Recent Obituaries
Jean Thrift
Jun 11, 2018
Mrs. Jean Ripley Thrift, age 94 of Chesterfield, formerly of Locust Hill, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Thrift, and her siblings: Ruby R. Lyons, Muriel R. Moore, Lorene R. Harvey, Howard Kenneth Ripley, Frances Ripley McClure, Edward Glenn Ripley. She is survived by her daughter Jean Ellen Thrift,...
C Norman
Jun 8, 2018
Lt. General C. Norman Wood (retired) age 80, husband of fifty years to Elizabeth Burwell Dillard Wood, died on June 8, 2018 at his home in Ware’s Wharf, Essex County, Virginia. General Wood was predeceased by his mother, Mary Louise Ferguson, sister Janice Farrell Hilz and his niece, Leslie Farrell.In addition to his wife, General Wood is survived by his...
Polly Bryant
Jun 4, 2018
Polly Elaine Armstrong Bryant, age 87, was taken to Heaven on June 4, 2018. Her life was lived in honor of Jesus Christ, her Savior. She was devoted to her family and her church. As a military wife, she traveled this country, served in local churches and made many friends. Polly was the daughter of Richard T. and Bernice Taylor...
Clinton Bowles
May 31, 2018
Clinton Malone Bowles, 75, of North, Virginia passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Mr. Bowles was born on November 24, 1942 in Waynesboro, VA and was the son of Burl and Ola Bowles.He is survived by his wife, Glenda Kay Hartley who he married on May 28, 1985. Clinton retired from International...
Thomas Throckmorton
May 30, 2018
Thomas W. Throckmorton, 75, of Saluda, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. As a career, Tommy coached at various colleges, as well as scouted for the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring. Upon his retirement he helped to form the Middlesex Youth Football League and enjoyed umpiring little league baseball in the county. He was preceded...
Dixie Townsend
May 30, 2018
Dixie Lochte Townsend, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was retired from the Town of Tappahannock where she worked for 33 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, James E. Townsend; her parents, Joseph LeRoy and Sarah E. Lochte; and a brother, William L. L. “Butch” Lochte.Dixie...
Elizabeth Stokes
May 29, 2018
Elizabeth Bozeman “Bet” Stokes, 70, of Tappahannock passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Bet is survived by her husband, Jack C. Stokes; her son, Thomas L. Brooks of Georgia; one brother, Joseph Bozeman, Jr. of Butylo; one sister, Harriett (Oliver) Campbell of Madison; a number of nieces and nephews; one step-son, Jack C. Stokes, Jr. of Dunnsville; two step-daughters, Angela...
Edison Vail
May 27, 2018
Edison B. Vail, Jr., 96, of Hallieford, VA passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born on September 21, 1921 and was a native of Norfolk, VA. He retired from C & P Telephone Co. after 39 years of service. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Vail Holt. He is survived by his wife, Vivian...
Barbara Minter
May 26, 2018
Barbara F. Minter, 82, of Mathews, VA passed away May 26, 2018 peacefully at her home with her family beside her. She retired as a dispatcher at the Mathews Sheriff's Office and served as an EMT with Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad. She was a dedicated member of Bethel UM Church, Onemo, VA.She is predeceased by her parents Marshall and Belva...
Beverly Arabian
May 19, 2018
Beverly Joy (Yaghjian) Arabian, age 82, of Mathews, Virginia died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 19, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, V. Benjamin and Hilda (Ford) Yaghjian and a brother, Martin B. Yaghjian.Beverly was an avid reader, an animal lover, and supported the Gloucester Humane Society. She cherished her pet chihuahua, Annie. She was a lifelong resident...
John James Davis, CDR
May 19, 2018
John James Davis, CDR, USN (Ret.), passed from this earth on Saturday, May 19th, following a valiant two-year battle with cancer. He was at his home in Hartfield, Virginia, with his loving family by his side. Born January 23, 1938, in LaGrange, Georgia, to parents Grady Washington Davis and Emma Phillips Davis, John was the third of seven children.He is...
Ronald Robbins
May 14, 2018
Ronald Earl Robbins, 63, of Chesapeake, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He will be received in heaven by his parents, Edward and Elenor Maring along with his wife Carol. He is survived by his children, Ronald Edward Robbins (Denise); Laura Robbins; granddaughter, Angel Marie; sisters, Belinda Evans (Gordon) and Christina Bernard...
Margaret Kendall
May 12, 2018
Margaret P. Kendall, age 83, of Deltaville, formerly of Spotsylvania and Stafford, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She retired from A&P after thirty years of service and was a member of Ramoth Baptist Church in Stafford. She had a special place in her heart for the Mt. View Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Mt. View Volunteer Fire Department,...
Charles Petrauskas
May 11, 2018
Charles Isadore Petrauskas, 72, of Grimstead, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. He was a member of Gwynn's Island Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Petrauskas; a brother, Jim Petrauskas (Darlene); a sister, Alberta Hensel (William) and nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on...
Mary Forrest
May 10, 2018
Mary Brooke Forrest, 88, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away, at her home, on Thursday, May 10, 2018. She is survived by her son, James "Jim" Sanders. No services are planned at this time. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family.
Colonel Roger Anglin
May 9, 2018
Colonel Roger Anglin, U. S. Army Retired, 68, of Urbanna passed away peacefully at his residence on May 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Jody Anglin; children, Kelly Parker (Lee) of Chester, VA, Lisa Roberts of Virginia Beach, VA, Christopher Roberts (Nicole) of North Stonington, CT and Morgan Roberts (Nina) of Norfolk, VA; sister, Deborah Anglin of Johnston,...
Joyce Hudgins
May 7, 2018
Joyce H. Hudgins, 86, of Mathews, VA passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. She was a dedicated homemaker, devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. Joyce was a member of Peniel-Friends Church, Onemo, VA.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Gladys Hutson; and a son, W. Steve Hudgins. She is survived...
Leon Wright
May 5, 2018
Leon W. Wright, 88, of Millers Tavern passed away at his residence, Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a retired salesman for Martin-Sale Furniture. Leon loved to dance and welcomed the community and those from miles around to Leon’s Place of Music next to his home. Musical and singing groups performed...
James Foster
May 4, 2018
James Sheldon Foster, 73, of Cobbs Creek, VA, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018. He retired as a Logistics Management Specialist with the Department of Defense at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, VA. After retiring from the Weapons Station, he drove a school bus for the Middlesex County school system. He was a member at Cornerstone Fellowship Church,...
Ronald Church
May 3, 2018
Ronald Edward Church, 56, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Gary and Jackie Church; his mother and step-father, Mary and Bill McGeary; his children, Deanna Spain, Sierra Church, and Zachary Church; grandchildren, Olivia and Chandler; a sister, Tammy Whitmore and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service...
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