Recent Obituaries
Minnie Mitchem
Jun 24, 2017
Minnie R. Mitchem, 88, of Gwynn passed away on June 24, 2017 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Born on May 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Mr.& Mrs. Wainwright Rowe Revere, and wife of the late James Sidney Mitchem, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother Paul T. Revere....
Ricky Haywood
Jun 23, 2017
Ricky Haywood, 52 , of New Point, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his home. A Celebration of Ricky's Life will be held on July 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the home of Renee Haywood, 254 Evans Road, Mathews, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family.
Jelena Cockrell
Jun 23, 2017
Jelena (Elena) Yuhnevich Cockrell, 43, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home in Christchurch, VA. Elena was born on June 5, 1974, in Riga Latvia. Elena had a kind and gentle heart. She dearly loved children and was loved by them. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, John H. Cockrell, of Christchurch; step-daughter, Virginia...
Sharon Flann
Jun 19, 2017
Sharon "Shari" Flann, 66, of Mathews, Virginia passed away at her home on Monday, June 19, 2017. Shari is survived by her husband James Flann. All Services will be private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the charity of your choice. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA is assisting the family.
Katherine Mizell
Jun 17, 2017
Katherine Ann Taylor Mizell, 90, of Fredericksburg, VA and formerly of Mathews, VA passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Mary Washington Hospital. Ann was predeceased by her husband Joseph C. Mizell. She was a long-time resident of Mathews, VA and also was a resident of Mizpah Nursing Home for many years. She is survived by her niece, April...
Catherine Via
Jun 16, 2017
Catherine W. Via, 88, of Urbanna went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 16, 2017, after a long battle with Dementia. She was the daughter of the late Avary L. and Dora Parks Payne. Catherine was born on Tangier Island, Virginia on February 17, 1929. Her family left the island after the storm of 1933 and moved...
Willa Murphy
Jun 9, 2017
Willa Gay Barr Murphy, 83, of North, VA passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Christine Anthony and her son James Murphy. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Saumsville Christian Church, Mauretown, VA at 1:30 pm. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is helping the family with arrangements.
Millard Callis
Jun 7, 2017
Millard G. Callis, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2017, at his home. He was born and raised on Gwyn's Island, Virginia. After graduating from Mathews High School, he enrolled in the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School graduating four years later as a machinist. He then was drafted into the Army serving in Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Knox, Kentucky...
Elsie Wilson
Jun 6, 2017
Elsie Sears Wilson, age 93 left this life for her heavenly home on June 6, 2017. She was a life resident of Gloucester County and was the daughter of the late Richard Sears and Minnie Bew Sears. She was a life-long member of Salem United Methodist Church where she taught children’s Sunday school and enjoying singing in the church choir...
H. Mason
Jun 3, 2017
H. Marvin Mason, III, born December 31, 1956 passed away June 3, 2017. He was predeceased by his father. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Bazemore Mason and his daughter, Lena Leigh Mason; his mother, Frances Carlton Ward, and three sisters, Linda Mason, Carol Blue (Randy), Barbara Johnson (Eric); two nephews, R.D. Johnson, II (Maria), Stephen Blue and a...
Christina Taylor
Jun 3, 2017
Christina (Tina) Taylor, 51, of New Point, VA passed away on June 3, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA. She is survived by her husband, Wayne and her son, Ryan, both of New Point; her father and four brothers. A Memorial Service will be held at Beulah United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2:00 pm.In...
Glen Pond
Jun 1, 2017
Glen Douglas Pond, born September 8,1936, of West Point, Virginia, passed away on June 1, 2017. A celebration of his life will be held June 11, 2:00 p.m. at Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center, 10120 Fire Tower Road, Toano, Virginia 23168. Family and friends are all welcome to attend. Glen is survived by his wife, Joan; his brother, Dana; his...
Franklin Foster
May 29, 2017
Franklin Elsworth Foster, 91, of Churchview passed away May 29, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Adell S. Foster; daughter, Jessie Ann Thrift (Bill); granddaughter, Leslie Thrift (David); stepsons, Jeffery Mozingo and Elvis Mozingo; sisters, Jane Hogge, Alvine Brown (Charles); and brother, Willie Foster (Sissie);. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Foster Sr. and Lucille...
Almira Slaughter
May 26, 2017
Almira C. Slaughter, 75, of Topping, widow of Lloyd C. Slaughter, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Survived by her children, Shelia A. Tilghman (William), James C. Luckett, Jr. (Charlotte), G. Scott Luckett; sister, Barbara Sadler (Carroll Melvin); brother, Buddy Gene Forrest (Carol); eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Robert Brown
May 25, 2017
Robert J. “Joe” Brown, Sr., 61, of Warsaw passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his residence. He was a building contractor, a member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Saluda and the Full Cry Hunt Club. Survived by his wife, Bonnie J. Brown; children, Robert J. Brown, Jr. (Heather) and Meagan Brown (Chris); sisters, Catherine B. Scott (Jerry), Sharon...
Betty Henry
May 21, 2017
Betty Jane Henry, 92, of Newport News, VA, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2017, at the home of her daughter. Born in North Apollo, PA on October 2, 1924, she was the daughter of Clyde and Esther McDevitt. She was a graduate of Apollo High School and Duff's Business School in Pittsburgh. She worked as...
Eugene Rainier
May 20, 2017
Eugene Conwell Rainier, Sr., 91, of Hardyville passed away, Saturday, May 20, 2017 and was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by his wife Frances Anne Rainier; sons, Eugene Rainier, Jr. (Cindie), Larry, Joseph, Robert and Kenny Rainier and also William Jenkins. Several grand and great grandchildren. Eugene was also predeceased by three daughters and two sons. A...
Margaret Jackson
May 17, 2017
Margaret C. Jackson, age 97, of Deltaville, Va went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Margaret was the widow of Wallace H. Jackson. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she lived in Deltaville for many years. Margaret retired from the health care field; was a member of Zoar Baptist Church in Deltaville; a life member of the...
Jude Hopkins
May 17, 2017
"Baby Boy" Jude Everett Hopkins passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Andrew Hopkins and Megan Freeman Hopkins of Mathews, VA. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery, West Point, VA. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA is...
Walter Hurley
May 16, 2017
Walter Boyd “Walt” Hurley, Jr., 58, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his home in Urbanna. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth Ellen, of twenty-six years, and his father and mother Walter Boyd Hurley, Sr. and his wife Margaret. He is survived by his two daughters, Rachel Virginia and Sarah Grace; and one son, Walter Boyd III “Trip”;...
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