Recent Obituaries

Oct 18, 2022

William Cornelius “Bill” Joyce passed away on, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 surrounded by family at the age of 76 years. Bill was born in Manhattan, New York on February 8, 1946, spent most of his adolescent years on Staten Island, New York and moved to Virginia in 1968 where he met his wife of 53 years Carolyn Ann “Carol” Dorsey....

Oct 16, 2022

Theresa Simon Perry, 52, of Saluda, Virginia passed away on Sunday, October 16,2022. She was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. Theresa was an administrator atChristchurch School, Christchurch, Virginia, from 2013, and previously was Director of Programs and Event Manager with the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast.She is survived by her husband, Neal K. Keesee; children, Arielle M. Perry of...

Oct 15, 2022

Margaret Butler Williams loving known as “Sissie,” 76, of Hartfield, VA passed away peacefully in her home after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, October 15th surrounded by her beloved family. Sissie is preceded in death by her dedicated husband, Kenneth Wayne Williams, son, Kenny Williams, mother and father, Calvin and Leveice Butler, and sister Dora Butler McCoy. Sissie...

Oct 7, 2022

Miss Janice Brewington Miller transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 7, 2022. Outgoing, generous and loving, she was known by all who met and knew her. A native of Mathews County, she remained a lifelong resident. The highlights of her life were husband Claiborne Miller, her four children, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and...

Oct 2, 2022

Glenn Emory Priddy, 79, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born in Eltham, Virginia on July 10, 1943 and was the owner of Port Richmond Motor Service in West Point, VA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Edna Taylor Priddy; his sisters, Gloria Polk, Sandra Perry, and Paula Priddy; his father and mother in-law,...

Sep 29, 2022

Joseph Glenn Coberly Sr., 82, from Topping passed away September 29 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Kilmarnock. Joe was born in West Virginia, Dec. 29, 1939, but lived most of his life in Virginia. He was a hard worker, a plumbing and heating mechanic, a drywall contractor and an auto restorer. Because of his love for motorcycles and Chevys, he...

Sep 27, 2022

Albert Heath “Colonel” Carlton, 87, of Urbanna passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was the son of the late Leroy and Oleathia Carlton, a retired Electronic Technician from the U.S. Navy with twenty years of service and the widower of Nancy Carlton.Survived by his brother, L. M. Carlton, Jr. and many cousins.A graveside memorial service with military honors...

Sep 25, 2022

Sep 25, 2022

Richard G. Shore, 80, of Hartfield passed away on September 25, 2022. Richard was born in Queens, NY to the late Harry & Catherine Shore. He graduated from Seaford High School, Seaford, NY.He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years Barbara Shore; son Richard M. Shore of Kilmarnock, daughter Lisa Shore (Steve Difazio) of CA; grandchildren Ashley Lewis...

Sep 19, 2022

Kathleen Keefe Ruark of Urbanna, VA was a caring wife, mother, sister and friend.She left this world suddenly on September 19th, 2022 at age 53.Kathy was raised in Pasadena, Maryland by John and Patricia Keefe along with her siblings John, Don and Carol. She was lucky to find and marry Rufus H. Ruark, Jr. in 1994 and moved to Virginia....

Sep 17, 2022

Walter William “Scotty” Gagajewski, 79, born in Philadelphia, PA and resided in Mathews County, VA for the past 19 years, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was a retiree of United Engineers and a proud member of the NRA and the Virginia Citizens Defense League. He was a true American Patriot who loved America, guns, and long walks...

Sep 16, 2022

On Friday, September 16, 2022, Stephen "Steve" Wayne Price, husband, father, grandfather and brother, has passed away. He was 78 years old.Born to Millard Gwathmey and Thelma Rosalind Price, Steve was a retired professional firefighter lieutenant where he received numerous letters of commendation. He was also a retired business owner and boatyard master in Deltaville VA. It was here that...

Sep 11, 2022

Bernard Dean Sickal, 71 of Waterview Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was predeceased by his father Bernard Jackson Sickal. He is survived by his wife Alma Sickal, Mother Lena Sickal; daughters Crystal Burch (Michael), Donna Sickal, Lori Seawell (Shawn), Pamela Sickal (Bradley Payne); Grandchildren Kaitlyn Lawson (Clint), Zebulon Burrell JR, Jacob Kirby, Lyndsay Greene, Brooke Kirby,...

Sep 11, 2022

Ethel (Jeannie) Kehm, 88, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed at her home in September 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Richard Kehm and daughter, Kelli Purvis. She is survived by her son, John Manning; daughter, Toni Hughes; six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.Born in Prospect, Ohio on March 11, 1934, Jeannie was the oldest of eight children....

Sep 8, 2022

Benjamin Ryland Kemp, 89, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was the son of the late Curtis and Alice Kemp.He is survived by his daughter, Judy Roseberry; sister, Lillian Hudgins; grandsons, William and Michael Foran and Shawn and Shane Kemp; granddaughter, Shayna Kemp; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.A graveside service will be held...

Sep 6, 2022

Brenda Burton Grimes, beloved by many, passed into peace on September 6, 2022.Born January 25, 1951 to William (Bill) and Geraldine (Jerry) Burton, she grew up in Irondale, OH. She studied at West Liberty State College where she earned her degree in Music Education, and later earned her Doctorate from Cambridge College.Brenda dedicated her life to supporting the educational success...

Sep 6, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Woods Leasure Sr., 92, of Warner, VA entered into eternal rest the morning of September 6, 2022 to receive his great reward. Chuck was born in Speers, PA on September 18, 1929. He is predeceased by his parents Benjamin L. Leasure and Hazel Phillips Leasure, his wife Gertrude “Gertie” Louise Mantell Leasure, and his brothers Benjamin F. Leasure,...

Sep 6, 2022

John Albert Mickelborough, Jr., 86, of Bohannon, VA passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. John was born in Mathews, VA on June 6, 1936. He graduated from Mathews High School in June 1955. He then joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957.He was a member of Reedswood Christian Church where he...

Sep 6, 2022

Hazel S. Davis, 79 of Mathews went to be with the Lord September 6, 2022. She was born in Westmoreland County on September 3, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Daisy Sanders. She is survived by her daughter Donna Parr (Genie) and her son Thomas E. Davis and his wife Alison. Three grandchildren, Thomas C....

Sep 4, 2022

Carolyn Frances Light Morris, 78, of Cobbs Creek, VA was born on August 7, 1944 and peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 4, 2022 surrounded by her family.She was born and raised in Fincastle, VA. Carolyn graduated from Lord Botetourt High School (’62) and Lewis Gale Hospital School of Nursing. She practiced as a registered nurse for 57 years...