Obituaries

Dennis Watts

Dennis Watts

Jul 31, 2026

Dennis R Watts, 77, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away peacefully in his home on July 31, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1949, in Portsmouth, VA to Robert Watts Jr. and Janis Godfrey Watts. As a navy family, they lived in many places, but Dennis cited Martinez, CA as where he grew up. He graduated from College Park High...

Howard Moses, MD

Howard Moses, MD

Jun 30, 2026

Howard Moses was born on October 5, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Adam and Ann Moses.

He enjoyed growing up in Chicago, where his early interests included building model airplanes. His artistic talents were further developed through courses at the Art Institute of Chicago. As an adult, he also developed a love for photography.

Howard was educated at...

Candace Skinner

Candace Skinner

Jul 5, 2026



Candace Nelson Skinner, known as Candy by friends, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July 5, 2026. She was 80 years old. Born in 1946 to Carl August Nelson and Rosa Belle Hinkle Nelson, she grew up on their family farm near Culver, Kansas.

Candy was predeceased by her parents, her brother Carl, and her former husband Byron Skinner....

Claire Timmermann

Claire Timmermann

Aug 10, 2026

Claire Timmermann, 83, wife of Thomas Timmermann and a resident of Pungoteague, VA, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at her residence. A native of Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Raymond LeMoine and the late Merina Landry LeMoine.

Claire owned and operated Courtyard Art Gallery in Cocoa Village, FL, was number one in sales of Tupperware in the...

Jesús Palacios-Maldonado

Jesús Palacios-Maldonado

Aug 5, 2026

Con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Jesús Palacios-Maldonado, quien partió de este mundo el 5 de agosto de 2026. Nacido el 14 de junio de 1985 en México, Jesús brindó alegría y risas a todos los que lo conocieron. Fue un amado hijo, hermano, tío y amigo, y su familia y comunidad lo extrañarán profundamente.

Jesús era el querido hijo...

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Aug 1, 2026

Mary Ellen Flanagan Carter, 89, peacefully passed away in 2026, leaving behind a legacy of learning, creativity, compassion, and love for her family.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mary was the daughter of the late Timothy Martin Flanagan and Bridget Therese O'Neill Flanagan, a native of County Mayo, Ireland. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Kevin Bechtloff, and her...

Richard Conrad

Richard Conrad

Jul 20, 2026



Richard E. Conrad 88, passed away peacefully on Monday July 20,2026 at the Commonwealth Senior Living Community in Onancock Virginia. He was a retired Aerospace Engineer.

Born in Altoona Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Russell and Florence Conrad. Richard and his late wife Ann, moved to Eastville, Virginia for their retirement years. Richard was a devoted member of...

Bob Erwin

Bob Erwin

Jul 20, 2026

Robert “Bob” W. Erwin Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on July 20, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of treasured memories, enduring friendships, and a family who loved him deeply.

Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, Bob was the beloved son of the late Robert W. Erwin Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Payne Erwin. Although his family later moved to Chesterfield, some...

Robert Lamb

Robert Lamb

Jul 20, 2026



Bob Lamb, 96, of Cheriton, Virginia passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, while in Nassawadox Rehabilitation and Nursing in Nassawadox Virginia.

Bob was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 4, 1929, he was the son of William L. Lamb and Edna May Hitten Lamb. After attending High school, Bob enlisted in the Air Force of the United States in 1948....

Lilah Nicole Johnson

Lilah Nicole Johnson

Jul 17, 2026



Infant Lilah Nicole Johnson was born into the arms of the angels on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Though her time with her family was far too brief, Lilah was deeply loved and will forever be treasured. She leaves behind her loving parents, Karl Johnson and Danielle Bender, and her devoted big sister, Lilliana Johnson,...

Susan Galati

Susan Galati

Jul 12, 2026

Susan Mary Galati, 78, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Joseph Galati.

Born on April 27, 1948, in the United Kingdom, Susan was the daughter of the late Frederick and Myrtle Evans. As a young woman, she made the courageous journey from England to the United States to work as a nanny,...

Troy Butler

Troy Butler

Jul 12, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steven “Troy” Butler, a beloved son, brother, father, husband, and friend whose kindness, quiet strength, and love for others touched countless lives.

Troy was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1971, in Silver Spring, Maryland, to the late Lynwood C. Butler and Margo D. Griffin.

A talented carpenter, Troy took great pride in building...

Brenda Heinz

Brenda Heinz

Jul 12, 2026

Brenda Marie Heinz, 80, of Nassawadox, Virginia, passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Born in Neptune, New Jersey, Brenda was the daughter of the late John Walter Woolley and Violet Tabors Woolley. She was raised in Wall Township, New Jersey, before making Virginia's Eastern Shore her home. For 60 wonderful years, she shared a loving and devoted marriage...

Michael Durham

Michael Durham

Jul 7, 2026

Michael Edward Durham, aged 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 7,2026, at VCU Critical Care Hospital in Richmond, VA following a brief illness.

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1949, Mike was the son of Jeanne Barney Durham and Joseph Durham. At a young age, his family relocated to Long Island, New York, first to Wantagh before moving to Massapequa.

Mike graduated...

Walter "Joey" Zuchel

Walter "Joey" Zuchel

Jul 7, 2026

Walter "Joey" Zuchel, 70, of Quinby, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Born to the late Robert and Margaret Zuchel, Joey was a lifelong Eastern Shore resident who was known for his hardworking nature, easygoing personality, and deep appreciation for the outdoors and the people he loved.

Joey spent many years as a truck driver, working for H.W. Drummond,...

Grant Beasley

Grant Beasley

Jul 4, 2026

Grant Martin Beasley, 42, of Painter, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News, Virginia.

Born on October 1, 1983, Grant was the son of Harry Martin Beasley of Belle Haven, Virginia, and beloved son and best friend of Susan Willett Beasley of Painter, Virginia.

A lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore, he worked alongside...

Edward O. Kellam, Sr

Edward O. Kellam, Sr

Jul 4, 2026

Edward O. Kellam, Sr., an Eastern Shore icon, was born on December 14, 1926, on the Kellam family farm in Belle Haven, Virginia, and passed away there on July 4, 2026, at the age of 99.

Edward was a lifelong farmer, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His love of tractors began early, when his father, Roland...

Pat Smith

Pat Smith

Jun 28, 2026

Francis Patterson Smith, better known as Pat, 76, husband of the late Patricia Denise Pruitt Smith and a resident of Exmore, Virginia, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. A native of Exmore, he was the son of the late Samuel Francis Smith and the late Agnes Katherine Miles Smith. He was a...

Don Nicolls

Don Nicolls

Jun 26, 2026

Donald Walter Reade Nicolls, better known as Don, 25, a resident of Norfolk, VA, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at his residence. A native of Belle Haven, VA, he was the son of Willard Reade Nicolls III and Anne Carter Killmon Nicolls.

In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his brother, Reade Carter Nicolls; maternal grandmother, Patti...

Michael Graf

Michael Graf

Jun 22, 2026

Michael Joseph Graf passed away suddenly in Onancock, Virginia, on June 22, 2026.

Born on June 17, 1958, Michael was raised in New Canaan, Connecticut. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Fairfield University before serving two years in the United States Navy.

Over the course of his distinguished 45-year career, Michael became widely respected throughout the fixed-income industry for...