Recent Obituaries

Jul 28, 2019

Earl Leon Maggard, 74, of Tappahannock, Virginia passed away July 28, 2019, from complications of Parkinson’s disease in the loving comfort of his wife of 34 years, Suzi.Earl was born in Escalon, California, March 26, 1945, to Earl Lewis Maggard and Edna Mae Cowart. He grew up in Parma, ID, attending Roswell Elementary School and Parma High School.In 1962 he...

Jul 27, 2019

Alex Christopher Fitchett, age 21, of Saluda VA passed July 27th, 2019 because of injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He is survived by his parents, Joey and Nina Fitchett, sister Kloe and brother Trey, Grandmothers, Annette F. Greenwood (Nannie), Laura Schaumleffel (Jeff), Uncles & Aunts, Josh Fitchett (Debbie), Chris Jorgensen (Mary) and Larry Bonowski, Cousins, Sarah, Matthew, Emilee, Hailee...

Jul 27, 2019

Carl Richard Turner, 86, of North, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. Carl was born on February 27, 1933, to Carl and Helen Turner in Linden, New Jersey, and grew up with older brother Kenneth and identical twin Norman. The twins were inseparable and worked together to put themselves through Rutgers University, where Carl...

Jul 27, 2019

Charles L. Kellum, 61, passed away in VCU-MCV Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Harriet Kellum; 2 sisters, Anita Cecil and Debbie Todd; 2 nieces, Angela Hudgins & Shanen Miller; 1 nephew, Scott Cecil and his best friend, Jean Watterson.A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm at...

Jul 26, 2019

Melvin E. Hawley, Jr. 89 of Deltaville, VA passed away peacefully July 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary F. Hawley, parents Melvin E. and Cassie I. Hawley, sister Dorothy H. Ivey and nephew Larry W. Ivey. He is survived by nieces Lynne I. Townes and Joan A. Ivey, brothers-in-law Dewey P. Fallen...

Jul 26, 2019

Lorraine Price Kahan passed away peacefully on Friday July 26, 2019, in Antioch, California, after a series of strokes. She was born July 30, 1935, in Deltaville, Virginia, daughter of deceased Lionel Price and Agnes White Price. She graduated from Middlesex High School in 1953 and went to work for the West Point Paper Mill. She met her first husband,...

Jul 25, 2019

Mary Ann Crane, 87 passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Farnham, Va. Born on December 13, 1931 in Baltimore, Md and raised in Newport News, Va. She was a longtime resident of Wake, Va, and a member of Lower United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Granville...

Jul 23, 2019

Nancy Tuck Ball passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born in 1926 in Mt. Landing, VA to Overton Tuck and Susie Parker Tuck.She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Overton Malcolm Tuck, Sr. (Maxine). She is survived by her two children, Billy Ball and Sue Ball (Nick Brizendine)...

Jul 22, 2019

Grace A. Daniel, 96 of Urbanna, VA. passed into heaven on July 22, 2019. She was a member of Urbanna Baptist Church. Grace was predeceased in death by her husband, Alvin Daniel Sr. and her son, Dahl Tyler Daniel. Also predeceased by her siblings, Myrtle Bare, Marion Campbell, Venton Alvis, and Elliott Alvis and her parents, James A. Alvis and...

Jul 20, 2019

Emma Jones Crowe, age 101, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019 after a long battle with dementia. Emma was born September 9, 1917, in Powcan, Virginia, daughter of the late Ausey W. Jones and Erna Dunn Jones.Emma grew up on the rural farmland of King and Queen County, Virginia. She graduated from Stevensville High School....

Jul 15, 2019

John I. French, 93, of Tappahannock passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. John is survived by his wife, Mable French; three sons, John C. French (Brenda Jean) of Bruington, Larry James French and Paul Galen French both of Stafford; one sister, Linda “Sis” French of Heathsville; two grandchildren; three...

Jul 14, 2019

Gordon Harrower, Jr., of Dunnsville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He is survived by his cherished wife and best friend, Anita - his “Sweetest” who so lovingly cared for him during his long decline; the sons he so loved and admired, Ronald, Gordon, and David; two grandchildren; five stepchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and a sister, Struthers Harrower Gignoux.Born...

Jul 10, 2019

Peter Francis Buckley, 77, of St. Stephens Church passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Buckley, and two sisters, Theresa Buckley, and Susie BuckleyHe is survived by his wife, Susan Buckley; two sons, James Edward Buckley of St. Stephens Church and Robert Christopher Buckley of Hampton; two step-daughters, Michelle...

Jul 10, 2019

Samuel Barron “B” Baird, Jr. passed away on July 10, 2019, at his home in Chance, Virginia. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, S. Barron and Hattie F. Baird and his brothers Edward F. and Benjamin H. Baird. He loved being outdoors, whether it was plowing, planting, harvesting, hunting,...

Jul 1, 2019

Jun 30, 2019

Dr. Marilyn “Lindy” Hatch, 78, of Gwynn passed away on June 30, 2019. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan. She moved to Falls Church, VA in 1947 and graduated from Annandale High School, Longwood College and Indiana University. She received a PhD in Human Anatomy from Medical College of Virginia (VCU). She served on the faculty at UNC –...

Jun 30, 2019

Benjamin Baird Ellis, Sr., 76, of Thomas Neck Farm, Champlain passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. Ben lived a full, happy life in Essex County on Occupacia Creek. He was a member of Vauter’s Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry for one term. He also served on numerous agricultural boards, as well as a term on the Essex...

Jun 28, 2019

Harvey Cox departed this world on Friday, June 28th, 2019. Harvey was born on December 3rd, 1924, to Ott and Cillia Mae Cox in Floyd County Virginia. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Barbara Milby.He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years Ethel Cox; sisters Nancy Radford and Dollie Gilley; daughter Margaret (Edward) Dixon; Grandsons Roger...

Jun 27, 2019

Priscilla Ann Bristow, 73, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019.She was a longtime member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and community member. Priscilla lived in Tappahannock for 50 years and contributed to her community through various jobs, including bank teller, nursing assistant, and customer service. She was kind, loving,...

Jun 23, 2019

Russell Louis Owens, Jr., 60, of Howertons, departed this life on June 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Louis and Eunice Carter Owens, two sisters, Anne Louis Coghill and Barbara Owens.He is survived by his wife, Renee’ Boyd Owens, son Brandon, and daughter, Britney; sisters, Phyllis Lankford (John), and Linda Johnson (Wayne); and numerous nieces...