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Thomas C. "Tom" Williams Smith Jr.

Thomas C. "Tom" Williams Smith Jr.

Jan 12, 2024

Thomas C. "Tom" Williams Smith, Jr., died peacefully on January 12, 2024, at the age of 85. Tom was born in Charlottesville, raised in Walkerton, proudly served in the Army, and lived and worked in Tappahannock, Virginia. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, T. C. Williams Smith and Eleanor Lewis Mitchell Smith, and his brother, Douglas M. "Judge"...

Charles Randolph Trevilian

Charles Randolph Trevilian

Jan 12, 2024

Charles Randolph Trevilian, 74, son of the late Charles and Alice Trevilian, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Through his life, his favorite hobby was taxidermy. 

Charles is survived by aunts, Marion Davis, Frances Brown, Louise Loving; uncle, Norris Loving (Sandra); cousin, Bonnie Courtney; and other cousins and family members. The family will hold a private graveside service. 

Faulkner-Funeral...

Carmen Navarro Brinkley

Carmen Navarro Brinkley

Jan 10, 2024

 

Carmen Brinkley, 82, of Hardyville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

 

Carmen was born in Paia, Hawaii on September 25, 1941. She was the daughter of Pedro Navarro and Rufina Noble.

 

Carmen attended Holy Rosary in Paia and graduated from Maui High School in 1959. After completing high school, she moved to San Francisco and...

Charles Gibbons "Gibbie" Mangum Jr.

Charles Gibbons "Gibbie" Mangum Jr.

Jan 8, 2024

 

Our beloved husband and father, Charles G. Mangum, Jr. “Gibbie” passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2024 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mavis; his brother, Julian (Peggy); and his children, Chuck (Amy), Pam Lemon (Lew) and Mark Wilburn (Kyp); along with his six grandchildren, Caitlin, Jilly, Mitch, Ally,...

John W Woods Jr

John W Woods Jr

Jan 6, 2024

John Wythe “J.” Woods, Jr., 94, formerly of Hayes, Virginia and Madison, West Virginia passed away on January 6, 2024.  J. was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Churchill Woods, his son Michael Wayne Woods, his sister Sally Elizabeth Woods, his parents John Wythe and Hazel Gladys (Hash) Woods, and his son-in-law James H. “Jim” Redmond.

J. is survived...

Grayson Tyler English

Grayson Tyler English

Jan 4, 2024

 

  GRAYSON TYLER ENGLISH, “Putt Putt”, 81, of Tappahannock, VA, and treasured son of the late Isabelle English of Westmoreland County, VA., transitioned peacefully from this life on January 4, 2024, in Mechanicsville, VA. 

Committed to his community, Grayson began his volunteer service with the Tappahannock Volunteer Rescue Department during the early 1970’s, and was a lifetime member of the Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department.  

His passion for all things John Deere and Tractors sprouted over...

Walter 'Mack' Major, Jr

Walter 'Mack' Major, Jr

Jan 3, 2024

Walter ‘Mack’ Major, 66, of Wake, went to his eternal home on January 3, 2024. Mack was a devoted father, brother, grandfather and husband, for 49 years to Janice Major.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Pearl Major; mother and father-in-law, Mary Lucille and Girlard Ferguson.

Mack was a welder by trade and a talented craftsman....

Victor Wayne Elliott

Victor Wayne Elliott

Dec 29, 2023

 

Victor Wayne Elliott, 73, of Deltaville, Va., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 29, 2023.

During his working career, Vic was a plumber for more than thirty years before retiring from Henrico County as a plumbing inspector.  He enjoyed fishing, playing drums, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. 

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Standard Edward Payne III

Standard Edward Payne III

Dec 29, 2023

 

Standard Edward “Stanley” Payne III, 72, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 surrounded by is family. He was a loving father and loved his home of Mathews. He was a licensed Land Surveyor and proudly operated his own business for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Standard, Jr. and Janice...

