Earle Keith Bridges, 92, a resident of Onley, VA, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center, Parksley, VA. A native of Cape Charles, VA, he was the son of the late James Bridges and the late Edith Read Bridges. Earle was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. An active member of Onley United Methodist Church, he enjoyed fishing, was an avid reader and a Washington Football fan.  Earle retired after 23 years as a Sales...

Margaret Christand “Chrissy” Ward Lauer, 78, a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at The Citadel at Nassawadox. Chrissy was the daughter of the late Gilmer Robert Ward and the late Mary Elizabeth Martin Ward. A retired clerk at Shore Stop, she was a member of Hall’s Chapel Church. Chrissy is survived by her daughter, Christand Faulkner and her husband, Jim of Delmar, DE; step-daughter, Vicky Lynn Parker, and her husband, Darrell of Onancock;...

Alayna Kay Turner, 24, a resident of Cheriton, VA, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at her residence. A native of Cheriton, she was the daughter of Alfred Michael Turner, Jr. of Exmore, VA, and Tracey Elizabeth Etz of Cheriton. Alayna attended Cheriton United Methodist Church, enjoyed music, being outside in the sunshine and going to the Cerebral Palsy Walkathon. In addition to her father and loving mother, she is survived by her brother, Khiry Sixx; three sisters, Monica Boggs,...

John Edward Kellam, 86, husband of Florence Taylor Kellam and a resident of Belle Haven, VA, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his residence. A native of Belle Haven, he was the son of the late Edgar G. Kellam and the late Mary George Kellam. He was a graduate of Central High School.  A retired farmer and truck driver, John Ed enjoyed traveling with his wife. In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by two sons, Edward Lee Kellam of Belle Haven, and Richard E....

Gloria Rowe Chandler died peacefully on August 29, 2021 with her family at her side at the age of 81. She was born in Willis Wharf, Virginia to her parents John and Naomi Rowe. During World War II, her family relocated to Gloucester, Virginia so her father could work at the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. After the war, the family returned to Willis Wharf. Her childhood home in Willis Wharf was filled with many warm memories– memories she often shared with her family and friends. She...

Walter Ross McHan, Sr., 52, a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home. A native of the Eastern Shore, VA, he was the son of the late Patricia Starr McHan. Walt was a mentor for Therapeutic Interventions, Inc. and enjoyed being with his children, fishing, shooting, boating, football and baseball.  He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees fan. He is survived by his children, Walter McHan, Jr. of Eastville, VA, Colin McHan and Caleb McHan...

Elta Ferebee Green, 95, and a resident of Onancock, VA, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Commonwealth Senior Living on the Eastern Shore. Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William T. Green, Jr. and the late Etna Moorehead Green. Elta held a Master’s Degree in Social Work and had worked for the University of Rochester.  She was also an active member of Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church in Onancock. Elta is survived by a...

Kevin Scott Abraham, 62, a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Tangier, VA, he was the son of the late George Elton Abraham and the late Leah Virginia Laird Abraham. Kevin was a retired waterman. He is survived by two children, Justin Brady and his wife, Etta, of Eastville, VA, and Leah Spencer and her husband, Ryan, of Onancock, VA; four brothers and sisters, Randy Abraham of Haddon Township, NJ,...

Ronald Nottingham West, 73, husband of Emily Faye West and a resident of Machipongo, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his residence. A native of Birdsnest, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Burns West and the late Charlotte Nottingham West. He was a retired educator, 25 year member of Northampton Fire and Rescue, taught E.M.T. classes and a proud 50 year member of the United States Coast Guard Auxillary. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his brother,...

Ruth Ann Long, 60, wife of Barry Dean Long and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Princess Anne, MD, she was the daughter of Frances E. Crouch Long of Princess Anne and the late Thomas F. Long. She was a Child Support Specialist for the Department of Social Services. In addition to her loving husband and mother, she is survived by her son, Patrick Long and his wife, Avery, of Exmore; daughter, Lori...

