Recent Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Wendell R. Mitchem, Sr., 71, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. Wendell lived his life to the fullest being large and in charge wherever he went and with whatever he was doing. He was the owner and operator of Mitchem’s Hauling & Excavating.He was predeceased by his wife, Deborah...

Sep 19, 2021

Donna Elaine Beaner, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1947 in Johnstown, PA. Donna was a former resident of Davidsville, PA and Shanksville, PA before moving to Mathews, Virginia. Donna was a 1965 graduate of Ferndale High and PA Academy of Cosmetology. She was previously employed by Office Supply, Bon-Ton, Beaner Auto...

Sep 18, 2021

Joseph Thomas Longton, September 24, 1955 – September 18, 2021Joe, 65, passed away at his home in Urbanna on September 18th. A man who loved and lived life to its fullest, Joe was everyone’s best friend. He was predeceased by his parents, Cyril and Helen Longton and is survived by the love of his life Laura and his siblings, Chuck...

Sep 16, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Taylor Dickerson, 81, went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 16, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born July 22, 1940 and he married the love of his life November 22, 1961. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of over 59 years, Evelyn Morris Dickerson, his daughters Edith Atkinson...

Sep 15, 2021

Leroy “Papa Nick” NickersonJune 10, 1936- September 15, 2021A great father, proud United States Air Force air traffic controller. He was not only dedicated to his military career, but to his wife of 40+ years whom he home cared for the last 13 years of her life. He will always be remembered for his great storyteller of his many travels,...

Sep 14, 2021

Dr. Hiram T. Pritchard, Jr., D.V.M., 95, of Hartfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was the widower of Jean Gossage Pritchard.Dr. Pritchard was a retired veterinarian and Navy Veteran. He was a member of Lower United Methodist Church, avid golfer and sailor. Dr. Pritchard was a great storyteller and he loved to share his life experiences and...

Sep 14, 2021

Sheri Lea Talley, 62, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.Sheri loved music, going to concerts, animals, and her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed the beach and her favorite place, Topsail Island N.C.She was a vivacious “wild child” and her best life achievements were being a mother and grandmother. She dedicated her most recent years to...

Sep 14, 2021

Barbara Harper Bishop, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 14, 2021.She was born on January 17, 1944 in Richmond, VA.Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Othmer Virginia Ford Hall, her husband, H.C. Bishop, and her four-legged companion, Maggie.She married H.C. in 1960, and now they will continue as eternal companions. Family was always their...

Sep 13, 2021

Harold Hampton Reasor, 88, of Hudgins, Virginia passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and he retired from the Newport News Shipyard after many years of service.He is survived by a daughter, Pamela G. Coulby; a step-daughter, Donna Grabinski and a step-son, Kenny Jordan.A Memorial Service will be held on...

Sep 13, 2021

Melvin J. “Bud” Rutkowski, Jr.July 7, 1942 – September 13, 2021Bud Rutkowski passed away at his home in Urbanna in hospice care on September 13, 2021 after a courageous struggle with cancer. He was loved and cared for during this time by his supportive family, including his former wife, Donna, his children Michael Rutkowski, Kati Rutkowski and Max Feldman, and...

Sep 11, 2021

Dolores Rose Wells, 84, of Tappahannock passed away on Saturday September 11, 2021. She was a devoted member of the Center Cross Church of God where she served her Lord in many capacities including Treasurer as well as president and clerk of the Ladies Ministry.Dolores was the life of the party and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a...

Sep 10, 2021

Christopher Derek Bristow, 36 of King William and Urbanna, Virginia, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home.He was predeceased by his grandparent’s Walter and Margaret Hurley and Ernest and Alice Bristow; and also his brother, John Lemons, Jr.Survivors include his children Brayson C. Bristow and Farrah J. Bristow; parents, Susan Hurley-Fowler, Marvin C. Fowler, Chris A. Bristow...

Sep 9, 2021

Betti Sandidge Grayless, 80, peacefully passed away in her sleep on September the 9th. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and has been a long-time resident of Water View, Virginia. As a talented seamstress and artist, she enjoyed making quilts and folk painting for others. She was a caring friend to so many. She leaves behind two sisters, Jene Thatcher...

Sep 6, 2021

Curtis Jones, 87, of Saluda, passed away peacefully, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Maidie Jones of Portsmouth, his brother William Jones of Lancaster County, and his sister, Mary Dawson of Portsmouth.He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marcia; and his 3 children, Ralph Jones (Sharron),...

Sep 6, 2021

Margot Inga Chalmer Templeton, our wonderful, loving and caring mother, passed away from us on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the age of 97.Margot was born June 28, 1924 near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her parents were John and Emma Chalmer who had emigrated from Switzerland to farm a homestead near the small town of Nevis, north of Calgary. As a...

Sep 2, 2021

Audie Lee Marshall, 63, of Church View, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was the son of the late Wilton and Evelyn Marshall.Audie was a retired mechanic from the Virginia Department of Transportation in Saluda.Survived by his brother; Wilton Marshall, Jr.; sisters, Julie Sapp, Patsy Lee, Becky Throckmorton, Tammy Hock; and several nieces and nephews.A celebration of life...

Aug 30, 2021

Robert (Bob) Harry Arabian, 89, of Mathews Virginia, formerly of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on August 30, 2021. Bob was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Signal Corps. He was the general manager of Imperial Jewelry Company, the owner of Joycraft, Inc. and drove limousines after...

Aug 29, 2021

Roberta Ann Davis, 64, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on August 29, 2021. Roberta was a loving and caring person. She worked in home health for many years.Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Davis Louvier; sisters, Gloria Louvier and Mary Hayden; and her brother, George Louvier.She is survived by her sons, Ernest Michael Davis (Carolyn) and...

Aug 29, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Thomas T. Horne 81 of Saluda passed away suddenly on Saturday August 28, 2021.He is survived by his wife of 58 years Martha; and his two daughters Terri (David) and Sue (Anthony); two sisters, Ruby Bryant and Thelma Bennett; four grandchildren Heather, Hannah, Dalton and Bronson.He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired after a long career at SunTrust Bank....