service is to be held at a later date. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews,...

Jan 28, 2019

George Robert (Bob) Chilcoat, 82, lowered his final sail on January 28, 2019 at home in Urbanna. Bob was born on February 27, 1936 in Muskogee, OK to the late George L. and Pearl B. Chilcoat. Bob is survived by his wife of 16 years, Roberta Dutile Chilcoat. Also, his sons, Rob and wife Luz of Tulsa, OK; Jeff and...

Jan 28, 2019

Nancy Ann (Hickey) Johnson, RNMrs. Johnson, of Hartfield, VA, died in her home Monday, January 28, 2019. Born on May 29, 1938 in Detroit Michigan, Nancy was the eldest child of the late Major Dan Leroy Hickey, USAF (Ret) and June Eleanor Tarran Hickey of Dayton, OH.An Air Force brat, Nancy grew up in Michigan, Texas, Korea, California, and back...

Jan 26, 2019