Obituaries

Dec 11, 2023

Thomas Algernon Hickman, age 87, passed away peacefully in Richmond, Va. on Monday, December 11, 2023.  Born in Painter, Va., Tommy was the son of the late Helen Thompson and the late Milton Thomas Hickman.  He was a lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore until he moved to Williamsburg in April 2019 to be closer to his family.  He...

Dec 8, 2023

Mrs. Diane Ward Justice, 69, Wife of Barron P. Justice for 50 years, passed away peacefully Friday, December 8, 2023 at Shore Health Rehab Center in Parksley VA, with her loving family by her side.

Born October 10,1954 to the late Wesley and Myrtle Ward, Diane was raised in Wardtown, VA where she also built a life...

Dec 1, 2023

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...

Nov 30, 2023

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...

Nov 30, 2023

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...

Nov 28, 2023

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...

Nov 25, 2023

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...

Nov 20, 2023

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...

Nov 17, 2023

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...

Nov 16, 2023

Karl Johnson Sr. 66 a long-time resident of Smyrna, DE and retiree of Little Torch Key, FL passed away on November 16th, 2023.

He was the son of the late Robert and Gladys Johnson of Middletown, DE.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Johnson, of 31 years and their son, Karl Johnson Jr. (Danielle)...

Nov 12, 2023

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,...

Nov 6, 2023

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,...

Nov 5, 2023

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,...

Oct 31, 2023

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),...

Oct 31, 2023

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...

Oct 31, 2023

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...

Oct 30, 2023

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...

Oct 16, 2023

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;...

Oct 7, 2023

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...

Oct 2, 2023

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...