Recent Obituaries

Clarence Eugene Ripley

Feb 15, 2025

Clarence "Eugene" Ripley, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Onemo, Virginia. He was the son of William Cecil and Olive Blanche Ripley.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Stewart Ripley a son, Ronald Eugene Ripley; his parents; siblings, William Cecil Ripley, Jr., Adelaide R. Foster, Pearl R. Hutchinson, Oliver W. Ripley, Betty...

Gordon Randolph Mason

Feb 12, 2025

Gordon Randolph Mason, 89, of North, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation, Mathews. 

 

Gordon graduated from Mathews High School, class of 1953, and attended Richmond Professional Institute for two years where he studied accounting. He then served six years in the Air National Guard at Byrd...

Patricia Overley Teague

Feb 12, 2025

Patricia Overley Teague (Lewter) of Saluda went home to the Lord on Wednesday February 12th, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia. She is survived by her children, Richard Lewter (Wanda) of Saluda, John Lewter (Carroll Ann) of Fredericksburg, Mary Sheldon (Keith) of Toano; grandchildren Chelsea Hunt (Allen), Mattie Lewter, Shelby Purcell (John), Keith Sheldon, Kolby...

Janice Y. McKay

Feb 11, 2025

Janice Y. McKay, 75, of Gloucester, VA passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sadie Swain and was a Licensed Dental Assistant and Dental Technologist. Janice had a passion for gardening, needlepoint and reading. Survived by her husband, Robert McKay, Jr.; daughters, Bridget, Erin and Eileen; grandchildren, Zachary, Lucy, Daniel, Ruby...

Lois Faye Jenkins

Feb 9, 2025

 

Lois Faye Jenkins, 81, of Port Haywood, went home to be with Jesus early Sunday morning, February 9, 2025. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. 

She fiercely loved her husband, Leonard, who passed away in early 2023. The pair met as teenagers and got married after dating for 5 years. They moved several times during Leonard's time in the...

Doris Willett

Feb 6, 2025

Doris Jean Willett, age 88, formerly of Irvington, VA, passed away February 6, 2025 at Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation, Saluda, VA.

Doris was born February 16, 1936 in White Plains, MD. She attended La Plata High School and married Clarence "Ray" Willett on August 6, 1954. In 1962, Doris began her career with the State of Maryland Department...

Reverend Thomas Joseph Bunting

Feb 6, 2025

Reverend Thomas Joseph Bunting, 88, of Susan, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Be not sad but rejoice, for a race has been run and completed. Thomas Joseph Bunting was born on January 23, 1937, the second son of Ralph and Edna Bunting. He And his brother Billy, now deceased, were raised by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs....

Doris Davis Hunt

Feb 5, 2025

Doris Davis Hunt, 95, of Saluda passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was the widow of Jimmie Hunt. Doris was a retired Administrative Assistant for Christchurch School and had helped various other companies in the area with bookkeeping. She was a member of Forest Chapel United Methodist Church. Survived by her children, Maureen Wilson (Jerry), Chuck Hunt (Stephanie);...

Gladys "Shorty" Brooks

Feb 5, 2025

Gladys Lorraine Balderson Brooks “Shorty”, 82, of Center Cross, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene B. Brooks; parents, Louis and Gladys Balderson; brother, Alvin Balderson, Sr., and her grand-daughter, Cathy Lynn Dean. She is survived by her daughters, Jean Dean (Carson), Teresa English; son, Douglas Brooks (Marlo); five grandchildren, Carson...

Patricia Ann Tinsley

Jan 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce that Patricia Ann Tinsley, 77, of Deltaville, Va, passed away January 30, 2025. Pat was a beautiful woman with a kind and generous soul. She was very active in her beloved community and adored by all who knew her. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Thelma Hughes, her sister Sandra Anderson,...

Marilyn Callis Owens

Jan 29, 2025

 

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Marilyn Callis Owens of Redart, Virginia, reunited with family and friends who left this earth before her. She was born on January 23, 1940, to William Gamalial and Mary Morgan Callis. Marilyn graduated from Mathews High School and, after graduation, began working in the Mathews Commissioner of Revenue Office alongside her uncle, Bernard L. Morgan,...

Janet Louise Hoferkamp

Jan 26, 2025

Janet Louise Hoferkamp, 84, of Harfield, Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born on May 26, 1940, to Lewis Clifford and Isabella Schnider. Janet graduated from and received her bachelor’s degree from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. She was an active Lower United Methodist Church member in Hartfield and served as a bank teller at Bank...

Cheryl Fary Hunt

Jan 25, 2025

Cheryl Fary Hunt, of Locust Hill, born November 5, 1947, departed this life on January 25, 2025, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. 

Wearing her signature gown and robe, she ascended into Heaven where she was greeted with open arms by our Heavenly Father and her beloved parents, the late George E. & Betty M. Fary. 

Cheryl spent most of...

Sandra "Sandy" Groome Woolard

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Groome Woolard, 70 of Hartfield, VA. Sandy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Sandy, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was born May 7, 1954 to the late Aaron and Rosalee Groome of Highland Springs, VA.

She leaves behind...

Florence Foster Rainier

Jan 15, 2025

 

Florence South Foster Rainier, 100, of North, Virginia entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Florence was born in North, Virginia to the late J. W. Foster and Pearle Soles Foster. 

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Upsher C. “Buster” Rainier; her brother, Justus Foster; her brother-in-law, Melvin Rainier, and her sisters-in-law, Golden Dutton, Beulah Sadler,...

June Pataky

Jan 13, 2025

June Marie Evans Pataky, 95, formerly of Locust Grove, VA, died peacefully January 13 with family by her side. She is survived by daughters Patricia Pataky Anderson (Roland) and Susan Pataky Loyd (John); son John (Colleen); eight grandchildren: Evan, Kate, and Will (Jolinda) Anderson, Annie Reid (Ben), Christopher, and Elly Loyd, and Brooke and Ellen Pataky; great-granddaughter Marion Reid; and...

Kenneth Douglas Marshall

Jan 10, 2025

Kenneth Douglas Marshall, 80, of Mathews, Virginia passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home. He was born to Winfred and Emma Marshall on February 13, 1944, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was a graduate of New Hanover High School and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

He is survived by his...

Wilbur Coles Burroughs

Jan 8, 2025

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Wilbur Coles Burroughs, 92, of Hudgins, VA reunited with his family and friends who left this Earth before him. He was born to Holmes Bay and Ethelyn Burroughs in New Point, VA on January 29, 1932. Wilbur graduated from Mathews High School in 1950. After high school, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard (USCG)...

Robert "Wayne" Morgan

Jan 7, 2025

 

 

Robert “Wayne” Morgan, 75, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. Wayne was a member of Bethel Church of Mathews. He worked as a tugboat engineer for McAllister Towing for many years.

He is predeceased by his parents, Leland and Marjorie Morgan and a brother, Eddie Morgan.

He is survived by his wife, Lynne Morgan;...

Joseph Carroll Hogge, Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

Joseph Carroll Hogge Jr, 82, of Essex County, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He enjoyed going to auctions, and buying and collecting antiques. He also liked to repair model trains, flying airplanes and traveling. He enjoyed the Warsaw Opry, flea marketing and yard sales, dining out, and making crosses to give out to people. He was a member...