Recent Obituaries

Mar 27, 2021

Mary Massie Stephens Perry, 76, of Newport News, Virginia, gained her angel wings at home on Saturday, March 27, 2021, surrounded by family.Love for God established guideposts for her earthly life and assurance of the eternal one to follow. Love for family and lifelong friendships with fellow Mathews County natives were the touchstones of her journey. An uncanny memory regarding...

Mar 27, 2021

Roland Davis “Dave” Dowdy, Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was surrounded by his family as they rejoiced in his going from his earthly home, Still Waters, to his heavenly home prepared for him.Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a God-fearing man that had...

Mar 26, 2021

Raymond “Rainbow” Haynes Forrest, of Reedville, Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 26, 2021. Rainbow was born and raised on Gwynn’s Island where he loved. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. He was a coach for the Mathews Youth Baseball League for many years and then became...

Mar 23, 2021

Timothy Sutton (Tim), 62, loving brother, uncle and friend received his special angel wings on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at home in Harbinger, NC surrounded by his family. He was born on February 7, 1959 to the late Freeman and Virginia Sutton of Mathews, VA.Tim was loved by all who met him. His sweet smile and laughter were contagious, and...

Mar 18, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Dawn Placilla, née Moffett (72), resident of Urbanna, Virginia passed from this life on March 18, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. Kathy, originally from East Norwich, New York, is survived by her husband of 49 years and best friend, Melford Placilla of Urbanna, Virginia, her daughters Christina and Kelly, and her grandchildren Colleen and Gabriel. Hailing from...

Mar 16, 2021

Katherine “Miss Kitty” Caudle Deagle, 94, peacefully passed into eternal rest on March 16, 2021 at her home, Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury in Irvington, Virginia. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 70 years, William Edward Deagle; parents, Reverend A.I. Caudle and Anne Bright Caudle; brother, Harold Caudle; sister, Margaret C. Morrison; sister-in-law, Myrtle Miller; and son-in-law, Dr. Jose’...

Mar 13, 2021

Janet Grant Hollberg passed away on Saturday morning March 13, 2021 at her home at Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury in Lancaster County, Virginia. She was born January 18, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Hugh T. and Ella Grant.Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Hollberg, the love of her life, to whom she was...

Mar 13, 2021

Calvin J. Carter of Tappahannock VA entered his eternal home on March 13, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Macel Carter and beloved brothers Robert and Wayne Carter.He is survived by his only son, Calvin “John” Carter, Jr (Aprile) and his daughters Cathy Decker (Charles) and Carol Dinsmore (Jeff). His grandchildren Kayla Marie Timberlake, Cody...

Mar 13, 2021

Nancy Jean Reno passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 13, 2021, one day before her 80th birthday. She was born on March 14th, 1941 to Robert M. Keller and Mary Keller Jasper in Pittsburgh, PA. She is predeceased by her parents and a daughter by marriage, Anita Balmer.She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel E. Reno and son, Michael...

Mar 9, 2021

Betty (Mary Elizabeth Steele) Dyer left us on March 8th, 2021. A private service will take place to honor and celebrate her life.Betty was born on July 15th, 1932 in Avon, NY. Daughter to Margaret and John Steele. She was the youngest of 3 children. She will be reunited with both of her brothers, John and Jim, along with her...

Mar 8, 2021

Stanley Trible Coghill, 87 of Tappahannock peacefully departed this life on March 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wives Anne Louis Owens Coghill and Arlene Jordan Coghill. He is survived by his children, Tracy Ferguson (Brooks) and Travis Coghill (Bettina) and his beloved grandson Blake Coghill.Stanley served in the U.S. Navy, and retired from the Virginia ABC...

Mar 6, 2021

Morrissetta Cora Lewis Bunting, 89, of Mathews, Virginia (formerly of Richmond, Virginia), passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She volunteered for Hands Across Mathews for 14 years and was a member of the Kings Daughters of Mathews. She was the owner of Cora’s Boarding Home for the elderly for 12 years in Surry, Virginia.She was predeceased by her adoptive...

Mar 6, 2021

Rachel Ward Ferebee, 86, of Tappahannock, peacefully departed March 6th, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior. She led a vibrant, purpose filled life. Always attracted to the beautiful side of life, Rachel loved to decorate and redecorate and decorate some more. Following a strong feeling that everyone look their best, in 1974, Rachel and her husband, Lester Stewart,...

Mar 6, 2021

Major General Sampson H. Bass, Jr., US Army Retired, honored member of the Army Chemical Corps' Hall of Fame for his research and development of environmentally-sound chemical weapons disposal, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his home in Locust Hill, Va. at the age of 91. He will be interred with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery...

Mar 5, 2021

Frances Ruth Jones Young, 92, of Kilmarnock, Virginia died suddenly on Friday, March 5, 2021. She was the daughter of the late John Hobert Jones and Susan Emma Bertha Morgan Jones.Frances was loved by many and the void she leaves behind will be filled with incredible memories created by being in her presence. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...

Mar 5, 2021

Susan Lynn Engel Botts, 49, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 15, 1971 to Richard Lee Engel and Janet Ruth Van Houte.She loved gardening, baking, sewing, knitting, embroidery, celebrating holidays and watching reality TV. She adored 80’s punk...

Mar 4, 2021

Mar 3, 2021

George Edward “Gabby” West, 62, of New Point, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home.He spent over 30 years as a waterman and was an avid NASCAR fan and loved working on and driving fast cars.He was predeceased by his parents, Lewis and Earline West; sisters, Wilma Lee West and Patsy Kline Hudgins; and brothers, Lewis...

Mar 2, 2021

Allen Noel Strigle, 73, of Bavon, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021.Allen was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church and had been chairman of the Administrative Board for 30 years and a Sunday school teacher for many years. He was the past Master of the Oriental Lodge #20 AF&AM, Mathews. He retired in 2007 from Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock...

Mar 1, 2021

Russell L. Prince, 84, of Laneview, Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021.He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Prince.He is survived by his sisters; Virginia Prince Hillyer, and Frances Wilmore, and her husband, Wilbon; numerous nieces and nephews; and Connie Hayes Prince, who took special care of Russell.A graveside service will be held at...