Gregory Lawrence Parrilli

Gregory Lawrence Parrilli

Dec 29, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that the Parrilli family announces the death of Gregory Lawrence Parrilli of Hartfield, VA. He entered this world on May 22, 1951, in Rockville Center, NY and passed in Hartfield, VA on Friday, December 29, 2023.

 

If Greg wasn’t spending time with his family, he could be found outside on the golf...

John Wilson Dunston

John Wilson Dunston

Dec 27, 2023

 

John Wilson Dunston, age 99, of Deltaville, Virginia went to be with Jesus on December 27, 2023. He was a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church. John worked for 31 years as a communication technician at Newport News Shipbuilding and retired from there in 1989.

John was born in 1924 and grew up during the great depression living through...

Warren Rainier

Warren Rainier

Dec 26, 2023

Warren Rainier passed away on December 26, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends in his home in Hartfield, VA. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Diane Rainier, brothers James Williams Rainier (Theresa), Wayne Rainier (Liz), David Rainier, sister Lisa Chandler, step-daughter Shannon Williams (Chad), step daughter-in-law Michelle Carter, a very special...

Raymond Patrick Blake

Raymond Patrick Blake

Dec 25, 2023

 

Raymond “Ray” Patrick Blake, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 after living with Parkinson’s disease for 14 years. He was born the fourth of five kids in Baltimore, Maryland on August 23, 1945 to James Brooke Blake and Pauline Citrano Blake. He was a graduate of Calvert Hall College High School and the University...

James Harper Alexander

James Harper Alexander

Dec 24, 2023

 

 James Harper, IV “Harper”, 74, of Water View, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents James Harper Alexander, III and Anna F. Alexander. After Thomas Dale High School, he lettered in track and field and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1971. He married his...

Floyd T. Ward

Floyd T. Ward

Dec 17, 2023

Floyd T. Ward, age 95 of Deltaville VA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  A native of Middlesex County, Floyd graduated from Syringa High School; was a lifetime member of Philippi Christian Church where he had served as a Deacon; was a member for over 60 years of Donovan Masonic Lodge No. 75 in Deltaville; and...

Anita Sadler Belvin

Anita Sadler Belvin

Dec 17, 2023

 

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anita Sadler Belvin, 79, of Gloucester Point, Virginia.  Anita passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

 

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bobby Winnward Belvin of Gloucester Point; her two daughters, Michele Williams (Brad) of Gloucester and Ingrid Bayne (Charlie) of Yorktown,...

Woodford "Woody" Leland Johnson Sr.

Woodford "Woody" Leland Johnson Sr.

Dec 16, 2023

Woodford L. “Woody” Johnson, Sr. , 74, of Tappahannock passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.

A Vietnam War veteran, having served in the 101st Airborne Division, Woody joined the Tappahannock Police Department in 1971 and diligently served his community for 48 years, retiring in 2019 as a Lieutenant. He will be remembered by the Tappahannock community as not only a...

Edwin Ray Haufler

Edwin Ray Haufler

Dec 15, 2023

 

Edwin R. “Ed” Haufler, age 91, of both Richmond and Mathews, VA, peacefully passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. 

Ed is survived by his children; Robert E. “Bob” Haufler and his wife Maggie, Timothy R. “Tim” Haufler, Julie A. Willaford and her husband Paul; twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54...

Susan Bishton Jones

Susan Bishton Jones

Dec 13, 2023

Susan Bishton Jones, 76, of Water View, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Bork and her first husband, James Bishton.

 

Susan was an avid reader, seamstress and gardener. In her retirement, she enjoyed creative writing classes, trying new recipes, baking, and art projects. She was a member of...

Ronda Mae St. John

Ronda Mae St. John

Dec 13, 2023

 

Ronda Mae St. John, 72, of Water View, Va died December 13, 2023. Ms. St. John was born March 20, 1951, to the late Herbert and Relda McVicker.

Ronda was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading the Bible, crafts, tending to her flowers, playing with her grandchildren and being the mother of all mothers. She was...

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