Obituaries

Thomas  James Barrow  Sr.

Thomas James Barrow Sr.

Feb 13, 2009

Thomas James Barrow Sr., 87, husband of the late Amy Shelton Barrow and a resident of Eden, Maryland, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009 at Manokin Manor in Princess Anne, Maryland. A native of Wrens, Georgia, he was the son of the late Henry and Lillian Duke Barrow. He retired from Orkin and was a WWII and Korean War Veteran....

Rebecca  Riley Gorman

Rebecca Riley Gorman

Feb 11, 2009

Rebecca Riley Gorman, 84, wife of the late Col. Kenneth E. Gorman Sr. and a long time resident of Franktown, VA, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. A native of Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Sarah Agnes Kelly Riley. She was a graduate of the College of...

Nancy  Barns Rock

Nancy Barns Rock

Feb 11, 2009

Nancy Barns Rock, 70, wife of Louis Raymond Rock and a resident of Seaview, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Charles Otis Barns and the late Mary Vaden Barns. She was a retired civil servant in Dahlgren, Virginia. She attended Cheriton United Methodist Church. Other than her husband, she is...

Diane  Gilley Henry

Diane Gilley Henry

Feb 10, 2009

For 53 years, Diane Gilley Henry brought joy, smiles and an unforgettable unconditional love to all who knew her. She dedicated her life to serving the Almighty Lord through her steadfast and unwavering nurture and love for her husband, Mark Henry, Sr., children, Mark Henry, Jr. and Danica Henry Low, and grandchildren, David Henry Low (age four) and Samantha Lynne...

Margaret Wright

Margaret Wright

Feb 8, 2009

Margaret Wright, 96, a resident of Seaford, Delaware, formerly of Quinby, VA, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marion Ayres Wright. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of Smith's Chapel United Methodist Church. Miss Wright...

Robin  Lassiter Burgess

Robin Lassiter Burgess

Feb 5, 2009

Robin Lassiter Burgess, 47, wife of Steven Paul Burgess and a resident of Eastville, VA, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at her residence. A native of King George, VA, she was the daughter of Louis Raymond Rock and Nancy Barns Rock of Seaview, VA. Other than her husband and parents, survivors include two children, John W. Lassiter of Eastville,...

Curtis  Albert Heath  Sr.

Curtis Albert Heath Sr.

Feb 3, 2009

Curtis Albert Heath Sr., 72, a resident of Townsend, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Va. Born Jan. 25, 1937 in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late Curtis Heath and Kathleen Richardson Heath. A life-long waterman, he was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who extended his generosity and heart to everyone he...

Allen  M. Gibbons

Allen M. Gibbons

Feb 2, 2009

Allen Milton Gibbons, 72, of Cape Charles, formerly of Onancock, passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 at Shore Life Care in Parksley. A native of southside Chesconnessex, he was the son of the late Allen and Ellen Yopp Gibbons. Allen was a 1954 graduate of Onancock High School and a retired meat cutter for Food Lion. He attended Exmore Baptist...

James  Harper Hopkins

James Harper Hopkins

Jan 30, 2009

James Harper Hopkins, 80, husband of Rita Marie Bielicki Hopkins and a resident of Cape Charles, passed away Friday, January 30, 2009 at his residence. A native of Wardtown, Virginia, he was the son of the late Burleigh Wescott and Hazel Thaddeus Martin Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was a retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. with 20 years of service, member...

William  Charles Herrmann

William Charles Herrmann

Jan 27, 2009

William Charles Herrmann, 43, of Keller, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Shore Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Frederick F. Herrmann of Keller and the late Grace Balducci Herrmann. Mr. Herrmann was a former employee of Village of Sands Point, Long Island, NY and was a member of the Exmore Loyal Order of Moose No. 683....

Dr. Richard Lee Reed

Dr. Richard Lee Reed

Jan 23, 2009

Dr. Richard Lee Reed, 76, husband of Carolyn Ward Reed and a resident of Jamesville,VA, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at his residence. A native of Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Clouser Reed. Dr. Reed was a retired professor from William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ, where he served as dean of...

Elwood  Thomas Justis,  Jr.

Elwood Thomas Justis, Jr.

Jan 22, 2009

Elwood Thomas "Woody" Justis, Jr., 73, husband of Suzanne T. Justis and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at his residence. A native of Bloxom, VA, he was the son of the late Elwood Thomas Justis, Sr. and the late Flossie Marie Hart Justis. He retired as a maintenance mechanic for Shore Memorial Hospital. He...

Joseph  Henry Volz

Joseph Henry Volz

Jan 15, 2009

Joseph Henry Volz, 82, husband of Mary Adams Volz and a resident of Exmore, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009 at his residence. A native of Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Charles J. Volz and Lydia M. Boerner. Mr. Volz owned Center Chevrolet in Exmore until his retirement. He was a member of Belle Haven United...

Katherine  Williams Mister

Katherine Williams Mister

Jan 15, 2009

Katherine Williams Mister, 103, wife of the late E. Wayne Mister and a resident of Cheriton, Virginia, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Nassawadox. A native of Cape Charles, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Martha Robinson Williams. She was the oldest member of Capeville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mister is...

Mary  Richardson Kellam

Mary Richardson Kellam

Jan 15, 2009

Mary Richardson Kellam,78, wife of Donald E. Kellam and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Shore Memorial Hospital. A native of Wachapreague, she was the daughter of the late William and Mamie Crosley Richardson. Other than her husband, she is survived by three sons, Donald E. Kellam, Jr. and his wife Susan of Exmore,...

Pauline  J. Isdell

Pauline J. Isdell

Jan 14, 2009

Pauline Johnson Isdell, 81, wife of the late Samuel H. Isdell, Jr. and a resident of Pungoteague, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at her residence. A native of Deep Creek, she was the thirteenth child of the late J. Thomas Johnson and the late Lillie Mae Bull Johnson. Mrs. Isdell retired from Dulany Foods and was a member...

Virginia  Robinson Hamblin

Virginia Robinson Hamblin

Jan 9, 2009

Virginia Robinson Hamblin, 70, wife of Larry Hamblin, Sr. and a resident of Willis Wharf, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital. A native of Church Neck, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Smith Robinson. She was a retired L.P.N. from Shore Memorial Hospital, a member of the Mason's Cove Brethren Church,...

John  Wesley Rue

John Wesley Rue

Jan 6, 2009

John Wesley Rue, 90, husband of the late Frances Ames Rue and a resident of Belle Haven, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009. The son of the late Clarence A. Rue and the late Evelyn Rowley Rue, he was a retired farmer and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Mr. Rue is survived by two daughters, Nancy Rue...

Archie  Andrew Dail

Archie Andrew Dail

Jan 5, 2009

Archie Andrew Dail, 96, husband of the late Elizabeth "Liz" Bryan Dail and the late Dorothy Turner Drummond Dail and a resident of Norfolk, formerly of Craddockville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2009. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Dail and Virginia Victoria Hassell Dail. Mr. Dail was...

Mark  Ballard Sherkey

Mark Ballard Sherkey

Dec 21, 2008

Mark Ballard Sherkey, 62, of Cheriton, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008. He was born to the late William Peter and Mary Frances Ballard Sherkey, September 12, 1946, in Nassawadox, Virginia. Mark graduated from Northampton High School in 1964, received a B.A. in Physical Education in 1969, and a Master of Education in Administration in 1972 from Lynchburg College....