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Janet Louise Hoferkamp

Janet Louise Hoferkamp

Jan 26, 2025

Janet Louise Hoferkamp, 84, of Harfield, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born on May 26, 1940, to Lewis Clifford and Isabella Schnider. Janet graduated from and received her bachelor’s degree from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. She was an active Lower United Methodist Church member in Hartfield and served as a bank teller at Bank...

Cheryl Fary Hunt

Cheryl Fary Hunt

Jan 25, 2025

Cheryl Fary Hunt, of Locust Hill, born November 5, 1947, departed this life on January 25, 2025, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. 

Wearing her signature gown and robe, she ascended into Heaven where she was greeted with open arms by our Heavenly Father and her beloved parents, the late George E. & Betty M. Fary. 

Cheryl spent most of...

Sandra "Sandy" Groome Woolard

Sandra "Sandy" Groome Woolard

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Groome Woolard, 70 of Hartfield, VA. Sandy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Sandy, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was born May 7, 1954 to the late Aaron and Rosalee Groome of Highland Springs, VA.

She leaves behind...

Florence Foster Rainier

Florence Foster Rainier

Jan 15, 2025

 

Florence South Foster Rainier, 100, of North, Virginia entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Florence was born in North, Virginia to the late J. W. Foster and Pearle Soles Foster. 

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Upsher C. “Buster” Rainier; her brother, Justus Foster; her brother-in-law, Melvin Rainier, and her sisters-in-law, Golden Dutton, Beulah Sadler,...

June Pataky

June Pataky

Jan 13, 2025

June Marie Evans Pataky, 95, formerly of Locust Grove, VA, died peacefully January 13 with family by her side. She is survived by daughters Patricia Pataky Anderson (Roland) and Susan Pataky Loyd (John); son John (Colleen); eight grandchildren: Evan, Kate, and Will (Jolinda) Anderson, Annie Reid (Ben), Christopher, and Elly Loyd, and Brooke and Ellen Pataky; great-granddaughter Marion Reid; and...

Kenneth Douglas Marshall

Kenneth Douglas Marshall

Jan 10, 2025

Kenneth Douglas Marshall, 80, of Mathews, Virginia passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home. He was born to Winfred and Emma Marshall on February 13, 1944, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was a graduate of New Hanover High School and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

He is survived by his...

Wilbur Coles Burroughs

Wilbur Coles Burroughs

Jan 8, 2025

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Wilbur Coles Burroughs, 92, of Hudgins, VA reunited with his family and friends who left this Earth before him. He was born to Holmes Bay and Ethelyn Burroughs in New Point, VA on January 29, 1932. Wilbur graduated from Mathews High School in 1950. After high school, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard (USCG)...

Robert "Wayne" Morgan

Robert "Wayne" Morgan

Jan 7, 2025

 

 

Robert “Wayne” Morgan, 75, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. Wayne was a member of Bethel Church of Mathews. He worked as a tugboat engineer for McAllister Towing for many years.

He is predeceased by his parents, Leland and Marjorie Morgan and a brother, Eddie Morgan.

He is survived by his wife, Lynne Morgan;...

Joseph Carroll Hogge, Jr.

Joseph Carroll Hogge, Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

Joseph Carroll Hogge Jr, 82, of Essex County, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He enjoyed going to auctions, and buying and collecting antiques. He also liked to repair model trains, flying airplanes and traveling. He enjoyed the Warsaw Opry, flea marketing and yard sales, dining out, and making crosses to give out to people. He was a member...

Arthur Wayne Davis, Sr.

Arthur Wayne Davis, Sr.

Jan 4, 2025

Arthur Wayne Davis Sr., of Essex County unexpectedly joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 4, 2025. 

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 10 years Bonnie Gouldin Davis; his children Arthur Wayne Davis Jr (Ginny), Stephanie Davis Campbell (Lee), Deborah Davis Hayes, William Kevin Davis and Nancy Ann Harrison; Grandchildren: Ashley, Tyler (Ally), Megan (Wade),...