Francis S. “Frank” Drummond, 90, a resident of Pungoteague, VA, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Francis Simpson Drummond and the late Edna Earle Doughty Drummond. Frank was tough as nails and had as many lives as his beloved cats.  He ultimately succumbed to a combination of many ongoing medical conditions but he fought a valiant fight. Born in 1931, he grew up in post-depression Pungoteague...

Deborah B. “Debbie” Parks, fondly known as “Babe”, 64, wife of Eddie Parks and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Willis Wharf, VA, “a wharf rat”, she was the daughter of the late Eli Eugene Bowen and the late Thalia Birch Bowen. Debbie loved her family, friends, and music, especially Alan Jackson and George Jones. She was a member of Exmore Baptist Church and...

Linda Sturgis Spence, 72, a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Bernie Lee Sturgis and the late Georgie Smullin Peppler. She was a retired Assistant Director of Medical Records for Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital and a very active member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, John Spence and Susan Kellam of Nassawadox, VA, and W. Shawn Spence and...

Gary Wayne Konkel, 69, husband of Denise Dunlap Konkel and a resident of Quinby, VA, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at his residence. A native of Eastport, Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Ellis Winfred Konkel and the late Dorothy Mae Rogers Konkel. He was a maintenance employee at Perdue, enjoyed fishing, hunting, yard sales, and loved collecting, bartering and trading. In addition to his loving wife of 47 years, he is survived by two children, Cherri Bays of Clayton, NC,...

Karl Gaywood Wagner, 92, loving husband of the late Margaret Danser Wagner and a resident of Cheriton, VA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his residence in Cheriton. Born August 13, 1927, in Millstone Township, NJ, he was the son of the late Clarence Wagner and the late Emma Stillwell Wagner. He was a former fourth generation farmer of Millstone Township. He is survived by four children, Karl G. Wagner Jr. and Cindy of Cheriton, Nancy Ellen Wagner of...

Carey Jean Bean, 50, a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. A native she was the daughter of Veann Tschetter Duvall of Cape Charles and the late James Birch Duvall. In addition to her loving mother, she is survived by her brother, Derek Keith Duvall of Chesapeake, VA; a niece, Dariane Duvall of Chesapeake; and a nephew, Dorian Duvall of Chesapeake. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday,...

William Thomas “Bill” Parks, 65, husband of 47 years to Kathy Robbins Parks and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at home with his family by his side. Born in Nassawadox, VA, he was the son of Gloria Chambers Parks of Exmore and the late Mahlon Wesley Parks. Bill was a self-employed Commercial Fisherman and Captain of the “Mary J”, who loved working on the water, taking care of his family and being with and doing things for...

Martha Parker Gladden, 75, a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Nassawadox, VA. A native of Cheriton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Willie Henry Parker and the late Martha Marshall Parker. She was a retired CNA for Heritage Hall Healthcare. She is survived by two children, Wayne Todd Gladden and his wife, Nicole, of Tampa, FL, and Sherri Gladden DeMarino and her husband, Mark, of Cheriton; two sisters, Sylvia P. Nash...

Thomas Peter Ward, 82, husband of the late Dorothy Ward, and a resident of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, in Machipongo, VA. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he raised his family in Broad Channel, Queens, NY, and was the son of the late Thomas J. Ward and the late Charlotte Walsh Ward. He was retired from the Long Island Railroad and was happiest being at home relaxing. He loved playing cards, especially Poker, enjoyed being by the water and going out to dinner. Tom is...

Alvin Lee Walker, 90, husband of the late Sue Genene Walker, a resident of Commonwealth Senior Living, formerly of Concord Wharf, VA, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Commonwealth Senior Living on the Eastern Shore in Onancock, VA. A native of Michigan, he was the son of the late Charles J. Walker and the late Caroline Matilda Stranch Walker. A retired pilot with the rank of Major for the United States Air Force, Mr. Walker served during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He is...