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David Mortimer

David Mortimer

May 14, 2016

David Bruce Mortimer, age 71, at rest on May 14, 2016. Loving husband of Grace (Coggeshall) for 47 years, father of Scott N. (Teresa) and Randolph J. (Kathy), grandfather of Byice, Marcy, Emily and Ella of Richmond. Brother of James D. of Michigan. Born to Don and Jean Mortimer on December 27, 1944 in Chicago, IL, Dave grew up in...

Joyce Mobley

Joyce Mobley

May 12, 2016

Joyce Ann Mobley, 74, from The Brambles, North Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016. No Service is planned. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Hudgins

Dorothy Hudgins

May 9, 2016

Dorothy H. Hudgins, 88, of Hudgins, Virginia passed away on May 9, 2016. She was a Home Economics teacher in Mathews, Virginia Beach and spent most of her time in Chantilly, Northern Virginia. She retired back to Mathews in 1978. She became very active in the Woman's Club and was president at least twice. She enjoyed bridge and played bridge...

Donna Theimer

Donna Theimer

May 8, 2016

Donna W. Theimer, age 71, of Deltaville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She was a retired beautician and a member of Philippi Christian Church. Survived by her husband of 45 years, Joe A. Theimer; three children, Linnie J. Theimer, Cathy T. Davis, and Susan T. Bergerard; two brothers, E. J. White and Dwayne P....

Dorothy Kegley

Dorothy Kegley

May 7, 2016

Dorothy J. Kegley, 80, of Urbanna, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She retired from Prince George County, MD School Board in the late 80’s and then went on to become a secretary for Middlesex County School Board along with helping at Bristow’s Store and Marshalls Drugstore in Urbanna. She was a member of Urbanna...

Jeane Jacobs

Jeane Jacobs

May 7, 2016

Jeane Marie Jacobs, 49, of Susan, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home,Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Penelope Thompson

Penelope Thompson

May 7, 2016

Penelope Thompson, 76, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Walter Reed Convalescent Center, Gloucester, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Bristow

Charles Bristow

May 6, 2016

Charles Melvin Bristow, Jr. December 3, 1931 – May 6, 2016. Charles spent a lifetime donning coat and tie as a funeral director. He was simply polished. A few years ago, his son mentioned to him at lunch that his hair was looking wild. He replied “I don’t give a damn anymore.” He understood the essence of life. He was...

Archie Stevens

Archie Stevens

May 4, 2016

Archie Sylvester “Peanut” Stevens, 69, of Syringa, beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Peanut was a happy go lucky soul who will always be remembered for his big smile and jingling keys.  He loved NASCAR racing and dancing to any tune his feet could move to! Peanut was a devoted employee of VDOT until...

Benton Pollok

Benton Pollok

May 3, 2016

Benton Holt Pollok, 88, began his journey to his next life on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was born in Danville, VA. on 9/27/27 to Elizabeth Woolley and Nicholas L. Pollok. After completing high school in Newport News, VA, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and later served as an officer...

Edward Bristow

Edward Bristow

Apr 30, 2016

Edward Calvin Bristow, 72, of Topping, made his final life Journey to be with our Lord and his wife, Peggie Ilene Bristow, on Saturday, April 30, 2016. He was born in Gloucester County, Va and was one of 7 children. He is survived by his daughters, Valerie A. Powell and Peggy Ann Horsley; son, Preston Bristow (Donna); grandson Michael Bristow;...

Forrest Morgan

Forrest Morgan

Apr 28, 2016

Forrest C. Morgan, born May 5, 1929, passed peacefully at home on April 28, 2016 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 86. He served in the U. S. Army and the Army National Guard for 37 years before retiring and working Civil Service at Fort Monroe. He then worked at Middlesex Farm Supply for a number...

Igohlia Croxton

Igohlia Croxton

Apr 26, 2016

Igohlia “Goldie” Croxton, 91, of Hardyville, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Goldie Werner, she is survived by her two children, Barbara Thomas and Tommy Croxton; her four grandchildren, Tammy, Jody, Brooks, and Brittany, as well as five great grandchildren. A long time Zoar Baptist Church member, she will be remembered...

Jacqueline Young

Jacqueline Young

Apr 26, 2016

Jacqueline Livesay Young was born February 16, 1923 in Hudgins, Va. to Nell and Boyd Dixon. Jackie was loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Livesay, Sr. and husband, Joseph S. Young; her son, John F. Livesay, Jr.; grandson, John F. Livesay III; sister, Mary Bland Parker and brother, Bill Dixon.She...

Charles Tiller

Charles Tiller

Apr 24, 2016

Charles Randolph Tiller, 53, of Mathews, Va. died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at home. . He is survived by his brother John Tiller, Jr. There are no services planned.

Miriam Bodurtha

Miriam Bodurtha

Apr 24, 2016

Miriam Virginia Fernald Bodurtha, 93, peacefully passed to her eternal home early Sunday, April 24, 2016. She was born and raised at her home in Port Haywood where she resided until health issues necessitated moving to the Riverside Convalescent Center in Mathews almost 2 years ago. She came to view the center as her home and dearly loved the aides...

Erma Callis

Erma Callis

Apr 20, 2016

Erma Vaughn Matthews Callis, 92, of Gwynn, passed away April 20, 2016 with her family by her side. While we are heartbroken by her death, we rejoice that she is in Heaven eternally with her Lord, and reunited with the love of her life, her husband, James Allen Callis. Erma was a homemaker and loved helping her family. She also...

Betty Sine

Betty Sine

Apr 14, 2016

Betty Gayle Marlowe Sine, born Dec. 18, 1938 in Sumpter, S.C., to John Calhoun Marlowe and Reba Lee Ralon Marlowe was taken into the warm embrace of her Lord on April 14, after a long struggle with a respirtory illness. She was 31-year resident of Mathews County, Va. She was a supurb southern cook and loved gardening and sewing. But...

Garland Chewning

Garland Chewning

Apr 13, 2016

Garland B. “Burnie” Chewning, Jr., age 72, of Urbanna and former owner and operator of “Step and Fetch It” died Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was a member of Urbanna Baptist Church and a proud Republican. Survived by his mother, Lucy S. Davis; sisters, Fara Fay Love and Jean Fay Gill and a very close friend, Norma Jean Sears and...

Kevin Kierstead

Kevin Kierstead

Apr 13, 2016

Kevin Arthur Kierstead, a beloved son and brother, was born June 23, 1972, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Lowell Kierstead and Betty Gayle Kierstead passed away April 13. He resided at 1058 Circle Drive, Susan, Va., with his mother Betty Gayle Sine and his stepfather, Harry (Tony) Sine. He was a 1990 graduate of Mathews High School, and served in...

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