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James Hayes

James Hayes

Apr 10, 2022

James Gouldin “Gouldie” Hayes, 87, of Tappahannock, departed this life Sunday, April 10, 2022.Gouldie was a native of Essex County, Virginia, born in January 1935 to the late Leslie G. Hayes and Louise Lee Hayes. He is survived by his wife LaVerne L. Hayes.Gouldie was a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church and a 1954 graduate of Tappahannock High School....

Betty Minetree

Betty Minetree

Apr 9, 2022

Betty Ann Faulkner Minetree, age 89, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The daughter of Morgan and Nellie Faulkner, she was a native of Mathews County VA but had lived in Colonial Heights VA for many years. Betty was employed as an office manager for a local real estate firm and her favorite pastimes were spending time with her...

James Whitaker

James Whitaker

Apr 5, 2022

James Allen Whitaker Sr. passed away on April 5, 2022 after a short illness to be with his family and friends that have gone before him. James was born on July 23, 1950, the son of James Archibald Whitaker and Dorothy Mae Thomas. He was married to his devoted and loving wife for 47 years. He is survived by wife,...

Anne  Taylor

Anne Taylor

Apr 4, 2022

Anne Linthicum Taylor, 77, of Caret, passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2022. Anne was a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time gardening, reading, on the beach, and most of all with her family.Anne is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Gertrude Linthicum; and her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Estes; her...

Cynthia English

Cynthia English

Apr 2, 2022

Cynthia L. English, 52, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Saturday April 2, 2022.Cynthia was a 1988 graduate of North Stafford High School and went on to graduate from The University of Mary Washington in 1993. After graduating college, she was a teacher in the Stafford County School System for 20 years. She...

Jeremy Forrest

Jeremy Forrest

Apr 2, 2022

Jeremy Stephen Forrest, 29, of Gloucester passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He graduated from Mathews High School in 2011 and was captain of the football team, winning multiple MVP awards. He loved hunting, fishing, bonfires, trucks, the water and hanging out with family and friends, always making them laugh. Jeremy was a hard worker and enjoyed...

Harry Belor

Harry Belor

Apr 1, 2022

Harry Vernon Belor, 80, of Church View passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. Harry was an avid golfer, sportsman, and an animal lover. Harry was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in The Vietnam War. Most of all, he was a kind person and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.He is preceded in death...

Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

Mar 31, 2022

Joseph Clifton “Kip” Smith, 74, of Saluda, son of the late Doug and Lois Smith passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, carpenter and a 32 degree Mason. Survived by a daughter, Kristin Smith; sisters, Marge Brandt and Gail Spencer and a brother, Jack Smith. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00...

Beth Kotrosa

Beth Kotrosa

Mar 29, 2022

Beth Jean Kotrosa, lately of Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda, Virginia, peacefully went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2022 at the blessed age of 91. Beth was born on January 7, 1931 to Jay and Maude Fisher in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a devoted wife to John Eugene Kotrosa, Sr., a devoted mother to John Eugene Kotrosa,...

Shelby Tune

Shelby Tune

Mar 27, 2022

Shelby Dean Sanders Tune, 79, of Champlain, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022.Shelby was a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church, and the daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed spending time with her family, including dancing, traveling, spending time outdoors and on the water, and eating crabs.Shelby is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Sarah Sanders;...

Grace Parker

Grace Parker

Mar 25, 2022

Grace Elizabeth Parker, 92, of Deltaville, VA passed away on March 25th, 2022. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending her time reading, crocheting, and fishing.Grace is preceded in death by her parents; Avery and Eula Thomas, and one grandson. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Albert Parker; sons, Richard David Parker (Ruby), Stephen...

Betty Landerkin

Betty Landerkin

Mar 22, 2022

Betty J, Landerkin passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, just shy of her 94th birthday. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she attended the Institute of Notre Dame (Nancy Pelosi’s alma mater). She married in 1950 and move to St. James, Long Island, New York where she worked for the Smithtown School District for many years until her retirement. In 1999,...

Michael  Flam

Michael Flam

Mar 19, 2022

Michael S. Flam made his getaway on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Michael served his country, voluntarily, in the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge after being wounded in combat. Michael served in the 1st Air Calvary and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze stars and several...

Patricia Parker

Patricia Parker

Mar 19, 2022

Patricia Ann Parker, 56, was born to Shirley and Frankie Taylor of Caret, Virginia on December 23, 1965. Pat attended schools in Essex County, and graduated from Essex High School. She was baptized at Upper Essex Baptist Church as a child.After graduation, Pat worked at French’s Market as a cashier. She also worked at Dominion Bank as a window clerk...

Bruce Hickman

Bruce Hickman

Mar 17, 2022

Bruce Alton Hickman, 78, of Wake, Virginia, passed away on March 17, 2022. Bruce was a part of the Eckankar community, and enjoyed reading, trading stocks, and studying spirituality. He also owned and operated Manifest Construction for over 40 years in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck areas. Upon retirement, Bruce enjoyed volunteering at the local library.He is preceded in...

Milton Williams

Milton Williams

Mar 16, 2022

Milton A.Williams, of Deltaville passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was a master craftsman and well known for his deadrise boats. He was predeceased by a son, Douglas Williams. Survived by his children, Milton Williams Jr., son, and Angela Dowdy, daughter; grandkids, Steven Garman, Stephanie Walta and Casie Williams; and great-grandaughter, Brookelynn Walta. A memorial will be held...

Heather Marchese

Heather Marchese

Mar 10, 2022

Heather Lee Marchese, 43, of Tappahannock, Virginia, formerly of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Heather was a graduate of Old Saybrook High School.She is survived by her parents; Peter and Marjorie Marchese; her loving daughter, Lillian Marchese-Schilke from Tappahannock, Virginia; and her brothers Michael (Laura) Marchese of Germany and Wayne (Eileen) Marchese...

George Atherton

George Atherton

Mar 9, 2022

George Calvin Atherton, Jr., 66, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was an excellent carpenter, worked on a tugboat and loved fishing. Calvin loved the Dolphins football team, NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, his wife, son and family.He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Calvin and Nell Atherton; and a brother, Dale...

Carolyn Henkel

Carolyn Henkel

Mar 7, 2022

Carolyn Revere Henkel, 89, of Urbanna, Virginia and a recent resident in Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully at Silver Tree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schertz on March 7, 2022.Carolyn was born in Richmond, Virginia to J. Merlin and Garland O’Brien Revere and raised in Wake, Virginia. She attended Middlesex County Schools and was a 1951 graduate of Middlesex High...

Paul Owens

Paul Owens

Mar 4, 2022

Paul Carlton Owens, 75, of Hallieford, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. He was born on May 4, 1946, and retired from the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Virginia. He enjoyed woodworking, caning, and refinishing furniture.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Owens; daughters, Patricia Morris (Keith), Pamela Hudgins (Jason), and Jennifer Britt (Greg); grandchildren,...

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