Recent Obituaries
Crawford Walton
Feb 16, 2017
Crawford Franklin Walton 87 of Saluda, Va., passed away peacefully on February 16 2017. He is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Whitman and Lillian Pierce, both of Saluda; his son, Michael Walton, of Gloucester Point; grandson, Colin Walton, of Saluda; granddaughter, Catelyn Walton, of Matthews; and a treasured great-granddaughter Daisy Walton. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife...
Lawrence Tewey
Feb 14, 2017
Lawrence "Larry" Tewey, age 75, of Wake, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Larry is survived by his wife Laura S. Tewey. A Memorial Service will be held ot 11:00 am on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Church of the Visitation in Topping, VA. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA assisted the family with arrangements.
Norman Witwer
Feb 12, 2017
Norman G. Witwer, age 97, devoted husband and wonderful father of 3, grandfather of 7, and great-grandfather of 5, passed on to be with our Lord on February 12, 2017. Born October 4, 1919, Norman lived with his fine parents, Edith and Russell Witwer and brother, Herbert, in Gettysburg, Ohio, where he graduated from Gettysburg High School. He continued his...
Granville Crane
Feb 10, 2017
Granville Clarence Crane, 89, of Wake, VA passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born in Newport News, VA on January 19, 1928. Granville is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Ann Crane; three daughters, Cynthia Wilson (Bobby), Wanda Henschen (Tom), and Laurie Billings. He was also the loving grandfather to eight grandchildren and 10 great...
Dora McCoy
Feb 5, 2017
Dora Butler McCoy, 67, of Wake, VA passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home. She was the widow of William Thomas McCoy and was also predeceased by her parents, Calvin and Leveice Butler of Hartfield. Dora was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Donna Chapter #179, Order of the Eastern Star, Deltaville, where...
Robert Ashburn
Feb 4, 2017
Robert Edward Ashburn, 73, formerly of Mathews died on February 2, 2017. No services are planned.
Lucy Norton
Feb 1, 2017
Lucy Anne Robertson Norton, beloved wife of Wilbert Henry ‘Hank’ Norton of Deltaville, Virginia, died at home on February 1, 2017. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Archer Robertson and Lucy Anne Robertson, as well as her brothers, Floyd and Tom Robertson, and her sister, Sally Robertson Vaughan. Lucy was born on August 12, 1931 in Lynchburg,...
Dahl Daniel
Jan 31, 2017
Dahl Tyler Daniel (57) of Urbanna, VA peacefully departed this life on January 31, 2017 at his home in Urbanna. He is survived by his mother, Grace A. Daniel; brother, Alvin Daniel Jr.; sister Barbara Spangler and her husband Norbert Spangler, Jr.; nephews, Chad Spangler, Todd Spangler and his wife Elaine Spangler; niece, Stephanie Ruppert and her daughters, Ella Grace...
Ann Davis-Gresham
Jan 27, 2017
Ann Carleton Davis-Gresham, 65, of Locust Hill passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer. Ann attended Middlesex High School and continued her education at Chowan College and Stetson University graduating with a degree in Education. She spent her career working at Mizpah Health Care Center, a family owned business,...
Frances Forrest
Jan 19, 2017
Frances “Anne” Forrest (Baber), 84, of Gloucester, VA passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017 in the arms of her loving “girls” in the comfort of her own home. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Bobbie Baber and Russell B. Forrest, her mother, Victoria Stubblefield, her father, Lester Stubblefield, sisters,...
Nellie Anderton
Jan 17, 2017
On Tuesday, January 17, 2017, God called home our beloved Nellie Mae Anderton.Nellie Mae was born May 4, 1921 in Mathews County on the family farm "Cedar Cove" which was renamed "Willowby" in 1979. The family moved to the Eastern Shore in 1923 and returned to Mathews in December 1935.She met her Saviour at Emmanuel Methodist Church in Mobjack before...
Brenda Mott
Jan 14, 2017
Brenda Kay Mott, 69, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2017. Born in Johnston, North Carolina, she was a proud member of Remlik Wesleyan Church, loved the Lord, singing and gardening. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending her time with her children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Pultz (Reese) and Annette...
Rose Suyes
Jan 13, 2017
Rose Marie “Sitti” Mehfoud Suyes, 78, of Deltaville, Virginia passed away on January 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Marie O’Grady Mehfoud and Anthony P. Mehfoud; brother, Tony; sister, Nora; and her son, David R. Suyes III, “Ricky”. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, best friend and love of her life, David R....
Betty Clark
Jan 12, 2017
Betty Dunn Clark of Cobbs Creek passed away after a full and purposeful life, on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Betty was born 8/10/28 in Passaic, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Elizabeth Dunn. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Russell Clark, and her beloved partner of the last 10 years, Wally Scheid....
Maxine Blake
Jan 12, 2017
Maxine Blake of Wake, VA, passed away peacefully at Riverside Hospital surrounded by her family on January 12, 2017. She was born on April 29, 1937 in Glass, VA to the late Willie and Betty Coates. She was the seventh of ten children of which eight preceded her in death. Maxine grew up in a waterman’s town and cherished the...
Madeleine Harris
Jan 12, 2017
Madeleine Vey Harris, 94, of Mathews passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She is survived by her nephew Steven Johnson and his wife, Robin of Mathews, VA. A Memorial Service in Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Bettie Smith
Jan 11, 2017
Bettie Johnson Smith, 72, of Saluda passed away, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 with her family by her side. She fought a long courageous battle with cancer. Bettie retired from VPPSA and then went to work at the Thousand Trails Campground where she never met a stranger and could always strike up a conversation. She loved to watch the wildlife especially...
Dorothy South
Jan 10, 2017
Dorothy Louise Sears South, age 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Frank South and her daughter Anita Wilson Wrightson. Dorothy became a member of Salem Church in 1939 and was the church custodian for 43 years. She was also Treasurer of Wesley Fellowship Class of Salem Church for...
David Crockett
Jan 9, 2017
David C. Crockett Sr., 84, died Monday, January 9, 2017 at his home. After 42 years, he retired as a senior electrical designer with Newport News Shipyard. He lived on Gwynn's Island after his retirement. Mr. Crockett was preceded in death by his first wife of 53 years, Shirley Callis Crockett. He is survived by his wife, Faye Adams Crockett,...
Lillian Ware
Jan 6, 2017
Lillian Juanita (Parks) Ware, 100, formerly of Deltaville, VA, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 in Lewes, Delaware. After graduating high school, she moved to Baltimore, MD where she met her husband Preston A. Ware. Juanita worked as a seamstress in Baltimore for many years. After retiring in 1972, she moved back to Deltaville, VA. She was a lifelong...
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