Recent Obituaries

Jul 13, 2021

Donald Ray Cumberland, 90, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an avid hunter, fisherman, and family man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Cumberland; and his brother, Glen Cumberland.He is survived by four sons; Donald Cumberland, Jr. (Barbara), Michael Cumberland (Laura), John David...

Jul 10, 2021

Martha Ann Burroughs Ashberry, 79, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021.Martha owned and operated “Martha Ann’s House of Flowers”, served as a manager for Wal-Mart in their crafts and floral department and also worked at Island Stop in Port Haywood.She loved cooking and making wreaths but, most importantly, she loved her God and her family...

Jul 10, 2021

Ralph G. Armistead, 71, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Ralph retired from Rappahannock Concrete after many years of service.He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Armistead; his parents, Grover and Alma Armistead and his brother, James "Bubs" Armistead.He is survived by his three children, Jeffery Armistead of King & Queen, Shelia Armistead...

Jul 9, 2021

Folliard, Eugene McKann Jr., 75 of Urbanna, Virginia passed away July 9, 2021. He was the son of Eugene McKann and Marguerite Richardson Folliard. Born and raised in Urbanna, Gene was a graduate of Middlesex High School and Frederick College, formerly located in Portsmouth, VA.After college Gene joined the United States Coast Guard where he was stationed in Mobile, Alabama...

Jul 9, 2021

George Robert Pierce, age 81, of Deltaville, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. A retired business owner, George was an avid sports and NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his wife Gayle Thompson Pierce and is survived by several close friends.There will be no services and in lieu of flowers George requested that donations be made in...

Jul 9, 2021

Thomas L. Bacon, 78, of Dunnsville passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Leslie Bacon Sr., Veronica Helen Bacon and his infant grandson Thomas Everett Francis. He is survived by his loyal wife of 54 years, Pat; his loving daughters Amelia B. Bacon and Emily J. Bacon Hughes ; beloved sons David...

Jul 9, 2021

Vernon Kenneth Martin, Jr, age 65 and a resident of Mathews County, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021.

Jul 7, 2021

Virginia Lee Trask, 92, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.The family will receive friends on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow in...

Jul 6, 2021

Lorraine Tracey, born December 17, 1966, passed away July 6, 2021.She was predeceased by her mother, Catherine (Harrell) Scaramouche; and her previous husband, Robert Tilley.She is survived by her current husband, William Tracey; a son, Barry; and three sisters, Leslie, Lucy, and Lynette.Lori lived her life with energy and an unbounded love and generous heart for her friends and family....

Jul 5, 2021

Floyd Gene Ward, 71, of Wake, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends. True to his nature, Floyd fought hard to be there for his family throughout his whole life and all the way to his last breath. Floyd was a provider and the rock for those around him. His life is filled...

Jul 3, 2021

Genea Duck, 58, of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, gained her wings on Saturday July 3rd, 2021.Genea was born on May 11, 1963 to the late Eugene Ripple and Elsie Palm.Genea is survived at home by her husband Wayne E. Duck. Daughters; Jamie Wilson, Virginia Duck (Joe), and sons; Brandon Wilson (Rose Tracy), and Jeremy Duck (Katie). Genea also has 8 grand children;...

Jul 3, 2021

John Robert “JT” Thomas, 38, of Midlothian passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.JT is survived by his daughter Juliette Thomas and her mother Jessica Thomas of Midlothian; his mother Karen Horton of Williamsburg; his father John Thomas of Georgia; step-father Steve Rose of Florida; brother Kyle Rose of Arizona; sister Samantha Rose of Williamsburg; maternal grandmother Gloria Horton of...

Jun 28, 2021

David Canby of Warsaw, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021.David is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Rosalee Canby. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Janice Canby; daughter, Laura Claire Lintner (Phillip); stepdaughter, Wendy Siller (Johnnie); stepson, Derek Hansen (Rachel Buck); brother, Henry Canby, III; sister, Connie Morton (Chuck); grandson, Oliver Lintner;...

Jun 27, 2021

Joshua Evans Luckett, 31, of Middlesex County passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 27, 2021.He was a very happy and sweet person who’s laughter would light up the room.He was survived by his mother, Tina Wright; father, Scott Luckett; grandmother, Geraldine Walton; sister, Santana Darnell (DJ); brother, Scott Luckett Jr. (Jesse); nieces, Kaylynn, Sara and Amelia; nephews, Rhiley and Jacob;...

Jun 25, 2021

Roland E. Gauthier of Susan, Virginia died on Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1935 in New Bedford, MA and resided in Dedham, MA before moving to Richmond, VA. He married Esther W. Boroody-Gauthier (deceased) and moved to Susan, VA where he resided for some 25 years. Roland was retired from the United States Property and...

Jun 24, 2021

Jun 22, 2021

Donald (Don) H. Allen was born March 15, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, to Horace and Ann Allen. Don passed away June 22, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 93. Don attended school in Corning, New York, and joined the United States Air Force on his 18th birthday and served until February, 1949. While stationed at Fort Worth,...

Jun 18, 2021

Henry Vann Holland, Sr., 71, of Wake passed away on June 18, 2021 from a long and valiant fight with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by loved ones as he peacefully transitioned from this life to the next.Vann was born on July 27, 1949 in Wayne County, NC to Johnny and Lucille Holland. After several moves in his childhood he...

Jun 16, 2021

Lee Jeanette Armstead, age 100, of Middlesex, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at RCC Mathews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jessie Steuer; her husband, Marvin B. Armstead; siblings, Maggie Stevens, Vernelle Foster, Nellie Foster, Elwood Steuer; and her son-in-law, Stephen Brownley. Survivors include her daughter, Violet Brownley; grandaughter, Katrina Ottinger (Jason); great-granddaughter, Haven;...

Jun 16, 2021

Michael Keefer, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Mike is survived by his longtime love, Sharon Crawford; his beloved daughter, Elizabeth Keefer; his parents, Dorothy and Randall Keefer; his brother, Gregory Keefer; nephew, Greg; and nieces, Gracie and Haizley. In addition to his immediate family, Mike leaves behind a host...