Recent Obituaries
Robert LaFreniere
Apr 28, 2021
Robert T. LaFreniere,70, of Mathews, Virginia, formally of Lunenburg, MA died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was a member of the Pilgrim Covenant Church, an avid sports fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins. Over the course of his career he was employed by various companies, Simonds Saw and Steel,...
Lili Jordan
Apr 27, 2021
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Lili M. Jordan, Loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 76. She resided in Mathews County and was the widow of the late Sheriff K. Hugh Jordan, Jr., retired. Lili was born on October 1, 1944. She was a woman of strength and character, a fabulous cook and ceramic artist. Lili...
Jeremy Futchko
Apr 24, 2021
Born July 2, 1986, Jeremy Brett Futchko passed to heaven on April 24, 2021. Jeremy leaves behind to celebrate his beautiful life his loving parents, Charlie and Mary (Lynch) Futchko of Tappahannock, his brother Travis, sister-in-law Jessica (Hancock) and adoring niece, Charlotte of Richmond. Others that mourn the loss of Jeremy’s life, sense of humor, candid intellect and love of...
Charles Brown
Apr 23, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce that Charles Roger Brown (aka Charlie Brown) of Shacklefords, Va passed away on April 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyz and Lorraine Brown; and a sister, Gloria Smith. Charles is survived by his wife, Alvine of 64 years; son, Jeffery Brown (Angela) of Winchester, Va; granddaughter, Kristen...
Harold McDowell
Apr 20, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce that Harold Lee McDowell of Topping, VA passed away April 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest daughter, Cindy McDowell.Harold is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sylvia (Walsh); his 2 sisters, Nancy Shaver of Wyckoff, NJ and Lynda Strickland of Charleston, WV; his youngest...
Carolyn Major
Apr 19, 2021
Carolyn Johnson Major, 77, of Saluda, went to be with Jesus peacefully on April 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.She was married to her loving husband, Robert, for 58 years. She was well known for her exceptional domestic engineering abilities. She was well skilled in cooking, canning, freezing, and entertaining. Her cooking was known throughout the county as well...
Nancy Haislip
Apr 15, 2021
Nancy Clements Haislip (74) passed away April 15, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest L. and Annie B. Clements. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Haislip of Heathsville, VA and her sister, Myra Clements of Richmond. She is also survived by her stepchildren; David (Teri), Duane (Elaine), Jason, Debbie Lee (John), Amanda Booth (Philip Marston), and...
Benjamin Fitchett
Apr 14, 2021
Benjamin H. “Benny” Fitchett passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021at the age of 95.He was preceded in death by his parents, his five siblings and his wife of seventy-one years, Lois Owens Fitchett.Benjamin is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Bridges (Herbert) of Prince George; his son, Frank Fitchett of Gloucester Point; a granddaughter, Kathryn Bridges Jackson (Larry) and a...
Dennis Brandenburg
Apr 13, 2021
Dennis Henry Brandenburg, 61, of Hardyville passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Tuesday April 13th, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1959 in Yokohama, Japan to Charles and Mary Brandenburg. He was the owner of DHB Commercial Improvement and Maintenance, and the former owner of Shorty’s Coastal Comfort food truck.He is preceded in death by...
Jeannie Brown
Apr 13, 2021
Carolyn Clark “Jeannie” Brown, 71, of Tappahannock passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. . Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Vernell Clark and her brother Lloyd Clark. She was a lifetime member of Upper Essex Baptist Church and retired employee of the Bank of Essex. She was a member of the Ladies of the Essex...
Ruby Ingram
Apr 11, 2021
Ruby Hayes “Auntie” Whitmore Ingram, 87, of Moon, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born to Almon and Velma Hayes on November 26, 1933 in Quitman, Mississippi. Ruby loved people and she was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Diggs, Virginia for over 50 years.She was predeceased...
Jerry Jagger
Apr 9, 2021
Jerry W. Jagger, 76, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was born in Port Haywood, Virginia to the late Louis and Anne G. Jagger. Jerry graduated from Mathews High School in 1963. He served with the U.S. Air Force Reserve for several years. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and the owner...
Cheryl Lamport
Apr 8, 2021
Cheryl Johnson Hamilton Lamport, 76, of Cobbs Creek, VA passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 after a period of declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Reeves Lamport, her father Byron Johnson, her mother, Louise Foster and her sister Christina Johnson. She is survived by her children Stacie Hamilton Baird (Scott), Stuart H. Hamilton, III...
Delores Munn
Apr 8, 2021
Delores M. Munn, 87, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Delores was a member of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, Virginia. She was the custodian at Lee Jackson Elementary School in Mathews.She is survived by her sons, Michael Munn (Cindy) and Douglas Munn (Tammy); daughter, Susan Hurst (Bart); a brother, Richard Minyon; eight grandchildren, Michael Munn, Jr.,...
Curtis Jeffries
Apr 8, 2021
Curtis Levi Jeffries, Sr., 67, of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on April 8, 2021. He enjoyed being with family and loved his grandkids.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mildred Jeffries; sisters, Mary Ann and Francis Laverne; brothers, Oscar Frank, James Franklin, and Robert Wayne, and one grandson, Cameron Jeffries.He is survived by his daughter, Casey Lynn...
Dianne McNamee
Apr 7, 2021
Dianne Bailey McNamee, 60, of Hartfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.Dianne was born in Richmond, Virginia. Dianne worked many jobs throughout her life but had been a Real Estate Broker for Ches-Bay Realty in Hartfield, VA. Selfless, kind, and full of life are just a few words that describe the incredible woman Dianne was. Always opening her...
Margaret Snyder
Apr 7, 2021
Margaret Brooks Snyder, 58, of Dunnsville, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was the loving wife to the late William James Snyder, Jr. She is survived by six children, Melissa Romero (Orlando) of Sterling, VA, Samantha Snyder of Haynesville, VA, Stacey Ashline (James) of King George, VA, Christine Snyder of...
David Gray
Apr 7, 2021
David Lee Gray, 92, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. David enjoyed a lifetime of fishing. He was a member of Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church.He is survived by his daughters, Debbie and Deanne; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Gwynn’s Island Cemetery....

Sally Thompson
Apr 3, 2021
Sally Ann Thompson, 87, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Lee Thompson.She graduated Mathews High School as valedictorian, class of 1952 .She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 83. She worked diligently as deputy commissioner of revenue for Mathews County for thirty years. She enjoyed...
Mary Perry
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...