William W. “Billy” Cooke passed away in his home in Tappahannock on Sunday. He was 90 years old. Billy Cooke founded Essex Concrete Corporation in 1965. He also helped found the Tappahannock Little League; built Moore’s Building Supply in 1969, Rappahannock Shopping Center in 1972, and Aylett Sand and Gravel in 1978; served on the Essex County Board of Supervisors for 16 years; built Old Creek Subdivision in 1980, Hoskins Creek Place in 1985, and Hobbs Hole Golf Course in 1996, among countless other achievements. Visitation will be held this Saturday, December 2, at 10am, at Beale Memorial Baptist Church, with service immediately following at 11am.
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Seed and Plant Exchange @ Essex Public Library
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The Essex Public Library will hold their annual seed and plant exchange from May 6th-11th. Everyone is invited to bring their extra seeds and plants from home to share with others and pick up something[...]
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all-day National Book Week @ Essex Public Library
National Book Week @ Essex Public Library
May 9 all-day
Bring your young family members and friends to the Library and celebrate National Children’s Book Week May 6th through 11th. This year’s theme, “No Rules. Just Read” speaks to the joy and pride that come[...]
all-day Seed and Plant Exchange @ Essex Public Library
Seed and Plant Exchange @ Essex Public Library
May 9 all-day
The Essex Public Library will hold their annual seed and plant exchange from May 6th-11th. Everyone is invited to bring their extra seeds and plants from home to share with others and pick up something[...]
6:00 pm Board Game Cafe @ Essex Public Library
Board Game Cafe @ Essex Public Library
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The Essex Public Library will host their monthly Board Game Cafe on Thursday, May 9th from 6-7:30pm for teens and adults. Bring your favorite game to share or play one of the Library’s. Snacks will[...]