Obituaries

Rosalie Zegelbone

Rosalie Zegelbone

Sep 3, 2025

Rosalie Marilyn Miller Zegelbone, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born on June 21, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, Rosalie was the daughter of Abraham and Ida (Golovato) Miller. She was predeceased by her dear siblings, Reuben Miller and Nora Miller Brodow. Rosalie spent most of her life in...

Albert Dugas Sr

Albert Dugas Sr

Oct 11, 2025

‍Albert Joseph Dugas Sr, 90, passed away on October 11, 2025, at his home in Painter, Virginia of natural causes. Albert was born on September 9, 1935, in Woonsocket, RI, where he lived for most of his life.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty Mae Dugas; His children: Cindy L. Keaten and preceded in death by her...

Otho Jackson "Jack" Brady Jr

Otho Jackson "Jack" Brady Jr

Oct 6, 2025

On a beautiful fall morning, Jack Brady, 90, of Oyster, Virginia, passed away peacefully, in the presence of his loving family.

Born and raised in Oyster, he was the son of the late Otho and Ruby Brady, and brother of the late Robert Brady. He spent his entire life on the water he loved so much, learning the tides, the creeks,...

Chuck Kincannon

Chuck Kincannon

Sep 22, 2025

Charles Downing “Chuck” Kincannon peacefully passed away on September 22, 2025 at his home in Cape Charles, VA. Chuck was born on March 8, 1942, in Louisa County, Va to Roy Kincannon and Mattie Downing Kincannon. He is also survived by wife Susan “Susie” Kincannon, son Steve Houchens (Lili), daughter Laurie Ball (Chris), granddaughters Ruby, Elliott and Camille Houchens. He...

Brenda Carpenter

Brenda Carpenter

Sep 21, 2025

Brenda Moore Carpenter, 75, beloved wife of Robert Wayne Carpenter, Sr. of Cape Charles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Born to the late Charles Winfred Moore and Bertha Grose Moore, Brenda lived a life filled with love for her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She found great pleasure in gardening, spending time with her...

Ralph Rosen Jr

Ralph Rosen Jr

Sep 17, 2025

Ralph Rosen, age 72, of Cape Charles, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025.

Born in Buckingham, Virginia to Fred and Hazel Rosen, Ralph grew up with a quiet determination that would define his life. After graduating from Buckingham County High School, he went on to work as a tire technician for B.F. Goodrich, before later joining the construction industry....

Daniel Pruitt

Daniel Pruitt

Sep 16, 2025

Daniel Dale Pruitt, 59, husband of Kelly Farlow Pruitt and a resident of Painter, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Susie Early Duer and Brooks Dale Pruitt and his wife, Sharon. Daniel was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and grandfather.

Daniel had a deep love for the outdoors, spending much of...

Ethnal Walker

Ethnal Walker

Sep 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Ethnal Nottingham Walker announces her death on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in Hampton, Virginia, on February 6, 1943, Etna was raised on Holly Grove Farm outside of Nassawadox. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Lynchburg College and embarked on a long and impactful career...

Lloyd Thatcher

Lloyd Thatcher

Sep 11, 2025

Lloyd R. Thatcher passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at his home in Machipongo, VA with his loving wife, Sue, at his side.

Lloyd was born on October 7,1944 in Ohio to Stanley & Dorothy Thatcher. He and his three siblings all hail from Kent, OH.

Lloyd dedicated his career to Sun Oil for most of his working years. In his...

George Semmens

George Semmens

Sep 6, 2025

George Robert Semmens passed away on Saturday morning, September 6th after an evening spent with his children, sister and wife at his home in Cape Charles, Virginia. George was born in Springfield Mass on May 18, 1955. He attended Fayetteville Manlius High School (Manlius, NY) and graduated with 4 and 5 year degrees in Environmental Science and Landscape Architecture from...

