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Bristow-Faulkner Chapel • Saluda, VA • (804) 758-2315 | Foster-Faulkner Chapel • Mathews, VA • (804) 725-2141 | Marks-Bristow Chapel • Tappahannock, VA • (804) 443-2210
Recent Obituaries
Woodson Armstead
Sep 10, 2023
Woodson Leroy Armstead Sr., of Wake, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, on September 10, 2023.Woodson is survived by his wife of 69 years, Virginia Armstead; children, Chuck Armstead and Gina Bartle (Barry); seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren and three step great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Joey Armstead; stepson, Dave Hayden...
George Throckmorton
Sep 9, 2023
George Maurice Throckmorton, Jr., of Urbanna, VA, formerly of Sandston, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023.He was born on June 11, 1964, in Richmond, VA to George Maurice Throckmorton, Sr. and Catherine Lacks Throckmorton.He was a member of the Sandston Masonic Lodge #216. He was an avid golfer and loved being on the water, fishing, and sailing with...
Gordon Birkett
Sep 8, 2023
Birkett, Gordon McKay, died at his home on Friday, September 8, 2023. He lived a full and adventurous life for 92 years. Being a Navy brat, he and his parents, Jack and Ruby Louise Babb Birkett, lived in many states, Panama and Hawaii. After completion of high school in Pensacola, Fl., he joined the Air Force flying combat missions as...
Joyce Woodson
Sep 7, 2023
Joyce Ann Woodson, 88, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Joyce was born on January 14, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Nohen.She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and also served as the treasurer for numerous years. Joyce enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and cooking her famous cornbread.During her working...
James Englar
Sep 5, 2023
James “Jim” McKinley Englar, age 76, of Deltaville passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, September 5, 2023.Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Jim served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966-1969. He then served on missions as a vice commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 for over 10 years. Responsible for vessel examinations, training...
Audrey Mitchem
Sep 5, 2023
Audrey R. Mitchem, 87 of Mathews, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in her home. Audrey was born in Hallieford, Virginia to the late Upsher C. and Mary Elizabeth Rainier.She attended Mathews High School and went to work in Richmond as a secretary. She married the late Harry E. Mitchem, and they made their home on Gwynn’s Island. They...
Sandra Godsey
Sep 2, 2023
Sandra Fitchette Godsey of Hampton passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with Covid. Born on October 29, 1945, she was raised on Gwynn’s Island. Sandra graduated from Mathews High School in 1963 where she was a member of multiple clubs. She went on to Smithdeal Massey Business College. Upon completion, she became a Clerk Stenographer...
Mary Edwards
Sep 1, 2023
Mary E. Edwards, 83, of Deltaville, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was retired from Colonial Heights Police Department as the records and property clerk with sixteen years of service. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, Deltaville and was predeceased by a son, William F. Edwards, III.Survived by her husband, William F. Edwards, Jr.; a...
Robert Mason Mitchell
Aug 30, 2023
Robert Mason Mitchell, Sr., 83 of Upright, Virginia died on August 30, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Harmon Mitchell, son, Robert Mitchell, Jr.; three grandchildren, Taylor, Carter, and Cooper Mitchell.The family will receive friends on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, Tappahannock, Virginia. Funeral services will...
Kenneth Beasley
Aug 19, 2023
Kenneth Dean Beasley passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, at the age of 79.Kenny was born January 7, 1944, in Richmond Va., where he lived until he relocated to Florida and lived there for nearly 40 years.Kenny is survived by his sister, Brenda B. Oliva (Joe) and brother, Tommy Beasley (Debbie). He is also survived by his grandchildren Jasmine,...
William Blake
Aug 15, 2023
William Sheldon Blake 89, of Wake, VA peacefully went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on August 14, 2023. Sheldon was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Maxine; his parents, Emmett, and Susie; brother Franklin, and sister Shirley. Sheldon is survived by his companion Doris Norton; two sons Donald (Amy) and Wayne (Angela). Papa to his...
David Kellar
Aug 13, 2023
On A cold day in January 1963, David Hynes Kellar (Sr.) was brought into this world by his now deceased parents, Dorothy and Paul Kellar. He was raised on the shores of the Rappahannock River at Jamaica, VA with his siblings/survivors, Paul R. Kellar, D. Kathleen Kellar, William M. Kellar (Stacey), Helen M. Kellar, and C. Patrick Kellar (Suzie). In...
Jason Ware
Aug 11, 2023
Jason Dean Ware, age 46, of Saluda, passed away August 11, 2023. Jason was born and raised in Middlesex County and was a 1994 graduate of Middlesex High School. He grew up playing little league and JV baseball. Hard working at an early age, he rode his bike to his first job at a blueberry farm a few miles up...
Judy Phillips
Aug 8, 2023
Judith Hugate Phillips,76, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1947. She graduated from Mathews High School and retired from Chartway Credit Union after many years of dedicated service.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Jimmy Ray Phillips, Sr., and is survived by her daughter,...
James Ray
Aug 3, 2023
James H. (Jim) Ray, of Irvington, VA, formerly of Urbanna, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jim was born on April 2, 1929, to John and Ruth Ray, in Goldsboro NC. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Jewel Ray, daughters Lynne Robinson (Randy) of Chesapeake, Betsy Cobb (West) of Richmond, Phyllis Garcia of...
Elizabeth Lamb
Aug 3, 2023
On August 3, 2023, Elizabeth (Betty) Lamb passed peacefully at Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda from chronic kidney disease with her daughter, Claudia, by her side. “Betty” was born on August 5, 1929, in Augusta, Georgia. Her husband of 64 years, Eddie, passed away in 2011. She is survived by her only child, Claudia, who she lived with for 8...
Gary Brownley
Aug 2, 2023
Gary Wayne Brownley, 85, of Port Haywood, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Riverside Regional Medical Center.Gary graduated from Mathews High School in 1956, and worked with his father in the family construction business before becoming the proprietor of The Colonial Wood Shop for 56 years, where he was a master woodworker specializing in cabinetry and antique...
Carol Frazier
Aug 2, 2023
Carol Lorraine Frazier,75, of Richmond, Virginia was born on June 1, 1948 and entered into the presence of Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Carol’s life was deeply rooted in faith and she found comfort and strength in her spiritual journey....
Sharon Ruliffson
Aug 2, 2023
Sharon Lee Ruliffson, 81, of Hudgins, beloved wife of James H, Ruliffson, CAPT, USN (Ret), passed away August 2, 2023 after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. She endured many other health problems during her 60 ½ years of marriage, in addition to the rigors of raising her two children alone through CAPT Ruliffson’s 7 at-sea deployments to the...
Mark Batley
Jul 29, 2023
Mark S. Batley, 58, of Wake, passed away on Saturday, July 29th, 2023. Mark is survived by his sister, Lynn Batley (Jay) and his nephew, Robert Fary. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Batley; by his parents, Gordon and Barbara Batley; and his sister, Lori B. Fary. A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August...
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