Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...

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...
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...
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.
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
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...
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...

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...
Ellen Baily
Apr 9, 2016
Ellen L. Baily, 91, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2016. She was the daughter of Ellis B. Baily, Sr. and Estelle S. Baily. She is survived by Debra B. Bouscher (Gene); grandson, Henry S. H. Bouscher; 4 siblings, Virginia B. Hiner (Stan), Ellis B. Baily, Jr. (Janice), Edwin C. Baily (deceased), Margaret B. Okeeffe. In lieu of flowers donations...