All Obituaries

Joseph Carter Holmes, 75, of Millers Tavern departed this life on January 12. He is survived by a host of nieces & nephews and loving friend of many years, Martha Clarke of Tappahannock. The viewing will be held on Friday, January 21 from 3-5 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. The graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 22 at 11 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, Tappahannock. Rev. Floyd Johnson, Pastor. To continue to help slow the spread of Covid-19 we...

Ily Mae Bridges, 96, of Tappahannock departed this life on January 12. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. The viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 19 from 3-5 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. The graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 20 at 12 noon at Angel Visit Baptist Church, Dunnsville. To continue to help slow the spread of Covid-19 we are still requesting that everyone wear a mask or face covering and social distance for all...

Ruth C. Walker, 94, of Champlain departed this life on January 10 at her residence. She is survived by three daughters: Joyce Robinson-Minor of Philadelphia, PA, Cheryl Williams of Champlain and Kimberly Walker of New Jersey. The viewing will be on Friday, January 14 from 10-11 a.m. at The Church of Latter Day Saints, 995 Winston Rd., Tappahannock, where the funeral will immediately follow at 11 a.m. The interment will be in the Essex Cemetery, Tappahannock. To continue to help slow the...

Jimmie Franklin Sayles, 37, of Tappahannock departed this life on Friday, January 8. He is survived by a son, Jashaun Sayles, his father, Jimmie Franklin Ware of Tappahannock, a sister, Lynn Minor of Fredericksburg and a brother, Josh Michael Sayles of Tappahannock. The viewing will be held on Friday, January 14 from 4-6 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 15 at 2 p.m. at Essex High School, Tappahannock. The...

Willie James Mitchell, 74, of Center Cross departed this life on January 4 at his residence. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years Pastor Janie Mitchell; three biological daughters: Antwinette “Von” and Pamela both of Richmond and LaTisha Harris (Ryland) of Center Cross and a special niece/daughter, Chantal Mitchell of Center Cross, two special granddaughters: Mykiah and Lilly and seven siblings: Delois, Rhonda (Walter), Lorean (William), Ricky,...

Cheryl Acree Holmes, 61, of Tappahannock departed this life on Friday, December 31. She is survived by her husband, Michael A. Holmes of Tappahannock, three children: Shanta Kress of Madison, AL, Monte Holmes of Tappahannock and Sharise Caldwell of Pinetops, NC; a sister, Telia Acree of Champlain and a brother, George Acree (Jennifer) of Maryland, eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. The viewing will be on held on Saturday, January 15 from 9-10 a.m. in the Essex High School...

Jermario Antoine Garnett, 31, of Tappahannock departed this life on December 28 in a Tappahannock hospital. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Ann Nelson, his father, Theodore Garnett, a daughter, Jakarya Burton, two sons: Jamarian Bundy and Jahmier Burton and his siblings: Sandy Gresham, Theo Garnett, Patty, Nancy, Ruby, Michelle, Pamela, Eric and Theodore Jr. The viewing will be on Tuesday, January 11 from 3-5 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. The graveside funeral...

Ethel Freeman Alexander, 87, of Laneview departed this life on December 27. She is survived by two daughters: Lorraine Boyd of Tappahannock and Dr. Cleyardis McDonald Yilmaz of Laneview; two sons: Larry McDonald and Ronell McDonald and one sister, Mary Brown of New York. * * * Service Update * * * The viewing will be held on Thursday, January 6 from 12-2 p.m. at Union Shiloh Baptist Church, Jamaica where the funeral will follow at 2 p.m. To continue to help slow the spread of...

George Henry Jones, 84, of Ruther Glen departed this life on December 22 in a Richmond hospital. He is survived by his wife, Joan Jones of Ruther Glen, a daughter, Donna Lumpkin of Oklahoma, three sons: Derrick Jones of Ruther Glen, George P. Jones of Baltimore, MD and Jonathan Jones of Varina. The viewing will be held on Thursday, December 30 from 3-5 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, 1404 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock. The graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, December 31...

Melvin Lee Veney Jr., 28, of Caret departed this life on December 21 in a Richmond hospital. He is survived by his mother, Carla Monroe, his father, Melvin Lee Veney, Sr., a sister, Alexia Monroe, a brother, Rasaen Monroe and his grandmother, Charlotte Monroe. The viewing will be on Tuesday, December 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. The funeral service will be Wednesday, December 29 at 12 noon at Angel Visit Baptist Church, Dunnsville. Rev. Dr. Carla Lightfoot,...