Recent Obituaries
Lois White
Feb 26, 2021
Lois L. White, 98, of Mobjack, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 into the arms of her Heavenly Father and reunited with her beloved husband, Elwood Winder White and beloved son, Arthur Rawland White. Lois was born in Hampton, Virginia on August 24, 1922 to Grover Cleveland and Virgie Lee White. She graduated from Mathews High School in...
Dorothy Hilbush
Feb 26, 2021
Dorothy Bevins Hilbush passed away on February 26, 2021 in Gloucester, Virginia after an illness of several months just shy of her 100th birthday. She was born Dorothy Elizabeth Lamb on March 14, 1921, the oldest child of Henry Alwyn Lamb and Elizabeth Dinsmore Meisel Lamb, at Long Beach, California. She began her education at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School,...
Johnson Kanady
Feb 24, 2021
Johnson Kanady III of Deltaville, Virginia died on February 24, 2021. He was seventy-three. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, he grew up in Springfield, Illinois. In 2000, he and his wife formed Kanady & Quinn, P.C. where they practiced law together for seventeen years in Richmond. Johnson was proud of his work representing non-profit agencies that provide affordable housing.He is survived...
Sterling Wallerstein
Feb 24, 2021
It’s with great sadness that our beloved Sterling R. Wallerstein, of Wake, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his loving wife Marjorie S. Wallerstein of 41 years. Survived by his grandchildren, Emerson “Roy” Seitter, Jr. (wife Mary), Vickie Seitter (wife Shelly) and Tim Morris (wife...
Millard Carlton
Feb 23, 2021
Millard C. Carlton Jr. (Connie), 88, died on February 23, 2021 at his home in Adner, Va. Survived by his wife, Frances H. Carlton; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Joseph Lenderman; and grandson, William Carlton Lenderman.He was preceded in death by parents, Millard and Ruth Fetterolf Carlton; and brother, Clyde Carlton.He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked...
Bette Near
Feb 23, 2021
Bette Kiser Shaw-Near entered into rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was the wife of the late Dallas B. Shaw.She was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, volunteered at Ram House and retired from Blue Ridge Cancer Care. She enjoyed tending to her flowers and enjoyed her children and grandchildren.She is predeceased by her husband Dallas Shaw;...
Willie Glenn Sears
Feb 20, 2021
Willie Glenn Sears, 53, of Saluda, a building contractor and graduate of York Academy passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was predeceased by his mother, Audrey Bristow Sears.Glenn is survived by his sons, John Robert Sears, Joseph Sears; a daughter, Ashlynn Sears; his father, and step-mother, Willie and Betty Sears; step siblings, Marty and George Chapman, Lisa Crowe...
Frank Ashworth
Feb 17, 2021
Frank Lloyd Ashworth, Jr. (Papaw), 62, was called home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 to be with his parents, Frank, Sr. and Venus Ashworth and his brother Roger Ashworth.He split his time between Virginia and Tennessee with his family, and fishing for which he won many awards. His kindness however was the true gift to those around him. He was...
Debbie Coghill
Feb 16, 2021
Coghill, Deborah (Debbie) Martin, 64, of Caret, Virginia passed away at her home surrounded by friends and family on February 16th, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Debbie spent her whole life in the community with friends who stayed by her side from grade school. Her career was spent in banking where she developed many long-lasting...
Lillie Braxton
Feb 14, 2021
Lillie Iona Yarbrough Braxton was born August 4, 1928 in Saluda, Virginia to the late Joseph Christian and Olivia Scott Yarbrough. She was the oldest of seven children born of that union. At the age of 92, Lillie crossed over from this earth on February 14, 2021 in Urbanna, Virginia.Lillie married Alexander Hodges Sr. on January 17, 1943. From that...
Ken Wilt
Feb 13, 2021
On the morning of February 13th, 2021, Ken Wilt, loving adventurer, took the voyage home to be with our Lord. He served as a volunteer member of the Rescue Squad Auxiliary, especially enjoying Bingo calling, and helping to fund vehicles, equipment, and facilities. A true outdoorsman, Ken enjoyed sailing, biking, scuba diving, and rafting.Ken was born in Washington D.C. and...
Juergen Metzger
Feb 11, 2021
Juergen Jacob “Jay” Metzger, 80, of North, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born in Germany in 1940 to the late Phillip Walter and Ilse Henning Metzger. He arrived in the United States in 1958, working as a machinist and then joined the U. S. Marine Corp which expedited his American...
Charles Pierce
Feb 10, 2021
After leading a full and active life, Charles Robert Pierce, 97, of Glenns, VA, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.Charles was born on the family homeplace May 4, 1923 and resided on part of that property his whole life. As a young adult, after the passing of his father during...

Wilbert Darnell
Feb 9, 2021
Wilbert B. Darnell, 79, of Topping, Virginia, passed away on February 9, 2021. He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, and ten years in the Reserves. Mr. Darnell, known to most of his friends and family as “Woodles,” was a farmer, enjoyed helping people, teaching, and working outside. He also delivered newspapers for over thirty years.He was preceded in...

Linwood Walden
Feb 9, 2021
Linwood F. Walden, 92, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Johnny Walden; and his brothers, Stanley and Leon Walden.He is survived by his caregivers, Charles Clark (Ashley) “Gal”; and his “little one,” Kadyn.A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at...
Donald Clemens
Feb 9, 2021
On February 9, 2021 at 1:10 hours, Donald Clemens took his last breath. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired with the Newport News Shipbuilding as a supervisor. Donnie was one of a kind. He was a fighter and did everything on his own terms. Even though he had dementia, there were still bits of...
Betty Page Bristow
Feb 9, 2021
Important Notice: Due to icy conditions, The visitation has been postponed until 11:00am- 1:00pm on Sunday, with the private funeral service to be held at 1:00pm.Betty Page Bristow, of Urbanna, VA, died suddenly on February 9, 2021. Betsy, as she was known by many, is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Page Bristow; her son, Charles Reginald Bristow and wife, Judy...
Lonnie Edwards
Feb 8, 2021
Lonnie DeWitt Edwards, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2021.After serving in the Navy for 3 years, he worked at the Naval Weapons Station for 34 years as an engineer. He received many awards for his excellent performance and commitment to his field. His retirement brought many opportunities to enjoy his lifelong passions. A lifelong love of the water,...
Leonard Saunders
Feb 6, 2021
Leonard Jesse Saunders, 70, of Urbanna Virginia passed away at his home on February 6, 2021. Formally of Hampton Virginia, Leonard graduated from Hampton High School in 1968, and went on to study and acquire many Technical Certifications. Leonard worked for many years as a Digital Support Engineer & Territory Team Lead with the A.B. Dick Company. He loved the...
John Tignor
Feb 4, 2021
John R. Tignor, 92, of Caret, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. John was the son of the late Harry and Viola Tignor. He spent most of his life in the timber business, and enjoyed countless hours in the woods. He often times could be found on his tractor in his...