Recent Obituaries

Dec 19, 2021

Louise Owens Diggs 89, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Louise was a native of Mathews where she was a star basketball player at Mathews High School. After raising her 5 children, she worked in the Mathews County Public School System for 21 years serving at Cobbs Creek Elementary and Thomas Hunter Middle School. She was a lifelong member...

Dec 14, 2021

Stephen Alan “Al Pal” Minter, 62 of Mathews, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.He was a graduate of Mathews High School and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.Alan is predeceased by his parents, Leonard Diggs Minter Jr. and Barbara Regina Minter.Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Donna...

Dec 11, 2021

Charles Melvin Bennett, Sr., 87 of Saluda, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He served in and was retired from the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he went on to own and operate Mill-End Carpet Shop & Warehouse in Hartfield, Virginia. He was a fifty plus year member of the Mason’s and member of the Moose...

Dec 8, 2021

Courtland “Cory” Benson, 36, of Tappahannock, formerly of Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Cory worked as a contractor for Virginia Building Solutions. Before he passed away, he came to know the Lord, which has been the greatest gift his family could have asked for.Cory is preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Joseph Emory and Jean Powell...

Dec 3, 2021

Forest Gilmore Bogan, Jr. of Water View, previously of Richmond, passed away December 3, 2021 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Linda.He is survived by his sons, Forest G. Bogan III and David Bogan (Diane); his daughter, Elaine Robinson (Allan); his granddaughters, Stacey and Kathryn; 3 great grandchildren; and his...

Dec 2, 2021

Gazelle Gallagher Baird, 95, Chance, Virginia, died peacefully on December 2, 2021, at her daughter's home. She was the daughter of James Allen and Maude Lillian Hynson Gallagher, of Richmond County, and widow of her husband of 73 years, S. Barron "B" Baird, Jr. She was born on July 1, 1926, at Naylor's. She was the 5th of 12 children....

Dec 2, 2021

WHITTAKER, Shelvia Jean, 78, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2021.She was the daughter of the late William and Virginia Davis.She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert N. Whittaker and daughter, Lisa W. Walters.At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and never missed an opportunity to share how...

Dec 1, 2021

Fielding Lewis (Kim) Dickinson III passed away at his home in Loretto VA on Wednesday Dec 1st. He was preceded in death by his parents Fielding and Diana Dickinson and his brother Gerard Dickinson. He is survived by his four children Gerrard A Dickinson (Sally), Cameron Dickinson, Rebecca Hundley (Chris), and Fielding Dickinson IV (Kate); as well as his former...

Nov 30, 2021

Donald “Donnie” Ray Loving, 72, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021. Donnie enjoyed spending his time fishing, in the garden growing his eastern shore greens and potatoes, and driving his prized El Camino.He is preceded in death by his parents, William A. Loving and Margaret Saunders; and a brother, Ronald Loving. He is survived by his...

Nov 29, 2021

William E. Walters, age 97, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Commonwealth Senior Living, Gloucester, Virginia. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a veteran of WWII. William graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and was a surveyor for the states of Maryland, and in Richmond and Mathews County Virginia. He was a member and elder...

Nov 28, 2021

Shirlene “Joan” Carter, 83, of Church View, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.She was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, Church View.Survived by her daughter, Carolyn Gibson; son-in-law, Pat Gibson; grandchildren, Katie Gibson and Melina Gibson.Arrangements by Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda.

Nov 26, 2021

Sondra Scott Harrow, in the comfort of her family, passed to her heavenly home, Friday, November 26, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Edward P. Harrow; her children, Patty Bird (Tad), Sue Vielma (John Paul), Beth Rennie, Eddie Harrow (Terry), Sonya Morrison (Bill), Joe Harrow (Leanne); her sisters, Paula Simpson (Bill), Norah Gaye Beach; her brothers, Larry Scott...

Nov 23, 2021

Robert “Robbie” Earl Caudle, 50, of Center Cross, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Mary Shannon Caudle; mother, Joni R Walsh; and children, Elijah Gage Caudle, Madaya Seip, and Kristen Caudle. Robbie was a wonderful father, a loving husband and had a big heart. He is gone way too soon, and will...

Nov 22, 2021

Dan McAllen Russell, age 103, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home in Mathews, Virginia. He was born on October 1, 1918 in Orient, Ill., a son of a coal miner, to Alexander and Mary Ann Russell. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII as a Chief Medical Officer from 1939 to 1945. When he was...

Nov 21, 2021

Martha Lou Davis Cottingham, 73, of Powhatan, formally of Middlesex, passed away November 21, 2021.She was preceded in death by her father, John Dallas Davis Sr.; mother and step-father Myrtle D. and Charles W. Faulkner Sr.; and sister, Ann Carlton Gresham Davis.She is survived by her devoted husband, Don F. Cottingham; two sons, RD Monson and his wife Dawn M....

Nov 21, 2021

James Albert Christopher “J.A.”, 84, of Warsaw, VA passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. J.A. was a loving husband, devoted father, and a good friend to all.He was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert Christopher Sr., Catherine Rettaliata Christopher, and a sister, Leanna C. Yeatman.J.A. is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sandra W. Christopher;...

Nov 21, 2021

Ruby Ellen Napier Covert, 94, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to watch her soap operas, cooking, and at one time, sewing as well.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Covert; son, Ronnie Dolan; and uncle, Red Napier.She is survived by her son,...

Nov 20, 2021

Nov 19, 2021

Joyce Anne Bowen Blake, 71, of Topping passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Doris Bowen; and her brother, Buddy Bowen.She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 45 years, David Blake; her son, Trey Blake and her granddaughters Allison Blake and Alexa...

Nov 17, 2021

Gail Susan Wilkinson, who loved to be called “Momma Gail or Grandma Gail” by her kids, departed her loving family on November 17, 2021. Gail was born in Newport News, Virginia on May 19, 1958. She graduated from Warwick High School in Hampton. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Carrie McClelland, sister Carol Pilgreen (Bud) and...