Recent Obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

Estelle Nottingham Tankard, 92, died Monday, June 14, 2021. Estelle was the daughter of the late George Granville and Estelle Nottingham Tankard of Machipongo on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.Estelle was a graduate of the College of William & Mary with an AB degree in English and Education. She received her Master of Humanities degree from the University of Richmond....

Jun 13, 2021

Purrington, Roger of Gloucester, VA formerly of Wayland, MA passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on June 13, 2021 at the age of 61.Roger was born in Wayland on March 7, 1960 to the late Fredrick and Mary (Haley). He is survived by his loving mother, Dorothy Sulik and her husband Jack.Roger was the dear son-in-law of...

Jun 11, 2021

Brenda Seamster Madison of Dunnsville, formerly of Lunenberg , passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 11, 2021. Brenda is survived by her husband Leonard R. Madison; children Diana L. Mitchell and Richard C. Madison (Kendra); five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and her devoted canine Alfie. She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings.A Celebration of...

Jun 11, 2021

Jun 9, 2021

William W. Lowery, III of Tappahannock passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. William was co-owner and operator of Lowery’s Restaurant, where he began working with his parents. He was a graduate of Essex County Schools and Hampden Sydney College, Class of 1964. William also graduated from Lewis School of Hotel & Restaurant Management in Washington,...

Jun 9, 2021

God has called another Angel home, Ruth Scott Ambrose passed away at home surrounded by her husband, kids and family after a long fight with kidney failure and dialysis. She never stopped fighting but the illness was stronger. Ruth was a stay at home mom raising 5 kids whom she loved and always let them know it. She will always...

Jun 9, 2021

Douglas Seaford Staton, Jr., 76, of Topping, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 with his family at home.Doug was born on July 13, 1944 in Buena Vista, VA to Douglas and Kathleen (Carter) Staton. He met the love of his life, Bobbi, August 1967 on a double date and they were married on...

Jun 8, 2021

Brendan B. Harris, 64, passed away June 8, 2021, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of John and Katherine Harris, born and raised in Alexandria, VA, until moving to Urbanna four years ago.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Bridget and brother Hudson Harris. He is survived by his wife of 24 years,...

Jun 7, 2021

Lt Col. H. Lee Holloway III, of Hartfield, Virginia died 7 June 2021. He was born 22 August 1951 in Richmond, Virginia and was the son of the late Dr. Harry L. Holloway, Jr. and Juanita Yow Holloway. He was a 1969 graduate of Hargrave Military Academy and a 1973 graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina....

Jun 6, 2021

Dr. Jason Edward Perry, 54, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, June 6. Jason was born in Fredericksburg on June 9, 1966, to Edward Mason and Eleanor Rae Jones Perry. He grew up in Stafford County and graduated from North Stafford High School in 1984. After graduation, he attended Old Dominion University where he earned both his bachelor’s and...

Jun 5, 2021

Jim "Sully" O'Sullivan was 79 yrs old and passed away peacefully on Saturday June 5, 2021 in Richmond, VA. Jim was a retired military officer in the US Army, but also served his country in the US Airforce and the US Navy for over 20 years and then owner of Sully's Barber/Leather Shop in Hartfield, VA.Jim lived his life loving...

Jun 5, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Armer Mason, 87, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Heron Cove, Gloucester. Joan was born in Ballston Spa, New York on July 3, 1933 to Walter and Gladys Armer.Mrs. Mason was the widow of Perry R. Mason, Jr. to whom she was married for 58 years. Joan and Perry retired to Topping in 1992 and were devoted...

Jun 4, 2021

Ann Green Davis passed away on June 4, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born in Urbanna, VA and lived most of her adult life in Syringa, VA. She graduated from Middlesex High School in 1950 with friends Frances Johnston and Charles Bristow and spent fun times at the Urbanna Theater and skating rink down on the harbor.Ann...

Jun 4, 2021

James “Jimmie” D. Pitts, age 79, died at home on June 4, 2021 after a life well lived. He was the owner and president of Pitts Lumber Co. Inc. in Saluda, Virginia, which was established in 1898 by his grandfather John H. Pitts, Sr. Pitts Lumber Company is one of the only three businesses to withstand one hundred years in...

Jun 2, 2021

Perry T. “Tom” Lyons, Sr. passed away on November 20, 2021 at his home in Wake, Virginia he was 68 years old. He was predeceased by his wife, Leslie J. Lyons, his brother David Lyons, and his parents Roscoe and Ruby Lyons. He is survived by his son, Perry T. “Tommy” Lyons, Jr.; his daughter Heather Lyons and her husband...

Jun 1, 2021

Robert Bruce Corp, 75, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away recently at his home.He was the owner of Robcor Enterprises, Inc.He is survived by his mother, Adele M. benedict of Cocoa Beach, FL and his sister, Cheryl A. Westmoreland of Hartland, Michigan.Private services will be held at a later date. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia assisted the family.

May 31, 2021

Peggy Kearns Bethel Rowe, 89, of North, Virginia returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 31, 2021. She was a member of Brogden United Methodist Church in Dudley, NC. Peggy delivered Meals on Wheels for many years in Goldsboro, NC and received the Governor’s Award for her service. Momma’s motto was to leave everyone laughing and she always did!She...

May 31, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Fulgham, 87, of Dunnsville passed away peacefully at her residence. She was preceded in death by her brother Kenny Simon and her sister Violet Toth. Mary is survived by her three children Norman F. Zimmerly, Jr., Keith R. Zimmerly and Linda Z Martin; one brother, Orson Simon, Jr.; four grandchildren Melanie Bliss, Keith Zimmerly, Jr., Chris Zimmerly and...

May 31, 2021

Vinson Scott Insley, Jr., 31, of Topping went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was the manager of First Virginia Savings and Loan.Survived by his life’s partner, Jonathan Bullock; father, Vinson Scott Insley, Sr. (Diana); mother, Jennifer Davis; paternal grandparents, George and Brenda Insley; sister, Tiffany O’Bier (Mike); brothers, Brian Insley, William Hitchcock (Rhonda), Cory...

May 30, 2021

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, James “Jim” Wilbert Taylor, our loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 80. Jim, the only child of Ruby (Carter) and Clarence Taylor was born on August 15, 1940 in Upright, Virginia. He joined the U.S Marines in 1961 and served 6 years earning his GED and the rank of Lance...