Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...