Obituaries

Chester "Crash" Milton Robins III

Chester "Crash" Milton Robins III

Dec 30, 2025

Chester "Crash" Milton Robins III, 83, of Greenville, NC, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's on December 30, 2025.

The first of five children, he was born in Wilmington, Delaware on August 30, 1942. While still an infant, the young family returned to their hometown of Cape Charles, VA and his dad enlisted in the Navy...

Emily Carpenter

Emily Carpenter

Apr 21, 2026

Emily Smith Carpenter, 87, passed away peacefully at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, Virginia.

Born and raised in Deep Creek, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Lillian Smith. Emily was the devoted wife of the late James Winfred Carpenter, with whom she shared many loving years of marriage.

Emily was a compassionate caregiver who spent...

Wayne "Slick" Parker

Wayne "Slick" Parker

Apr 16, 2026

Wayne “Slick” E. Parker, 76 of Clayton, DE, formerly of Oyster, VA gained his wings on April 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Slick was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Slick was born on April 13, 1950. Son of the late William (Digger) Spencer Parker and Virginia (Skipper) Pearl Brady Parker of Oyster,...

Francis Lewis

Francis Lewis

Apr 15, 2026

Francis Adrian Lewis, 86, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born on January 20, 1940, in St. Augustine, Florida, he was the son of the late Francis G. Lewis and Hazel Doris Buckholt Lewis.

Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Rose Ewell Lewis, and his brother, Larry Lewis. He is survived by his sister, Linda Wendorff...

Alfred Thomas Miles

Alfred Thomas Miles

Apr 15, 2026

There was something special about Tom—he could walk into a room full of strangers and leave with friends.

U.S. Coast Guard Captain Alfred Thomas Miles (Retired), age 90, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom, or “Tommy” as he was known to many, was born on February 10, 1936, in Willis...

Ellen Camden

Ellen Camden

Apr 13, 2026

Ellen Rebekah Pitts Camden, 92, wife of the late Sidney H. Camden, Sr. and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at her residence. A native of Lancaster, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Pitts and the late Ollie Marsh Pitts. She moved to the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 1958 and...

Danny Goble

Danny Goble

Apr 12, 2026

Danny Goble, 69, of Townsend, Virginia, passed away on April 12, 2026. 

Born in California and raised on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Danny carried a deep love for his hometown throughout his life.

Danny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn...

Cora Campbell

Cora Campbell

Apr 11, 2026

Mrs. Cora Sue Scott Campbell, 79, wife of the late James David Campbell, and a resident of Exmore, passed away April 11, 2026, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital.

She was born to Charles “Scotty” Scott and Beatrice Williams Scott on January 31, 1947, in Nassawadox. She graduated from Onancock High School, then attended Nursing School in Nassawadox. She retired from Shore...

Peter Paschall

Peter Paschall

Apr 10, 2026

Peter Bayard Paschall of Belle Haven, Virginia, died peacefully on April 10, 2026, at the age of 92.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1934, he was the son of the late Edward Bayard Paschall and Virginia Remsen Paschall. He graduated from The Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey, and from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he was a member...

Walter Jordan Jr

Walter Jordan Jr

Apr 6, 2026

Walter Edward “Ed” Jordan Jr., 86, of Painter, Virginia, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. Born in Crisfield, Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter Edward Jordan, Sr. and AnnaWalston Jordan. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Army for seven years and was a devoted member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.

Ed was...

Diane Mapp

Diane Mapp

Mar 30, 2026

Diane Kellam Mapp, 84, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2026, at Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community, with her two loving daughters by her side.

Born and raised in Wachapreague, Virginia, Diane later lived in Exmore and Belle Haven before settling in Richmond. Though she made her home in Richmond in later years, her heart always remained on Virginia’s Eastern...

Loretta Carruthers

Loretta Carruthers

Mar 27, 2026

Loretta Byrd Wallace Carruthers, 93, wife of the late Joseph Carruthers and a resident of Quinby, VA, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, VA. A native of Wachapreague, VA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Wesley Wallace and the late Eloise Taylor Wallace. She was retired from Perdue Quality Control,...

Timmy Bend

Timmy Bend

Mar 26, 2026

Timothy P. Bend ("Timmy"), 52, of Waynesboro, Virginia, and a native of Pennsylvania and the Eastern Shore of Virginia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 26,2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Anna Judge of Pennsylvania; his mother, Marie Bend of Exmore, Virginia; his brother, John Bend; and his sister, Kimberly Bend.

Timmy is...

Roger Mariner

Roger Mariner

Mar 25, 2026

John Roger Mariner of Pittsford, New York passed away in his home Monday, March 25th. Roger was a uniquely optimistic man who inspired those around him to be unafraid of the uncertainties of life, and to keep dreaming about what could be, rather than what was.

Roger is survived by his sons Charlie and Tristan, along with Charlie’s wife, Haley, and...

Joanne Fraser

Joanne Fraser

Mar 20, 2026

Joanne Steckley Fraser passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. Born on October 10, 1930, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles Steckley and Kathleen (Dapp) Steckley.

Joanne graduated from William Penn High School and continued her education at West Chester State Teachers College in Pennsylvania. She later attended Grace Downs Modeling and Air Career School in...

Gerald Parks

Gerald Parks

Mar 15, 2026

Mr. Gerald (Jerry) Lee Parks, 92, passed away on March 15, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his wife & daughter.

He was born on May 27, 1933, in Harborton to the late Norman and Oneita Archie Parks. His childhood was spent there always outside and playing at the waterfront.

His family later moved to Cape Charles where he spent the remainder...

Patricia Phillips

Patricia Phillips

Mar 8, 2026

Patricia Anne Parker Phillips, 78, wife of Daniel G. Phillips and a resident of Willis Wharf, VA, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 08, 2026. She was born and raised in Hacks Neck, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest J. Parker and the late Juanita Shelton Parker. She retired form Sun Trust Bank after 39...

Mildred McClaren

Mildred McClaren

Mar 5, 2026

Mildred Ann McClaren, 93, of Exmore, Virginia, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Born September 30, 1932, in Irvington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Rosemarie and George Richards and grew up alongside her sisters, Edna and Diane. Mildred married Kenneth E. McClaren...

Paul Horning

Paul Horning

Mar 2, 2026

Paul Good Horning (94) was born in Berks County, PA, to Paul Brendle (Papa) Horning and Luella Good Horning. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Daniels Horning and his son, Clinton Arthur Horning. Paul is survived by four nieces and six nephews and his soulmate, Lola Bailey of VA.

Paul served in the Marine Corp during the Korean War. He...

Nancy Gosline

Nancy Gosline

Mar 1, 2026

Nancy Jane Gosline passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Amityville, NY to the late Emil Anderson and Elizabeth Sleight Anderson, Nancy lived a life devoted to her family, her faith, and her community. She was the beloved wife of Edward Charles Gosline Jr., with whom she shared a deep love of...