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Bristow-Faulkner Chapel • Saluda, VA • (804) 758-2315 | Foster-Faulkner Chapel • Mathews, VA • (804) 725-2141 | Marks-Bristow Chapel • Tappahannock, VA • (804) 443-2210
Recent Obituaries
John E. Major
Apr 30, 2024
The family invites friends for a gathering at John's Home "The Lodge" on Sunday, May 5, 2023 from 3:00- 5:00p.m., at 667 Old Courthouse Road, Stormont, VA 23149.
Joanna Lee Hudgins Mullis Nix
Apr 30, 2024
Joanna Lee Hudgins Mullis Nix, 82, departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 surrounded by family at her home in New Point, VA. Joanna was a lifelong resident of Mathews, VA and a longstanding member of Beulah Church. At Beulah she held many positions over the years some of which were Sunday School teacher, pianist, organist and choir director....
Barbara Jean Lewandowski
Apr 29, 2024
Barbara Lewandowski, age 81, of Mathews Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Heron Cove 2 in Gloucester, Virginia surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Alan Lewandowski. She was a resident of Mathews for over 33 years. Barbara was born in Detroit Michigan. Barbara was an avid quilter and member of...
Gene Stephen McMahan
Apr 29, 2024
Gene Stephen McMahan, 77, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 43 years, serving his last sixteen as the Postmaster at the Caret, Virginia Post Office. He was also a mason for 54 years, and was a member of the Arlington Lodge No. 102 in Millers Tavern, Virginia. He...
Patricia Mashell Carlton
Apr 21, 2024
PATRICIA MASHELL CARLTON, 49, of Tappahannock, VA, and treasured daughter of Fred Rodgers Hutson and Joann Arrington Hutson of Tappahannock, transitioned from this life on the glorious spring morning of April 21st, 2024, in Richmond, VA.
She was born on August 31st, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia. In 1992, she graduated from Essex High School in Tappahannock, VA, and shortly thereafter,...
Janice Rainier South
Apr 21, 2024
Janice R. “Gin Gin” South, 90, of Mathews, Virginia passed to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on July 27, 1933 to Upsher, Sr. and Mary Lewis Rainier.
She is predeceased by her parents and her husband, Garnett F. South; her brothers, Upsher Rainier, Jr. and Melvin Rainier; her sisters, Golden Dutton, Ruth Robins, Beulah Sadler,...
James "Jimmy" Elliott, Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
James “Jimmy” H. Elliott Jr., 82 of Laneview, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. “Julyman” was an avid foxhunter whose favorite pastime was listening to the sound of the hounds running. If you didn’t find him with his hunting buddies, you were sure to see him travelling around in his parts truck. Jimmy was the owner of Jimmy’s Auto...
Michael O'Kelly Connelly
Apr 15, 2024
Michael O’Kelly Connelly of Mathews, Va. died on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home. Mike was born on May 20, 1957, to Mead Lee Connelly, Sr. and Elizabeth Anne Simmons Connelly of Martinsville, Va. who both predeceased him.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lydia Tuck Connelly. Also surviving are his brothers Mead Lee Connelly, Jr. of...
James Edward Taylor
Apr 12, 2024
Rear Admiral James E. “Jim” Taylor, USN (Ret.), 88, of Williamsburg, Va., formerly of Mathews, Va., passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, following an extended illness. Jim was born in Pritchard, Ala., near Mobile. He graduated from James Tate High School in Gonzales, Fla., received an AS degree from Perkinson Junior College, a BS degree from US Naval Post...
Jack Duane Tarran
Apr 11, 2024
Jack Duane Tarran, 90, of Urbanna VA, passed away April 11th, 2024, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Helen S. Tarran and son, John Andrew Tarran.
Jack was born in Illinois and left when he was a teenager to live with his mom and finish out high school in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the United States...
Donald Nicholas
Apr 10, 2024
Donald Nicholas, 82, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2024. Donald was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Carol; two daughters, Crystal (Tony) Perseo and Tiffany (Matt) Craft; three granddaughters, Charlotte, Isabella, and Liliana; a sister, Patricia (Wayne) Wright; and a brother, Michael Nicholas. A memorial service will be...
James "Jimmy" Foster Williams
Apr 8, 2024
James “Jimmy” Williams, 74, passed away on April 8, 2024 in Tappahannock, Virginia. He was born in Senora, Virginia on July 14, 1949, to Arthur and Stella Williams. He was a graduate of Tappahannock High School and Smithdeal-Massey Business College.He was an active and beloved member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church in Tappahannock. He is survived by his mother Stella,...
Brett Marshall Pace
Apr 7, 2024
Brett Marshall Pace, age 60, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, April 7,2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Aubrey Pace, Jr, and his
mother, Bernice Floyd Pace.
He leaves loving memories of his wife, Paige Lewis, his three children; Austin, Conner and Braden Pace; his brothers, Dean Pace and Spencer Dicken, niece; Heather Pace, 4 nephews; Aubrey and Charles...
W. Marvin Tune
Apr 7, 2024
Willard Marvin Tune, 83, of Champlain, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church. Marvin was a devoted husband, father, and friend. A retired plumbing/electrical contractor, he enjoyed traveling, woodworking, spending time on the water, and eating a crab or two. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Sanders...
Lillis Jones Avery
Apr 5, 2024
Lillis Jones Avery passed away on April 5, 2024. Lillis was born to Clarence and Edith King Jones on March 21, 1923, near Hendrix, Alabama. Along with her parents, Lillis was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, James Russell Avery, two sisters, Lexie Jones and Faye White; a special niece, Pat Goodwin, who was like a daughter; and her...
Addie Jane Runyon
Apr 4, 2024
Addie Jane Runyon, 93, of Ashland, formerly of Champlain, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silas Rex Runyon. She is survived by five children, Rex A. Runyon of Ashland, Gini Steiding of Ashland, Kim Runyon of Stafford, Tod Runyon of Fredericksburg and Debbie Sutton of Ashland; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends...
Bonnie Snyder Callis
Apr 4, 2024
Bonnie S. Callis,78, of Hudgins, Virginia peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ accompanied by the angels on Thursday, April 4, 2024, rejoicing with those who passed before her.
She leaves behind her daughters, Meg White (Allen) and Jennifer Ewell (Raymond); grandchildren, Aaron White (Lauren). Ryan Ewell (Krista), Cassidy Mountford (Kyle), Jolie Davidson (Timothy) and great-grandchildren,...
William "Bill" Cauthorn Evans
Apr 3, 2024
William “Bill” Cauthorn Evans, 81, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Elsie Evans; and his brother, Tyler Evans. He is survived by his wife, Cookie Evans; son, Tyler G. Evans (Cristal); daughter, Stephanie Mills (Chuck); grandchildren, Kenley Mills (Nicholas), Ray “RJ” Mills (Steph); and his twin sister,...
Louise Ware Smith
Apr 2, 2024
Louise Ware Smith, age 94, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Letcher and Marian Ware; husband, Cecil G. Smith and daughter, Janey Fitchett Thrift.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her granddaughter, Angela Landes (Tim Moore) and great-grandson, Austin Landes all of Gloucester.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m....
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