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Gretchen Haley

Gretchen Haley

Jul 5, 2017

Gretchen Ann Haley, of Hartfield, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Gretchen was born in Lanexa, VA and moved to Middlesex for the 2nd time in 1978 until her passing. She was an owner of H&H Distributing and served as Vice President and Office Manager for over 20 years. Gretchen was pre-deceased by her parents...

Dorothy Davenport

Dorothy Davenport

Jul 4, 2017

Dorothy Davenport, born Sept. 18, 1935, passed on to Heaven on July 4, 2017. She was married to Billy Joe Davenport, Sr. (deceased). She is survived by her sons David and Candie Davenport and Billy Joe, Jr. and Lynn Davenport; daughter Sheila Oakley; Grandkids Tori and Luke Oakley; Great-Grandkids Ella and William; sisters Eleanor Hodges (Alabama), Bo and Howard Chandler...

Patricia Fleischer

Patricia Fleischer

Jun 29, 2017

Patricia Ann Dale Fleischer, 67, of Mathews, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was born in Dunn, NC to Edna Roth Moss, deceased and Clawson Lee Dale. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert Moody, Jr. She graduated from Varina High School in 1967 and Richard Blande Community College. She retired as...

G. Tabor

G. Tabor

Jun 26, 2017

“General” G. Edward Tabor, a native of Deltaville, born February 14, 1923 went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the age of 94.  He was the widower of Mary Carneal Tabor; they had been married for 65 years.  Predeceased by family members, parents James E. and Clara B. Landon Tabor; sisters, Eugie M. and Dorothy...

Joyce Hudgins

Joyce Hudgins

Jun 26, 2017

Flora Joyce Hudgins, 82, of Port Haywood, Virginia went to be with her Lord and family on Monday, June 26, 2017. She was born on February 27, 1935 in Hallieford, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents Eva and Leslie Hudgins; her loving husband of 54 years, Tabb Hudgins; and by her sister, Betty Ann & McCoy Hudgins....

Minnie Mitchem

Minnie Mitchem

Jun 24, 2017

Minnie R. Mitchem, 88, of Gwynn passed away on June 24, 2017 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester. Born on May 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Mr.& Mrs. Wainwright Rowe Revere, and wife of the late James Sidney Mitchem, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother Paul T. Revere....

Ricky Haywood

Ricky Haywood

Jun 23, 2017

Ricky Haywood, 52 , of New Point, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his home. A Celebration of Ricky's Life will be held on July 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the home of Renee Haywood, 254 Evans Road, Mathews, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family.

Jelena Cockrell

Jelena Cockrell

Jun 23, 2017

Jelena (Elena) Yuhnevich Cockrell, 43, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home in Christchurch, VA. Elena was born on June 5, 1974, in Riga Latvia. Elena had a kind and gentle heart. She dearly loved children and was loved by them. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, John H. Cockrell, of Christchurch; step-daughter, Virginia...

Sharon Flann

Sharon Flann

Jun 19, 2017

Sharon "Shari" Flann, 66, of Mathews, Virginia passed away at her home on Monday, June 19, 2017. Shari is survived by her husband James Flann. All Services will be private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the charity of your choice. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA is assisting the family.

Katherine Mizell

Katherine Mizell

Jun 17, 2017

Katherine Ann Taylor Mizell, 90, of Fredericksburg, VA and formerly of Mathews, VA passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Mary Washington Hospital. Ann was predeceased by her husband Joseph C. Mizell. She was a long-time resident of Mathews, VA and also was a resident of Mizpah Nursing Home for many years. She is survived by her niece, April...

Catherine Via

Catherine Via

Jun 16, 2017

Catherine W. Via, 88, of Urbanna went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 16, 2017, after a long battle with Dementia. She was the daughter of the late Avary L. and Dora Parks Payne. Catherine was born on Tangier Island, Virginia on February 17, 1929. Her family left the island after the storm of 1933 and moved...

Willa Murphy

Willa Murphy

Jun 9, 2017

Willa Gay Barr Murphy, 83, of North, VA passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. She is survived by her daughter Christine Anthony and her son James Murphy. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Saumsville Christian Church, Mauretown, VA at 1:30 pm. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home is helping the family with arrangements.

Millard Callis

Millard Callis

Jun 7, 2017

Millard G. Callis, 82, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2017, at his home. He was born and raised on Gwyn's Island, Virginia. After graduating from Mathews High School, he enrolled in the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School graduating four years later as a machinist. He then was drafted into the Army serving in Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Knox, Kentucky...

Elsie Wilson

Elsie Wilson

Jun 6, 2017

Elsie Sears Wilson, age 93 left this life for her heavenly home on June 6, 2017. She was a life resident of Gloucester County and was the daughter of the late Richard Sears and Minnie Bew Sears. She was a life-long member of Salem United Methodist Church where she taught children’s Sunday school and enjoying singing in the church choir...

H. Mason

H. Mason

Jun 3, 2017

H. Marvin Mason, III, born December 31, 1956 passed away June 3, 2017. He was predeceased by his father. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Bazemore Mason and his daughter, Lena Leigh Mason; his mother, Frances Carlton Ward, and three sisters, Linda Mason, Carol Blue (Randy), Barbara Johnson (Eric); two nephews, R.D. Johnson, II (Maria), Stephen Blue and a...

Christina Taylor

Christina Taylor

Jun 3, 2017

Christina (Tina) Taylor, 51, of New Point, VA passed away on June 3, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA. She is survived by her husband, Wayne and her son, Ryan, both of New Point; her father and four brothers. A Memorial Service will be held at Beulah United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2:00 pm.In...

Glen Pond

Glen Pond

Jun 1, 2017

Glen Douglas Pond, born September 8,1936, of West Point, Virginia, passed away on June 1, 2017. A celebration of his life will be held June 11, 2:00 p.m. at Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center, 10120 Fire Tower Road, Toano, Virginia 23168.  Family and friends are all welcome to attend. Glen is survived by his wife, Joan; his brother, Dana; his...

Franklin Foster

Franklin Foster

May 29, 2017

Franklin Elsworth Foster, 91, of Churchview passed away May 29, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Adell S. Foster; daughter, Jessie Ann Thrift (Bill); granddaughter, Leslie Thrift (David); stepsons, Jeffery Mozingo and Elvis Mozingo; sisters, Jane Hogge, Alvine Brown (Charles); and brother, Willie Foster (Sissie);. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Foster Sr. and Lucille...

Almira Slaughter

Almira Slaughter

May 26, 2017

Almira C. Slaughter, 75, of Topping, widow of Lloyd C. Slaughter, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Survived by her children, Shelia A. Tilghman (William), James C. Luckett, Jr. (Charlotte), G. Scott Luckett; sister, Barbara Sadler (Carroll Melvin); brother, Buddy Gene Forrest (Carol); eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

May 25, 2017

Robert J. “Joe” Brown, Sr., 61, of Warsaw passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his residence. He was a building contractor, a member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Saluda and the Full Cry Hunt Club. Survived by his wife, Bonnie J. Brown; children, Robert J. Brown, Jr. (Heather) and Meagan Brown (Chris); sisters, Catherine B. Scott (Jerry), Sharon...

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