Obituaries

George  Francis Roff

George Francis Roff

Dec 20, 2008

George Francis Roff, 95, of Concord Wharf, Virginia, formerly of Head of the Harbor, NY, passed away December 20, 2008. His wife of over 74 years, Edna, passed away on November 30, 2008. George was employed by the Neptune Meter Company for over 40 years. During World War II, he served as a medic. In his retirement years, he volunteered...

M.  Bosco Costin

M. Bosco Costin

Dec 15, 2008

Mr. M. Bosco Costin, 85, of 2500 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA, peacefully went home to be with his Lord Monday, December 15, 2008. A native of Townsend, VA, he was the son of the late Marvin Costin and Sallie Colona Costin. He was a retired automobile sales manager, a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, and a 50...

Carrie  Oakley Dryden

Carrie Oakley Dryden

Dec 14, 2008

Mrs. Carrie Oakley Dryden, 88, of Nassawadox, formerly of Seaford, Delaware, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. A native of Northampton County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Ernest Oakley, Sr. and the late Caroline Moore Oakley. She was a retired nursing assistant for Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Shore Memorial...

Suzanne  Bunting Beasley

Suzanne Bunting Beasley

Dec 14, 2008

Mrs. Suzanne Bunting Beasley, 74, wife of the late William H. Beasley, Sr. and a resident of Craddockville, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital. A native of Wachapreague, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Fern Bunting. Mrs. Beasley was a retired staff assistant for former Congressman Herb Bateman and a member of Exmore...

Edna  Louise Roff

Edna Louise Roff

Nov 30, 2008

Edna Louise Roff, 94, of Concord Wharf, VA, formerly of Head of Harbor, NY, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at her home. A native of Winsted, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Peter Eli Shields and Adelaide Mary Shields. Survivors include her husband of over 74 years, George Francis Roff, three daughters, Barbara Louise Schwegerl and husband...

Marie  Rossi Becker

Marie Rossi Becker

Nov 29, 2008

Marie Rossi Becker, 78, of Cape Charles passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Philip Rossi and the late Marianne Petracca Rossi. She is survived by a daughter, Laura Ann Cuzzillo of Lincolnwood, IL. She was predeceased by a brother, Charles Rossi. A...

Michael  S. Wentworth

Michael S. Wentworth

Nov 28, 2008

Mr. Michael S. Wentworth, 70, husband of the late Kathleen E. Wentworth and a resident of Onancock, formerly of Painter, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008. A native of Lansdowne, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leroy O. Wentworth and the late Pauline Barrett Wentworth. He was a member of Painter-Garrison's United Methodist Church and was a United...

Virginia  Ruth Hawk

Virginia Ruth Hawk

Nov 27, 2008

Mrs. Virginia R. Hawk, 51, of Eastville, Virginia, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008. A native of Parksley, she was the daughter of the late Albert Umfer and the late Nellie Raye Umfer. She was formerly employed by Dr. Baczek's office in Chincoteague and Parksley. She is survived by a son, William "Billy" Merritt of Parksley, Va.; three grandchildren, Trae,...

Catherine  Mouraux O'Toole

Catherine Mouraux O'Toole

Nov 20, 2008

Catherine Mouraux O'Toole, 91, wife of the late John J. O'Toole and resident of Jamesville, formerly of Atlantic Highlands, NJ, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. She was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Caroline West Mouraux. Survivors include two grandchildren, Sharon Bjorlo and her husband Lloyd of Jamesville, Brian O'Toole and his...

Cheryl  Tapman Hopkins

Cheryl Tapman Hopkins

Nov 19, 2008

Mrs. Cheryl Tapman Hopkins, 38, wife of James B. Hopkins and a resident of Cheriton, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at her residence. A native of Cape Charles, she was the daughter of the late Ronnie Tapman and Barbara Williams of Onancock, Va. She was formerly employed by Shore Memorial Hospital and worked in the billing department. She was...

Dorothy  Johnson Fowler

Dorothy Johnson Fowler

Nov 19, 2008

Dorothy Louise Johnson Fowler, 81, wife of the late Earl Lee Fowler and a resident of Chesapeake, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. A native of South Carolina, Mrs. Fowler was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ida Owens Johnson. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Jones and her husband John of Chesapeake, Betty...

Jean  Belle Doughty

Jean Belle Doughty

Nov 12, 2008

Jean Belle Nottingham Doughty, 79, wife of the late R.C. "Jack" Doughty, Jr. and a resident of Exmore, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008. A native of Belle Haven, Mrs. Doughty was the daughter of the late Jennings Wise and Lillian Mapp Nottingham. Mrs. Doughty was a retired funeral director, a member of Belle Haven United Methodist Church, and Northampton...

Graham  Powell Davis

Graham Powell Davis

Nov 8, 2008

FRANKTOWN - Graham Powell "Skip" Davis died at his home November 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Fleet Gregory Davis; a daughter, Holland Davis Braden of Richmond, Va.; a son, Hugh Wheelwright Davis II of Raleigh, NC; a step-daughter, Sarah Ambler Mangold of Kilauea, HI; a step-son, John Jaquelin Ambler III of Virginia Beach; two grandsons, Peter Tucker...

Bertie  Drummond Culver

Bertie Drummond Culver

Nov 2, 2008

Bertie Drummond Culver, 102, wife of the late Charles Wesley Culver and a resident of Capeville, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Painter, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Ella Bradford Drummond. Mrs. Culver was a member of Capeville United Methodist Church, where she...

Juanita  Shelton Parker

Juanita Shelton Parker

Oct 29, 2008

Juanita Shelton Parker, 87, wife of the late Ernest James Parker and a resident of Hacks Neck, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Shelton and Mollie Killmon Shelton. She was a member of Evergreen Methodist Church. She is survived by three daughters, June Goga Collins and...

Irene  Moyano Hickman

Irene Moyano Hickman

Oct 26, 2008

Mrs. Irene Moyano Hickman, 61, wife of John L. "Jack" Hickman and a resident of Cape Charles, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Luis Moyano Rojo and the late Irene Gomez-Castro. Other than her husband, she is survived by three sons, John L. Hickman, III and his wife Trudy, Randall...

Albert  William Koppenhofer

Albert William Koppenhofer

Oct 9, 2008

Mr. Albert William Koppenhofer, 76, husband of Elyce Wilgus Koppenhofer and a resident of Jamesville, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008 at his residence. A native of Deshler, Ohio, he was the son of the late William G. and the late Elna Crawford Koppenhofer. He was a retired purchasing agent for Campbell Soup Company. Other than his wife, he is...

John  H. Dennis,  III

John H. Dennis, III

Oct 7, 2008

John H. Dennis III, 63, of Rutherglen Muse, Virginia Beach, VA, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at his father's home in Cape Charles, VA. Family members and his caretakers were at his side. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA, baptized in the Presbyterian Church, and resided in Virginia Beach, VA throughout his life. He attended East Carolina University before joining...

James  Arthur Bott

James Arthur Bott

Oct 6, 2008

James Arthur Bott, 91, husband of the late Margaret Gilliss Bott and a resident of Jamesville, passed away at the Hermitage in Onancock on Monday, October 6, 2008. Mr. Bott was the son of the late James Sydney Bott and the late Sallie Wescott Bott. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a brother, William Kellam Bott. A...

Grace  Mears Hall

Grace Mears Hall

Oct 5, 2008

Ms. Grace Mears Hall, 84, a resident of Nassawadox, formerly of Eastville, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Nassawadox. A native of Eastville, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Whitehead Mears. She was a member of Full Gospel Church. She is survived by two children, Edith M. Mears of Nassawadox,...