Obituaries

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 […]

VIARS

Carlos was born on January 20, 1950, and died on February 9, 2024, at the age of 74. He died peacefully surrounded by family. Carlos was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Mary Lucille Viars; his sisters Shelia Chewning and Sandra Cox, as well as Sandra’s husband Steve and daughter Leslie. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Chris […]

SMIGAL

Robert (Bob) Joseph Smigal “Dziadek”, 82, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on February 3, 2024, after his fifteen year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Robert was born July 17, 1941, in Douglas, West Virginia. He was the son of Frank Joseph and Kathryn Elizabeth Smigal. After his completion of high school, Bob enrolled at the University of Baltimore, and received his […]

THOMAS SCHROEDER

OBITUARY NOTICE

Thomas George Schroeder, 88 years old, departed this world on Friday, February 10, 2024. He was born in Easton, Pennsylvania to William and Caroline Koch Schroeder and was the youngest son of nine children. After Tom graduated from high school,he attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, graduating in 1957. He married Nancy Eleanor Squire […]

LANGFORD

Edward Ferry Langford, 79, of King and Queen, passed away at his home January 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Bessie Langford and brothers, Lewis and Charles Langford. He is survived by his wife, Gloria “Jeanie” Langford; son, Kris A. Langford; brother, Johna Langford (Gerri); and sisters, Shirley Wright and Martha Greenwood. Services will […]


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