Robert Brooks Thomas II, better known as Bobby, 73 and a resident of Belle Haven, VA, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at his residence. A native of Exmore, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Brooks Thomas and the late Betty Marsh Thomas. He was retired Director of Security for Bay Creek, a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Exmore Moose Lodge 683, and Onancock Elks Lodge 1766. He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Brook Thomas of Belle Haven, and Emily Marsh Thomas of...

Irene Gertrude Finley Morris, 84, of Cape Charles, Virginia, peacefully passed away on 30 November 2023.  Irene was born on December 30th, 1938, to James and Gertrude Finley in Topeka, Kansas.  Irene and the love of her life and lifetime partner, Philip Joseph, were married for over fifty years.  First and foremost, the most wonderful and dedicated Mother, Grandmother and Wife, Irene was also the most professional and dedicated worker for all her life.  She especially...

Priscilla (Ora) King Richmond age 83, formerly of Latrobe, PA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  She was active in Exmore Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Shore Emmaus community.  Priscilla was a prayer warrior, avid reader, writer of poetry and had a special place in her heart for children. Throughout the course of her lifetime, she served the local community as a pastor’s wife, teacher, and held several positions within government most...

Peter Mark “Pete” Leontieff, 66, husband of Brenda Marshall Leontieff and a 28 year resident of the Capeville Community passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. A native of California, he was the son of Pete Michael Leontieff of Onancock, VA, and the late Linda Lephew Leontieff. He was known as Mr. Fixit, had a courageous smile, was always helping anyone in need, even in his passing he was able to provide sight to two...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Betty” O’Neill Webb, 91, wife of Richard F. “Dick” Webb Jr., of Machipongo, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25 at Nassawadox Rehabilitation and Nursing. Betty was born on March 26, 1932, in Woonsocket, R.I. to the late James and Mary O’Neill. She grew up in Nasonville, R.I., and she graduated from Burrillville High School in 1950. Betty met Dick Webb, of Machipongo, while he was stationed at Quonset Point, R.I. during his time in the...

Betty Mae Rose, 86, wife of the late James L. Rose, Sr. and a resident of Cedar View Beach, VA, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Pedersen and the late Lillian Ridgway Pedersen. She was retired from Lever Brothers. She is survived by two children, James L. Rose, Jr. and Kelly Belge; two sisters, Janet D’Annunzio and Patsy Weedon; three grandchildren, Samantha...

Mr. Jackie (Jack) Lee Robinson, husband of Peggy Taylor Robinson of Belle Haven, Virginia passed away at the age of 90. He was raised in Oyster, the son of the late John Henry Bailey and the late Reta Mae Bailey. Jack served in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War in 1952 - 53.  He retired in 1973 as a Master Sergeant after 21 years (1952 - 1973). He worked for seventeen years as an Electronic Technician for the National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration (NOAA), in...

Isabelle Ayers, 73, a resident of Melfa, VA, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Shore Health and Rehab in Parksley, VA. She was born December 13, 1949, to the late George W. and Mary E. Ayers. She was the bookkeeper of her business, C&G Auto Repair Shop in Camden, NJ. She loved to eat out at restaurants, travel, sewing pillows, and spending time with her friends Miss H and Miss Emma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene A. Jones; two sons, Isacc R. Clax and Eric Jones;...

Carole Turner Floyd, 80, wife of the late Charles Warner Floyd and a resident of Pungoteague, VA, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock, VA. She was the daughter of the late George W. Turner and the late Anne Kellam Turner. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College, former owner of T-F Grain, a teacher for 25 years, an avid card player and member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Charkes Floyd and his wife, Patty,...

Wade Hamilton Fitzgerald, Sr., 96, husband of the late Martha Mister Fitzgerald and a resident of Cheriton, VA, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation in Parksley, VA. A native of Cheriton, he was the son of the late Wilbur F. Fitzgerald and the late Fannie Hamilton Fitzgerald. He was a United States Army Veteran, a retired farmer, was involved in many ventures including a gas station, F&R Hardware, F&R Trucking, and Tatum’s Grocery Store, was...

