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Elizabeth Snow

Elizabeth Snow

Jan 14, 2020

Elizabeth Snow (Betty) of Sydney, Montana passed in the presence of loved ones on January 14, 2020. Betty was a Navy wife and retired RN from Fairfax Hospital where she cared for adolescents for 25 years. She was predeceased by her husband CDR George M. Snow USN ret. and her parents John and Lydia Gable.She is survived by Mark Snow,...

William Barrett

William Barrett

Jan 14, 2020

William H. Barrett, 74, of Warsaw passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Bill was an Army Veteran and the widower of Charlotte Barrett. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Tammy and Donald Payne; two grandchildren, D. J. Payne and Brittany Payne (Sam); three brothers, Charlie Barrett of Texas, Chris Barrett of Florida, Tommy Barrett (Bonnie) of...

Rebecca Doan

Rebecca Doan

Jan 9, 2020

Rebecca Dale Doan, 79, of Port Haywood, VA passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Rebecca was born in York County, VA and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She loved to travel, especially her trip to Mt. Sinai in Egypt and England. She also loved being with her family, cutting grass and being outdoors.She was predeceased...

Irma Dann

Irma Dann

Jan 5, 2020

Irma Ray Dann, 79, of Richmond formerly of Middlesex passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was the widow of Millard Dann. Survived by her son, Kevan Dann; a daughter, Heidi Luce; a sister, Patricia “Patsy” Watson, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 9th in Faulkner Funeral Home, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda....

Mary Durkovich

Mary Durkovich

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Lawrence Durkovich of Mathews, VA passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 after a long illness. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 17, 1933, and is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth.She is predeceased by her husband Rev. John Durkovich, whom she married in 1955. Together they served in the Ministry of...

William Snyder

William Snyder

Jan 4, 2020

William James Snyder Jr., 61, of Dunnsville, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Marga-ret Snyder, six children, Melissa Romero (Orlando) of Sterling, Virginia, Samantha Snyder of Haynesville, Virginia, Stacey Ashline (James) of King George, Virginia, Christine Snyder, of Saint Stephens Church,...

Selma Thomas

Selma Thomas

Jan 2, 2020

Selma Jordan Thomas passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home in Hartfield, Virginia. Selma was a graduate of Mathews High School and Johnston Willis School of Nursing. Her nursing career spanned over 40-years including Riverside Hospital, Doctor Felton's RN, the Lancashire and as Public Health Nurse for Essex and Matthews counties.Selma has been an active member of...

Wayne Shy

Wayne Shy

Jan 1, 2020

Wayne F. Shy, 81, of North passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, worked for 35 years with UPS and 10 years at the Norfolk Naval Station. He also served 2 years in the United States Army. He is survived by his son Wayne, Jr and his wife Jennine of New York; 2...

Lotte Summey

Lotte Summey

Jan 1, 2020

Lotte Ilsabeta Summey, of Tappahannock, Virginia was born 27 September 1918 in Bremen, Germany to Bertha and Nicholas Freese, and died January 1, 2020 at age 101 in Tappahannock, Virginia.She was predeceased by her husband, Col. James C. Summey and by Mary Burke Parker, four brothers and a sister. She is survived by her family Nathan, III (Tri) and Kathy...

Francis Daniel Marrin

Francis Daniel Marrin

Dec 31, 2019

Francis D. Marrin, Sr., 77, of Deltaville passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was born and raised on the North Side of Richmond (Oregon Hill) and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62. Francis retired from the City of Richmond with thirty-two years of service as an electrician and was...

Melinda Hart

Melinda Hart

Dec 29, 2019

Melinda Jean Hart, 48, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, Godmother, friend, and mentor. She was the rock of the family, and there was no one more loving and kind than Melinda. She had a boisterous laugh and a contagious smile. She leaves behind numerous communities...

Willard Wake

Willard Wake

Dec 28, 2019

Willard B. “Chappy” Wake, Jr., 70, of Urbanna passed away peacefully at home December 28, 2019, surrounded by his family and beloved dog, Lizzie. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Bowdoin Wake, Sr., special aunt, Louise Miller, and beloved mother and father-in-law, Jackie and Clyde Thrift.He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Patrice Thrift...

Sophia Delano

Sophia Delano

Dec 24, 2019

Sophia Louise Delano, also lovingly known as, Bia and Lulabug was born on June 29, 2003 and gained her angel wings on December 24, 2019. Sophia was loved by many and left a legacy of kindness, acceptance, and love for her family to follow. Sophia had aspirations of becoming a neonatal surgeon. She loved sunsets and frequently captured those golden...

Thomas Owens

Thomas Owens

Dec 24, 2019

Thomas E. (Tommy) Owens, Jr., age 74, of Susan passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 with his wife and family members by his side. Tommy was born on December 12, 1945 to the late Everett and Louise Owens. He proudly served with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam while in the U. S. Army from 1967...

William Meredith

William Meredith

Dec 22, 2019

William Massie "Bill" Meredith, Sr., 92, of Loretto, VA, died Sunday, December 22, 2019.A graduate of the Staunton Military Academy and the University of Virginia, at the request of his beloved friend, James C. Wheat, Bill joined Wheat & Co in 1954 in their Norfolk office. In 1957, after proving his merit, Bill was asked to build the Roanoke office,...

Miriam Callis

Miriam Callis

Dec 19, 2019

Miriam Thomas Callis, 95, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. She was born August 8, 1924 in Peary, VA. She was a lifelong residence of Mathews County. Miriam was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family was extremely important to her. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and...

Ronald Dameron

Ronald Dameron

Dec 16, 2019

Ronald E. "Ronnie" Dameron age 63 of Wake, VA, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2019. Some say it's because he couldn't take the Redskins losing anymore. I say it was to avoid the upcoming presidential election!A draftsman by day and a musician by night. Ronnie's love for playing music was the one thing that could always bring a smile...

Nannie Louise Green

Nannie Louise Green

Dec 14, 2019

Nannie Louise Green, 90, of Urbanna, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Green; her son, Melvin Edwards, and her granddaughter, Donna. She is survived by her son, James W. Edwards (Tiny); daughter, Carolyn Weimer (Bobby); sister, Thelma Sykes (Vernon); great nieces and nephews, Clayton, Hailey, Michelle, Terry, Susan, Scooter,...

Joseph "Pete" Moss

Joseph "Pete" Moss

Dec 14, 2019

Joseph “Pete” Franklin Moss, Sr., 83 passed away on Saturday, December 14th, 2019. He was a former logger and later a truck driver for Trent Moss Hauling. Pete was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean Moss.He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Joseph Moss, Jr. and Penny; grandchildren, Joseph Moss III, Mindy Forrest (Ogle Jr.),...

Vivian Vail

Vivian Vail

Dec 12, 2019

Vivian Ruth Vail, 98, of Hallieford, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was a member of Mathews Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of the Women’s Club for over 60 years. She was a creative and talented folk artist. She was also a loving mother and grandmother.She was preceded in death by...

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