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Frances Ward

Frances Ward

Dec 10, 2019

Frances Carlton Mason Ward of Urbanna passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was the widow of the late James H. Ward, Sr. and was predeceased by her son, Marvin Mason, III. Frances leaves three daughters, Linda Mason, Carol Blue and Barbara Johnson; sons-in-law, Eric Johnson and Randy Blue; and daughter-in-law, Crystal Mason. She also leaves the loves of her...

Selena Gray

Selena Gray

Dec 8, 2019

Selena Ann Gray, 82, of Port Haywood, VA went to be with her Lord on December 8, 2019. Selena was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who devoted much of her time and energy to family members over the years. She loved flowers and crafting. Selena was born to the late Walter and Harriet Grimstead on April 20th, 1937.She was...

JoAnn West

JoAnn West

Dec 7, 2019

JoAnn West, 65, of Peary, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born on December 11, 1953, daughter of the late William C. & Catherine M. West. She is survived by her fiancée Mike Matthews; sons, Darrell Pittman (Angela) and Joey Mandell (Nicole); brothers, Billy West and Bobby West (Betty); grandchildren, Maria,...

Joseph Cardwell

Joseph Cardwell

Dec 5, 2019

Joseph P. “Joey” Cardwell Jr. age 71 of Urbanna VA, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019. Joey retired from the State of Virginia as a Seafood Marketing Specialist and was a member of Urbanna United Methodist Church and Urbanna Masonic Lodge #83 A.F. & A.M.He was predeceased by his father, Joseph P. Cardwell Sr.; mother, Hyla...

Sally Reville

Sally Reville

Dec 3, 2019

Sally Reville of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 88.She was born on November 23, 1931 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland to Martin Whelan and Katie (Guinane) Whelan.Sally was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin Reville. She was also predeceased by her dear sister, Kathleen (Whelan) Burns, her brother Joseph Whelan, and...

James Lee Walton

James Lee Walton

Dec 1, 2019

James Lee Walton Sr., 92 of Saluda, VA., passed away on December 1, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Emmett and Lula Walton of Glenns and his son, James Lee Walton Jr.Lee leaves behind his wife of 74 years, Emma Lee; sons, Bruce and Brian (Sadie); sister, Rebecca; brothers, Billy...

Austin Brewer

Austin Brewer

Nov 30, 2019

Austin Cameron Brewer, age 85 of Saluda, VA, passed away on November 30, 2019. Austin was an avid Nascar fan and had served as a flagman for Southside Speedway and Virginia Raceway. He also loved Christmas, bluegrass music, and cats.Austin was predeceased by his father, Howard Brewer; mother, Virginia Brooks; stepfather, Winfrey Brooks Sr.; sister, Carolyn Moore; and brother, Winfrey...

Russell "Rusty" Hammack

Russell "Rusty" Hammack

Nov 30, 2019

Russell C. Hammack III “Rusty”, 63, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. He was a Sales Associate with H&H Distributing for 15 years. Rusty was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing. A loyal Redskins fan, Nascar lover, and Nationals supporter, he was often reminiscing about one of his teams. Rusty was a proud father,...

Charlotte Barrett

Charlotte Barrett

Nov 29, 2019

Charlotte Barrett, 73, of Warsaw, Virginia began her new journey with the Lord on November 29, 2019, leaving her family at her side.On May 29, 1946, she was the blessing given to Floyd A. and Vera L. Bartlett. And now, Charlotte is reunited with her parents again at the pearly gates of Heaven.She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted...

James Stevenson

James Stevenson

Nov 28, 2019

James Junior Stevenson III (Jim), of Tappahannock Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 28th 2019. Jim was born in West Virginia on June 19th 1946. Jim was preceded in death by his wife Aneta, and his father James. He is survived by his mother Eliza; his children Jimmy (Jack) and Debbie (John); his grandchildren Frank (Shauna) and Christopher; his great-grandchildren...

Philip Harper

Philip Harper

Nov 24, 2019

Philip Joseph Harper, 88 of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was the son of Downing Cox Harper and Mary Harper Hargrove. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Lane Harper, and his siblings; Ann Milby, Thelma Wilson, Bertha Dixon, Downing Harper, and Thomas Fitchett.He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years,...

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

Nov 22, 2019

Christopher Peyton Guest, 57, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019. He was a retired machine operator from Reynolds Metals/Alcoa.He was preceded in death by his mother, Anne Webb Guest, and his sister, Sue Purdy.He is survived by his daughters: Ashley E Layell (Teddy), Shelby L Guest, and Lindsey N Erickson (Bobby). Also surviving are his four...

Harry Clements

Harry Clements

Nov 22, 2019

Harry Norman Clements, Jr, 90, of Moon, Virginia, former assistant principal for New Kent High School and longtime teacher Mathews High School passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019. Harry enjoyed and loved many things during his life such as traveling, camping, hunting, golfing and other outdoor activities. Most importantly, he loved everyone. His love for his family, church family...

Betty Marrin

Betty Marrin

Nov 21, 2019

Betty L. Marrin, 72, of Deltaville passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was born and raised on the Southside of Richmond and was of the Baptist faith. Betty was a member of the Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary in Deltaville, the thrift shop auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She retired from the Virginia Department of...

John Schools

John Schools

Nov 19, 2019

John J. “Stumpy” Schools, 80, of Tappahannock passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2019. He was an employee of Emmerson and Kathy Hughes, Holiday Barn Pet Resorts and a devoted part time assistant at Marks-Bristow Funeral Home for 25 years. He was a life member of the Tappahannock Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church. Stumpy...

Loray Haynes

Loray Haynes

Nov 19, 2019

Loray Wilson Haynes, 101, of Gloucester passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was a life member of Salem United Methodist Church, Gloucester where she was very active. She really enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing and cooking.Loray was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Haynes, Sr. and a son William D. Haynes, Jr. She is survived by her...

Robert Lee Fitchett

Robert Lee Fitchett

Nov 19, 2019

Robert L. “Bobby Lee” Fitchett, Sr., 88, of Urbanna passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was a U.S.A.F. veteran and a retired Pile Driving Superintendent with the Pearson Construction Company. Survived by his children, Robert L. “Robbie” Fitchett, Jr. (Jodi); Sherry Hudson; grandchildren, Nicholas and Sean Fitchett, and Tyler Hudson; a brother, Wayne Fitchett.A graveside...

Jessie Williams

Jessie Williams

Nov 13, 2019

Jessie Lee Williams, 89, of Remlik passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She was a devoted wife to George M. Williams who preceded her in death. She was a member of Hermitage Baptist Church and attended Saluda Baptist Church.She is survived by her children, Peggy Williams Baughan, Shirley M. Williams and Thomas M. Williams (Linda); a sister, Marian Evans...

Louise Simmons

Louise Simmons

Nov 10, 2019

Louise Hall Simmons, 92, passed into God’s care surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 10, 2019. A life-long resident of Mathews County until she moved to Williamsburg for assisted living, Louise was born in Peary and attended Mathews High School. After high school she attended cosmetology school in Norfolk and returned to Mathews to begin a career as a...

David Fitts

David Fitts

Nov 10, 2019

David Randall (Randy) Fitts passed away on November 10, 2019 of Pancreatic Cancer at home in Fredericksburg, VA at the age of 51. The son of Oscar and Hallie Fitts, he was born on February 6, 1968. He attended Lincoln Tech in Maryland after graduating from high school. On May 16, 2017, he married the love of his life, Kyle...

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