Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Ann Kovacevich Ostrander, 84, of Cape Charles, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side in the early morning, December 23, 2023.

She was born in Freedom, PA in 1939 to Sofija and Michael Kovacevich. She married Walter Ostrander in September 1963 at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.  Ann and Walt...

Dec 22, 2023

James E. “Jim” Bailey, age 71, left this world on his own terms on December 22, 2023. Jim had a genuine faith in the saving grace of Jesus Christ in heaven above, but recent life circumstances hindered him from embracing its present-day reality.

He was pronounced deceased in his most recent home of 2 years in Exmore,...

Dec 21, 2023

George William Early, III, 83, husband of the late Bertha Mae Wessells and the late Dorothy Ruth Early and a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. A native of Virginia, he was the son of the late George William Early, II and the late Imogene...

Dec 21, 2023

Bruce Carroll Mathews, 55, husband of Julie Clayton Mathews and a resident of Wachapreague, VA, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Keller, he was the son of Anne Cropper Mathews of Wachapreague and the late Bruce G. Mathews. He was a maintenance groundskeeper for Eastern Shore Yacht and...

Dec 21, 2023

Dennis Deering of Eastville, Virginia died peacefully on December 21st, 2023. He is pre-deceased by his father, Elwood Joseph Deering, mother, Virginia Faye Deering, sister, Debbie Deering, and survived by his wife Ellen (Inglesby) Deering, his two daughters, Lauren Adelman (partner Kris Tejada), and Maggie (Deering) Bott (husband Parker Bott), grandson, Maverick Tejada, and his sister Donna (Deering) Moran,...

Dec 20, 2023

Colton Garrett Ward, 30, entered the arms of Jesus on the morning of Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 surrounded by his parents and his beloved “Uncle Luke” Carpenter at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He came into this world as a miracle with severe earthly disabilities on January 25th, 1993 to the proud parents of Charles G. Ward, Jr....

Dec 19, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Sean Erick Pike of Norfolk Virginia. He went to be with the Lord at age 30 on Tuesday December 19th, 2023. Sean was born July 10th, 1993, to his parents Roger Pike Jr and Charity Taylor. Sean passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with drug addiction....

Dec 19, 2023

Carolyn Ward Belote, 88, wife of the late James Stanley Belote and resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her residence.  A native of Birdsnest, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Lloyd Ward and the late Grace Nottingham Ward. She was a member of the Cape Charles Baptist Church.

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Dec 11, 2023

Mrs. Etta Taylor Stevens, 85, wife of Lawrence H. Stevens, Jr., of Townsend, VA, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA.  Born on June 10, 1938, in Accomack County, VA to her parents, the late Leroy Thomas Taylor and Carrie Virginia Taylor.

Etta was a simple and loving woman who...

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,...