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Ilze Brown

Ilze Brown

Mar 7, 2023

Ilze Jaunzemis Brown1948 - 2023Ilze lost her valiant three year battle with cancer March 7.She is survived by her husband Christopher and her daughter Kira.GONE ONLY FROM OUR SIGHT

Donald Stebbins

Donald Stebbins

Mar 5, 2023

Donald Allen Stebbins, 81, of Irvington, formerly of Locust Hill and widower of Karen Hinton Stebbins, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury after an extended illness.Don was born July 2, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Richard G. and Helen (Kozlowski) Stebbins. He grew up in Clear Lake, Iowa, where he graduated high...

Stella Grivas

Stella Grivas

Mar 2, 2023

On this day of March 2, 2023 Stevroula (Stella) Grivas, of Dunnsville, VA joined the angels above. Born in Nashua NH on September 27, 1921 to Vasilike and Nicolas Perperas of Greece. She was born in Nashua, NH, lived in New York for many years and most of her life in Florida, before moving to Virginia. Stella was a woman...

Dolly Thrift

Dolly Thrift

Mar 1, 2023

Dolly W. Thrift, age 82, of Urbanna, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, March1, 2023. She is survived by her two sons, Mark Thrift of New Kent, and James B. “Jim” Thrift;five grandchildren, Ryan and his wife, Ashley, Audrey, Brandon, Aaron, and Emma Thrift, all ofSarasota, FL.; one brother, Don Wilson and his wife, Pat W. of Newark,...

Lawrence "Chat" Chesson

Lawrence "Chat" Chesson

Feb 27, 2023

Lawrence “Chat” Chesson passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Riverside Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.He is preceded in death by his parents: Emmett and Eugenia Chesson, and his sister Martha Crane.Surviving relatives include his children Christina Weaver (David), and Peyton Chesson (Zoe), multiple grandchildren: Gabe and Brooke Weaver, Christian, Bishop, and Vivienne Chesson, sister Judith Chesson, nephews...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Feb 26, 2023

Mary Wade Hudgins Smith, 91, of Mathews, widow of William “Billy” Luther Smith, passed away peacefully at her beloved home on Stutts Creek on Sunday, February 26, 2023.She was preceded in death by her parents, Capt. Hugh Hudgins and Irene Hudgins; dear aunt, Jeanette “Sissy” Morgan, and uncle, Merritt Morgan.She is survived by a goddaughter, Kristin Morse; cousins, William Bailey...

Amy Fary

Amy Fary

Feb 26, 2023

Amy Marie Fary, 53, passed away after a short battle of cancer.She was preceded in death by both paternal and maternal grandparents, her mother Laura Mattox Bryant.She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her Daddy Rusty Fary (Caryn)Special Friend Stanley Lewis, and her fur babies, and extended family and friends.Arrangements By Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda.Services will be announced...

Jerome "Mel" Lowery

Jerome "Mel" Lowery

Feb 25, 2023

On February 25, 2023, Jerome “Mel” Milby Lowery, 70, of Gloucester, Virginia, rejoiced in his homecoming with the Lord. He was born in South Boston, VA to Ozy and Louise Lowery. He is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his sister, Peggy Downey (Bill); nieces, Megan Downey and Karen Downey; stepdaughters,...

Gloria  Godsey

Gloria Godsey

Feb 25, 2023

Gloria Lee Godsey, 71, of Gwynn, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.Gloria began a career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Elizabeth Haynes Nursing Home on Gwynn’s Island in 1972 and she later worked in home healthcare. Gloria led a quiet life and loved being home on Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County.She is survived by her...

David Wilcox

David Wilcox

Feb 23, 2023

David Tripp Wilcox, age 89, of Deltaville, VA, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1933, in Torrington, Connecticut to the late Gerald and Dorothy Wilcox. David proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Mr. Wilcox was a very active and dedicated member in leadership roles formerly at St. Martin’s...

