Clement Melvin Pruitt, 79, of Cape Charles, VA, died Monday, June 5, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Sterling Pruitt and James Allen Pruitt and his brother, James Allen Pruitt, Jr. Clem is survived by his wife, Sue Stevenson Pruitt; his daughters, Martha Pruitt Holdsworth (Walt) and Penney Pruitt Holland (Jeff); his grandchildren, Hayes Holdsworth, Reid Holdsworth (Davianna), Payton Holdsworth, Logan Holland (Abby) and Ben Holland; and one great grandchild, Tucker...

Mary Lafferty Bennett, 92, a resident of Cheriton, VA, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at her residence. A native of Cheriton, she was the daughter of the late Grover Lee Lafferty and the late Elizabeth Hamblin Lafferty. She was a retired Nursing Assistant for Dr. Hartman in Cape Charles, VA, and a member of Cape Charles Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons, Claude M. Bennett of Danielson, CT, and Walt C. Bennett of Cheriton; two brothers, Frank J. Lafferty and his wife,...

Carolyn Jean Kellam White, 78, wife the late Charles Edward White, Jr. and a resident of Fairview, Cape Charles, VA passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family.  A native of Belle Haven, VA, she was the second daughter born to a large family of five boys and two girls. During her life she managed a laundromat, baby sat children and cleaned home to help provide for her family.  She lost her husband when her children were...

Michele Lynn Wallace, 62, wife of Gary Page Wallace and a resident of Quinby, VA, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her residence. She was a native of Pennsylvania. Michele was a retired Registered Nurse from Shore Memorial and Shore Lifecare. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by three daughters, Michele Reed of Cheriton, VA, Jennifer Reed of Quinby, and Courtney Wallace of Georgia; two sons, William Wallace of Georgia, and Page Wallace (Cathy) of South Carolina;...

Charlene Joynes Long, 67, wife of Roland Somers Long and a resident of Willis Wharf, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. A native of Belle Haven, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Elwood Joynes and the late Evelyn Bernice Huether Joynes. She was an Office Administrator for Tankard Nurseries for 27 years. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by a son, Joshua Long of Capeville, VA; a daughter, Elizabeth L. Gagnon and her...

Bernard Bruce Te Paske, 86, husband of Susanna Robbins TePaske and a resident of Eastville, VA, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Des Moines, IA, he was the son of the late Bernard Anthony Te Paske and the late Dorothy Crisp Te Paske. He was a United States Marines Veteran and worked in advertising. In addition to his loving wife of 38 years, he is survived by six children, Kyra Te Paske, LeeAnn Te Paske Burt (William), Sue...

Vernon Allen Lewis, 78, husband of the late Pauline Widgeon Lewis and a resident of Cheriton, VA, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Cheriton, he was the son of the late Edward H. Lewis and the late Florence E. Richardson Lewis. He was a United States Navy Veteran, worked on clam boats out of Cape Charles, VA, was a fire fighter in Connecticut, a railroad brakeman in D.C., a charter boat Captain, and a contractor. Vernon was a...

Ortrude Mary Ramer, better known as Trudy, 95, wife of the late Donald Forrest Ramer and a resident of Onancock, VA, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore in Onancock. A native of Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Brooke Sherman Donley and the late Mary Stuart Donley. She was a homemaker and worked for EI DuPont DeNumours Co. of Wilmington, DE. She was an avid reader, loved jazz music, volunteered many hours at the Cape Charles...

Ellen Mariner Windsor, 75, wife of 44 years to Linwood B. Windsor, Jr. and a resident of Onancock, VA, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at her residence. Born in Salisbury, MD, Ellen was raised in Pocomoke, MD, she was the daughter of the late Page W. Mariner and the late Mary Pusey Mariner. A graduate of Mcqueen Gibbs Willis School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, she worked for Easton Hospital in Maryland, Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital, Heritage Hall and as a visiting...

William Charles Parks, better known as Billy, 48, son of Lorraine Dise Parks and the late William James Parks and a resident of Quinby, VA, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital.  He was a waterman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children, Jacob, Justin and Ava; his brother Jon; and sister, Leslie. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 11:00AM at Doughty Funeral Home with Pastor Jonathan Carpenter...

