Recent Obituaries
Melvin Snead
Dec 18, 2016
Melvin Dean Snead, 80, of Mathews passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 18, 2016. His passions in life were his family, training rabbit beagles, teaching and politics. He is survived by his wife, Cathy L. Snead; daughters, Tracy Respess (Robert), Shannon French (Corey) and Ashley Stevens...
James Bateman
Dec 16, 2016
James Irdell “Jim” Bateman Jr., 74 of Deltaville, VA. suddenly passed away in the early morning of Friday, December 16, 2016 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA. He was born November 7, 1942 to the late James I. and Nina Paige Bateman in Newport News, VA. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Patricia “Pat”...
James Redmond
Dec 15, 2016
James H. “Jim” Redmond of Topping, Virginia passed away suddenly at home on the river on Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston Hoy and Margaret Louise Redmond. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Pamela Woods Redmond and his sister Kay Mims (Gene), his brother Wayne Redmond (Donni), and his sister...
Loraine James
Dec 13, 2016
Loraine Ann James, 68, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went to our Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. She is survived by her husband Michael S. James; son Michael S. Polesko; daughters Julie Mackey, Jennifer Polesko and Shelley Moellering; loving Mother-in-law Virginia James; sisters Brenda M. Payne and Ann Mauney; grandchildren Ryan, Sheldon and Amanda.Family will receive friends on Thursday,...
John Dayton
Dec 11, 2016
John W. Dayton, Jr.,89, of Hallieford, Virginia passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Riverside-Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is serving the family.
Josephine Hopkins
Dec 11, 2016
Josephine (Josie) Sonya Hopkins, 19, daughter of Mark and Sonya Dunton Hopkins, was born on January 6, 1997. She left her earthly home on December 11, 2016 and went to be with her Lord and Savior.Josie grew up in The Plains, Va. however, she loved to spend the summer and vacations on Gwynn's Island, VA surrounded by family, beach and...
Charles Thrift
Dec 9, 2016
Charles Rilee Thrift, 71, of Gloucester, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Jesse Thrift and is survived by his daughter, Angela Landes (Tim Moore); grandson, Austin Landes; brother, Bill Thrift (Jessie Ann); sister, Katherine Milby (Dennis), and his niece, Leslie Thrift. He retired from the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown...
Mary Williams
Dec 9, 2016
Mary Joann Davis Rainier Williams, 79, of Mathews passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. She loved her high school years where she was Homecoming and May Queen and a cheerleader. She worked as a waitress at Sutton's Restaurant for many years and was a member of Emmanuel United...
Nathan Stewart
Dec 6, 2016
Nathan Clyde Stewart, 81, of Mathews, VA died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his home. Nathan was predeceased by his wife, Sally May Stewart. No services are planned.
Robert Martin
Dec 4, 2016
Robert T. Martin, 79, of Mathews County, formerly of Chesterfield passed away at his home on Sunday, December 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Martin. Robert was retired from the Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Virginia. He is survived by his sister Cheryl Harwell (Jerry) of Chester; his brother James Martin (Dale) of Cobbs...
Kenneth Williams
Dec 2, 2016
Kenneth Wayne Williams, 73, of Hartfield passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, December 2, 2016. He was born and raised on Gwynns Island in Mathews County where his family roots ran deep. After meeting the love of his life, he called Middlesex County his home for the last 53 years.He is preceded in death by...
Paul Kava
Dec 1, 2016
Paul James Kava, 76, of Bohannon, VA, died Thursday, December 1, 2016. His memorial service will be held December 6 at 11:00 AM at Central United Methodist Church in Mathews, VA. Paul was born February 17, 1940 and raised in Buffalo, NY by his parents, Joseph and Irene Kava. In 1961, he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from...
Judith Mallory
Dec 1, 2016
Judith Douglas Mayo Mallory, age 90, of Midlothian and Locust Hill, Va., died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Judy was born in Richmond, Va., the daughter of William Richard Mayo and Miriam Douglas Mayo. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 67 years, Morris Kent Mallory Sr. She is survived by her four children,...
Denise King
Nov 28, 2016
Denise King, 63, a long-time resident of Mathews and Gloucester passed away on November 28, 2016. Denise was born to John and Nancy Brushwiller of Baltimore, MD in 1953. Denise was a US Army veteran where she served as a helicopter mechanic. She was a very dedicated educator in public schools in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Alaska. She taught...
June Davis
Nov 26, 2016
June Lea Davis, 91, of Onemo, Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held out of state at a later date. June was predeceased by her husband, Wayne Davis and in October 2016 she lost her son, David Charles Davis. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jamie E. Davis of Onemo, Virginia. Foster-Faulkner Funeral...
James Diggs
Nov 25, 2016
James C. Diggs, 87, of New Point, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. No service planned. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, VA is serving the family.
Wesley Summerfield
Nov 24, 2016
Wesley R. Summerfield Jr. of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday morning. A loving and giving man, he never met a stranger and was adored by all. Wes looked after all of us and always put our needs before his own all of his life. He was without fail excited about what life had to...
Georgia Morgan
Nov 23, 2016
Georgia Ann Morgan, 78, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. She was born in Berea, Ky., and was a graduate of Stanford High School and St. Catharine College in Springfield, Ky.Georgia and husband Donald raised their family in Moon, Va., in Mathews County. She taught in the Mathews County Public Schools and was an active member and church organist...
Martha McClanahan
Nov 22, 2016
Martha Swoope McClanahan, 94, a native of Roanoke and long-time resident of Mathews County, passed away Monday, November 22, 2016.She is preceded in death by her husband, William Elijah McClanahan, and son Robert McClanahan. Survivors include Heather McClanahan Choate and her husband, Dennis; Sharon McClanahan Setzer and her husband, Jay; David McClanahan and his wife, Jacqui; a niece, Jeannette Glasheen;...
Evelyn Kilmon
Nov 19, 2016
Evelyn Diggs Kilmon, 89, of Mathews, Va. passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. She was born to John Monroe and Polly Diggs on April 8, 1927. Evelyn was a long time employee of Colonial Williamsburg and retired as a supervisor from the College of William and Mary. She loved bowling and continued bowling until well into her 80's. Evelyn...
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