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Anita Carter Healy
May 18, 2026
Anita Carter Healy, age 88, of Saluda passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mathews, Virginia. Anita was born on December 7, 1937, in Wise, Virginia. After graduating from J.J. Kelly High School in 1956, she moved to work in Richmond, Virginia. It is there that she met and married Charles Healy, on...
Richard L. Chenery III
May 5, 2026
Richard L. Chenery III, of Glen Allen, died May 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Lucy Tyler Thrift Chenery, and his sister, Mary Chenery Gregory. He is survived by his brother, James Hollis Chenery II; his sister, Elizabeth Wells Chenery; and several nieces and nephews.
Richard was a veteran of the United States...
Zachary Ryan Reynolds
May 3, 2026
Zachary (Zac) Ryan Reynolds, 41, of Wake, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
He was an employee of Gloucester County Library & Teen Coordinator. He graduated from Old Dominion University with double majors in Criminal Justice and Sociology. He loved books, was an avid reader, so the library became his favorite job. He also loved cooking and baking; that...
Marissa Aiyana Canell
May 2, 2026
Marissa Aiyana Canell, age 27, of Mathews, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with a brain tumor on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Though her time here was far too short, she lived with a spirit that was bold, creative, and entirely her own.
Marissa was a vibrant soul who found joy in art and self-expression. She loved being creative, whether...
Karen Lynn Estes Bergdoll
May 2, 2026
Karen Lynn Estes Bergdoll, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1948, in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in Middlesex County, where she graduated from Middlesex High School and built the foundation of a life dedicated to service, family, and community. Karen devoted much of her life to caring for others. She...
Walter Wilson Brittle Jr.
May 1, 2026
Walter Wilson “Willie” Brittle Jr. passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1938, to the late Walter W. Brittle Sr. and Dorothy Barnes Brittle.
Willie was a electrician during his working career. He loved golfing and fishing in his spare time, as well as being with his family
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Donald Bowen Richwine Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
Donald Bowen Richwine Sr., 90, of Urbanna, Virginia, passed away on April 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on February 23, 1936, in Urbanna, Virginia, Don was the son of Katherine and Edson Douglas Richwine. Don spent most of his childhood in Urbanna and attended Christchurch School and then the University of Virginia.
Don was an Engineer for the Virginia State...
Deborah Ann Smith
Apr 25, 2026
Deborah Ann Smith, of Saluda, passed away on April 25, 2026. She was born May 27, 1955, in Arlington, Virginia to the late Clarence D. Smith and Eleanor Diehl Smith.
She was a graduate of Loudoun High School. She had many jobs throughout her life but her favorite was being a clerk at Weber pet store, being as she loved working...
Donna Lee Peel
Apr 25, 2026
Donna Lee Peel, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2026. Born on October 16, 1953, in Richmond, Virginia, Donna's life was marked by warmth, devotion, and a deep connection to the natural world.
Donna’s gentle spirit was reflected in the simple joys she treasured. She found delight in...
James Everett "Jimmy" Hall
Apr 24, 2026
James Everett “Jimmy” Hall, 72, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 6, 1954, in Mathews, Virginia, Jimmy was the son of John Everett Brown Hall and Mary Elizabeth Hall. He spent his early years in Mathews before moving to Gloucester, where he graduated...
Simon Lee Roy Hix
Apr 21, 2026
Simon Lee Roy (Leroy) Hix 86, of Rappahannock Estates in Dunnsville, VA Passed away April 21, 2026.
Born January 18, 1940 in Cumberland County, VA to Frank and Leona Hix. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, his wife Janice Hix and brother David Hix.
He is survived by his step-son Charles (Buck) Reuss, his wife Cindy and Granddaughter Kelly...
William Savage Stevenson
Apr 20, 2026
William Savage “Bill” Stevenson, 76, of Urbanna, passed away on April 20, 2026. Bill was born on December 29, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Oscar Milton Stevenson, Jr. and Elizabeth Jean (Willis) Stevenson.
Mr. Stevenson proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He spent much of his career working as an off-set printer...
Robert Harris Hudgins, III
Apr 18, 2026
Robert Harris Hudgins III, 55, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. He retired from Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center in August of 2023, and was a graduate of Old Dominion University. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider, and was a huge fan of Jeff Gordon and the Washington Redskins.
He was preceded in death by his...
Benjamin “Bubba” Trevilian, II
Apr 17, 2026
Benjamin “Bubba” Trevilian II, was born on March 20th, 1966 and passed peacefully at his home on April 17th, 2026.
Bubba was a blue collar hard working man who worked all the way up until he physically could not any longer. He worked at Waste Management for what some might consider a lifetime, and loved every moment of it. Bubba was...
Frances Harper Carlton
Apr 16, 2026
Frances Harper Carlton went home to the Lord on April 16, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1942, in Middlesex, Virginia, to Mary Milby Harper and Downing Cox Harper, both of whom preceded her in death. Frances was the fifth of seven children, and all six of her siblings and their spouses preceded her as well. A woman of...
John Dallas Davis Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
John Dallas “J.D.” Davis Jr. of Locust Hill, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026.
Born on June 11, 1953, J.D. was a lifelong resident of Middlesex County. He graduated from Hargrave Military Academy in 1972 and later attended Rappahannock Community College, where he completed coursework to earn his state waterworks and wastewater operator's license through the Virginia Department of...
Charles Kenneth "Kenny" Garrett
Apr 13, 2026
Kenny Garrett went home with his Lord on Monday, April 13, 2026. A Mathews native, Kenny was a dedicated member of the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department for 53 years and was named Firefighter of the Year in 1989, 1990, 1994, 1997, 2002, and 2025. Kenny was a lifelong member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Bohannon, Virginia.
He is preceded in...
Betty Barbour Gregory
Apr 12, 2026
Betty Barbour Gregory, 88, of Tappahannock, peacefully bid farewell to this life on April 12, 2026. She was born in Chatham, VA on August 10, 1937, to Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Barbour. She lived joyfully and always appreciated life’s blessings bright and beautiful, great and small.
Betty is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 55 years, Dr. John William...
Naomi Gertrude Pfeltz
Apr 11, 2026
Naomi G. Pfeltz “Meme”, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away on April 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 9, 1938, in Williamsport, Maryland, the youngest child of Julia and Lewis Fischer, and preceded in death by 5 sisters and 5 brothers.
Naomi met the love of her life “Bill” Lewis Pfeltz while attending Williamsport...
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