Recent Obituaries
John Moore
Jan 3, 2018
John M. “Buddy” Moore, 87, of Stormont VA passed away on January 3, 2018. After serving his country in the Army, he began a career with the General Electric Company. Following his retirement from GE, he formed Estate Assurance Systems Incorporated and served as president since its inception in 1982. He was involved in numerous civic and charitable organizations in...
Charlotte Duke
Jan 1, 2018
At the young age of 89, Ma danced into heaven New Years 2018 into the arms of her sweetheart, Walter James Duke, Jr. (Sparkie). Charlotte Eloise Jessup Duke, known in the community as “Ma” was born April 27, 1928 in Winston Salem, NC. She is survived by six children: Joanne Evans (Tommy), Jay Duke (Darlanna), Jennifer Davis (Gary), Jackie Taylor...
David Davenport
Dec 30, 2017
David Keith Davenport of Gloucester, VA, age 61, passed away on December 30, 2017. David was predeceased by his dad on December 2, 2003, also his mother July 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife Candace Davenport; his brother Joey and Lynn Davenport of Mathews, VA.; his sister, Shelia Oakley; niece Tori Oakley; nephew Luke Oakley of Mathews, VA...
Inez Smith
Dec 30, 2017
Inez Ward Smith, 101, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord Dec. 30, 2017. A lifelong resident of Mathews, VA, she was born May 13, 1916. She was a member of Emmanuel UMC, United Methodist Women, Mathews Women's Club, a volunteer for American Red Cross, was active in bowling leagues and card clubs, and loved gardening. She...
Mary Roggio
Dec 26, 2017
Mary Juliana Roggio (Nee Grygiel), 76, born in Oneonta, New York and a former resident of Baltimore, Maryland passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in Hartfield, VA. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Lawrence P. Roggio. She was a retired collections officer for Dun & Bradstreet. Survived by her sons and their families,...
Montrue Milby
Dec 25, 2017
Montrue Elizabeth Milby, 67, of Mathews, Virginia went to be with her Lord on Christmas morning, Monday, December 25, 2017. Her family was her greatest love and her children and grandchildren knew the warmth of an unconditional love that had no bounds. She had many dear, lifelong friends and never failed to make new ones, as she was kind hearted...
Janis Waddell
Dec 23, 2017
Janis Weddington Waddell passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her residence in Mathews, Virginia (Birdwood). Janis was born in Concord, NC on April 7, 1942. She grew up in Florence, SC, moved to Northern, VA in 1965. Later settled in Mathews in 1992. She fell in love with the community and her home. Her life was full of...
Charles White
Dec 21, 2017
Charles L. "Pete" White, Sr., 95, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 21, 2017 while playing with his dog, Kiera, in the backyard. He was born in Mathews County and resided there most of his life. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and spent the majority of his career with the NASA Langley Research...
Anne Downs
Dec 21, 2017
On December 21, 2017, Anne Downs was thrilled to be able to go home to Heaven and be reunited with so many loved ones. Anne was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on August 22, 1928 to Thomas and Rose Vogellus Parker. She was the oldest of five children. She was a highly intelligent, feisty, Irish woman. At 16, Anne...
Mary Thomas
Dec 20, 2017
Mary Louise Thomas, 88, of Port Haywood, passed away on December 20, 2017 after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husbands, Toliver Pugh and Charles Thomas, and her son-in-law, Robert Freeman Owens, Sr. Mary was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church, Bavon, VA.She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Tyrone Pugh; her daughters, Violet Owens and...
Harry Brown
Dec 17, 2017
Harry Kenneth Brown, Jr., passed away at his home in Hudgins, VA on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Ken, a good and gentle man, was born in Tarentum, PA on January 27, 1938 to Harry Kenneth Brown, Sr. and Grace Rishel Brown. He grew up in Mathews, VA, graduated from Mathews High School in 1956 and Salem College, Salem WV in...
Shirley Hogge
Dec 16, 2017
Shirley Hall Hogge, 82, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at her home in Water View. Shirley was born in Mount Holly, Virginia to Samuel and Ruby Hall, June 16, 1935. She was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and Howard and four sisters, Ruby Johnson, Ruth Colley, Florence Hawkins and Helen Hendrick. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of...
Melvin Blake
Dec 14, 2017
Melvin L. Blake, 82, a retired Arborist of Topping, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Topping and a lover of the water which included the Rappahannock River, Chesapeake Bay and their tributaries. Melvin is survived by his wife, Shirley Hubbard Blake; daughters, Pattie B. Beaver (Bobby), Lynn...
Cloe Griffith
Dec 9, 2017
Cloe Griffith, 87, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her home in Port Haywood, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Moses Benjamin Griffith. Cloe was a registered nurse and she retired from the State Health Dept. in Richmond, Virginia. She is survived by her 6 children; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and...
Earnest Blake
Dec 8, 2017
Earnest James “Ernie” Blake, Jr., 66, of Topping, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest James Blake, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki Beswick Blake; daughter, Christy Bruce (Elvin); son, Michael Blake; grandchildren, Hailey and Brayden Bruce; mother, Norma C. Blake; brother, Alan C. Blake; niece, Amanda; nephew,...
Gordon Batley
Dec 4, 2017
Gordon F. Batley, 82, of Deltaville, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. He was a U.S. Army veteran and the owner/operator of Batley Seafood, Inc., Deltaville. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Charlotte Batley; a daughter, Lori B. Fary. Gordon is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara T. Batley; children, Lynn Batley (Jay Weaver), Mark...
John Bell
Dec 3, 2017
John Howard Bell, age 93, passed away at his home in Cardinal, VA on Sunday, December 3, 2017. John was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. He had a distinguished career in the US Navy as a fighter pilot and served during WWII and the Korean War. After his retirement from the Navy, John and his wife Marnie moved...
Mary Drummond
Dec 2, 2017
Cathryn "Cassie" Drummond, 79, of Hudgins, Virginia passed into glory on December 2, 2017 surrounded by loving family. A Gwynn's Island native, Cathryn was born on "the Island" November 1, 1938 to Charles Earl and Virginia Isabel Ward. A graduate of Mathews High School, she began her career as a secretary at the YMCA in Richmond, VA, eventually attaining a...
Peggy Roane
Nov 22, 2017
Peggy Colley Roane, age 69, died peacefully at her home in Shacklefords, VA on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Peggy was born on October 25, 1948, the youngest of six children of Franklin and Beulah Colley. She loved her home and enjoyed her life on the farm; working in her yard tending the flowers and cutting grass. She also enjoyed supporting...
Ronald Simon
Nov 20, 2017
Ronald Wells Simon passed away peacefully at his Urbanna home on Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born August 1, 1936 in Frostburg, MD to Reverend Walter V. Simon and Margaret Wells Simon. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Simon; sons, Eric Simon (Judith) and Karl Simon (Gina); grandchildren, Anna, Rachel and Jacob Simon; extended family, Gale Brubeck, John...
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