June Taylor Byrd

June Taylor Byrd

Jan 3, 2025

June Taylor Byrd, 84, joined her Savior and her beloved husband on Friday, January 3, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. As a pastor’s daughter, she grew up in Middlesex County and Crisfield, Maryland where she graduated from high school. There she met Jon D. Byrd and they were married shortly after graduating. His work brought them to Mathews...

Irmgard "Irma" Richardson

Irmgard "Irma" Richardson

Jan 3, 2025

Irmgard Anna Richardson “Irma,” 90, of Newport News, Virginia, born October 17, 1934, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. After graduating high school in Dudeldorf, Germany, she married Lindsay H. Booher and then became a naturalized U.S. citizen. She worked at and retired from NASA Langley Research Center, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death...

Dorothy Sherrard Pugh

Dorothy Sherrard Pugh

Dec 31, 2024

Dorothy Sherrard Pugh, 87, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Mathews, and a graduate of Mathews High School.

After graduation, she worked as a telephone operator prior to her marriage to William Robert “Bobby” Pugh. She then became a dedicated wife and mother, creating a loving home...

Robert A White

Robert A White

Dec 30, 2024

Robert was a kind loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for the J.F. Shea company until retirement in 2012. He was a kind and humble man, a friend to everyone he met. He loved fishing, boating, motorcycles, and woodworking in his later years.

Robert is preceded in death by his son Jesse and grandson Lennon White. 

He is survived by his...

Janet Tomlin Marshall

Janet Tomlin Marshall

Dec 27, 2024

The morning of December 27, 2024, our Meme, Janet Tomlin Marshall (88), met her Lord. She was greeted by her husband of 66 years, Clarence “Elmo” Marshall, daughter, Vicky Timmons, and son, Michael Marshall.

Born in Nelson County, Janet moved to Middlesex County in 1950 where she met and married Elmo. She was longtime member of Hermitage Baptist Church, where she...

Richard Eugene Callis, Sr.

Richard Eugene Callis, Sr.

Dec 25, 2024

Richard Eugene Callis, 78, a lifelong resident of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away peacefully in his home, with his loved ones by his side on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born May 10, 1946, to Friedenwald and Myrtle Callis at their home in Cobbs Creek. He served in the Air National Guard of Virginia, as well as the Army...

Amanda Marsh Spiller

Amanda Marsh Spiller

Dec 23, 2024

Amanda Marsh Spiller (Mandy) of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away, Monday, December 23, 2024, peacefully, after a short battle with lung cancer. She was 76 years old. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Amanda spent her childhood years in Oklahoma, Texas, France and California. Her father, Jean W. McLaughlin was in the United States Air Force and her mother Anne T. McLaughlin,...

Glenda Vick Flippin

Glenda Vick Flippin

Dec 22, 2024



Glenda Vick Flippin, 85, of Mathews, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Flippin; parents, Willard and Madeline Vick of Newport News; father and mother-in-law, Morris and Delma Flippin of Mathews; son-in-law, Robert Stubbs of Smithfield.

Glenda was secretary to the Chief of the Newport News police department where she...

Muriel Lahey Roswell

Muriel Lahey Roswell

Dec 21, 2024

Muriel Roswell, of Aylett, age 84, passed away on December 21, 2024. Muriel enjoyed sewing, painting and baking.

In addition to her parents, William and Elizabeth Lahey, she is preceded in death by sisters, Nancy Patenaude and Joan Ouellette and her daughter, Joan Pippins.

She is survived by her children, Kimberly Tower, William Boesse, Michael Boesse, Cheryl Lewis and Robert Roswell.

Faulkner Funeral...

Thomas P. Mittelstadter

Thomas P. Mittelstadter

Dec 21, 2024

Thomas P. Mittelstadter, 78, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on December 21st. 2024. Preceding Tom in death are his parents, Walter and Dorothy; his brother, Walter III, and his daughter, Crystal Lynn. He is survived by his wife, Rosa; two children, Tammy Desai of Warsaw, and Cindy Middlebrook (Matt), of Ruther Glen; and one sister, Darlene Davis (Allen) of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Devan,...

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