Recent Obituaries

Dec 19, 2018

Clarke, William Madison- William was saved in 1956 and has served his Lord and Savior until death took him home on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Tolson Clarke, his son, William Dale Clarke and his parents Ira Madison Clarke and Mable Smith Clarke. William is survived by his wife, Glenyss Pittman...

Dec 17, 2018

Dec 17, 2018

Leon McClain, age 80, of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018. He retired from NYNEX in New York. Mr. McClain also loved baseball and played it often; and also sang in several different groups.He was preceded in death by his son, Leon McClain, Jr.He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth McClain; daughter, Elisa R. McClain; and son,...

Dec 16, 2018

Edna Anne “Nennie” Lennon, 84, of Hartfield, VA died peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018 after a brief illness. Her husband of 57 years, James T. “Jim” Lennon and an infant son James Thomas Lennon IV preceded her in death. She is survived by four children; son, James Scott Lennon (Amy); three daughters, Suanne Hall, Jayne Downs (Greg) and Kathie...

Dec 16, 2018

Donald Van Benschoten, also known as Coach Van and more recently as Gaggy (his favorite name), passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 16, 2018 at the age of 82.Don was born in Stanfordville, NY and moved to Southern Pines, NC with his family as a teenager. He is a graduate of both Guilford College and the University of...

Dec 15, 2018

Willis “Billy” Lee Oliver, 89, of Hardyville, VA passed away on Saturday, Dec 15 at home surrounded by family. A devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Billy is survived by his wife of 69 years Bettie, brother, Tommy Oliver, four daughters, Brenda Swain, Beverley Lewis (Dail), Beth Taylor (Robert) and Billie Jo Brooks (Mark). Grandchildren, Sheila, Artie, Maggie,...

Dec 15, 2018

John F. “Freddie” Walton, Sr., 76, of Deltaville passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Newport News Shipyard. Survived by his wife, Geraldine Walton; daughter, Tammy Drewey (Tony); a son, John F. Walton, Jr. (Barbara); sister-in-law, Marie Walton, five step children and several grandchildren. A memorial service will be held...

Dec 14, 2018

Linda Creel Ittner, 68, of Port Haywood, VA passed away from this life on December 14, 2018 after a long brave battle with cancer. Her end was peaceful surrounded by family and friends. Linda is survived by her husband of 34 years, Wayne Ittner; her son David Truitt; daughter Patricia French; three brothers, Donnie, Mike and Bobby; three step-daughters, Hillary,...

Dec 13, 2018

Jerre G. Ashberry, age 86, of Foster, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018.Jerre was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was the owner of Ashberry & Son, Inc., Hardware and Heating Oil in Portsmouth, VA for many years. Later he was the owner of Mathews Carpet Cleaning. He was a member of Tidal Wave Masonic Lodge 273...

Dec 12, 2018

Alvin Narron, Jr., 91, of Hayes, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Murray Narron.All services for Mr. Narron are private.

Dec 11, 2018

Patricia Ann Hinson “Trisha” Hite, 56, of Tappahannock passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She was the owner of T & R Cleaning Services and formerly employed as a salesperson of Oakwood Homes for 17 years. Trisha was a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Etheridge. Trisha is survived by her...

Dec 6, 2018

Bonnie Ruth Darden Fary, 94, of Locust Hill, VA passed from this life and from us on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Bonnie was born on September 21, 1925 in Madras, AL to George Dewey and Willie Mae Darden. Her family then relocated to Ponce De Leon, FL. On December 18, 1944 she married Russell Willis Fary, a handsome young U.S....

Dec 6, 2018

Walter Norris Alford, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Walter started his career in Economic Development for the City of Virginia Beach in 1963 as the Industrial Development Coordinator. He was the brain child of Oceana West. He then moved into the private sector to continue his successful career in commercial development as Director of...

Dec 5, 2018

On the evening of December 5, 2018, Barbara Jeanne Killian, 62, of Topping, Virginia, departed this life at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Virginia of natural causes related to her recent diagnosis of small cell lung cancer while she was surrounded by her daughters and close family friends. Barbara was born on May 29, 1956 in Jersey City, New...

Dec 2, 2018

Anthony Franz, 68, of Port Haywood, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. He was a retired sergeant with the U.S. Army. He was a very caring and loving person, and was dedicated to his family.Tony was preceded in death by Henry and Henrietta Schatzberg, who raised him as a child. He is survived by his wife Amy Franz,...

Dec 1, 2018

Iris Seal Reeder, 91, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband, William K. Reeder.A memorial service will be held in Maryland at a later date. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, Tappahannock, VA is assisting the family.

Nov 30, 2018

Jon Logan Sampson, Lt. Colonel USA (ret) passed away on November 30, 2018 at Walter Reed Riverside Hospital at age 78. He was born in Coos Bay Oregon and was proud of his maternal family history of being Oregon pioneers who crossed the plains in the 1800’s. He was equally as proud of his paternal Finnish heritage. His formative years...

Nov 27, 2018

Avonne Wright Hudgins of Deltaville, Virginia passed away peacefully November 27, 2018 at Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester, VA. She was the widow of Aubrey “Chink” Hudgins. Avonne was born in Deltaville on September 29, 1932 to George Landon “Lad” Wright and Belle Powell Wright. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Countess W. Dudley...

Nov 26, 2018

David Andrew Kirby, 51, of Water View passed away at his home November 26, 2018. He is survived by his children Tazwell Jacob and Kristin Brooke Kirby, his father Andrew Stevan (Corky) Kirby and his wife Patricia all of Water View, his mother Alice Mae Gresham Kirby Carlton and her husband Daniel of Hartfield, sisters Donna Kirby Garnett and her...

Nov 26, 2018

John Keith Callis “Bussie”, age 65 of Dutton VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018. Keith has proudly served Callis Trucking Inc., a family owned business, for the last 46 years. He was an active and very involved member of Locust Grove United Methodist Church in Dutton. Outside of his love of his career, Keith’s...