Recent Obituaries

May 18, 2023

Tyrone Roderick Lucky, 55, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.Mr. Lucky was born in Ocala, Florida. He was an equestrian farm manager for Wingspread Farms estate in Ocala, Florida. His career journey included a move to Mathews, Virginia in 2005 and he became a historic estate manager for Hesse Farms in Blakes, Virginia and James Ross...

May 18, 2023

Robert Lewis Burch Jr passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 18th, 2023. Robert was an electrician that worked at the West Point Paper Mill for 40 plus years and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon his request, there will be no visitation or service.Arrangements by Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda.

May 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Judy Rice MitchellJudy Rice Mitchell, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home with family on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born at the Columbia Women’s Hospital on July 8, 1944, in Washington, DC, Judy was the beloved daughter of Robert and Mary Rice. Together with her older sisters, Janet and Lourah Anne, she was raised in...

May 16, 2023

Gwendolyn Hall "Singie" Godsey, 92, of Gwynn, Virginia passed away from this life to the next on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born on April 10, 2023, on Gwynn's Island to Mary Elizabeth and James E. Hall.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sleet Godsey; her daughter, Gloria Godsey and two brothers, James T. Hall and...

May 13, 2023

Elizabeth Nicole Freeze passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father William "Pete" Freeze. Liz was a devoted mother to daughter, Layla Rain. She will be missed deeply by her mother, Denise LaFollette Seber along with her stepfather, Steve.In addition to her daughter, mother and stepfather, survivors left to cherish her memory are...

May 9, 2023

Elvin B. Miller, 86, of Topping passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Mark and Marjorie McKinstry-Miller, his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Joyce Miller, his sister-in-law Deloris Miller, and his church family.Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Sunday, May 14, at Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be...

May 9, 2023

Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Goodwin, 64, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.Ronnie was self-employed in Mathews for 45 years, having obtained a Master Plumber and Electrician’s license.He then went to work for Gloucester County as a senior mechanical technician before retiring last year.He is survived by his parents, Carl and Carolyn Goodwin; sister, Linda Fitchett (Dale);...

May 7, 2023

Pauline H. Frye, 83, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 with her family by her side. “Polly” was preceded in death by her daughter, Faye Ann Carlton, her parents, and several siblings.Polly was retired from a long and successful nursing career. After retirement, Polly, an avid bingo player continued to serve her community...

May 7, 2023

David Hinton Moorman, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. Born on March 22, 1940, Dave grew up on his family’s farm in Bedford County, Virginia. He participated in 4H and high school athletics, and was the big brother to his three siblings Michael, Mary, and Anne. A lover of key lime pie, stone fireplaces, Christmas,...

May 6, 2023

William “Billy” Maurice Snow Jr., 80, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, son of the late William Maurice and Margie Belle Pierce Snow passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Billy graduated from Mathews High School in 1961. He was employed at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Virginia for 44 years and retired as the Explosive’s...

May 5, 2023

Mary Anne Morrow, born Oct. 5, 1940, to Gladys “Irene” Grinnell Hudgins and Charles Victor Hudgins, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.She spent most of her life in Newport News, VA, where she met her husband, Roy Lee Morrow, Sr., and lived nearby her mother and stepfather, George Baxter Engleburt.After graduating from Newport News High School, she attended Pan...

May 3, 2023

Ann Brooke Perkins Lewis, known as “Jody” to childhood and long-time friends, died suddenlyWednesday morning, May 3, 2023. Born September 2, 1948 in Richmond, Va., she was the only child of Hannah Trowbridge Mallory Perkins and Joseph Minor Perkins. Jody grew up inTappahannock on the campus of St. Margaret’s School. She graduated from Mary BaldwinCollege with a degree in English...

May 2, 2023

Lori Denise Roscher, 57, of North, Virginia passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.Lori was a proud member of Living Waters Church and the Piankatank Ruritan Club. She graduated from Hopewell High School in 1984. She enjoyed traveling and fishing, in which she often caught more fish than her husband, Tim.She is survived by her...

May 2, 2023

United States Army Veteran Howard “Lee” Hollingsworth of Hardyville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Tori; twin sister, Heather; numerous family members, friends and his three dogs that he adored. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Carol Hollingsworth.A graveside service will be held at...

May 1, 2023

Janet Manuela Kroskey, 75, of Port Haywood, VA, passed on Monday, May 1, 2023.She received her bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State University.Janet then went on to marry her husband John in Switzerland while living in Germany. She served in the armed forces in Germany, South Korea, and Ft. Eustis here in Virginia. After completing four years enlisted in the U.S....

May 1, 2023

Apr 30, 2023

Candice Perry (Candy) otherwise known as “Nanny”, 71, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was a real estate agent with Long and Foster.She is survived by husband, Jerry Perry; her daughter, Michelle Jordan (Michael Williams); sister, Tawana Dunkin Mountjoy (John); her grandchildren, Brooke Jordan (Michael DeLuca) and Brittany Jordan (John Thompson); nephew, Joseph Wesley Mountjoy...

Apr 29, 2023

Simeon M. “Sam” Martello 78, of Wake, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer.Sam was born Sept. 17, 1944 to Frank and Patricia in Derbyshire, England. Sam crossed the pond to New Jersey in 1953. A graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Sam served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.Sam loved history, particularly...

Apr 26, 2023

Jackie Lee Schultz, 79, of Deltaville, VA, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023, in her home, with her daughters by her side. She was born in 1943, in Pitt County, North Carolina to Charlie Lee and Edna Louise (Carson) Lee, who preceded her in death.Jackie was born at home, the fifth child of seven. She grew up on a...

Apr 25, 2023

Katherine May “Kathy” Atwell Bartley, 70, of Mathews, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Bartley; mother, Nell Riggs; stepfather, Robert P. Riggs Sr.; two brothers, Robert Atwell and Fred Atwell Jr., and stepbrother, Robert P. Riggs Jr.Survivors include her three brothers, Michael Riggs, Frank Atwell, and James Riggs.A memorial service will be...