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Obituaries

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Phyllis Hall

Phyllis Hall

Sep 27, 2013

Phyllis Garber Licht Hall, 83, of Urbanna died Friday, September 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her son Tom Licht. She is survived by her daughters Terry Smith (Matt) of Water View and her daughter Libbie Cohen (Steve) of Port Haywood. She was also loved by her granddaughter Jenny Neff Lawson (Tom), grandsons Eric Cohen, Nick Cohen, Jamison...

Woodrow Abbott

Woodrow Abbott

Sep 26, 2013

Woodrow W. “Woody” Abbott, Jr., age 80, of Water View died Thursday, September 26, 2013. He was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran, charter member and former fire chief of the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, a retired building contractor and waterman. He was predeceased by a son, Guy L. Abbott and is survived by his...

Alice Ritter

Alice Ritter

Sep 21, 2013

Alice Louise “Alouise” Witbeck Ritter stepped from this life and claimed her eternal inheritance on Saturday, September 21, 2013. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, on March 26, 1935 to George and Alice Witbeck. She moved to Alexandria, VA, in 1942 for her father to work for Sperry Rand on the early computers. She graduated from Lynchburg College with a...

James Rector

James Rector

Sep 14, 2013

We, with heavy hearts, announce the death of James Wesley Rector of Topping, VA. Jimmie was born November 18, 1947 to Gill and Elfleda Rector. He was a native of Middlesex County, was a graduate of Middlesex High School and was retired from Smurfit Stone Paper Mill in West Point. He served in the U.S. Army as a Field Medic...

Lois Layman

Lois Layman

Sep 13, 2013

Lois Elaine Layman, 76, passed away on Friday, Septemner 13, 2013, at her home in Mathews, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth Marshall

Kenneth Marshall

Sep 12, 2013

Kenneth W. Marshall, Sr. went home to be with the Lord September 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Brown and father, Preston Marshall, Sr.; sisters, Peggy Hernandez, Betty Jenkins and a brother, James Marshall.Kenneth was know to many as Pop's, Daddy, Paw Paw, Pop Pop and Bubs. Kenneth was known for his big hands, hard...

Joanne Snyder

Joanne Snyder

Sep 11, 2013

Joanne Margaret Snyder, 66, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Ctr. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Diana Allison

Diana Allison

Sep 6, 2013

Diana Susan Allison, 65, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away at her residence on Friday, September 6, 2013.The family will have a private service at a later date. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Roy Bruce

Roy Bruce

Sep 6, 2013

Roy C. Bruce, 72, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on September 6, 2013. A private graveside service was held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 1:30 pm in Pear Tree Cemetery, Onemo, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

William Goode

William Goode

Sep 6, 2013

William T. “Billy” Goode, Jr., age 62, of Gloucester died Friday, September 6, 2013. He was predeceased by his brother Donnie and is survived by his parents, William T. “Bill” and Frances M. Goode of Gloucester and a brother, Richard E. Goode of Jamaica; his special care giver and aunt, Alice G. Cameron of Ashland and aunt, Blanche G. Willis...

Joseph Brown

Joseph Brown

Aug 30, 2013

Joseph Taylor Brown, 69 of Tall Timbers, MD died August 30, 2013 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Born February 26, 1944 in Urbanna, VA, he was the son of the late Frank Hansel Brown and Mary (Taylor) Brown. Joe served his apprenticeship in Printing at the Richmond-Times Dispatch in Richmond, VA. He then went to work...

Pamela Kemp

Pamela Kemp

Aug 30, 2013

Dutton, VirginiaPamela Page Kemp, 52, daughter of Guy and Brenda Kemp passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 at her home. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Josephine and Wilburn Clarke and paternal grandparents, Ruby and Clyde Kemp. She is survived by her faithful parents, Guy and Brenda Kemp, her favorite brother, Craig "Bubbie" Kemp (Marie), two nephews, Chase...

Helen Kostyal

Helen Kostyal

Aug 29, 2013

Helen Lampathakis Kostyal passed away at home on Thursday, August 29, 2013. She was a graduate of Hampton High School 1946 and Westhampton College of the University of Richmond 1950. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Newport News and was a teacher for 23 years at Whythe Elementary of Hampton. Having lived in Hampton most of her...

Walter Wells

Walter Wells

Aug 22, 2013

Walter Raleigh Wells, seventh child of B.L. and Bessie H. Wells died in Mathews, Va., his home for the past 30 years, on August 22, 2013. He was the widower of Nancy Taylor Wells of Mathews.He was a 1947 graduate of Smithfield High School followed by Augusta Military Academy. Raleigh graduated from R.P.I. and The College of William and Mary...

Anthony Sposa

Anthony Sposa

Aug 15, 2013

A popular Richmond radio personality sent his final send off on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Anthony (Tony) Joseph Sposa, Jr. was WRNL’s best known DJ during the 1960s, co-hosting the ‘Night Beat’ show and his renown big band broadcasts.What many fans were not able to know about their favorite local celebrity was the personal story of the man behind the...

Guy Abbott

Guy Abbott

Aug 14, 2013

Guy L. Abbott, age 57, of Water View passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013. He was a 1976 graduate of Middlesex High School. Upon graduation he began his career with the Virginia Department of Transportation then on to Chief Forestry Warden, Virginia Marine Resource Commission then Sheriff of Middlesex County from 2000 until 2011. He was a member and deacon...

Ruth Benson

Ruth Benson

Aug 10, 2013

Ruth S. Benson, age 81 of Deltaville, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital.  She was a member of Philippi Christian Church in Deltaville.  Ruth served the Middlesex County Rescue Squad for 41 years.  She also served the Ladies Auxiliary of the MVRS for 38 years, where she was instrumental in starting bingo as a...

Joyce Callaghan

Joyce Callaghan

Aug 10, 2013

JOYCE ANNE CALLAGHANPosted on Aug 21, 2013 - 11:34 AM Printer Friendly View .Joyce Anne Callaghan, 70, died of complications from Leukemia treatment on Aug. 10, 2013. She died the way she wanted to, at her own home surrounded by her family who loved her.Born in Baltimore, Md. in 1942, Joyce Anne was known for her quirky spirit and inquisitive...

Melda Duhon

Melda Duhon

Aug 10, 2013

Melda Faye Duhon, 87, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at her residence. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 12, 2013 from 7-9 pm at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 4:00 pm in Francis DeSales Catholic Church, Mathews, VA with burial to...

John Weber

John Weber

Aug 8, 2013

John Weber Jr., age 87, of Topping,Virginia, passed away on Thursday August 8, 2013, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke,Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenora O. Weber. John is survived by his son, John Weber III, of Roanoke,Virginia and his wife, Cathi, and grandchildren Johnny and Jenna.  John also leaves behind his step-daughter, Sandy Gibbon,...

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