Recent Obituaries
Norman Majette
Oct 30, 2018
Norman Hoskins Majette passed away, October 30, 2018 , after a valiant fight with cancer. He has now been reunited with Virginia, his beloved wife of 36 years.Norman was born on January 25, 1935 to Edgie and Thelma Majette. He loved growing up on Gwynn’s Island along with his brothers, Edgie and Carlton, and his sister Mary, who have all...
Barbara Sirles
Oct 26, 2018
Barbara E. Sirles, 72, of Lottsburg, VA, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Sirles, Sr.; her daughters, Tonya Bednar (Christopher), Deborah Sirles (Terry); one son, Robert L. Sirles, Jr. (JoEllen); sister, Beverley Dalton; brother, John Poole; 5 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018...
Susan Fitzpatrick
Oct 20, 2018
Susan Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, 69, of James Store, VA, passed away on October 20, 2018. born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully at home while surrounded by all that she loved.She was the adored wife of Edward J. Fitzpatrick for 48 years, caring mother to her two daughters, Shanon Beam (Brad) and Erin Fitzpatrick and beloved grandmother of Maggie Beam. Sue enjoyed...
Andrew Ewell
Oct 20, 2018
Andrew Lee Ewell, 82, of Foster, VA, born December 26, 1935, went home to his wife on October 20, 2018. Andrew retired from the Newport News Shipyard as a Master Ship Builder. He was a member of the Tiger team for a few years. He was a scout leader for the Boy Scouts of America. Andrew enjoyed his time outdoors,...
Donald Thomas
Oct 20, 2018
Donald W. Thomas, age 80, of Hartfield, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was a loving husband and an amazing father. He loved life, his family and his faith equally and worked hard for us all.He leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years, Thelma; four beautiful children, Tina, Melissa, Patricia and Donnie along with his grandchildren that...
Rosemary White
Oct 17, 2018
Rosemary H. White, 80, of Foster, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Wingfield Diggs, and Captain Vernon Grant White; one son, Vernon Keith White, two grandsons, Michael and Cooper Diggs, and her beloved dog, Chippie. She is survived by her sons, Carl Weldon Diggs (Gloria), James Lee Diggs, Brian...
Earl Garbett
Oct 16, 2018
Earl W. Garbett, Jr. (Coach) of Deltaville, Virginia and formerly of Richmond, Virginia passed away on October 16, 2018.Coach Garbett served as an educator and coach for 32 years. He started his career at Henrico High School where he taught Health, Physical Education and Biology. He also served as Assistant Football and Head Track Coach. At Mills Godwin High School...
Ellen "Betty" Lewis
Oct 16, 2018
Ellen Elizabeth Lewis (Betty), 92, of Locust Hill, Virginia, passed away quietly in her sleep at Dockside Health and Rehab Center on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. She was born in Baltimore, MD, and raised Pimlico, MD. She married the love of her life, Erwin H. Lewis Sr., who preceded her in death. They were happily married for 50 years. She...
Christen Booher
Oct 12, 2018
Christen Jamie Booher, 30, of Northern Virginia passed away of natural causes on Friday, October 12, 2018. A 2015 graduate of George Mason University, Christen’s family and friends remember her as a beautiful person with a keen sense of adventure, a kind heart and a smile always on her face. Christen was a nature and animal enthusiast who loved to...
Thelma Hurst
Oct 11, 2018
Thelma Rose Hurst, 86, of Bavon, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at her home. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Davis (Hoopy); a granddaughter, Lana Booth (James); two great-granddaughters, Makayla and McKenzie Booth; and a very special nephew, Wayne Hudgins.The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 6-7:30pm at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner...
Robert Ambrose
Oct 9, 2018
Robert Coles Ambrose, 67, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He retired after 32 years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with the Naval Weapons Station. He was an avid Harley Davidson fan, he loved NASCAR, working on cars, and helping people.He was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Ambrose Sr. He is survived by...
Ruby Akins
Oct 8, 2018
Ruby Rowe Akins passed peacefully at the age of 89 on Monday, October 8, 2018. She is the lone surviving child of eleven children and a native of Gwynn’s Island, Virginia. She attended Buxton School of Nursing. She faithfully attended the church of the Nazarene and loved her Lord and family. She loved a good ball game, working in her...
Katherine Peterson
Oct 8, 2018
Katherine “Kat” Peterson, 62, of Glenns, Va, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018. She was a U.S. Army veteran who is survived by her husband, Richard (Pete) Peterson; sister, Julie Odell; her son, Steven Adkins and his wife Beth Adkins; her three grandchildren, Cameron, Christofer, and Cheyanne.Those who wish to say their goodbyes may join the family at 11am...
Carole Hindman
Oct 8, 2018
Carole Anne Diggs Hindman was born August 24, 1937 in Hampton, Virginia to J. Martin and Leone Hudgins Diggs. Carole spent her childhood in Onemo, Mathews County, Virginia surrounded by a large, extended family. The focal point of Carole’s upbringing was Bethel United Methodist Church, where her family had attended since its inception around the year 1800. Carole graduated from...
Vera Monasterli
Oct 5, 2018
WhenTuesday, October 9th, 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pmLocationFaulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner ChapelAddress160 Main St.Mathews, VA 23109Text DirectionsEmail DirectionsView Map×Text Me DirectionsGet directions to the event directly to your phonePhone Number:Send×Email Me DirectionsGet directions to the event directly to your inboxEmail:SendLocation InformationHandicap parking available.Send FlowersLight Candle
Laken Anderson
Oct 5, 2018
Laken Ty Anderson, infant son of Daniel and Heidi Anderson passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018. There will be a graveside funeral service on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Harmony Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Topping at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements by Faulkner Funeral Homes. Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda.
David Adams
Oct 4, 2018
David William Adams, age 75, went to be with his Lord & Savior on October 4, 2018. Born in Maryland, Dave spent most of his young life growing up in Newport News, VA where there is a strong family history in the Hilton Village area. Dave was drafted in 1965 to serve for the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Konstantina Konstantinova
Sep 30, 2018
WhenSaturday, October 20th, 2018 10:00amLocationSt. Timothy's Catholic ChurchAddressTappahannock, VA 22560Text DirectionsEmail DirectionsView Map×Text Me DirectionsGet directions to the event directly to your phonePhone Number:Send×Email Me DirectionsGet directions to the event directly to your inboxEmail:SendSend FlowersLight Candle
Charles Bankert
Sep 30, 2018
Charles Michael Bankert, Jr., 92, of Wake, Virginia passed away September 30. He is survived by his son, Richard, two sisters, Carolyne (Thurman) Register of Henrico and Rita Harlow of Gloucester, two brothers Robert (Ann) Bankert of Buchanan, VA, George (Dot) Bankert of Richmond and many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Mary...
Alma Pennington
Sep 29, 2018
Alma B. Pennington, 92, of Mathews, VA passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Poquoson, VA on Saturday, September 29, 2018 surrounded by her family. Alma was a native of Mathews County. She spent many years in Southern California working as a cosmetologist owning and operating beauty salons and raising her children before returning to Mathews. She had a...
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