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James Dreelin

James Dreelin

Sep 24, 2012

James (Jim) A. Dreelin, Jr., of Dutton, was granted his angel wings on September 24th 2012 in Richmond. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched in some small way throughout his long and very memorable life. Jim was born January 28th, 1932, in Richmond, to the late James A. Sr. and Kathleen Dreelin....

Gordon Robins

Gordon Robins

Sep 22, 2012

URBANNAGordon Airey Robins, of Urbanna, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the age of 83. He was born November 1, 1928 to the late T. Melvin and Iva Carneal Robins. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Burbank Barnes Robins; her children, Harold G. Barnes of Saratoga Springs, New York and Barbara Barnes...

Gordon Robins

Gordon Robins

Sep 22, 2012

URBANNAGordon Airey Robins, of Urbanna, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the age of 83. He was born November 1, 1928 to the late T. Melvin and Iva Carneal Robins. He was predeceased by a sister, Janice Robins Green and a brother Freddie Badger Robins. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Burbank...

Woodrow Batley

Woodrow Batley

Sep 22, 2012

DELTAVILLEWoodrow S. Batley, age 63, of Deltaville, a civil engineer, draftsman and electrician died Saturday, September 22, 2012. He was a SGT, USAF and Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by two daughters, D. Michelle Croxton and her fiancé Omar Vega of Wake, and Stephanie A. Plummer and her husband Jeff of Firestone, CO.; 5 grandchildren, Sam, David, Arwen, Zoe and...

Charles Healy

Charles Healy

Sep 20, 2012

SALUDACharles Frederick Healy, 76, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at his Saluda, Virginia home. He was predeceased by his mother and father Bernice and E.L. Healy, and two brothers, Thomas Eugene and Milton Lee Healy. Healy is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Anita Healy; three daughters: Jennifer Edwards (William), Angie Switzer (Tod) and...

Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller

Sep 19, 2012

TOPPINGSarah Lee Fary Miller, age 98, of Topping widow of E. Bradley Miller died Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and the Faithful Workers class. She was predeceased by her son, E. Hubert Miller and a grandson William L. Miller and brothers, Randolph and Francis Fary. Survived by her sons, Elvin B. Miller...

Melvin Croxton

Melvin Croxton

Sep 17, 2012

DELTAVILLEMelvin Hugo Croxton, age 56, of Deltaville died Monday, September 17, 2012 at his home with his mother by his side. Melvin attended Middlesex High School. He grew up in Deltaville and loved fishing, hunting, trapping and other types of outdoor activities. His skills as a carpenter took him to Maryland, Northern Virginia and West Virginia, but he always managed...

Marion Thrift

Marion Thrift

Sep 2, 2012

Marion H. Thrift, 84, a long time resident of Woods Cross Roads, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, September 2, 2012. She was homemaker after an early career as a beautician. Marion was a beautiful knitter and seamstress, no pattern was too difficult for her. Also, she was an excellent cook who loved having her family in her...

Doris Bowen

Doris Bowen

Aug 30, 2012

DELTAVILLEDoris V. Bowen, age 81, of Deltaville died Thursday, August 30, 2012. She was the widow of Harry H. “Bud” Bowen, Sr. Survived by her children, Joyce B. Blake (David) of Topping, Harry H. Bowen, Jr. (Buddy) of Virginia Beach, Todd C. Bowen, Sr. of Deltaville; a sister, Eutha Hartmon of New Orleans, LA, eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren....

Roberta Donahoe

Roberta Donahoe

Aug 24, 2012

DONAHOE, Roberta “Bertie” Hall, age 81, of Deltaville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, she was a gift to her community, uplifting all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Donahoe; her children, Alice Donahoe Luck of Jamaica, Robin Newberry of Harrisonburg, Ted Donahoe of Deltaville and Shawn...

Florence Willaford

Florence Willaford

Aug 23, 2012

HARDYVILLEFlorence Glenn Willaford, age 94, of Hardyville, widow of Hoyt Ermont Willaford died Thursday, August 23, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Herbert W., Sr. and Susie Crittenden Glenn. She was a life long member of Clarksbury United Methodist Church where she served on many boards and committees. Florence was employed with the United States Department of Agriculture...

Soles, T.

Soles, T.

Aug 21, 2012

SALUDARoy T. Soles, age 60, of Saluda, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Roy was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond A. and Christine Darnell Soles and is survived by his brother, Hugh S. Soles (Alverda); sister, Jeanette S. Holt all of Saluda; 4 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral services will be...

Edward Kegley

Edward Kegley

Aug 19, 2012

URBANNAEdward O. Kegley, Sr., age 78, of Urbanna died Sunday, August 19, 2012.  He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a retired hardware salesman.  Ed was a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church, the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department and its auxiliary. Survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Kegley; his children, Edward O. Kegley, Jr. of Springfield, Charlotte A....

Donald Daniel

Donald Daniel

Aug 5, 2012

REMLIKDonald Hayes Daniel, 82, of Remlik, went home on Sunday, August 5th. Born January 13, 1930, he was one of seven children to Emory Jefferson and Ada B. Powell Daniel. Donald was an Army veteran serving his tour of duty in Germany and he was a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church. Growing up on Montague Island in Jamaica, Donald...

Jane Fackler

Jane Fackler

Jul 31, 2012

TOPPINGJane Fackler, age 77, of Topping, formerly of Southport, CT, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She was a member of Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County and Co-Founder of Hands Across Middlesex. Jane is survived by her husband, Jack Fackler, daughters Cindy F. Nelson of Wilmington, MA and Carol F. Beauregard of Norwood, MA, 3 sisters Shirley Fertig, Frances Banet and...

Robert Nash

Robert Nash

Jul 31, 2012

Rev. Robert C. Nash, who served as vicar general of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston for 28 years, died July 31, 2012 at the age of 88. He was born in Huntington, W.Va., on Feb. 2, 1924, to C.J. and Agnes Rose Nash, the second of five children.Father Nash is a 1941 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in...

Samuel Caffey

Samuel Caffey

Jul 29, 2012

SYRINGAIn loving memory, Samuel Earl Caffey, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at his home in Syringa where he has lived for 22 years. Sam was born in San Antonio, Texas April 30, 1955. Survived by his wife, Judy Marie Caffey; daughter; Kimberle Lynn Ball (Chris); grandson, Christopher Ray Ball, Jr.; parents, Olan W. and Iralee Penny Caffey; brother, David...

Joyce Russell

Joyce Russell

Jul 29, 2012

HARTFIELDJoyce W. Russell of Hartfield passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012. She was the widow of Aubrey H. Russell. Survived by her children, Richard, Rosanne Fulcher and Paul. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday at Lower United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hartfield, VA. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda.

Nellie Ward

Nellie Ward

Jul 28, 2012

Nellie Greenwood Ward, age 79, of Urbanna died Saturday, July 28, 2012. She was the widow of John S. Greenwood, Everett A. Hudgins and Capt. Melvin Ward, Sr. Nellie was owner and operator of Greenwood Printing for over 25 years. She was a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church and was predeceased by a sister, Olivia W. Gilbert and a...

Marguerite Bristow

Marguerite Bristow

Jul 22, 2012

DELTAVILLEMarguerite Bristow, age 97, of Deltaville died Sunday, July 22, 2012. She was a graduate of James Madison University and taught for 39 years in the Middlesex County Public School system. She was a lifelong member of Clarksbury UMC where she served as choir director for over 40 years and in numerous other leadership roles. Marguerite was the last of...

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