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Henry Stump
Jun 4, 2015
Henry James “Hankie” Stump, age 67, of Saluda died Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, Zannie and Agnes Frye Stump. Survived by his wife, Michele Stump; daughters, Missy Ratcliffe, Lynn Viars, Marsha Primm (Rocky) and Brianne Meyerson; a brother, James Stump; grandchildren, Leanna Viars, Rocky Dakota Primm and Colten Vaziouracis; a great grandchild, Levi Braxton Thornton....
John Mercer
Jun 2, 2015
John Olin Mercer, 76, was delivered from his battle with cancer, passing quietly while surrounded by his loving family on June 2, 2015. He was born on September 17, 1938 to Russell Reed and Nell Smith Mercer in Newport News, Virginia. John graduated from Warwick High School in 1956 and from the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Apprentice...
Laura Colley
Jun 2, 2015
Laura C. Colley, age 92, of Topping died Tuesday, June 2, 2015. She was the widow of Irvin H. Colley and J. Petty Colley and was also predeceased by a daughter, Mary B. Blake. Survived by a grandson, Kevin C. Blake and a brother, Horace Courtney (Mary). A graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 18, 2015 at...
Charles Revere
Jun 1, 2015
Charles Ryland Revere, 76, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at his home in Hartfield, VA. He was the only son of the late Howell Lee and Elizabeth Revere. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles “Chuck” R. Revere, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sally Gayle; sons, Craig with his wife Tammy...
Josephine Poksienski
Jun 1, 2015
Josephine Adele Poksienski, 96, of Cradinal, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at The Gloucester House in Gloucester, Virginia. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 3-5 p.m. & 6- 8 p.m. at Bromirski Funeral Home in Jersey City, New Jersey. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10...
Shirley Pachucki
May 27, 2015
Shirley R. Pachucki, age 80, of Saluda, widow of Robert J. Pachucki, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Stump (Hank) and son, Gery Pachucki, one sister Barbara Toussaint (Ken), five grandchildren Brianne Meyerson, Shannon Holmes, Marsha Primm, Lynn Viars and Missy Ratcliffe, four great-grandchildren Colten Vaziouracis, Sarah, Kayla and Alexandria Holmes. A graveside service...
Benjamin Thompson
May 23, 2015
Cobbs Creek, VirginiaBenjamin M. Thompson of Mathews, Virginia passed away at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Ben was born on June 25, 1925. He graduated from Mathews High School in 1942 and went into the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. In 1952 he graduated from UVA with a BS degree in Economics. Out of college, he...
Edward Garrett
May 23, 2015
Edward Lee Garrett, " Pete, PaPa Pete", age 73, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on May 23, 2015 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, Virginia. He was born and raised in Blakes, Virginia. Edward Lee was a master ship builder, retiring from Newport News Shipbuilding after 43 years of service. Edward Lee was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He...
Mary Adams
May 23, 2015
Mary T. Adams of Hardyville, VA departed this life on May 23, 2015, age 89. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James C. Adams, Jr. She is survived by her son, James C. Adams, daughter-in-law Linda Cytrynowicz-Adams, her sister Andrea Adams, and grand-daughters Halina and Alissa Adams. Mary was born in Chicago, lived in Richmond...
Thomas Trevilian
May 22, 2015
Thomas Richard Trevilian, II, age 86, formerly of Urbanna, died Friday, May 22, 2015. He is survived by his wife Mary S. Trevilian, his children Lisa Melara, Thomas R. Trevillian, III and Eric Scott Trevilian, three grandchildren, Alex Melara, Angelica Melara and Abigail Trevilian, two sisters Josephine Erwin and Virginia Taylor.
John Kernan
May 21, 2015
John N. Kernan, Jr., 74, of Mathews, Virginia joined his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 21, 2015. John was born May 28, 1940 in Belleville, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army before beginning his career as a Master Mechanic. John retired from Henry S. Branscome Construction in 2011 after 3 decades of dedicated service. He was known for his...
Otis Willis
May 20, 2015
Otis Randolph Willis, age 86, of Mattaponi, a retired Chesapeake Corp. employee, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was a Korean War Veteran and a member of VFW Post #8356 in West Point. He was predeceased by his brothers Graydon and Elmo Willis and is survived by his wife of 61 years, Blanche Goode Willis, one daughter Linda Willis Belknap;...
Matthew Burcher
May 14, 2015
Mr. Matthew Christover Burcher passed away on May 14, 2015 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Lori M. Burcher. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge. No Service planned at this time.
Babette Roy
May 12, 2015
Babette Roy was born on April 29, 1920, and passed away on May 12, 2015. Funeral arrangement are incomplete at this time.
Annie Callis
May 12, 2015
Annie Vista Callis, 89, Port Haywood, Va. died May 12, 2015. She was a native of Mathews and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was a LPN and worked for Dr. Bowles, Dr. Ransone, and Dr. Gill, all of Mathews. Annie was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Callis, Jr.; Father and Mother, Clifford and...
Phyllis Haughton
May 10, 2015
Phyllis Huckins Haughton, born September 12, 1922, was called home to be with her Saviour, Jesus Christ, on May 10, 2015. Phyllis was born in Alexandria, VA and grew up in Warwick County, now Newport News, VA. She graduated from Morrison High School and received her nurses training at Riverside Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed for over 25...
Miss Lockett
May 7, 2015
Alexandria Lockett, 22, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on May 7, 2015 at The Valley in Gloucester, Virginia. She was born on February 3, 1993. No service is planned. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge.
Russell Fitchett
Apr 30, 2015
On April 30, 2015, Russell (Russ) Aubrey Fitchett passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital/Hospice, Hampton, VA at the age of 83, with complications from cancer. Russell was born May 23, 1931 in West Point, Virginia. Where he resided until he was 8 years old. In 1939 his parents Russell & Doris Fitchett, moved to Baltimore. His father was employed...
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...
Theodora Lange
Apr 27, 2015
Theodora Marie Lange, age 97, of Mathews, Va. passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. Theodora was born April 1, 1918 in Pennsylvania to Walter and Petranella Karr. She was the widow of Frederick Lange, Sr. She was an active member in her Church, Mathews Baptist and an active volunteer.Theodora is survived by her son, Frederick Lange, Jr and his...
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