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Charles Hart

Charles Hart

May 18, 2013

Charles K. “Charlie” Hart, ofWilmington,NC, widower of Mary Serbin died Saturday, May 18, 2013.  He was born inPittsburgh,PAon June 3, 1922.  Charlie attendedTaylorAlderdiceHigh SchoolinSquirrel Hill,PAand was a WWII Air Force Veteran.  Charlie and Mary were married in August 1942.  He worked for a short time in 1943 for U. S. Steel before taking a sales position with Sweet Clean Laundry. ...

Dorothy White

Dorothy White

May 17, 2013

Dorothy Gayle White, age 87, Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. Dorothy is the widow of Welton "Monk" Thomas White.She is survivied by a brother, Robert Lee Gayle of Mathews, VA.; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service wil be held in Providence Cemetery at 1:30 pm on Monday, May 20th. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

May 16, 2013

A Funeral Service was held on May 20, 2013 at Church of Frances De Sales, Mathews, VA at 9:00 am. Interment followed in Church of the Visitation Cemetery, Topping, VA.

Forid Figgins

Forid Figgins

May 15, 2013

Forid Frank Figgins, age 84, of Laneview, passed peacefully into the hand of his Savior on May 15, 2013. Frank was a decorated Korean War Veteran, serving in the Army assigned to the C Company, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Division. He received the Purple Heart with 1 Cluster, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with...

Trevor Appleby

Trevor Appleby

May 14, 2013

Trevor Alex Appleby, age 6 ½ months of Newport News, inspiring, magnetic, a true superhero passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was born October 31, 2012 to Phillip W. Appleby, Jr and Meredith Ann Holt Appleby. Along with being survived by his parents he was also survived by his grandparents, Andrea Holt and Mark Walker, Leroy Holt, Laura and...

Sally Stewart

Sally Stewart

May 13, 2013

MATHEWS - Sally May Stewart, 70, died May 13,2013 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She lived in Mathews for 17 years, where she groomed pets in the area. She is survived by husband Nathan Stewart, sister Joann Farmer, daughter Rebecca Michalos, grandson Frank J Taylor II, and her many pets. She has gone on to be with her mother, her...

Thomas Major

Thomas Major

May 12, 2013

Thomas M. Major, age 81, of Stormont passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Roberta; son, Tommy (Carol); daughter, Terri (Wallace); grandchildren, Katlin, Kelly, Trey, and Abigail; sister, Marie Anton; brother, Robert Major (Carolyn); and beloved dog, Sandy. Tom was an avid outdoorsmen, sportsmen, gardener, and was a...

Emory Speight

Emory Speight

May 9, 2013

Emory Bernard Speight, Jr. passed away on May 9,2013 in Deltaville,Virginia peacefully at home after several months of failing health.  Emory was born in Portsmouth,Virginia to the late Emory Sr. and Nettie Etheleen Rountree. He served as a member of the USMC at the end of WWII and was called back for the Korean War.  He worked for over 35...

Leola Smith

Leola Smith

May 9, 2013

MathewsLeola Dawn Haywood Smith, age 74 of Bavon, died Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husbands Herbert Hoover Haywood and Robert L. Smith, and a son Robert Hoover Haywood.She is survived by her children, Marilyn Diggs, Herbert (Butch) Haywood, Renee Haywood and Ricky Haywood. Her sister, Marjorie Kemp of Newport News. Two Brothers, James Anderson...

Gloria Thompson

Gloria Thompson

May 8, 2013

Cobbs Creek, VirginiaGloria R. Thompson, age 82, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was a graduate of Johnston-Willis School of Nursing, Richmond and was a private duty nurse until she married. After raising her children she worked at Eastern State Hospital until her retirement. Gloria was a member of Gwynn's Island Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her...

Estelle West

Estelle West

May 5, 2013

Gloucester, VirginiaEstelle A. WestEstelle A. West, 99, of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News, Virginia. She attended the Gloucester Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was an avid gardener and loved to talk with people. She was the widow of John (Bozie) B. West, Sr.Estelle is survived by her son, Jack (...

