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
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
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...
Dave Carlin
Jun 21, 2026
John David ‘Dave’ Carlin, 67, husband of Laura Trala, and a resident of Jamesville and Virginia Beach, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Born July 6, 1958, he was the son of Jeannette and the late John D. Carlin. He attended Kempsville High School.
Dave worked for NEX Services for a number of years, including a year in Cuba, before transferring to...
Lance Gullo
Jun 19, 2026
Lance Thomas Gullo, age 40, of Painter, VA, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Lance grew up in a military family, experiencing many moves throughout his childhood before his family eventually settled on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. He graduated from Rock Church Academy in 2005.
Lance had a passion for working with animals and was a...
John Spence
Jun 16, 2026
John Wesley Spence, 54, passed away on June 16, 2026. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories shared with family, friends, and loved ones.
John will be remembered for the conversations he shared with those he cared about. He enjoyed exchanging ideas and discussing a wide range of topics, from everyday life to the interests and subjects that mattered most to...
Patricia Milton
Jun 16, 2026
Patricia Redeye Milton, 83, of Cape Charles, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Patricia was the daughter of the late Ernest and Catherine Fahed Redeye. She was the beloved wife of Marvin Vernon Milton, with whom she shared 53 wonderful years of marriage.
Patricia was a devoted member of St. Charles Catholic Church for 25 years...
Brent Mears
Jun 15, 2026
Brent Rolley Mears, 92, husband of Shirley Clayton Mears and a native of Capeville, VA, passed away Monday, June 15,2026, peacefully in his home surrounded by the love, prayers, and endearing voices of his family. He was the son of the late Upshur Lee Mears and the late Estelle "Miss Pat" Mears as well as the brother of ten siblings....
Libby Widgeon
Jun 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that the family of Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Widgeon announces her passing on June 14, 2026.
Born on March 10, 1946, on Bradford Neck Road, Virginia, Libby was the beloved daughter of William E. Fluhart and Susan "Susie" Margaret Isdell Fluhart. She attended Wachapreague Elementary School and spent her life rooted in the values...
Alverta McKenna
Jun 11, 2026
Mrs. Alverta Coates McKenna, 93, of Commonwealth Senior Living, formerly of Salisbury, MD, wife of John Thomas McKenna and mother of Kevin Michael McKenna and his wife, Mary; and Laurie McKenna Horton and her husband, Jim, died on June 11,2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living.
Alverta was born on November 20,1932, in Exmore, VA, was the daughter of the late George Melvin...
Sheila Crockett
Jun 9, 2026
Sheila Greer Crockett, 62, of Parksley, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 9, 2026.
Born in Nassawadox, Virginia, Sheila was the daughter of the late James Preston Greer and Lucille Bundick Greer. Throughout her life, she was known for her compassionate heart, unwavering faith, and deep love for animals.
For 17 years, Sheila faithfully served as...
Jacob van Ommen
Jun 8, 2026
Jacob Dirk “Jack” “Jaap” van Ommen, age 89, passed away peacefully in Virginia after a remarkable life defined by adventure, curiosity, independence, and an unwavering love of discovery.
Born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1937, Jack immigrated to the United States at the age of 19 and proudly became a U.S. citizen. He went on to serve his adopted country as...
Billy Looney
May 29, 2026
Master Sergeant Billy Jack Looney, U.S. Air Force, passed peacefully surrounded by family on May 29th, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on November 1st, 1931, to Wilson Pierce and Myrtle Atkins Looney in Pikeville, Kentucky. After graduating from high school, Billy enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a flight engineer. Following active duty, he entered...
Charlene Willke
May 28, 2026
Charlene Willke, 68, wife of Erick Peter Willke, and a resident of Nassawadox, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her home. A native of Chelsea, MA, Charlene was born on February 14, 1958, to Ellis Jay Tilley of Chelsea, and the late Catherine Tasha Tilley.
Charlene will be lovingly remembered and survived by her husband, Erick; her father, Ellis;...
William Belote
May 24, 2026
William Paul Belote, better known as Billy, 72, a resident of Chesapeake, VA, formerly of the Eastern Shore, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Hiram Davis Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. Born August 11. 1953, in Suffolk County, England, to the late Edwin T. Belote and the late Georgia Brady Belote.
He is survived by a brother, David Belote (Barbara)...
Anthony Atkins
May 23, 2026
Anthony Atkins, 67, of Melfa, Virginia, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born on September 2, 1958, in Waycross, Georgia, Anthony lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, and a deep love for his family and friends.
Anthony shared two decades of love and companionship with his fiancée of 20 years, Maryann Roy. He was a devoted stepfather to Christina...
Mary Bracy
May 23, 2026
Mrs. Mary Louise Coates Bracy, 85, of Commonwealth Senior Living, formerly of Birdsnest, VA, wife of the late William Myer Bracy and mother of the late Karen Lynn Bracy, died on May 23,2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living.
Mary was born in Machipongo, VA, she was the daughter of the late George Melvin and Grace Carpenter Coates.
Mary was a strong and gracious...
Jacque Barton
May 23, 2026
Jacquelyn Marie Barton “Jacque”, lovingly known as “Mom” to many, was a woman whose life was rooted deeply in love, faith, compassion, and quiet strength, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her residence. A devoted follower of Jesus, she carried His love in the way she cared for others, welcomed people into her life, and gave comfort without hesitation....
James Bowen
May 20, 2026
James Whitney Bowen, born June 23, 1980, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and those who knew him best.
James was the beloved son of Sandy and Aaron Bowen of Melfa and is also survived by his biological father, Teedy. He was a devoted brother to his twin brother, John Bowen, as well...
Cheryl Elliott
May 14, 2026
Cheryl Louise Phillips Elliott, a native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and descendent of Hog Island Doughty and Phillips families, passed away peacefully May 14, 2026, at Vitas Hospice in Rockledge, Florida, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born January 8, 1945, in Nassawadox, Virginia, to Margaret Louise (née Chandler), and Otto Wright Phillips, Cheryl was the quintessential Shore native and...
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