Recent Obituaries

Oct 3, 2021

Gwendolyn Ward Callis went home to be with the Lord peacefully on October 3rd, 2021. Gwen was born on September 7, 1929, in Hampton, Virginia and graduated from Hampton High School.She was preceded in death by her parents, James B. Forrest and Mary L. Forrest; her husbands, Rev. Duane H. Ward and Robert H. (Bo) Callis; her sisters Julia Francis...

Oct 2, 2021

Gail S. Armstrong, age 81, formerly of Norfolk and Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. She was born on August 28, 1940 in Lackawanna, New York. She retired from Honeywell Security after 30 years of service, and then, she served as a home health aide. She was a member of the P. Buckley Moss Society and had...

Oct 2, 2021

Frances Harrow Ward, born August 5, 1927 passed away after a long illness on October 2, 2021. She was born and raised on Stingray Point in Deltaville, Virginia to Edward W. Harrow “Eddie” and Lucy Dudley Harrow.She was preceded in death by her loving parents, two sisters, Ruth Harrow Stone (USN) and Tess H. Byrd, three brothers, J. Edmond Harrow,...

Sep 29, 2021

Cathy Cauthorne Russell, 73, of Waterview passed away on September 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Catherine Gardner Cauthorne, and step-mother, Agnes Cauthorne Nunnally, her brothers, Phillip Pearson and Ronnie Schell, and her close friend Patricia Ellis.Cathy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronnie Russell, daughter, Shannon and Grandson, Wyatt James; sisters’...

Sep 29, 2021

Daniel Paul Fomin, 92, of Hartfield, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was a member of the Living Waters Church, Tikvat – Israel, and Cornerstone Fellowship Church.He will be lovingly remembered by his 9 surviving children, 5 brothers, 52 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and numerous family members and friends.Daniel Fomin was born in Aleksandrovka, Ukraine on the 15th...

Sep 28, 2021

Frances E. Elliott, 82, of Laneview, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She is survived by her loving mother, Virginia, her Aunt Mary, many relatives, and pen pals; especially her first pen pal, Rose.Frances was a faithful church member, she sang as a member in the choir for 30 years, and she was a member of W.M.S. In...

Sep 27, 2021

Lois Stevens Dawson, 88, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021. Lois was born in Upright, the youngest of six girls and the last surviving. She was a member and piano player of the“Ken’s Cousin’s Band”, in the 1950’s they recorded their music weekly at WNNT in Warsaw and it aired on Saturday nights. Lois was a...

Sep 25, 2021

Margie Pierce Snow was born December 3, 1921 in Mathews County anddied September 25, 2021. She was a dedicated member of Beulah U. Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and cooking for family and friends. She also assisted her husband with the operation of Snow's Dock on Davis Creek.She was preceded in death by her parents Ruben Samuel and Eva FosterPierce;...

Sep 24, 2021

Mildred “Sweetie” Adams Shawn, age 96, of Mathews, Va. passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles D. Shawn, her sister Minnie A. Carter and her brother Rodney Adams.She was a lifelong member of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, a member of the Oriental Chapter #30 O. E. S. and the Mathews Homemakers...

Sep 24, 2021

Doris Elaine Walton Roane, 95, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Doris was a lifelong church and Sunday school attendee at Poroporone Baptist Church in Shackelfords, VA. She loved RV camping and travel, gardening, preserving food, baking, cats, and socializing with close friends. Doris worked for many years in the West Point area, using her skill with figures with...

Sep 24, 2021

Sep 23, 2021

Ruth M. Hill (91) departed this life September 23rd, 2021.She was predeceased by her parents, her husband (Waie), two brothers, a sister and a son (Larry).She is survived by her children Phillip Morton (Tina), Brenda Parsons, Bonnie Glascock (Gary), 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and her caretakers Janice Major and Kristi McAllister.She loved church, her family, her...

Sep 21, 2021

Galen H. Lutz of Saluda, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was the widower of Mary Jane Lutz and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran.Galen was a retired superintendent from the Virginia Department of Transportation, a member of Forest Chapel United Methodist Church, a Pilgrim with the Gloucester Moose Lodge #886 and also a member of the American...

Sep 21, 2021

Violet Walden “Sookie” Hudgins, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital. Sookie was a homemaker for many years. She enjoyed being in the yard, working in her beautiful flower beds. She loved attending Zoar Church and being with her church family. Most of all, she loved her family and was very proud of all...

Sep 21, 2021

Deborah Anne Burroughs, 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.She is survived by her parents, Wilbur Coles Burroughs and Dorothy Anne Burroughs of New Point, Virginia; a daughter, Kelly Meyers of Texas; a brother, Wilbur C. “Bill” Burroughs II, and a sister, Cindy Deakyne of Virginia Beach.Funeral Services will be private. Faulkner Funeral...

Sep 20, 2021

Judith Ann Rasmussen, 74 of Saluda, Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. She loved her family, and they were the most important thing to her. She also loved animals, especially horses and dogs.She was preceded in death by her son, William Boyd Rasmussen; and her daughters, Kimberly and Michelle.She is survived by her husband, Charles G. Rasmussen Sr;...

Sep 20, 2021

Ellen Brown Hudgins, 94, a lifelong resident of Mathews died Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born February 14, 1927 at New Point, Virginia, near Horn Harbor. She was a 1944 graduate of Mathews High School. She had been employed a number of years at the Mathews County Health Department. Later she was employed at the Mathews Memorial Library. Ellen...

Sep 20, 2021

Leaving broken hearts here on Earth, Elizabeth Fleet Prince of Locust Hill, Va has joined her beloved father and taken her place in heaven. Elizabeth, “Betty” gained her wings on September 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Fleet Prince.She is survived by her husband Bobby Morris, her sidekick (Mother), Gladys Prince, 4 sisters Nancy Prince...

Sep 20, 2021

Mildred H. Walker, 88, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, Berry and Lillian Owens; her husband, Charles L. Walker (Lennie) and her sisters, Francis West and Clara Horsley.She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Conway (Edwin Lee); her sons, William A. Walker, Sr. (Juanita), Charles Lee Walker (Georgia) and...

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...