Wayne Voyles

Wayne Voyles

Sep 5, 2025

Wayne A. Voyles, 72, of Exmore, Virginia, passed away on September 5, 2025.

He was the son of the late William Voyles and Louise Shaw Voyles. William is survived by his aunt, Gertrude Shaw, and his cousin, Phyllis Shaw Parker.

In keeping with William’s wishes, no service will be held. His life will be remembered in the hearts of those who loved...

P.C. Kellam

P.C. Kellam

Sep 4, 2025

Preston Cornelius Kellam, Jr. better known as PC, 81, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was a resident of Silver Beach, VA and Commonwealth Senior Living of the Eastern Shore in Onancock, VA. He was born September 28, 1943, in Nassawadox, VA. He lived in Onancock and Exmore before moving to Silver Beach in 1970.

PC graduated from Randolph Macon...

Barbara Merritt

Barbara Merritt

Sep 1, 2025

Barbara Ann Merritt, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully Monday, September 1, 2025. Born on April 17, 1938, in Troy, New York, Barbara was the daughter of Catherine “Rose” (Perry) Snover and Albert H. Snover.

She spent her early years in Troy and Eagle Mills, NY, cherishing the carefree days of her youth and summering at the...

Peggy Belote

Peggy Belote

Aug 16, 2025

Ms. Margaret (Peggy) Belote, 68, a resident of Belle Haven, VA, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onley, VA. She was the daughter of the late Herbert G. White Sr. and the late Lenora W. White.

Peggy started her career at Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital, which later became Riverside Shore Memorial, where she was a medical...

Albert Packett, Jr

Albert Packett, Jr

Aug 14, 2025

Albert Allen Packett Jr., 81, of Painter, VA, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2025, with his wife by his side.

He was born on July 7, 1944, to the late Albert Packett Sr. And Eldora Packett.

He attended Craddockville UMC. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Loving survivors include his beloved wife, Bonnie...

Trudie Butler

Trudie Butler

Aug 11, 2025

Trudie Ann Butler, 76, of Craddockville, VA, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Shore Health and Rehab in Parksley, VA. She was the daughter of the late Haywood Butler and the late Rose Geames Butler. She was employed at Duer Produce for many years.

She is survived by her children, Reginal Butler and Sierra Butler; grandchildren, Octaveon Butler, Tylisha Beckett,...

Wayne Rice

Wayne Rice

Aug 11, 2025

Wayne Alvin Rice, 84, husband of the late Mary Sue Rice and a resident of Craddockville, VA, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at his residence. A native of Craddockville, he was the son of the late John Rice and the late Gladys Dunton Rice Wallace. He was a lifetime member of the Exmore Moose, a deacon of Exmore Baptist...

Julia Nordstrom

Julia Nordstrom

Aug 10, 2025

After a blessed life, Julia Vakos Nordstrom, 89, passed away on August 10 in Williamsburg, VA.

Born in Lake Toxaway, NC, to William J. Vakos and Mary Ellamae Hall Vakos, Julia was one of 11 children and referred to herself as “the middle button.” She grew up in Virginia Beach swimming in the ocean, hunting for coins under the boardwalk after...

Sammy Morris

Sammy Morris

Aug 9, 2025

Joseph Samuel Morris, lovingly known as “Sammy,” was born on March 12, 1953, in Ahoskie, North Carolina. He moved with his family to Virginia’s Eastern Shore around 1960, where he built a life filled with hard work, dedication, and love.

Sammy passed peacefully at his home in Cashville, VA, on August 9, 2025, with his devoted wife, Pat, by his side.

A...

Roy Drummond

Roy Drummond

Aug 8, 2025

Roy Walter Drummond, Jr. passed away August 8, 2025, in Groveland, FL. Roy is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Jean Duer Drummond of Groveland.

He was the eldest child of the late Roy Walter Drummond, Sr. and the late Mary Frances Drummond. Roy was predeceased by his bother F. Elliott Drummond, Uncle Frank Drummond and his wife Dorothy...