Recent Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Wayland Rogers Crockett, Sr., 92, of Port Haywood, VA went to his eternal home on Friday, January 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; son, Charles; grandson, Charles, Jr.; son-in-law Ray Hicks and a great-grandson Ethan Fletcher. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Hicks of Poquoson, VA, Birdie Riggs (Mike) of Port Haywood, VA; sons,...

Jan 25, 2019

William F. DeLoatch entered this world in 1925 at his Grandmother’s home on Queen’s Creek, Hudgins, Virginia. He lived in Craddock, Virginia with his parents during his school years but was delighted to “come home to Queen’s Creek” for summer vacations from school, work and throughout his retirement for all but a few of his 93 years. On January 25,...

Jan 25, 2019

Arthur R. Smith, Jr. passed away on January 25, at age 81 in Gloucester, Virginia, at Walter Reed Convalescent Center. Art had spent the last 6 years there following a stroke. While he could not communicate well, the nurses, residents and visitors that he bonded and became family with, wept and hugged him when he departed.Originally from Buffalo, NY, he...

Jan 23, 2019

Beauregard Turner III was born on May 20, 1953 and passed away on January 23, 2019. He was born and raised in Lily’s Neck, Moon, VA with his mother, Margaret Brame Turner and father, Beauregard Turner, Jr., as well as 3 sisters. Beauregard III was a man that lived with many talents. A man with unrelenting love and passion for...

Jan 19, 2019

Kevin Glenn Wade, son of Willie J. and Mary Elizabeth Wade, was born in Richmond, VA on September 7, 1961. On January 19, 2019, God in His infinite wisdom called Kevin home to rest. Early in his childhood, Kevin proved himself to be a curious-minded youngster with a strong will. He had a unrelenting desire to do things his way...

Jan 17, 2019

Dolores F. Abrams, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. She was a native of Mathews and resided all her life there. All who were privileged to know her will remember her spirit and determination. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Mahon Abrams; her sister Joyce and her brothers, Raymond and Granville. She...

Jan 15, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Simon Frazier, 97, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Mrs. Frazier was a native of Essex County. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College and taught in the King William County and Chesterfield County school systems. She was a member of the Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church, The United Methodist Women and was...

Jan 13, 2019

Robert Wesley Hurst, “Bob”, (76) of Hallieford, VA went home to be with his precious Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 13, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family. Bob graduated from Mathews High School, Class of 1961. He worked at the Virginia Pilot Association of Virginia Beach in excess of 30 years. In his earlier years, Bob was a...

Jan 13, 2019

On January 13, 2019, Iona M. Ransone, loving mother of four children, passed away at the age of 86. Iona was born on November 30, 1932 in Locklies, VA to Thomas and Mamie Mason. In December of 1952, she married Harry W. Ransone and moved to Topping, VA, where together they raised two daughters and two sons. She was an...

Jan 9, 2019

Silas Rex Runyon, 91, of Ruther Glen, formerly of Champlain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 surrounded by his family. Rex was a World War II Navy Veteran having served in the South Pacific. He was a retired employee of C&P Telephone having 33 years of service. Rex was a member of the American Legion, the Telephone Pioneer...

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley Anne Shipley, 61, of Topping, VA passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Born and raised in Mathews County, she was the daughter of James and Shirley Shipley, both deceased. She is survived by her siblings, Jim (Virginia Anne) Shipley of Cobbs Creek, Robert Earl (Cheryl) Shipley of Glenns and Susan (Kenneth) Lawson of Adner, as well as her...

Dec 31, 2018

Francis Joseph Palumbo, Jr. (46) of Saint Stephens Church, VA passed away suddenly, on December 31, 2018. Devoted husband of Bobbie Jo Fogg-Palumbo; extraordinary father of Charles Joseph (Charlie) and lover of all animals. Originally from Bowie, MD; Frank (Joe) received his Bachelor’s degree from Bowie State University in 1997; graduated Bowie High School in 1991. Frank was a great...

Dec 29, 2018

Dudley Case Eads, 77, of Hardyville, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He served in the United States Navy as a corpsman. He was a retired police sergeant for the Prince Georges County Police Department in Maryland. Dudley was an active member and deacon of Zoar Baptist Church, and previously a deacon...

Dec 28, 2018

Sarah Faith Morehart Ford, age 36, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. Beloved wife of Michael. Cherished mother of Gabriel Thomas. Devoted daughter of Michael and Janet Morehart. Dear sister of Amanda Hope Freeman. Celebration of Life services will be held from 3-5pm, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the home of her parents. In lieu of flowers, please consider...

Dec 28, 2018

Mary Ellen Norman Brown of Urbanna was born August 2, 1949, to Robert and Jennie Norman and she went to be with her Lord on December 28, 2018. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Thames Brown, and two daughters, Shaaron Brown and Victoria B. Powell (Barry) and three grandchildren, Nathan, Madelynn and Alex. She is also survived...

Dec 26, 2018

Mary Joan Hooper, age 78 of Gwynn, Virginia, passed away peacefully with her family around her on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 after battling Cancer. Joan was born on November 28th, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Margaret Tearney O’ Connor and Jospeh O’Connor of Baltimore Maryland, and formerly of Ireland.Joan spent her formative years growing up in a loving...

Dec 25, 2018

Sharon B. Sutton “Girney” age 72, of Port Haywood VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Sharon loved to crochet, play piano, cook, and travel, but most of all she loved God, her family, and her friends. She graduated from Mathews High School and worked as a legal secretary in the Gloucester County Commonwealth Attorney’s...

Dec 25, 2018

Marion Moore McRoy, 84, of Williamsburg, Virginia, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, and to spend Christmas with her beloved husband, Archie, that had gone before. She has also lost some of her sisters and her three brothers. Marion had three children, Kathy Burchell (Mickey) of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia, Lynn McRoy (Teresa) of Toano, Virginia, and...

Dec 22, 2018

Dec 21, 2018

Mara Brett Newcomb was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 13, 1990, and went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2018. She was a graduate of King William High School. She had a love for dancing, and helping other people fulfill their dream of becoming home-owners. She was currently employed by George Mason Mortgage in Richmond. Special thanks...