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Paul Figg

Paul Figg

Jun 28, 2022

Paul Edwin Figg, 75, of Locust Hill passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born on February 23, 1947 in Newport News, VA to Edwin C. Figg and Pauline F. Figg. Just like his father, Paul’s love for baseball started at a very young age. He started with Syringa Little League and continued playing ball throughout high school....

Joice Davis

Joice Davis

Jun 27, 2022

Joice Billups Smith Davis, 89, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born August 12, 1932 at Old Field Point, Fitchetts, Virginia, to the late L. Seabrook Smith and Ruth Elizabeth Murden Smith.She was preceded in death by seven sisters, Katherine Franklin Smith Traylor, Jessie Lee Smith Hudgins, Harriett Ann Smith Farmer, Ruth Elizabeth Smith...

Dennis Carr

Dennis Carr

Jun 26, 2022

Dennis “Denny” William Carr, 82, of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Deltaville, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.A long-time resident of Deltaville, Denny was a beloved member of the community and a respected businessman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and is well-known for his great sense of humor. He will be loved and missed by all who had...

Dennis Gillikin

Dennis Gillikin

Jun 24, 2022

Dennis O’Neil Gillikin, 81, died gracefully at home in Hartfield, VA on Friday, June 24, 2022.Dennis was born on Staten Island, New York on March 6, 1941. He graduated from Tennessee WesleyanCollege and earned a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from The College of Williamand Mary. Prior to retirement, Dennis was Principal of both Bethel High School and...

Kent Nuckols

Kent Nuckols

Jun 24, 2022

Kent Nuckols, 83, of Saluda, Virginia passed away on June 24th, 2022. Kent was a United States Army Veteran, and loved to spend his time flying, sailing, riding his motorcycle, traveling, and diving.He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenton M. Nuckols Sr. and Norma; and brother, Victor L. Nuckols.Kent is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Nuckols; son,...

Silverio "Antonio" (Cowboy) Lopez

Silverio "Antonio" (Cowboy) Lopez

Jun 24, 2022

Silverio “Antonio” Lopez (Cowboy), 75, of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2022. He was previously employed by Historyland Nursery of Warsaw. He enjoyed spending his time gardening, working with plants, and flowers.Antonio is survived by his partner, Brenda Lee; family, Shelia Howard, Robert Howard, Will Howard, Kimberly Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Haley Howard, Tori Howard, Carter Howard, and...

Annie Thomas

Annie Thomas

Jun 22, 2022

Annie Lee Thomas 92 of Deltaville passed away on June 22, 2022 at WRCRC in Gloucester after a long illness. She loved spending time with family and friends at her home on Lovers Lane. She enjoyed fishing and crabbing on Jackson Creek with her husband and made the best crab cakes (no filler) in the world! She loved homemade ice...

Herbert Waltman

Herbert Waltman

Jun 22, 2022

Herbert C. Waltman, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.Herb was born August 23rd, 1939 in California then lived most of his life in Petersburg, VA. He retired with his wife, Brenda Waltman, in Jamaica, VA on the Rappahannock River. He loved to spend the day working in his yard or reading a book. He taught his children and...

Gertrude Leasure

Gertrude Leasure

Jun 20, 2022

Gertrude “Gertie” Louise Mantell Leasure, 90, of Warner, VA transitioned to Heaven on themorning of June 20, 2022 surrounded by family. Gertrude was born in Baltimore, MD on March27, 1932. She is predeceased by her parents, Nora Louise Harris Mantell and George “Sonny”Mantell.Gertrude leaves behind her beloved husband of 73 years, Charles W Leasure Sr. of Warner, VA,and her cherished...

Winfred Todd

Winfred Todd

Jun 20, 2022

Winfred George Todd, 92, of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. Winfred was born on February 11, 1930 in South Carolina to George and Emily Todd. He graduated from Horry County High School and completed 2 years at the University of South Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army in...

Martha Green

Martha Green

Jun 19, 2022

Martha Sexton Green, age 89, of Remlik, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. She was the widow of Clyde W. “Billy” Green, Jr.Martha was a member of Remlik Wesleyan Church and is survived by her daughters, Margie Cottee, Cathy Menefee (Steve); adopted son, Carter Keane; sister-in-law, Louise Sexton, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Along...

John Sibley

John Sibley

Jun 19, 2022

John C. Sibley, 69, of Saluda passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He retired from the paper mill in West Point after many years of service.He was an avid hunter, gardener, fisherman and loved camping.John was survived by his wife, Tammy Jenkins Sibley; daughters, Shelia Brizendine and Jill Perks; step-daughter, Kelly Gregory; sisters, Doris Ann Sibley Rogers (Herman) and...

Keith Townsend

Keith Townsend

Jun 17, 2022

Keith E. Townsend, 60, of Urbanna passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. He retired in 2017 with thirty-one years of service from the the Virginia Department of Transportation. Keith was a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church and a forty plus year member of the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department in Urbanna. He was the son of the late Zed...

Nancy Wood

Nancy Wood

Jun 16, 2022

Nancy King Wood, 89, of Hudgins, VA, departed this life to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Nancy was a devoted member of the Gwynn’s Island Church of the Nazarene where she played the piano and sang in the choir. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at the Reading Hospital in Reading, PA and was a...

Tony Wayne Oliff Jr.

Tony Wayne Oliff Jr.

Jun 14, 2022

Tony Wayne Oliff Jr., 28, of Tappahannock, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022. Wayne was the beloved son of Tony and Jo Ann Oliff. He was a heavy equipment operator, a job he loved with a passion and took great pride in. Wayne was a kind and generous soul and showed great compassion for someone in need. He...

Vivian Callis

Vivian Callis

Jun 14, 2022

Vivian H. Callis, III, better known to all as Jack, died on Tuesday, June 14, surrounded by his family and friends, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Jack was a wonderful man whose true passion was giving to and helping others. He dedicated his life to service organizations like the Jaycees, Boy Scouts, Middlesex County Volunteer Fire Department, and...

Robert Haynes

Robert Haynes

Jun 12, 2022

Robert M. “Bob” Haynes, 88, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Baltimore, MD on September 17, 1933. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Engineering with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1954. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1964 as a Lt. JG. He was employed at Whiting Turner...

Wendy Owens

Wendy Owens

Jun 11, 2022

Wendy Hudgins Owens, 74, of Bohannon, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. Wendy was a lifelong resident of Mathews County and graduated in 1966 from Mathews High School. She retired after 16 years from the VA Farm Bureau. Her family was incredibly important to her, especially her grandchildren, who were the joy of her...

Lillian Mercer

Lillian Mercer

Jun 5, 2022

MERCER, Lillian Ostrowski, “Beanie”, age 91, of Richmond, VA passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was a graduate of Ridley Township High School in Woodlyn, PA and went on to receive her certification as a X-ray Technician at a hospital in Chester, PA. Lillian married her high school sweetheart, the late Melvin Reed Mercer and they were happily married...

Effie Ward

Effie Ward

Jun 4, 2022

Effie Elizabeth Weston Ward was gathered into the arms of her Jesus on June 4, 2022. She passed away quietly at Heron Cove in Gloucester, Virginia while receiving medical care for her long journey with Dementia.Effie Elizabeth Weston Ward was born on March 4, 1932 to her parents Johnny and Molly Weston in Deltaville, Virginia. She would be the fourth...

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