Recent Obituaries
Betty Johnson
Apr 7, 2018
Betty Skelton Johnson, 70, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband; Walter Bennett “Benny” Johnson and is survived by her daughter, Selina Arrington-Best; granddaughters, Hannah Lorelle Arrington and Kendall Paige Arrington, all of Ashland, Virginia; devoted sister, Katherine Jean Stokes; brother-in-law, Aubrey Stokes, both of Dunnsville, Virginia; nephews, David,...
Frank Monaghan
Apr 6, 2018
Frank Thomas Monaghan, 96, of Cobbs Creek, VA passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond, VA. There are no arrangements at this time. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, VA is assisting the family.
Nellie Schmidt
Apr 3, 2018
Nellie Lovelace Hankins Schmidt, age 102, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in the loving presence of her adult children and their spouses. Mrs. Schmidt, a long-time resident of Savannah, was born on March 16, 1916 in Fordwick, VA. After graduating from Mary Baldwin College, she served her country in the United States Navy as a...
Donald Smith
Apr 2, 2018
Donald (Donnie) Lee Smith, Sr. 73, of Gwynn's Island, VA passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018. Donnie was born the son of the late Miriam and William Smith. At a very young age he started his love of being a commercial fisherman, which was his passion throughout his whole life. Due to health reasons later in life, he became...
Francis Roy
Apr 1, 2018
Francis Albert Roy, 96, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Judy Duncan
Mar 30, 2018
Judy Duncan, 71, of Saluda, widow of Bill Duncan, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at her home. Beloved mom, sister, aunt, God mother, and friend, she is survived by her son, Eric Messer; sister, Linda Westenberger; and lots of cats. She was a bookkeeper and business owner. Family and friends will celebrate her life on Saturday, April 7 from...
Pauline Callis
Mar 28, 2018
Pauline P. Callis left this life to go to her heavenly home on March 28, 2018. Pauline was born on October 24, 1928, to Benjamin Delmar Preston and Sarah Hudgins Preston in Mathews, Virginia. Pauline enjoyed her home and working with her flowers. She was blessed by her church family at Bethel Methodist Church.Pauline was preceded in death by her...
James Jessie
Mar 26, 2018
James A. “Jimmie” Jessie, Sr., 67 of Hartfield passed away on Monday March 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, James A. Jessie, Jr. his parents Annie and Ryland Jessie, Sr. and his brother Ryland Jessie, Jr. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Judy Jessie, a daughter Angel Ford (Jamie), a son Justin...
Darnell Wells
Mar 26, 2018
Darnell Rowe Wells, age 65, died peacefully at home in Mathews, VA. on Monday, March 26, 2018. She was born and raised on Gwynn's Island, VA. She graduated from Mathews High School, received a Bachelor of Education degree from VCU and a Master in Education degree from Binghamton University. She taught school for many years in and out of the...
Elizabeth Gamble
Mar 22, 2018
Elizabeth McCool Gamble, 95, of Middlesex, widow of Harold Lloyd Gamble passed away in her sleep on Thursday, March 22, 2018 following a brief illness. She was a World War II Navy veteran and a retired pharmacist. Betty was a member of Saluda Baptist Church, V.F.W., American Legion, W.M.U., WAVES International and the Alabama State Homemakers Association. Betty was predeceased...
Mary Keen
Mar 21, 2018
Mary Gilmore Keen, 86, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Riverside-Saluda Convalescent Center. She was predeceased by her husband, George Keen; her parents, E.L. & Francis Phillips; her brother, Everett Phillips. She is survived by nephews, David Phillips, and Mark Phillips; 2 nieces, Cassandra Blodgett and Shawna Mays; and several great nieces and nephews. Mary...
Mildred Diggs
Mar 19, 2018
Mildred Hudgins Diggs, born November 3, 1923 went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018.She was born and raised in Mathews County and was an active member of Beulah United Methodist Church. She was involved for many years with the United Methodist Women, Chesapeake Bay Chapter of The King's Daughters, and The Mathews County Woman's...
Henry Guill
Mar 18, 2018
Henry Wilson "Snookie" Guill, Jr. of New Point, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Heron Cove at Sanders Convalescent in Gloucester, VA. He was 80 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart Ethel Curling Guill in 2004. He is survived by his cousin and dear friend Barbara Moore Curling of North...
Willie Foster
Mar 17, 2018
Willie Winfred Foster, 86, of Wake passed away peacefully at his home and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of River of Life Church, Topping where he served as an Elder, Deacon and numerous other capacities. He...
Clay Shelton
Mar 16, 2018
Clay Gibboney Shelton passed from this earthly plane on March 16, 2018. He was born June 28, 1933 in the small town of Honaker, Virginia to Nora and Clay Shelton. Clay spent most of his working career in sales but loved best his early days working as a telegraph operator for the railroad. Described by many as a true Virginia...
Lee Clare
Mar 15, 2018
Lee M. Clare, 90, of Saluda, formerly of Gloucester passed away, Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Lee is survived by his son, Tony L. Clare; grandchildren, Kerry, Casey and Andy; a sister, Garland Brooks; brothers, Phil Clare and Arthur Clare. A celebration of life service will be held 7:00 P.M....
Bernard Everett
Mar 9, 2018
Bernard Lee Everett Sr., 79, of Hardyville, Va., husband of Corlis Figg Everett, passed away quietly at his home on March 9, 2018. Born in Richmond, Va., he was the son of the late Elma Bowles Everett and Luther Anthony Everett, Sr. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart where...
John Purcell
Mar 9, 2018
John R. Purcell, Jr., age 75, of Deltaville died peacefully at home on March 9, 2018. He was a member of Clarksbury United Methodist Church, a retiree of Dominion Power, and a past member of Lower Middlesex Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Purcell Sr. and Wilda Purcell and his son, Thomas Franklin Purcell....
James Ford
Mar 5, 2018
James Richard Ford, 90, of Hudgins, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, and retired after over 30 years from VEPCO as a Boiler Operator. Upon retirement, James and his wife Cindy moved to Hudgins, Virginia. Before he started working at VEPCO, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a faithful member...
Becky Hicks
Mar 5, 2018
Becky Bray Hicks was suddenly taken from this life on the morning of March 5, 2018. Born on June 20, 1978, a native of Middlesex County, she spent her entire career as a cosmetologist in the Bluefield, Princeton area of West Virginia. In 2015 she married the love of her life, John Stacy Hicks, and moved to Christiansburg. Becky demonstrated...
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