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James Climaldi

James Climaldi

Nov 18, 2024

James F. Climaldi, 88, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Climaldi. He is survived by his children, Tara Climaldi, Kelly Climaldi, Donna Climaldi, Nikki Bell, Stephen Climaldi, and Jeffrey Climaldi; his sisters, Fran McGlone, and Marie Brown; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, December...

Epaphro Ditus Owens, III

Epaphro Ditus Owens, III

Nov 8, 2024

 

 

Epaphro D. “Pat” Owens III, 83, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab- Mathews. He was a member of Bethel Church of Mathews. Pat was a graduate of Mathews High School Class of 1960 and also graduated from a school for mechanics in Danville. He operated Owens Motor Repair in Mathews....

Elizabeth Rennie Johnson

Elizabeth Rennie Johnson

Nov 8, 2024

Elizabeth Rennie Johnson (Betty) was born on April 26, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Deltaville where she resided. Betty died on Friday, November 8, 2024 after a short illness.

In her younger years, she taught swimming lessons to many children in the Deltaville area. Betty also worked in local banks and was Dr. Felton’s receptionist for over thirty years....

Ralph Franklin Trammell

Ralph Franklin Trammell

Nov 3, 2024

Ralph Franklin Trammell, born on July 13, 1936, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at the Lancashire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was 88 years old at the time of his passing.

Ralph dedicated a part of his life to serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, showcasing his commitment and bravery. He worked for RECO Engineering for a...

Zachary Thomas Edwards

Zachary Thomas Edwards

Nov 2, 2024

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce a much-loved individual, Zachary Edwards, passed away on the morning of November 2, 2024.

Zach was born on February 6, 2002, in Newport News, Virginia. Living in several places, a large portion of his life was spent in Mathews County. Being such a small and close community, it opened several opportunities for Zach...

George Harmon Croxton

George Harmon Croxton

Oct 31, 2024

We bid farewell to George Harmon Croxton, a brother, a true ‘beacon of light ‘in our family, who departed from this world on Thursday, October 31, 2024, just twenty days after his 70th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. George walked through this life with a gentle strength, touching the lives of everyone he encountered with an...

Denise McCabe

Denise McCabe

Oct 31, 2024

Denise McCabe (Dee as she is known to everyone) of Wake, Virginia went home to be with her savior on October 31, 2024 after a valiant battle with small cell lung cancer. Dee was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 16, 1958 to the late John Colbert and Jean Anne Talley. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband...

Betty Knott

Betty Knott

Oct 31, 2024

Betty Jean Knott was a loving and wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend. She was called home on October 31, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 91.

She was born to Lessie and Claude Parish in 1933 in Emporia, VA. Betty had three beloved sisters, Gaynelle Grizzard, Louise Parish, and Janet Cranford. She is survived by her...

Catherine Brooks Morgan

Catherine Brooks Morgan

Oct 29, 2024

Catherine Brooks Morgan, 97, of Onemo, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital. She was born to Winfield and Jessie Brooks on November 25, 1926. Catherine retired as a teller from Bank of America after many years of service. She loved spending time with her family and friends and visiting her neighbors. She was a...

Edward "ED" Jackson Fleming

Edward "ED" Jackson Fleming

Oct 28, 2024

 

 

Edward Jackson “Ed” Fleming, 81, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was retired from Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock with several years of dedicated service. Ed was an avid fisherman.

He was predeceased by his wife, Eva Fleming and his daughter, Susan.

He is survived by two sons, Paul Gibson and Michael Gibson (Rita); five grandchildren...

Nancy B. Hudgins

Nancy B. Hudgins

Oct 28, 2024

Nancy Lorraine Blake Hudgins left us peacefully on October 28, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer surrounded by her family. 

Born in Bena, Virginia to the late Lorraine and Isaac Blake, Nancy attended Gloucester High School playing basketball throughout the years. After graduation, Nancy began working for Dr. Marvin West, DDS in Williamsburg. While working full time, she attended a...

Carl E. Tate

Carl E. Tate

Oct 24, 2024

Carl E. Tate, age 85 of Deltaville, VA, formally of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024. 

He is predeceased by his parents, Eddie and Ethel Tate, and daughter Sherry Sharpe. 

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Tate: son, Randy Tate and wife Dale Tate: one sister, Edith Wilson and her son Sandy Wilson; 5...

Daniel Carlton

Daniel Carlton

Oct 24, 2024

Stephen Daniel Carlton, 88, of Hartfield, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Daniel retired from Chesapeake Corporation in West Point, Virginia. He was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, Church View.

Daniel was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Connie Thrift Carlton; a grandson, Cody; granddaughter, Christy; and two brothers, Raymond and Jeff. He was also preceded in death by...

Virginia Slaughter

Virginia Slaughter

Oct 22, 2024

Virginia "Burnsie" Slaughter's remarkable 98-year life came to a natural end on October 22, 2024, surrounded by family at Essex House near her home of over fifty years in Gwynnfield, near Tappahannock. Burnsie's zest for a life of fun and friends was matched by her commitment to family, business, and community. Her memory is a blessing to countless friends and...

Patricia Leigh Herbert

Patricia Leigh Herbert

Oct 22, 2024

Patricia Leigh Herbert (nee Butterworth), 85, of Bohannon, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was active in many cultural activities and her church. Patricia was a brave, honest, and kind lady who loved groups and her church. She loved bluegrass music, pottery, quilting, movies, puzzles, pets, gardening, owls, and frogs.

Patricia was survived by her husband, Page Herbert;...

Jeffrey Stout

Jeffrey Stout

Oct 22, 2024

On October 22nd, 2024, Jeff went to rest with the angels. He was surrounded by his family as he left this world. Jeff leaves behind his beloved wife Tonya Christie; his dear father-in-law, John Winder; his daughter, Heather Tucker (John); three grandchildren, Justin, Stormi, and Starri, one great-grandson, Asher; his brothers, Rick Stout (Alfreda), Fred Stout (Cindy); sister, Beverly Romero (Alfred);...

Katherine Christine Goulait

Katherine Christine Goulait

Oct 21, 2024

On Monday October 21 Katherine Christine Goulait (Malik) fell asleep at home. Kathy now rests without pain. She was a lady that you would most likely remember if you ever met her. She was born in Rockville Center, NY in 1946. She lived primarily in Waterbury, CN. 

After high school, she came to the DC area until she was a “come...

Henry Malcome Jett Jr.

Henry Malcome Jett Jr.

Oct 20, 2024

Henry Malcome Jett, Jr., 70, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Connie Kimmel Jett; his daughter, Dr. Scarlett Jett; and his sisters, Bessie Sawdy, Rebecca George, Betty Crandall, and Linda Ketner and their families. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Malcome Jett, Sr.; his mother, Margaret Haynie Jett;...

James E. "Tommy" Davis, Jr.

James E. "Tommy" Davis, Jr.

Oct 19, 2024

James E. “Tommy” Davis, Jr., 71, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Saturday October 19th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Davis, Sr, and Audrey Elliott Davis; and his brother, Damon Davis. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Davis; his daughter, Amanda Brooke Pickering (David); son, James E. “Bubba” Davis, III; sister,...

John Joseph Herring, Sr.

John Joseph Herring, Sr.

Oct 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of John Joseph Herring Sr. announce his passing on October 19, 2024. John, age 83, resident of Tappahannock, Virginia will be sadly missed by his wife of sixty-three years, Helen, his five sons, eldest John Jr. and his wife Tina, and their three children Elise, Brice, and Brock, son Bruce and his...

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