Recent Obituaries

Feb 11, 2019

Mrs. Katharine Ward Leisure, 80, of Warsaw passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leroy Leisure. Katharine is survived by her devoted children, Katharine Leisure LeClair (Robert), Jenifer Craig Wimbley (Mark), Charles Randolph Leisure (Kathryn) and Mary Brandis Perrey (Bill); one sister, Evelyn Overton; six grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan & Shannon...

Feb 10, 2019

Clifton Sibley Downs, 84, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Gloucester, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Garland and Willie Emma Downs and also his wife, Frances Roberts Downs. He is survived by his son Steven G. Downs. A graveside service officiated by Pastor William Erps will be held 1:00 p.m.,...

Feb 3, 2019

William Henry Sylva, 88, a Korean War Army veteran, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was a dedicated member and deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Tappahannock. He retired as owner of B&S Chevrolet where he worked for over 50 years. William was an active member of the Arlington Masonic Lodge #102, a a past...

Jan 30, 2019

David Cabaniss Dorset, 82, of Cobbs Creek, Va., died on January 30, 2019. He was born on April 18, 1936, in Richmond. He was the son of Edward Franklin Dorset and Elsie Jennings Dorset. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Call Snead Dorset, a son, Harold Snead Dorset, and a brother, Donald Edward Dorset. He is survived...

Jan 28, 2019

James Edward “Jimmy” Jarvis, 66, a native of Mathews, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 28, 2019. Jimmy graduated from Mathews High School in 1970 and went on to work in several fields, most notably in plumbing and heating with his beloved father. Jimmy’s greatest fulfillment in life was learning and teaching others...

Jan 28, 2019

Arthur Clark McDaniel, 61, of Moon, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife Mary C. McDaniel; a son Ryan and 6 fur babies; 2 sisters Teri (Richard) and Meri (Jeff); 2 brothers Mac and Kenny (Kat). A Memorial Service is to be held at a later date. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews,...

Jan 28, 2019

George Robert (Bob) Chilcoat, 82, lowered his final sail on January 28, 2019 at home in Urbanna. Bob was born on February 27, 1936 in Muskogee, OK to the late George L. and Pearl B. Chilcoat. Bob is survived by his wife of 16 years, Roberta Dutile Chilcoat. Also, his sons, Rob and wife Luz of Tulsa, OK; Jeff and...

Jan 28, 2019

Nancy Ann (Hickey) Johnson, RNMrs. Johnson, of Hartfield, VA, died in her home Monday, January 28, 2019. Born on May 29, 1938 in Detroit Michigan, Nancy was the eldest child of the late Major Dan Leroy Hickey, USAF (Ret) and June Eleanor Tarran Hickey of Dayton, OH.An Air Force brat, Nancy grew up in Michigan, Texas, Korea, California, and back...

Jan 26, 2019

Jan 25, 2019

Wayland Rogers Crockett, Sr., 92, of Port Haywood, VA went to his eternal home on Friday, January 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; son, Charles; grandson, Charles, Jr.; son-in-law Ray Hicks and a great-grandson Ethan Fletcher. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Hicks of Poquoson, VA, Birdie Riggs (Mike) of Port Haywood, VA; sons,...

Jan 25, 2019

William F. DeLoatch entered this world in 1925 at his Grandmother’s home on Queen’s Creek, Hudgins, Virginia. He lived in Craddock, Virginia with his parents during his school years but was delighted to “come home to Queen’s Creek” for summer vacations from school, work and throughout his retirement for all but a few of his 93 years. On January 25,...

Jan 25, 2019

Arthur R. Smith, Jr. passed away on January 25, at age 81 in Gloucester, Virginia, at Walter Reed Convalescent Center. Art had spent the last 6 years there following a stroke. While he could not communicate well, the nurses, residents and visitors that he bonded and became family with, wept and hugged him when he departed.Originally from Buffalo, NY, he...

Jan 23, 2019

Beauregard Turner III was born on May 20, 1953 and passed away on January 23, 2019. He was born and raised in Lily’s Neck, Moon, VA with his mother, Margaret Brame Turner and father, Beauregard Turner, Jr., as well as 3 sisters. Beauregard III was a man that lived with many talents. A man with unrelenting love and passion for...

Jan 19, 2019

Kevin Glenn Wade, son of Willie J. and Mary Elizabeth Wade, was born in Richmond, VA on September 7, 1961. On January 19, 2019, God in His infinite wisdom called Kevin home to rest. Early in his childhood, Kevin proved himself to be a curious-minded youngster with a strong will. He had a unrelenting desire to do things his way...

Jan 17, 2019

Dolores F. Abrams, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. She was a native of Mathews and resided all her life there. All who were privileged to know her will remember her spirit and determination. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Mahon Abrams; her sister Joyce and her brothers, Raymond and Granville. She...

Jan 15, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Simon Frazier, 97, of Tappahannock passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Mrs. Frazier was a native of Essex County. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College and taught in the King William County and Chesterfield County school systems. She was a member of the Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church, The United Methodist Women and was...

Jan 13, 2019

Robert Wesley Hurst, “Bob”, (76) of Hallieford, VA went home to be with his precious Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 13, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family. Bob graduated from Mathews High School, Class of 1961. He worked at the Virginia Pilot Association of Virginia Beach in excess of 30 years. In his earlier years, Bob was a...

Jan 13, 2019

On January 13, 2019, Iona M. Ransone, loving mother of four children, passed away at the age of 86. Iona was born on November 30, 1932 in Locklies, VA to Thomas and Mamie Mason. In December of 1952, she married Harry W. Ransone and moved to Topping, VA, where together they raised two daughters and two sons. She was an...

Jan 9, 2019

Silas Rex Runyon, 91, of Ruther Glen, formerly of Champlain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 surrounded by his family. Rex was a World War II Navy Veteran having served in the South Pacific. He was a retired employee of C&P Telephone having 33 years of service. Rex was a member of the American Legion, the Telephone Pioneer...

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley Anne Shipley, 61, of Topping, VA passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Born and raised in Mathews County, she was the daughter of James and Shirley Shipley, both deceased. She is survived by her siblings, Jim (Virginia Anne) Shipley of Cobbs Creek, Robert Earl (Cheryl) Shipley of Glenns and Susan (Kenneth) Lawson of Adner, as well as her...