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Ruby Ware

Ruby Ware

Aug 1, 2022

Ruby B. Ware, 78, of Center Cross, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was the widow of R. Preston Ware and a retired certified nursing assistant.Survived by her daughter, Cathy Hundley (Tommy); granddaughters, Dawn, Samantha, Angie and Hope; great grandchildren, D.J. and Diamond.A memorial service will be held at Noon on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Glebe Landing...

Thomas Neiger

Thomas Neiger

Aug 1, 2022

Thomas Frederick “Tom” Neiger, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was a member of Kingston Parish, Mathews, Virginia and AA. Tom was a published writer, a poet and a master gardener. He retired from General Motors after 30 years.He is predeceased by a son, Tommy Neiger.He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Pat) Neiger;...

Roger Flick

Roger Flick

Aug 1, 2022

Roger Paul Flick, Jr, 55, of King & Queen County, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1st, 2022, in the comfort of his own home.He was born March 3rd, 1967, in Louisiana. He was a hard worker at his career as a HVAC / Refrigeration technician for many years. He could fix anything that was broken and was extremely mechanically...

Louise Heidelberg

Louise Heidelberg

Jul 30, 2022

Louise O’Connor Heidelberg, age 80, passed away July 30, 2022.Louise was born October 11, 1941, the daughter of the late William Thomas O’Connor Sr. and Pauline O’Connor. During her working career, she was a clerk at many department stores.Mrs. Heidelberg is survived by her four sons; William M. Heidelberg, James K. Heidelberg (Wendy), Donald L. Heidelberg and Earl T. Heidelberg;...

Ginny Paris

Ginny Paris

Jul 28, 2022

Ginny Paris died peacefully at the age of 71 in her long-time home of Urbanna, Virginia. Ginny was a special education teacher for 27 years, mostly in the York County School Division. Her hobbies included traveling with “my Bon” - enjoying biking, kayaking, climbing lighthouses, and exploring the Great Lakes in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her daughter...

Miriam Foote

Miriam Foote

Jul 19, 2022

Miriam Ena Foote, 94, of White Stone, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 19th, 2022.Miriam was born in Croyden, England, and immigrated to the United States as in 18 year old war bride. She arrived at Ellis Island on the Queen Mary in February of 1946. She worked at several clerical positions in the private sector and then took correspondence...

William Armistead

William Armistead

Jul 19, 2022

William Stuart “Bill” Armistead, Jr., 54, of Dutton, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was the owner of Bill’s Body Shop on Gwynn’s Island and afterwards he continued working on auto and marine repair.He is predeceased by his mother, Carolyn Armistead.Bill is survived by his son, B. J. Armistead; father, Billy Armistead; sister, Cheryl Armistead; brother, Wayne...

Raymond Parker

Raymond Parker

Jul 18, 2022

Raymond Michael Parker Sr., 64, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 18th 2022. He was the owner/operator of Essex Masonry Inc., and helped establish Parker Towing Inc.He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Tate; grandparents, James Wesley Akers, and Nancy Akers; and his brother, Ralph J. Parker (Tony).He is survived by his wife, Darlene; sons,...

David Steorts

David Steorts

Jul 17, 2022

David Perry Steorts passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022.He was born on January 20, 1939, to James Earl Steorts and Elizabeth Carter Steorts in Mullens WV.He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Catherine Luther Steorts of Mechanicsville, and 4 children. Ann Patry (Scott) of Montross, VA., Kelly Gwathmey (John Owen) of Aylett VA, Beth Rattiram (Ravi) of...

George Wrightson

George Wrightson

Jul 16, 2022

George Wesley Wrightson,89, of Hastings, FL, retired from Baltimore Gas and Electric died in a Palm Coast hospital Saturday, July 16, 2022 after a long illness.Predeceased by three wives, Mildred Wrightson, Maria Wrightson and Anita Wilson Wrightson; survivors include two sons, George Wrightson, Jr of Palm Coast and Joseph Wrightson of Hastings, FL, a brother, Robert Wrightson of Quincy, VA;...

