Obituaries

Sharon F. Watson

RICHMOND—Sharon Farrell Watson passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, surrounded by her three children, Lindsey, Christian and Tommy. Known for her kindness, her...

Patricia A. Long-Twiford

REEDVILLE—Patricia Anne Long-Twiford, of Reedville passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by family. Born on...

Roland Danny Kiser

WICOMICO CHURCH—Roland “Danny” Kiser, 85, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2026, at his beloved home, “Hopevale” in Wicomico Church. A man of profound character...

Johnny W. Forrester

KILMARNOCK—Mr. Johnny Wayne Forrester, 71, of Kilmarnock passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born on May 27, 1954, in Friendsville,...

William L. “Billy” Elswick

HEATHSVILLE—William Leon “Billy” Elswick, 78 of Heathsville died on June 7, 2026. He was the son of the late Herman Leon and Mary Elizabeth...

Garnette L. Doggett

GRAFTON—Garnette Lewis Doggett, 86, of Grafton died peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2026, in her home. Her passing was just four months after...

Lonnie E. Dodson

REEDVILLE—Lonnie E. Dodson Jr., 81 of Reedville passed away June 7, 2026. He was the son of Lonnie E. Dodson Sr. and Mamie Rock...

Robert B. Bellows

OCRAN—Robert Benjamin Bellows passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 78. He spent his final moments watching the sunset and...

Robert C. Dameron

MILA—Robert Charles Dameron, 85, of Mila passed away on May 18, 2026. Robert was born June 2, 1940 in Richmond, but he lived all his...

John W. Forrester

KILMARNOCK—John W. Forrester, 72, of Kilmarnock passed away on April 27, 2026. John was a life-long resident of the Northern Neck. After an extended illness,...

Roberta B. Peek

EUREKA SPRINGS, AR—Roberta Brent Peek died peacefully in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was born and...

Annelise W. Simmons

CHARLESTON, SC—Annelise Ware Simmons, 78, was killed March 26, 2026, when struck by a motor vehicle while on her morning walk in downtown Charleston. Born...

Rhoda J. O. Stackhouse

KILMARNOCK—Rhoda Jean O’Meara Stackhouse of Kilmarnock, beloved wife of William Keith Stackhouse, passed into eternal life on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the...

William G. “Jerry” Hamm

IRVINGTON—William Gerald “Jerry” Hamm, 94, of Irvington died April 28, 2026. A reception will be held in memory of Jerry from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June...

A. Wayne Ogburn

EDGEWATER, FL—A. Wayne Ogburn, 84, of Edgewater, Fla., passed away at his home on Sunday, May 3, 2026. A native of Tidewater, Wayne was a...

Eleanor H. Jones

REEDVILLE—Eleanor Headley Jones, 94, of Reedville passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 16. Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin Paul...

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