Stewart Earney Witherow, 69, a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his residence. A native of Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Cheston W. Witherow and Erma Agnes Baer Witherow. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he served as a past treasurer, as well as a member of the Exmore Moose Lodge #683. He is survived by his loving fiancé, Brenda Fitzsimmons; five stepchildren; Bill, Sondra, Tim, Jenny, Tammy; and a number of...

Eve Leahy Penrod, age 67, of Hampton, VA passed away on October 31, 2023, in Gloucester, VA. She was born in Gloucester, MA and was the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” and Pauline Leahy. Eve is survived by her husband Ricky Penrod, her sisters Linda Reed and Anne Whitaker, her sons Adam Epstein (Tracy) and Kevin Epstein (Lindsay), her grandchildren Leah, Elias, and Benjamin Epstein, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Francis...

Billie Louise Long Bonniwell was born on May 11, 1938, to William G. Long and Louise Doughty Long. Billie was predeceased by her life companion, Joe Morris, her three brothers, Larry Long, Phillip Long and Don Long. Bille is survived by her sister, Diane Custis (Roy), her son, Reade Bonniwell (Stephanie), her daughter-in-law, Jodi Bailey (Jeff), her seven grandchildren, Jeremy Bonniwell (Jessica), Christy Baylis (Shawn), Cindy Daniels (Brian),Connie Cooper (Skyy), Brent, Leah and Kendall...

Robert Thomas “Bob” Murphy, 86, husband of Estelle Jett Murphy and a resident of Nassawadox, VA, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late George S. Murphy and the late Sarah Elizabeth McDaniel Murphy. He was a United States Army Veteran, retired Virginia State Police Special Agent, member of Broadwater Lodge #71 AF & AM, Past Master of Suffolk Lodge, Member of the Elks B.P.O. E, and...

Elaine Downing, 78, of Birdsnest, VA, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023.  She was born in Winter Haven, FL to the late Blaine Booher and the late Lucille Hall Booher.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Claude Downing and her sons, Tom Downing, grandson, Charles and Andy Downing; grandsons, Noah and Collin and Pat Downing; granddaughter, Marissa; brother James Booher and several cousins. Elaine was a high school teacher in Wise County, VA schools, a librarian in...

Maxine Rae (Young) Rasmussen, 81, exited this life on October 7, 2023, at her home in Cape Charles, VA, after a short battle with bladder cancer.  She was born on August 27, 1942, to Max and Irene Young. Left to carry on are Harold, her husband of 60 years, and her cat Domino. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Julie Head (David), and grandchildren Christopher Head (Taylor), Sarah Floyd (Jake), Erica Zimmerman (Zachary), and Angela Head (Mark).  She was also able to meet...

Lloyd Joseph Kellam, 89, husband of Sue Waters Kellam and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at his residence. A native of Cape Charles, VA, he was the son of the late Lloyd Branson Joseph Kellam and the late Florence Manley Kellam. He was a retired Pharmacist and a life-long member of St. Charles Catholic Church. In addition to his loving wife of 36 years, he is survived by four children, Dr. Lloyd J Kellam III and his wife, Kathy, of Onley, VA, Kevin K. Kellam...

Rosemarie Judith Della Penna, 92, wife of the late Robert John Della Penna and a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank McNally and the late Bertha Maling McNally. She was a homemaker and attended St. Charles Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Marie Lunger of Cape Charles; two granddaughters, Darby Jane Lunger and...

Walter Wayne Bradford, 72, husband of Judy Campbell Bradford and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his residence. A native of Hadlock, VA, he was the son of the late Walter Lee Bradford and the late Monnie Custis Bradford. He was a United States Navy Veteran, retired Sheriff for Northampton County and a member of the Virginia Sheriff’s Association. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a daughter, Katie Lynne Bradford of Exmore; and...

Perry Odell Whitley, Jr., 81, husband of the late Doris Scott Tittermary Whitley, and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his residence. A native of Newsoms, VA, he was the son of the late Perry Odell Whitley and the late Martha Edwards Whitley. He was a retired Elementary Education Principal and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. He is survived by four sons, Glen Scott Tittermary and his wife, Vicky, of Richmond, VA, Kerry Tittermary and his...