Bessie Tignor

Bessie Tignor

Jul 15, 2022

On Friday, July 15, 2022, Bessie Allen Tignor, loving mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord at age 93.Bessie was born on June 7, 1929, to Thomas and Mary Allen in Caret, Virginia. She worked as a lifelong farmer alongside her husband, and was a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church.Bessie devoted her time to serving others. She...

Lora Smith

Lora Smith

Jul 13, 2022

Lora Jane Smith “Gigi”, 67, of Lancaster, Virginia, passed away on July 13, 2022. She was a member of White Stone United Methodist Church. She was preceeded in death by her parents Wilbur and Billie Jo Morgan.She leaves behind not only her loving husband Larry of 45 years, but also her children, Angela Beverly, Walter L. Smith Jr. “Bubba,” (Jeanette),...

Susan Evans

Susan Evans

Jul 13, 2022

Susan Ann Medlin Evans, 74, of Laneview, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2022, as a result of complications during surgery. She has always been known as "TD" or "Aunt TD" to her family and "Susu" to almost everyone else. Susan grew up in the Rocky Mount area of North Carolina where her family farmed tobacco. She moved to...

Sharon Geib

Sharon Geib

Jul 12, 2022

Sharon Lent Geib of Hartfield, VA and formerly of Rocky Point, New York, left this earth on July 12, 2022. Sharon was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister that was loved, and will always be cherished. She was born to Bill and Audrey Lent in Glen Cove, New York on November 12, 1956. She had the most amazing childhood,...

Edward "Ed" Ransone

Edward "Ed" Ransone

Jul 12, 2022

RANSONE, Edward S. "Ed" Jr., age 81, of Millers Tavern, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Mechanicsville. Ed enjoyed life to the fullest and loved traveling, hunting and playing cards with friends. He was a lifelong farmer, member and Past Master of Arlington Masonic Lodge #102, member and Past High Priest of Urbanna Royal Arch Chapter #59, member of...

Jane Mitchem

Jane Mitchem

Jul 11, 2022

Jane Yvonne Broaddus Mitchem, 83, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 surrounded by her family at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. Jane was the daughter of the late Wilton Elmo and Marie Majette Broaddus. She was a native of Hallieford, and a member of the 1957 graduating class of Mathews High School. Jane was loved by all...

Janice Langford

Janice Langford

Jul 10, 2022

Janice Paige Langford, 76, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was a lifelong member of Ephesus Baptist Church in Dunnsville.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward S. Langford, Sr.She is survived by her sons, Stanley Langford (Debbie), Will Langford (Crystal), Cindy Langford and Christina Langford; grandchildren, Michael Langford (Abby), Nicole Sadler, Courtney Piccolo...

Kelli Purvis

Kelli Purvis

Jul 10, 2022

Kelli K. Purvis, 58, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed at her home on July 10, 2022. She is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Purvis; son, James Kehm; mother, Jeannie Kehm; Brother, John Manning; Sister Toni Hughes and six grandchildren.Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 20, 1964, Kelli was the youngest of three children. Kelli worked a myriad of jobs throughout...

Carolyn Moss

Carolyn Moss

Jul 10, 2022

Carolyn Jennings Moss, 85, of Middlesex County passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She grew up in Powhatan County, the daughter of Carl and Adelaide Jennings. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1982 and taught at York Academy. Carolyn ran the Consignment Shop at Harmony Village for twenty-five years, making so many good friends.Carolyn is survived by her...

Vlasta Muroff

Vlasta Muroff

Jul 6, 2022

Vlasta “Val” Muroff passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 after a long and joy-filled life. The daughter of the late Anton and Anna Filipi, Val attended Long Island University and graduated in one of the first classes of nurses in America to receive a formalized BS in nursing. She proudly contributed to the best source of research into women's...

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