Recent Obituaries

Henry Ellis Lackey

Mar 1, 2025

Henry Ellis Lackey, affectionately known as "The Mayor of Deltaville," passed away at his home, in Hardyville, Virginia, on March 1, 2025, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by friends and family.

Born on August 17, 1942, in Horse Head, Virginia, Henry built a life rooted in hard work, community service, and an enduring passion for craftsmanship. For over...

Leonard A. Downs, Jr.

Feb 28, 2025

 

Leonard A. Downs, Jr., 73, of Diggs, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Mathews. He spent his life working on the water as a commercial waterman and then on tugboats for McLean Contracting and McAllister Towing. He had a passion for cars, especially muscle cars, and loved driving and racing them. He...

Cynthia Churchill Gilbert

Feb 27, 2025

 

Cynthia Churchill (Kippy) Gilbert of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, just shy of her 90th birthday.

Born in Canton, Ohio on April 26, 1935, Kippy was the middle child of Paul and Mary Young. A graduate of Ohio University, she taught middle school science in various locations, most recently in Richmond and Mathews.

Kippy lived in Mathews for...

Cheyenne Ranae Snell

Feb 26, 2025

In loving memory of Cheyenne Renae Snell, a bright spirit who graced our lives for nearly fifteen beautiful years.

Born amidst the vibrant life of Killeen, TX, on October 26, 2010, Cheyenne was a cherished daughter, a beloved sister, and a treasured friend. With a heart as expansive as the Texas skies and a soul that sang to the melodies of...

Jeffrey H. Hayes

Feb 26, 2025

Jeffrey Hope Hayes, 62, of Champlain, Virginia, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, John W. Hayes, Sr., and two brothers, Jesse Vincent Hayes and Julian Merrell Hayes. He is survived by his mother, Sally Mary Hayes; two daughters, Krystyna Hayes (Alonzo) and Chelsie Hayes-Thomas (Shawn); grand-daughters, Maria, Ryleigh, Hazeleigh, and one grandson, Maverick;...

Charles Irvin Beck III

Feb 22, 2025

Charles Irvin Beck, III, 84, of Tappahannock, VA, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025. He dedicated 38 years to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), where he started by putting up road signs and worked his way up to become a bridge inspector. His strong work ethic and commitment left a lasting impact on those he worked with.

 

Beyond his...

Mary Lou Bristow

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Lou Bristow passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. 

She was born in Newport News, Virginia on April 10, 1944, to Albert Smith and Ethel Clark Smith. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Adner Bristow; sister, Kitty Horne; brothers, Lacy Smith, Carlos Smith, Bill Smith and John Paul Smith. 

 Survivors include her children, Lynn Bristow,...

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...

Wesley Edward Foxwell

Feb 12, 2025

Wesley Foxwell, aged 68, passed peacefully at home in Dunnsville on the morning of February 12th, 2025. Wes was an incredibly special person. His kindness knew no limits and he was a blessing to those who knew him.

 

Wes was born on April 10th, 1956 to his parents, Shirley and Franklin Foxwell, who both predecease him. He is also predeceased by...

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...