Recent Obituaries

Dec 30, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Toni” Surrey, 83, of James Store, Virginia passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. A native of Ohio, Toni has lived with her husband at James Store for 35 years.She retired as a bookkeeper from Southern States in Gloucester. Toni enjoyed swimming and exercising at the Wellness Center.She is survived by her husband, Roy Neil...

Dec 30, 2020

Johanna Van Brunt von Walter of Champlain, Virginia, died peacefully in her home on the Rappahannock River, surrounded by her family, on December 30, 2020. She was 91 years old.She was born on March 21, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas to Lt. Rinaldo and Tip Van Brunt. As her father advanced through the ranks to general, the Van Brunts moved...

Dec 29, 2020

Diane Davis Neal, 68, of Urbanna, VA passed away unexpectedly December 29, 2020 as a result of a long and courageous battle with cancer at her home.Diane graduated from Middlesex High School in 1971 and shortly after started her banking career with the Bank of Middlesex in Urbanna which later on prompted a move to Citizens and Farmers in West...

Dec 28, 2020

Lee William Rosser, Major USAF Retired, entered Heaven on December 28, 2020. Lee served in the USAF for 20 years living out his childhood dream of being a Tactical Fighter Pilot. Lee flew missions in several nations including Germany and Vietnam. In addition to many awards throughout his career Lee was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross Medal along with 7...

Dec 28, 2020

Wade Harrison Powell, 92, of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, December 28, 2020.He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Dot Powell; a daughter, Teresa Powell and a sister, Pat Brown.He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ellen Powell; a daughter, Lynne Davenport (Joe); a grandson,...

Dec 25, 2020

Kenneth Lankford, 67 years old, of Dunnsville, VA. Passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020.He was a retired officer of the Virginia Department of Corrections. He was preceded in death by his parents Early and Bessie Lankford.He is survived by his wife, Pam Lankford and two sons – Robbie Lankford (Emily) and Patrick Lankford (Ashley); five grandchildren, Patrick (PJ) Lankford,...

Dec 25, 2020

Danny Wayne Dotson died in the house that he built in Gloucester VA, December 25,2020. He fought a brief battle with cancer.Born in Wise County, VA, the Dotson family moved to Hampton, VA where he graduated high school in 1964. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam war, where his vast education in everything began.He worked at the Surry...

Dec 24, 2020

Walter Allen Harrow, 87, of Deltaville, VA passed away peacefully on December 24. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Mothershead Harrow and his three children Susan Short (Charlie), Sharon Brann (Reggie), and Allen Harrow (Cathy), seven grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Garland Harrow (Diane), his sister Doris Norton (Sheldon)...

Dec 23, 2020

“Well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter now into the joy of your Lord.” Minnie Palmer Hubbard heard these words of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as she entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the age of 90. Minnie was born in Gwynn, VA on January 30, 1930 to Aubrey and Virginia Smith. She...

Dec 23, 2020

Norma Clark Blake, 87, of Topping, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. She was the widow of Earnest J. Blake and a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church.She was predeceased by a son, Earnest J. Blake, Jr. and is survived by a son, Alan C. Blake (Faith); daughter-in-law, Vicki Blake; sisters, Betty Mae Williams and Alice Faye Hicks; grandchildren,...

Dec 21, 2020

Charles Gordon Llewellyn, 85, of Saluda, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. He retired from Verizon with thirty-six years of service after which he enjoyed working on his farm at home. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester where he was Lay Leader for twenty years. Gordon was also Lay Leader for New Hope United Methodist...

Dec 21, 2020

Eric H. Edgecomb, age 51, of Port Haywood, Virginia, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. A native of Maine, Eric was a US Army veteran who believed there is nothing more important than faith, family, and country. He spent his career as a civil servant, first for the US Air Force, and then for the US Navy. Eric used...

Dec 19, 2020

Irma Soles Hite, 86, of Glenns, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was the widow of Robert P. “Bobby” Hite and was a retired waitress. Irma was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester.She is survived by a daughter, Darlene Colley (Tuck); a sister, Barbara Ann Berry (William); granddaughter, Pamela Hogge (Calvin); great grandchildren, Landon, Grayson, Emma...

Dec 14, 2020

Mary V. Gerdes, 68, of Dunnsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020.She is survived by her partner, Anne Bullen; daughter, Terry Lee Taylor; sister, Terry Gail Senghas; brother, Albert Driggers; and grandchildren, Mikayla Dunford, and Justin Dunford.Nanny, as she was affectionally called, loved being at the river and watching all her friends as they drove by on...

Dec 12, 2020

Born Betty Jean Adams and raised in the hills of West Virginia, Betty married Anthony and raised their 5 children in New Jersey, then retired to Virginia and Rappahannock Shores. She died on Saturday, December 12, 2020.Living to the venerable age of 95 is bitter sweet. Friends and relatives from her youth have all gone on ahead. She remained strong...

Dec 10, 2020

Captain Robert Roland Hudgins, 91, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was born on June 11, 1929.He was preceded in death by his parents, George Vernon Hudgins and Mary Hudgins Armistead and stepfather, Harry Armistead; a sister, Elizabeth Jones; brothers, George Vernon Hudgins, Jr. and Eugene C. Hudgins.He is survived by his loving wife...

Dec 9, 2020

John Edmond Curfman, Jr., 91, of Port Haywood, Virginia passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.He was the owner and operator of Woodstock Auto Repairs in Port Haywood, Virginia. Edmond loved and collected antique cars, radios and many other things.He was predeceased by his wife, Jane Diggs Curfman. He is survived by his sons, John Edmond (Eddie)...

Dec 9, 2020

Vivian M. Shackelford, 84, of Water View, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Vivian was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church, and an original member of the Water View Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary.Survived by; a daughter, Kathy S. Thrift (William); a granddaughter, Sherry Williams (Wesley); and a great grandson, Landon; sister, Mary Ann Dyke (Joe); sister-in-law, Gale Gibson;...

Dec 8, 2020

With deepest sorrow, we announce that our most beloved son, brother, and husband, Joe S. Nelson, 26, has passed. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, he was called home the morning of December 8, 2020. Joe was blessed to have had his last wish fulfilled as he passed on from the comfort of his Gloucester home, with his...

Dec 5, 2020