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Dorothy Lockhart

Dorothy Lockhart

Apr 27, 2015

Dorothy A. Lockhart, 84, of Saluda, VA, formerly of Reliance, died Monday, April 27, 2015, in Saluda. Mrs. Lockhart was born March 4, 1931 in Reliance; the daughter of Harry P. Rinker and Thurza Headley Rinker. She retired as a school bus driver for Volusia County (FL) Public Schools. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Robin & Gordon...

John Bateman

John Bateman

Apr 24, 2015

John William Bateman, 95, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on April 24, 2015 at Heron Cove at Sanders in Gloucester, Virginia. John was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1941. He played centerfield for Hopkins and earned a letter each year in baseball and was selected two years in...

Jane Timberlake

Jane Timberlake

Apr 23, 2015

Jane Allen Haynes Timberlake, age 81 of Gloucester passed away peacefully at her home April 23, 2015. She is survived by her children, R.B. Haynes and his wife Donna of Gloucester, Deborah Haynes and her partner Dawn of Williamsburg, Cheryl Arnold and her husband Chuck of Union Grove, Wisc., 2 step-daughters, 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Kathleen Whitman and...

Vernelle Foster

Vernelle Foster

Apr 23, 2015

Vernelle S. Foster, age 91, of Hartfield died Thursday, April 23, 2015. She was the widow of Johnnie Weldon Foster. Survived by her children, Laura F. Hudgins (Hart), Edith M. Tarrant (Buddy), Johnnie Foster (Temple); sisters, Jeanette Armstead and Nellie “Sissie” Foster, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great great grandsons. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday...

Henry Reichenbach

Henry Reichenbach

Apr 20, 2015

Henry Harrison Reichenbach, Jr., son of the late Henry Harrison Reichenbach Sr. was called by his maker to join his heavenly flock of angels in the early morning hours of April 20th, 2015. His life ended and a new horizon began at the age of 80 years. His wife, Linda Elaine, was by his side to the end.Henry had lived...

Jeffrey Harper

Jeffrey Harper

Apr 16, 2015

After a long battle with cancer, Jeffrey Lane Harper of Gloucester died at home on Thursday, April 16, 2015, Jeff was born on March 7, 1959 to Philip Joseph and Glorious Ann Harper. He grew up in a large, loving family with three brothers. He attended school in Staunton at VSDB and then at Woodrow Wilson Trade School. He later...

Rudolph Benson

Rudolph Benson

Apr 13, 2015

Rudolph N. Benson, Jr., age 79, of Newport News, formerly of Wake, Middlesex County, died Monday, April 13, 2015. He was associated with automobile dealerships on the Peninsula for many years. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Rudolph N and Mary Louise Benson and a brother, Lewis E. Benson. He is survived by his brother, Robert N. Benson...

Mason South

Mason South

Apr 12, 2015

Capt. Mason T. South, 86, of Mathews, VA passed away of Mesothelioma (cancer) on Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was a Merchant Marine Veteran of WWII, entering at the age of 16 and also served in the US Army as a SFC during the Korean War. He served 10 years on commercial vessels. He served on Army and Naval ships...

Jane Staton

Jane Staton

Apr 11, 2015

Gloucester, VirginiaJane Catherine (Kitty) Staton of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on April 11, 2015 after several years of ill health. Kitty was born in Richmond, Virginia on 12-27-1924. She moved briefly to Ohio then returned to Richmond. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, attended Mary Washington College for 2 years before having to come home and care for her...

Edna Ward

Edna Ward

Apr 11, 2015

Edna Hemby Ward, 97, of Lakewood Manor, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband , Clifton Lee Ward, her parents ,Mattie and Frank Hemby, her brother, F.J.Hemby, Jr. and sisters, Louise Harper and Frances Wightman. She is survived by her nieces, Brenda Cherry, Cean Cawthorn and nephew Frank Harper...

