Obituaries

TAYLOR

Garry Atheno Taylor, 65, of Tappahannock departed this life on March 6, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Jane Taylor, three daughters: Latoya Wilson, Danita Chapman (Shawn) and Matesha Taylor and four brothers: Thado Taylor (Lillie), Delano Taylor (Jean), Glenn Taylor and Lee Taylor. He is also survived by five grandsons and a host of other relatives and friends. […]

MARTIN

George Owen Martin, Jr., 77, of Bruington, passed away in the comfort of his home with the love of his life by his side on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born November 17, 1946, George lived a very selfless life, always willing to help someone in need. George was the oldest of 4 siblings, and a father to 5 children which […]

DIX

Joyce Campbell Taylor Dix, 79, slipped peacefully from this life on February 17, 2024. Joyce was born on July 12, 1944, to Roland Matthew Taylor and Florence Campbell Towles (Meadows) in Richmond, Virginia. She spent her childhood and most of her adult life in her beloved Tappahannock, Virginia. After graduating from Tappahannock High School in 1961, Joyce attended Smithdale- Massey […]

HOLMES

Terry Maurice Holmes “TJ”, 37, of Millers Tavern departed this life suddenly on Feb. 16, 2024 in Hanover. He is survived by his mother, Violet E. Holmes of Millers Tavern, his father, Terry Maurice Martin of King & Queen Courthouse, two sisters: Krystal Holmes of Millers Tavern and Terchell Martin of West Point and a brother, Shawn Holmes of Tyron, […]

BROOKS

Frank O. Brooks, Jr., 79 died February 13 at his home, Dunluce in King William County, Virginia. Since 1982 he has managed Forest Resources Management, Inc. in Aylett. As a forest landowner, he was a member of the American Tree Farm System and a long Board member, honored “Member-of-the-Year” (2002) and Treasurer of the Virginia Forestry Association. He served on […]

SMIGAL

Robert (Bob) Joseph Smigal “Dziadek”, 82, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 3, 2024. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24, at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tappahannock, Virginia.

RICHARDSON

Oneida “Nita” Abbott Hall Richardson, 87, of Center Cross, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Latane Richardson. She is survived by her daughters, Nina Evers and Jane Mitchell; three grandchildren, R.B. Mitchell, Leanne Evers and Ryan Evers. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at […]

HAILE

Frances Ellen Haile, 94, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on January 29, 2024. She worked at Safeway as the Meat Department Manager. She retired in 1990 with 36 years of service to the grocery store. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Susie Haile; her brothers, John Haile III, and James C. Haile; and her sisters, Irene […]

GRESHAM

Cassell Ransome Gresham, 87, of Dunnsville departed this life on Saturday, February 3. A native of King and Queen County, she lived in Essex County for most of her life. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Bruington, Virginia, and a lifelong educator who taught in Essex County public schools for 35 years. She was preceded in death by […]

MARTIN

Phyllis Winn Martin, 85, of Warsaw, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 peacefully in her sleep. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker and member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family; her many close friends, and her church. She took special joy in her flower garden, her pets, and […]


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