Ruby Willis

Ruby Willis

Apr 26, 2013

Ruby Grubb Willis, age 82, of Saluda, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. She was the widow of Lewis P. “Slick” Willis and a member of Branchs Baptist Church in Richmond. Survived by her children, Patricia Leggett and Dennis Willis (Robin); sisters, Dorothy Speight and Jean Melton; grandchildren, Craig (Leslie), Jeremy (Kelly), Dennis Craig and Hunter; great grandchildren, Will, Josh...

Laura Sadler

Laura Sadler

Apr 21, 2013

Mathews, VALaura Mae Crockett Sadler, 87, passed away on April 21, 2013, surrounded by loving family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Lewis and Annie Mae Crockett; her beloved brothers, Al and Lewis Crockett, and her sister-in-law Shirley Crockett. She was born in a little schoolhouse in Waterview, Middlesex County, VA, on March 31,...

Miss Haywood

Miss Haywood

Apr 20, 2013

Deanna Christy Haywood age 19 left her earthly home April 20, 2013. She was met in heaven by her brother Dustin Craig Stilwell and Great Grandparents Snooks and Ellen Burroughs; Bernard and Rita Cannon. Deanna left behind in sadness her mother Ann Marie Haywood; Grandparents Henry Burroughs, Ruth Ann and Michael Hutson; brothers Dustin Taylor, Drake Stilwell, David Blodgett; sister...

Herman Crocker

Herman Crocker

Apr 19, 2013

MATHEWS - Herman C. Crocker, Jr., 84, of Cobbs Creek, VA., joined his wife Ruthanne and their parents in God's Kingdom on Friday, April 19, 2013, at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News. Herman, born April 18, 1929 in Binghamton, NY, was a faithful servant of the Lord at Mathews Chapel, a beloved husband for more than 62 years, a...

Emma Davis

Emma Davis

Apr 18, 2013

Emma Wilson Davis, age 86, of Saluda passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was born in Cologne, VA and resided in Middlesex County the rest of her life. Emma was a mother, homemaker and loved to cook. She was preceded in death by her husband J. Ray Davis of 60 years, a sister, Margaret Cullinan and brothers, Horace and...

Ervin Morris

Ervin Morris

Apr 15, 2013

Blakes, VirginiaErvin Lee MorrisErvin Lee Morris, 66, of Blakes, Virginia passed away peacefully on April 15, 2013. Lee was a Vietnam Veteran who served with the US Navy on the carrier USS Enterprise and was retired fromAnheuser Busch. He is survived by his wife, Perla; daughter, Ana; brother, William; sister, Mary Ann; their children and guard dog "Dixie".A Memorial Service...

Sara Foster

Sara Foster

Apr 14, 2013

Sara was a vivacious woman who loved the outdoors and had a great sense of adventure. She had a beautiful thirst for life and living. She was prone to breaking out in song and loved music and playing the piano. She was committed to the success of her children. She was a lifelong learner and collected degrees. A Bachelor's and...

David Motley

David Motley

Apr 11, 2013

Mathews, VADavid Raye Motley of Mathews, VA, and formerly of Miami, FL, entered his eternal home in heaven on April 11, 2013. He was born Dec. 8, 1955 to the late Sammy and Mary Motley. He was a 1973 graduate of Great Bridge High School. David discovered his awesome talent and love of music as a teenager. He participated in...

Peter Batley

Peter Batley

Apr 10, 2013

Peter David Batley, age 77, of Deltaville a retired waterman, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was a member and deacon of Zoar Baptist Church, Deltaville. Survived by his wife Katherine Marie Batley; children, Susan B. Morgan (Bill), Donald Batley (Laurie Ann), Peter K. Batley (Trisha), Diane Batley Dalsaso (Timothy), six grandchildren; brother, Gordon Batley. Funeral services will be held...

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