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Recent Obituaries
Eugene Rainier
Mar 20, 2023
Eugene (Gene) Rainier, Jr., age 60, of Topping, Va., died March, 20, 2023. Mr. Rainier recently retired from Newport News Shipbuilding – Huntington Ingalls Industries as a pipe fitter and welder.Gene was a true waterman and loved being on the water more than anything. He also enjoyed fishing, playing his guitars, working on cars, riding his motorcycle, kayaking, wood working...
Dennis Trudeau
Mar 20, 2023
On March 20, 2023, Mr. Dennis O. Trudeau sadly passed away at the age of 97. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emmaline Trudeau, and survived by several loving family members including daughter and son-in-law Mel and Gail Newcomb, granddaughter Joy Sjolie, grandson Dennis (Gale) Newcomb, great-grandson Brandon (Katie) Sjolie, and great-great-grandson Nash Sjolie. He enjoyed golfing, spending...
Winston Wright
Mar 19, 2023
Lewis Winston Wright Jr. passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday March 19, 2023, at his home in Deltaville VA holding hands with Sandy, his wife of 41 years. In his final years, his daughter Laura and Sandy lovingly cared for Winston at home with assistance from Visiting Angels, especially Ashley Young. In his final months, Riverside Hospice...
Billy Allsbrook
Mar 17, 2023
Billy Saunders Allsbrook, 89, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born October 20, 1933, in Williamston, N.C. Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Clyde Gurganus Allsbrook; father, John Henry “Rick” Allsbrook; brother, Johnny Frank Allsbrook; and son, Billy Saunders Allsbrook, Jr. Billy is survived by his wife, Mesa J. Allsbrook; brother, Jerry Rick Allsbrook (Dot);...
Rachel Edwards
Mar 14, 2023
Rachel Packett Edwards, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her home in Saluda. She was predeceased by her parents, Marion James Packett and Eunice Packett Odell; husband, William D. Edwards, Jr.; daughter, Ruth Ellen Edwards Hurley and husband, Walt Hurley, Jr.; and a sister, Betty P. Cole. She is survived by two sons, William D. Edwards, III (Jennifer),...
Beverly Winston
Mar 12, 2023
Beverly Davis Winston, age 86, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Pleasants Winston and son, Bernard Gary Winston.Beverly had many hobbies including traveling, The Red Hat Club as well as time spent with family and friends.She is survived by her children, Edmund Steven Winston (Charlotte Winston), Jeffrey Keith Winston,...
William Hammond
Mar 12, 2023
William Richard Hammond, 96, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. He was a longtime member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church, and was a World War II veteran. William was also the Founder and Owner of Newtown Dragway.He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Stone Duke Hammond.He is survived by his sons, Willard Hammond (Sheila),...
Barbara Batley
Mar 12, 2023
Barbara T. Batley, 87, of Deltaville, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Gordon F. Batley; by her parents, Ruth Inez and Robert Vernon Taylor Jr.; a daughter, Lori B. Fary. Barbara is survived by her children, Lynn Batley (Jay Weaver), Mark Batley, and a grandson, Robert Fary. A memorial service...
Wayne Courtney
Mar 9, 2023
Wayne Harvey Courtney, born March 19, 1940, departed this life on March 9, 2023 at his home in Dunnbrooke.Wayne was an avid hunter his entire life. As a young man, he could be found on the race tracks. He was an auto mechanic by trade. However, there was nothing he could not fix.Wayne is survived by his “girl”, Thelma Courtney,...
Thomas Adams
Mar 9, 2023
Thomas Christopher Adams, 54, passed away on Thursday March 9, 2023.Tommy was born March 18, 1968, in Hampton, VA to Thomas and Jonnie Marshall Adams. The family later moved to Mathews County where he graduated as part of the Mathews High School class of 1986. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany.After completing his military...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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