Donald Randolph McMath, 74, originally from Cape Charles, VA, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home in Virginia Beach, VA. Born February 11, 1949, in Nassawadox, VA, he was the eldest son of the late John Sylvester McMath, Jr. of Cape Charles and the late Hennie DeJarnette McMath of Halifax County, VA; and brother to the late John Sylvester McMath III. Surviving him are his children, Randy McMath and his wife, Gretchen, Lee McMath, Elise McMath, and Logan McMath; and...

John G. McCarthy, better known as Jack, 92, of Eastville, VA, died peacefully at his home Wednesday, May 3, 2023.  Jack was born in Bridgeton, NJ, December 5, 1930. He was a retired Butcher. He also served several years in the Marines.  He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, building model airplanes, fishing, reading, drinking scotch, and was a big history buff. Jack is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy McCarthy (VA); his children, Elaine Spencer (VA),...

Mary Ellen Phillips Brown, the last girl born on Hog Island, of Willis Wharf, VA was Promoted to Glory on May 1, 2023 at the age of 84.  She was born to John and Pearl Powell Phillips, becoming an aunt to two the moment she came into this world.  Probably much to the relief of her parents, she was the last of nine children.  She was the first in the family to graduate from high school becoming the 1957 Valedictorian of Northampton High School. Mary Ellen moved to Washington,...

David A. Price (83) of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, MA, he was adopted and raised in Dewitt, NY, by Dr. Roy A. Price and his wife “Billie” Frances Price. While attending Syracuse University, David was a four-year member of the rowing team and a member of Delta Upsilon International fraternity.  After receiving his bachelor’s degree in graduate studies, he worked for his alma mater for a number of...

Eleanor Frances Koury, 89, wife of the late Albert Joseph Koury, Jr. and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her residence. A native of Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late James J. O’Neill and the late Mary McKenna O’Neill. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. She is survived by a sister, Betty O. Webb and her husband, Dick, of Machipongo, VA; five nephews, Michael Koury of Mansfield, MA, Richard Koury of Hyannis, MA, David...

Michael Davis Griffin, 79, of Painter VA, passed away on April 25, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1943, in Anson County, NC, to the late Sandy Griffin Jr. and Lorraine Griffin. He graduated from Walter Williams High School in Burlington, NC, and later attended Elon University in Elon, NC. Michael was an exceedingly talented and gifted musician who found his passion for music at an early age playing clarinet, and subsequently, made music his lifelong vocation. He enjoyed a successful...

Carol Ann Parker, 73, wife of the late Harvey Lee Parker and a resident of Cheriton, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her residence. A native of Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Carl Elliott Shepard and the late Doris Companion Shepard. Carol enjoyed being a homemaker. She is survived by three children, Malisa Cabrera, Donald Parker (Cheryl), and Bruce Shepard (Wendi); two sisters, Rebecca Parker (Steve), Brenda Bascom (Larry), and Carl Shepard (Joi); and numerous...

Warner F. Young, Jr., better known as Frank, husband of Earline Watson Young, died at his home in Eastville, VA, on April 14, 2023, at 92 years of age. Born October 19, 1930, on his grandparents’ farm, near Mears, VA, in upper Accomack County, he was the son of the late Warner F. Young, Helen Byrd Young Corbin, and Donald M. Corbin. When he was eight years old his father passed away. He then returned with his mother and sister to his maternal grandfather’s home and store in...

Martha McGowen Jones Duer, 97, wife of the late Joseph Grayson Duer and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her residence. A native of Wallace, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Jones and Mary McGowen Jones. Martha was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She is survived by three children, Charlotte D. Fields and her husband, Michael, of Fredericksburg, VA, Robert G. Duer of Exmore, and George E. Duer and his wife, Jo Ann, of Parksley, VA;...

Julian Isaiah Bloedel, 21, a resident of Greenbush, VA, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023. A native of Greenbush, he was the son of Brian G. Bloedel and René Bonniwell Bloedel. Julian was a graduate of Nandua High School. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his siblings, Nicole Bloedel of Scott Depot, WV, Ann Bloedel of Greenbush, Alexandra Bloedel of Nitro, WV, Luke Bloedel of Greenbush, Raina Bloedel of Greenbush, and Reese Bloedel of Greenbush; and two aunts,...