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Doris Roane

Doris Roane

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...

Ruth Hill

Ruth Hill

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...

Galen Lutz

Galen Lutz

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...

Violet Hudgins

Violet Hudgins

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...

Deborah Burroughs

Deborah Burroughs

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...

Judith Rasmussen

Judith Rasmussen

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;...

Ellen Hudgins

Ellen Hudgins

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...

Elizabeth Prince

Elizabeth Prince

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...

Mildred Walker

Mildred Walker

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...

Donna Beaner

Donna Beaner

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...

Wendell Mitchem

Wendell Mitchem

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...

Joseph Longton

Joseph Longton

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...

Robert Dickerson

Robert Dickerson

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...

Leroy Nickerson

Leroy Nickerson

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,...

Sheri Talley

Sheri Talley

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...

Barbara Bishop

Barbara Bishop

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...

Dr. Hiram Pritchard

Dr. Hiram Pritchard

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...

Harold Reasor

Harold Reasor

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...

Melvin Rutkowski

Melvin Rutkowski

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...