Matthew Alan Corbett

         Matthew Alan Corbett, age 59, died Saturday, October 20, at his home.  Matt was born July 9, 1959, to Lee Corbett and Ann West Corbett, later Ann Hale.  He was a graduate of the University of Virginia, formerly a U. S. Marine, and made his living as a sports journalist.  He followed the family lineage as a friend to all birds and animals, particularly cats.

         Matt is survived by his sister-in-law and brother, Karen and Chris Corbett, his nieces and nephews, Erica Cipko, Jackie Corbett, Marshall Corbett, and Alex Cipko, his uncle and aunt, Bill and Betty West, cousins Johnny Elder, Doug and Joyce Elder, Bob and Dawn Marie Elder, Tim West, Lee Hudgins, Gayle and Greg Meade, Randy and Danielle West, Jeff and Jennifer West, and Taylor West and Ryan Johnson, loyal friends Jeff Turner, James Martin, Vincent Childress, and Pete Campbell, and former wife Stephanie LaPrade.

         A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 3rd, at 11:00 a.m., at Moody Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements for the family.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and a luncheon will be provided after the service.  Those kind persons inclined to make a monetary memoriam are encouraged to consider Clover Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 829, Stuart, Virginia 24171, or the Hazel Y. Clark Patrick County Public Animal Shelter, at 22 Transfer Station