All Obituaries

William T. Young, 75, of St. Stephens Church departed this life on June 23 in a Richmond hospital. He is survived by his wife Rose Young, two daughters: Charmaine Waddy (Ryan) and Christine Young and a grandson, Hunter Waddy. The viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 28 from 3-7 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at 2 p.m. in the Essex High School auditorium, Tappahannock. The interment will be in the New Liberty Baptist...

Rev. Dr. Reuben Spencer Carter, 83, of Manquin, departed this life on June 22 at his residence.  He was the pastor of Gethsemane Baptist Church, King William for 41 years.  He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his loving family: his wife, Viola, his “wind beneath his wings” of nearly 62 years, a son, Jason Roderick Carter Sr. (Bhavya), a daughter, Tamara Raquel Carter-Nemish (Mark), two grandsons: Jason Roderick Carter Jr. (Abigail) and Kendall Donovan Nemish; one...

William Floyd Foster, 82, of Tappahannock departed this life on June 22, 2022 He is survived by two daughters: Linda Wright (Delwood) of Millers Tavern, VA and Alberta Wilkes (Greg) of South Wales, Australia; two sisters: Alice Foster of Aylett, VA and Gertrude Mallory of Brooklyn, NY; a sister-in-law, Douglas Willis, (Shirley) of Delaware and four grandchildren: Sherrie Wright, Jeremiah Wilkes, Josiah Wilkes and James Wright. The viewing will be held on Sunday, June 26 from 1-2 p.m....

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and companion. Garnette C. Chinault, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Garnette was born on December 21, 1942 and grew up in Farnham, VA.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, many friends and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Lambert (Michael); two granddaughters, McKenna...

Charles Arthur Shipp, Jr., 52, of Tappahannock departed this life on June 14. He is survived by his mother, Rena R. Shipp, an uncle, Joseph L. Roberts and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Tappahannock. Rev. Dr. Marion R. Tapscott, Eulogist. Rev. Cornelius Holmes, Pastor. The interment will be scheduled at a later date to be determined. To continue to slow the spread of Covid 19 we...

Cynthia Deloris Golden, 75, of Tappahannock departed this life on June 13 at her residence. She is survived by three daughters: Michelle Shelton (Rodney), Sharon Young (Bryant) and Sheila Coles; six grandchildren: Shanae (James), Sharnyce (Daniel), Trevan, DeAndre’, Shante’ and Steve Jr.; two great grandchildren: Akaiyah and Tristan; two siblings: Mary Golden and George L. Golden Sr. (Viola), an aunt, Ann Howard and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and...

Unarico Alonzo Clarke “Ed”, 62, of Tappahannock departed this life on June 2. He is survived by his wife, Laura Mae Clarke, two sons: Rico Clarke (Roxy) and Sean Clarke (Denise), his brothers and sisters: Llewlyn Clarke, Juanita Mudd, Julian Clarke (Dedra), Sophia Ruffin (Kelvin) Kathleen Johnson (Onturo), Ceshia Clarke, James Clarke II (Shannon), Cassandra Clarke (Luther) and Theodrick Clarke, five grandchildren: Shantae, Leilah, Aliyah, Sydney and Ahryanna and two great...

Odessa L. Byrd, 88, of Hustle departed this life on May 31. She is survived by two brothers: Leon Samuel of Hustle and Kenneth Samuel of King George and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The viewing will be held on Friday, June 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock and will continue from 5-7 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hustle. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Hustle. Rev. K....

Stanley O’Neal Gray, 71, of Champlain departed this life on May 14, 2022 at his home in Champlain, VA.  He is survived by a son, Matthew Gray of Tappahannock, Virginia, a daughter, Robin McKiever and a grandson, Tremaine “Tre” McKiever both of Richmond, Virginia, a sister, Frances Pitts of Caroline County, Virginia, five brothers: Robert Gray (Gayle) of Heathsville, Virginia, Alfred Gray (Brenda), Timothy Gray (Nevon), Keith Gray and Kelvin Gray all of Champlain,...

Juanita Pratt Croxton, 62, of Tappahannock departed this life on May 8 in a Richmond hospital. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Croxton, two daughters: Candy Samuel (Leon) of Waldorf, MD and Crystal Fortune of Tappahannock; five grandchildren: Tywan, Naya, Diamond, Voneisha and Kanenaan and four great grandchildren. The viewing will be held on Friday, May 20 from 4-7 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, 1404 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock. The funeral service will be on Saturday, May...