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Teresa Fletcher

Teresa Fletcher

Oct 20, 2016

Teresa Lynn Fletcher “Terri”, 46, of Warner, VA died suddenly, Thursday, October 20, 2016. Terri was born January 24, 1970 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA. She is survived by: her husband Rick Fletcher, her daughters Lindsey and Rikki-Lynn, mother Marie Pike, stepfather Carlton Pike and special niece Ashley Hall, and Bailey, her beagle. Along with many nieces, nephews,...

Donald Forrest

Donald Forrest

Oct 19, 2016

Donald Windfield "Donnie" Forrest, 71, of Bavon, VA died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Riverside Mathews Convalescent Center. Donnie was born on Aug. 9, 1945 in Mathews. He was a hard worker and very loyal to his family and friends.He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ellen Haywood Forrest; parents, James Windfield and Thelma Forrest; his brother James Carroll Forrest...

Gayle White

Gayle White

Oct 9, 2016

Gayle Eugene White, 72, of North, VA went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 9th. Gayle was born in Mobjack, VA on November 28, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Frances White; sister Joyce Kemp and brother Jerry White. Gayle worked for McLean Contracting Company for over 38 years. Gayle is survived...

David Davis

David Davis

Oct 9, 2016

David Charles Davis, age 67 of Onemo, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News. David studied at Campbellsville and Old Dominion Universities where he received his MS in Education. He was a former assistant principal at Poquoson City Public Schools, former teacher at Newport News and Norfolk Public Schools, and current owner of Gloucester...

Carrie Mercer

Carrie Mercer

Oct 8, 2016

Carrie Evans Mercer, 101, of Topping, VA., and widow of Gordon. S. Mercer, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda. Born on May 31, 1915 in Mosheim, TN, she was the surviving child of the late John and Jessie Evans of Butylo, VA., In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three sisters,...

Earnest Colaw

Earnest Colaw

Oct 8, 2016

Earnest “Skitch” Gayle Colaw, 65, died peacefully early October 8, 2016 at Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, VA, surrounded by friends. Skitch was born on December 14, 1950 in Norfolk, VA. He lived in Richmond until the 70’s, then moved to Deltaville with his parents and spent the last 6 years in Riverside Convalescent Center, Saluda, VA. Preceded in death by...

Jane Curfman

Jane Curfman

Oct 7, 2016

Jane B. Curfman, 85, of Mathews passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. She was retired from Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Va. She was a devoted member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Edmond Curfman, Jr.; sons, John Edmond (Eddie) Curfman III and Mark Curfman and his wife, Debbie; and...

Ruth Rowe

Ruth Rowe

Oct 7, 2016

Ruth Diggs Rowe, known by everyone as "Miss Ruth", age 100, of Gloucester and Mathews, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016.She was born to John Butts Diggs and Lottie Gertrude Owens Diggs of Mathews on June 13, 1916. Miss Ruth graduated high school at age 15 and in 1933 earned her teacher's certificate from Fredericksburg State Teachers College, now...

Michael Sowden

Michael Sowden

Oct 4, 2016

CWO4 Michael George Sowden, US Coast Guard Retired and owner of Jackie's Grandpas Lawn Service for 20 years, passed away on October 4th, 2016. He is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Debbie Toms and husband Ronnie and grandchildren Jackie, Ronnie Lee, Mikey Toms, sister Jill Cote', brother James Sowden both of Canada, and many nieces and nephews. He loved...

Mildred Pope

Mildred Pope

Oct 2, 2016

Mildred Pope, 93, of Gloucester, originally from Brooklyn, NY died on, Sunday, October 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. Pope, her 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her son, W.J. Pope of Brooklyn, NY; her daughter Elizabeth McClain (Leon) of Gloucester, VA; a loving sister-in-law Thelma Johnson of Florida; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,...

Drew Welty

Drew Welty

Oct 2, 2016

Drew Edward Welty, 29, departed this life on Oct. 2, 2016, near Togiak, AK. He was born May 3, 1987, in Tampa, FL. He lived most of his life in Williamsburg, VA. He was a member of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church where he was involved in mission work from middle school through college. Drew graduated from Bruton High School...

Myrtle Faulkner

Myrtle Faulkner

Sep 30, 2016

Myrtle Virginia Blake Davis Faulkner, 91, of Locust Hill passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. Myrtle was the owner and operator of Mizpah Health Care Center from 1969 until 2015. She was a life member, historian and former organist of Harmony Grove Baptist Church where she served on the Board of Trustees. She served as a member of The Advisory...

Edith Shaw

Edith Shaw

Sep 28, 2016

Edith Margarete Shaw, 88, of Hudgins, Va. died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at home. She is survived by her son, George Shaw. No services are planned.

Hope Hogge

Hope Hogge

Sep 22, 2016

Hope L. Hogge, age 59, of Topping passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and was predeceased by her mother, Lena Linthicum. Survived by her husband, Dennis R. Hogge; a son, Andy Hogge (Lisa); a granddaughter, Madison; father, James Linthicum; a sister, Linda Green (Shannon) and a special nephew, Adam. Funeral services...

Gene Ruark

Gene Ruark

Sep 21, 2016

GENE ALFRED RUARK, 73, a lifelong resident of Deltaville, Virginia passed away last Wednesday morning, September 21, 2016. A graduate of the University of Richmond, Gene found his passion in real estate development and owning Ruark Marinas, Inc. He was dedicated to the betterment and beautification of Deltaville and Middlesex County, often personally planting flowers, trees, and shrubs at his...

Christopher Hale

Christopher Hale

Sep 21, 2016

Christopher T. Hale died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. He is survived by loving parents, Earle and Meta of Richmond, VA; brother, Matt and his wife Rene; his sister, Sharon and her husband Randy and his sister Kathy who lives in California. Chris is also survived by his children, daughter Ashleigh and son Christopher. Christopher served four years in the Army...

David Brinkley

David Brinkley

Sep 21, 2016

David E. Brinkley, age 49, of Hardyville, VA finished his work early on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 and is now in eternal peace. Formerly of Richmond, VA and Maui, HI. David was a former employee of Budget Rent-A-Car, United Airlines and did masonry construction.He is survived by his parents, Carmen and Joseph Brinkley; a loving friend, Delores Barry; brother, Joseph,...

Clarence Smith

Clarence Smith

Sep 20, 2016

Clarence D. “Buddy” Smith, Jr., age 87, of Saluda, passed away at home Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Buddy was a retired custom home builder, World War II U.S. Army Veteran, and a commercial airplane pilot. Survived by his wife Eleanor Diehl Smith; children, David Smith (Chessie), Terry Allen (Gary), Deborah Smith; five grandchildren, Jamie, Dina, Byron, Darren, Derek, and seven...

Ida Agrelius

Ida Agrelius

Sep 18, 2016

Ida Adelaide Agrelius, better known to family and friends as “Laddie”, passed away on September 18th in her Deltaville home at the age of 93.  Laddie’s keen sense of humor and zest for life endeared her to everyone she met. She was born in Washington D.C., but lived most of her life in southern California. In her younger years, Laddie...

Paul Gibson

Paul Gibson

Sep 17, 2016

Paul Gibson, Sr., 75, of Newport News and Mathews, passed away at his home September 17, 2016 with his family beside him. He was a self-employed truck driver and he and his dog "Peepers" traveled many miles together. Paul was a one-in-a-million guy, he never met a stranger and always put everyone else before himself. Paul was an animal lover...

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