Forrest Brothers Funeral Home

01/19/2026

Shirl Thomas 79, of Mathews, passed away on January 18, 2026. Arrangements by Forrest Brothers Funeral Home are incomplete.

12/30/2025

James Sterling Beale, 56, of Mathews, Virginia peacefully entered his eternal home early in the morning on December 19, 2025 at Mary Immaculate hospital in Newport News. James was born to the late Willard Beale, Jr. and Lois Beale.

James grew up in Mathews and obtained his education through Mathews County Public Schools. He was devoted to his family and always put others before himself, showing kindness, care and support to weveryone around him. Through hard work and determination, he provided for his family and led by example, showing the value of responsibility, love and selflessness.

He leaves to cherish four sons; Clyde Antonio Peterson, Jr., Christopher James Ferguson-Beale, Joshua Anthony Beale and James Franklin Beale: three daughters; Aliza Darlynn Beale, Breonna Tori Beale and Lois Faith Beale. He also leaves three brothers; Lorenzo Veney, Kermit Beale and Allan Beale and one sister; Juanita Beale-Pryor and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 1:00 pm at New Hope Fellowship, Deltaville, Virginia. The viewing will held at the church from 11:00 until the start of the service. Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins will be in charge of the service.

11/20/2025

11/12/2025

Bubee Anderson Willis, 83, of Mathews, Virginia, passed away at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Bubee was the husband of Martha Ann Willis. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins Virginia.

10/21/2025

Rufus “Raymond” Robinson, a United States Air Force Veteran of Blakes, Virginia, husband of Helen Lewis Robinson died on October 18, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1933. Raymond worked at Newport News Shipbuilding and helped to build the original Coleman Bridge.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Helen Lewis Robinson and two sons: Vincent Robinson and Pastor Eric Robinson.
Funeral services will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:30 pm with a viewing from 1:30-2:30 at the church. Services have been entrusted to Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins, Virginia.

09/23/2025

James Garfield Smith went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, Virginia. He was born on June 17, 1963 to the late James Tyler and Christine Smith at Cobbs Creek.
He is survived by his sisters; Carolyn Jones, Eleanor Dixon and Nancy Beverly.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 12:00 pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek, Virginia. The viewing will held at the church from 11:00 -12:00 p.m. Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins will be in charge of the service. Interment will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Dutton at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to Ebenezer Baptist Church, Cobbs Creek.

09/05/2025

John L. Lewis, 76 of Gloucester, husband of Starmander Lewis died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Riverside Doctors' Hospital, Williamsburg. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, September13, 2025 at Rising Valley Baptist Church, 10172 John Clayton Memorial Hwy. Gloucester, VA. Viewing will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service. Arrangements by Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins, Virginia.

08/04/2025

Carolyn Byrd Smith, 76 of Mathews, mother of Jacqueline Brown and Cadell A. Forrest passed away on Monday, August 4,2025. A funeral will be held at 2pm on Sunday August 10,2025 at Mathews Arts Center. 61 Cobbs Creek Lane,Cobbs Creek, Virginia. Viewing will be held 1pm until the hour of service
Professional services are entrusted to Forrest Brothers Funeral Home

07/27/2025

Ellen Beverly Johnson, 83, of Locust Hill passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She is survived by her son, Michael A. Johnson, Sr. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church, 3971 General Puller Hwy., Saluda at 11:00 a.m. following a viewing at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins is in charge of the arrangements.

07/27/2025

Gladys Smith, 77, Mathews, wife of Tyrone Smith, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 9,2025 at First Baptist Church Mathews, 9654 Buckley Hall,Rd., Mathews, Virginia .Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, August 8,2025 at the Funeral Home. Professional service entrusted to Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins,VA.

06/11/2025

James Erastus White, 92, husband of Florine White, passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete.

06/11/2025

Deacon George Washington Forrest, 97, of Susan VA died on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He is survived by his daughter Marlene Forrest-Green, his son George Steven Forrest and one brother Julius C. Forrest. A funeral will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Antioch Rd., Susan VA. A wake will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Forrest Brothers Funeral Home.