Susan Williams

Susan Williams

Feb 23, 2023

Susan MacIntosh Williams, 64, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, after her long battle with breast cancer. Susan grew up in Yorktown, Virginia, and later moved to Gloucester where she married and had two children. She lived out the remainder of her life in Mathews.She was preceded in death by her parents Jacqueline and Thomas MacIntosh, and her brothers...

Barbara Chandler

Barbara Chandler

Feb 21, 2023

Barbara Gorman Chandler, 86, of Warsaw, Virginia passed away on February 21, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1936.Barbara was preceded in death by her late husband, Sam Chandler and two daughters, Debra Botkin, and Katherine Chandler.She was survived by five children, Terri Baldwin (Bubba), Vickie Chandler, Janie Gruetler (Edward), John Chandler (Debbie), Leslie “Bubba” (Paula); grandchildren, Gray, Chris,...

Ernest Vajda

Ernest Vajda

Feb 19, 2023

Ernest James (Jim) Vajda, 85, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, February 19th, 2023.Jim was born in Washington, D.C. on April 5th, 1937 to Hungarian immigrants Julius and Helen Vajda and was the youngest of 7 children. After earning a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Maryland, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in...

William Cath

William Cath

Feb 15, 2023

William Stanwood “Stan” Cath was born on March 29, 1928, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 ½ years Mary Ellen; sister, Priscilla; brother, Fenton; mother, Pauline and father, Clarence; and nephew, David.He is survived by sons, Jeffrey, Ian and wife Peggy; Kenton, and wife Samantha;...

Eileen Ripley

Eileen Ripley

Feb 14, 2023

Eileen Miles Ripley, 97, of Susan, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Mathews Woman’s Club, Friends of the Mathews Library, United Methodist Women’s Guild, The Red Hats Club and the Central Village Homemakers Club.She was predeceased by her parents, G. Wendell Miles and Marion G. Miles and a...

Michael Ingle

Michael Ingle

Feb 10, 2023

Michael Wayne Ingle, 64, of Gloucester, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was a supervisor in the cinder block manufacturing industry. He was the son of the late Hubert and Ruth Ely Ingle.Survived by the love of his life, Wendy McNulty; son. Michael B. Ingle (Kayla); sisters, Wanda Norman, Debra Greenacre; brothers, Randal Ingle, Gary Ingle; grandson, Mason...

Michael Trivitt

Michael Trivitt

Feb 9, 2023

Michael S. Trivitt, 70, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2023. Mike was born July 19, 1952. After serving 12 proud years with the U.S. Army, Mike accepted a position with the Department of Defense at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, where he resided for 32 years prior to relocating to Tappahannock, Virginia in 2017. Mike is survived by his wife Margaret...

Herbert Stanley Jr.

Herbert Stanley Jr.

Feb 9, 2023

H. Herbert “Herb” Stanley, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 9,2023.With deepest sorrow, we announce that our beloved husband, father, and grandfather,H. Herbert “Herb” Stanley, Jr., 84, has passed. After an extended fight with cancer, hewas called to his Heavenly resting place from his Hartfield home.Herb was born September 27, 1938, in his parents’ home, Robeson County,...

David Goff

David Goff

Feb 8, 2023

David Boyd Goff, 86, of Callao, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2023. He was a member of Wicomico Parish Church.David is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Goff; sons, Kevin David Goff (Page Taliaferro Dawson), Steven Ewing Goff (Michelle Mauk); grandchildren, Samuel and Abigail Goff; sister, Karen Wiseman; and brother, Martin Goff.A private family gathering will be held...

Jerry Robinson

Jerry Robinson

Feb 8, 2023

Jerry Robinson, 54, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.He was preceded in death by his parents, Garfield and Bessie Robinson; and his sister, Diane Langford.He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Robinson; daughters, Tanya Douglas (Jeremy), and Jessica Robinson; brothers, Jimmy Robinson, Kenneth Burton, and Dale Robinson; sister, Barbara Davis; grandchildren; Ethan, Evan, and Addi; and...

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