Hazel Hudgins

Hazel Hudgins

Apr 10, 2015

Hazel V. Hudgins, 91, of Gwynn's Island, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Willis Hudgins, son Charles Willis Hudgins, Jr. and parents Jack Ingram and Gracie Elizabeth Ingram.She is survived by one brother Charles Ingram and wife Jean of Mathews, VA;...

Richard Marshall

Richard Marshall

Apr 10, 2015

Richard Earlwin Marshall, “Big D”, 86 of Urbanna, Virginia peacefully passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 with his wife of 62 years by his side. He was the son of the late Doc Marshall Sr. and Lucy, owners of Marshall’s Drugstore. Preceded in death by older brother, Thomas Jr. Survived by wife Patricia R. Marshall and four children Pam...

Anna Shackelford

Anna Shackelford

Apr 7, 2015

Anna Marie Shackelford, 56, our lovely sister, went to be with Jesus on April 7, 2015; no more suffering, no more pain anymore. She was predeceased by her loving mother, Katherine Jenkins. She is survived by a sister, Patricia Smith and her husband Eddie. A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Gwynn's Island...

Rev. James Tinney

Rev. James Tinney

Apr 5, 2015

The Reverend James Warren Tinney, 76, of Urbanna, passed away quietly Easter Sunday morning, April 5, 2015, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Virginia.  He was the oldest son of the late Robert W. and Anna Belle Tinney, a retired Methodist minister and EMT who had worked extensively in his local communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Mr. Tinney...

Erlene Abrahamson

Erlene Abrahamson

Apr 4, 2015

Erlene Mae Abrahamson, age 93, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015. She is pre-deceased by a son, Francis Lee Abrahamson. She is survived by her husband, Charles C. Abrahamson; two sons, Charles C. Abrahamson, Jr. (Kay), and Neal Abrahamson (Linda); a daughter, Nancy Kellum (John); grandchildren, Troy N. Abrahamson, Eric Abrahamson (Malie Haga), Melissa Crabtree, David...

Ruby Courtney

Ruby Courtney

Apr 4, 2015

Ruby Courtney, age 78, of Dunnsville died Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was the widow of Paul L. Courtney. Survived by her sons, Paul J. Courtney, Jerry W. Courtney, Ronald W. Courtney and Kenneth T. Courtney; a sister, Mary Jane Courtney, six grandchildren and several great grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, April 8th at...

Margaret Barrick

Margaret Barrick

Apr 3, 2015

Margaret Rowe Barrick, age 86, of Urbanna died Friday, April 3, 2015. She was the widow of A. Muse Barrick and a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church. Survived by her sons; J. David Barrick (Nancy), Kevin A. Barrick and Craig R. Barrick (Lara); a brother, Lewis C. Rowe; a grandson, Mitchell and four step grandchildren, Kevin, Tommy, Kim and...

Betty Sandman

Betty Sandman

Apr 1, 2015

Betty Jo Hailey Sandman, 88, left her failing body behind and ascended to be with her Lord on April 1, 2015. Born August 22, 1926 in Donna, Texas, daughter of a Baptist Minister, the late Virgil McKnight Hailey and Lila Lois Griffith Hailey. She was also predeceased by her husband, the Reverend William Sandman, the love of her life, and...

Cora Adams

Cora Adams

Apr 1, 2015

Inez Adams, age 98, a lifelong resident of Mathews, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong member of Mathews Baptist Church and was active in church activities until she became ill. She enjoyed participating in the Silver Tones singing group and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was...

Oscar Marshall

Oscar Marshall

Mar 31, 2015

Oscar Vernon “Dinky” Marshall, 74, of Water View, Virginia departed this life on March 31, 2015 surrounded by family at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Son of Roger and Pearl Marshall (Brooks), a native of Middlesex County, and a 1959 graduate of Middlesex High School, and a 1964 graduate of the Apprentice School. After graduation, he worked...

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