Obituaries

Charles Herron

Charles Herron

Jan 4, 2025

Charles E. Herron of Onley, VA, passed away peacefully on 1/4/2025 with his wife of 39 years by his side. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA 11/6/1943 and graduated from James Monroe High School. He was retired from Wallops Island after serving 39 years in Federal Government Service to enjoy adventures with his wife, Brenda. 

He is preceded in death by...

Gary Buck

Gary Buck

Jan 4, 2025

Gary John Buck, 74, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on November 21, 1950, in London, England, to Ivy and Thomas Buck, Gary lived a remarkable life filled with adventure, resilience, and love.

Gary's early years were defined by his relentless work ethic and a spirit of daring. From working on oil rigs in the desert...

Anndrea Rodriguez

Anndrea Rodriguez

Jan 2, 2025

Anndrea Rodriguez, 36, passed away January 2, 2025, at her home. She is survived by her son, Carter Rodriguez; spouse, Jonas Rodriguez; mother, Sheryl Pruitt; brother, Andrew Pruitt; sister Adrianna Pruitt; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Pruitt. 

Anndrea was a ray of light in the darkest of rooms. She enjoyed...

Joyce Munden

Joyce Munden

Jan 1, 2025

Joyce Lynn Russell Munden, 64, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. 

She was born on August 19, 1960, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Andrew Russell and Beatrice Russell Newlin (Kenneth Newlin). 

She was a proud resident of the Eastern Shore Community, where she lived a full life dedicated to her family, friends, and pets. She loved all kinds of arts & crafts...

Thelma "Toni" Burgoyne

Thelma "Toni" Burgoyne

Dec 23, 2024

Thelma “Toni” Louise Burgoyne, 89, and “Noni” to her grand and great grandchildren, passed away at her home in Machipongo, VA, on December 23, 2024. Toni was born on October 23, 1935, in Binghamton, NY. She is the daughter of the late George Stanley Class and the late Maxine Louise Knauf. 

She worked and retired as a Security Guard for Global...

Gene Simpson, Sr.

Gene Simpson, Sr.

Dec 22, 2024

Gene Franklin Simpson, Sr. of Exmore, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, Virginia. Gene was born July 25, 1935, to Herbert L. & Madeline K. Langdon. Gene served during the Korean Conflict in the United States Coast Guard as a Radioman 2nd Class. He retired from the government printing office in Washington...

Elizabeth Charlene Hall

Elizabeth Charlene Hall

Dec 21, 2024

Elizabeth “Charlene” Hall passed away at Sentara Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, N.C. on December 21,2024. Charlene was born June 17, 1956, in Northampton Accomack Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, VA. 

After graduating Central High School, she worked as a nursing assistant for Intrepid Home Care, something she really enjoyed. She then went on and successfully graduated on May 18, 1991, as...

Paul Marquedant

Paul Marquedant

Dec 19, 2024

Paul Adker Marquedant, age 86, passed away December 19 ,2024, at his Cape Charles home on Mt. Hebron Farm. Paul was born in Jackson, MI, April 20, 1938, to Bonnie Grace Sherman (dec.) and Paul H. Marquedant (dec.), and raised by his stepfather Lawrence (Buster) J. Sherman (dec.).

He was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife April M. Marquedant, son...

Teresa Sellers

Teresa Sellers

Dec 17, 2024

Teresa Dee Sellers 56, wife to Robert Sellers and resident of Captain Howe Lane, Cape Charles, VA., passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2024. Teresa was born August 24th, 1968, in Nassawadox, VA., to Patrica Sue Rasmussen and the late Danny C. Rasmussen Sr. 

Teresa attended Cape Charles High School, and later got her GED. Teresa never knew a stranger. She...

Ida Bailey

Ida Bailey

Dec 13, 2024

Ida Deese Bailey, 90, wife of the late Francis Allen Bailey for over 60 years, and a resident of Exmore, VA., passed away Friday, December 13,2024 at her residence in Exmore, VA. A native of Palm Beach, FL., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Clayton Deese Sr. and the late Louella McClellan Deese.

She was a homemaker and a...

Norma Fitchett

Norma Fitchett

Dec 9, 2024

Norma Justis Fitchett, 91, wife of the late James Milton Fitchett Jr. and a resident of Willis Wharf, VA passed away Monday, December 9,2024 at her residence. A native of Bloxom, VA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood Thomas Justis Sr. and the late Flossie Marie Hart Justis.

She was a member of the Exmore Baptist Church. She is...

Francis Wilson, Jr.

Francis Wilson, Jr.

Dec 8, 2024

Francis "Frank" George Wilson, Jr., devoted husband of the late Carol Ann Ott Wilson for 52 years, passed away at his residence in Jamesville, VA on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was the son of Francis George and Zena Wilson of Absecon, New Jersey. 

In 1974, this New Jersey native relocated to Virginia Beach due to his career in the Navy....

Lawrence Bannon

Lawrence Bannon

Dec 7, 2024

Lawrence G. (Chris) Bannon died December 7, 2024. Chris was born on December 15, 1936, in Norfolk, VA to Martin J. Bannon and Elizabeth G. Bannon. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother, Martin J. Bannon, Jr., his sister, Myrtle B. Wills, and his partner James A. Wells. Survivors include James’ daughter Allison Wells, her wife Karen Hansen, James’...

Reade Bonniwell

Reade Bonniwell

Nov 29, 2024

Paul Reade Bonniwell, Jr., 65, of Quinby, VA, husband of Stephanie Marie Bonniwell ,passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, in his home. Born December 29, 1958, he was the son of the late Billie L. Bonniwell and Paul R. Bonniwell, Sr.

 Reade loved his family and friends and was always generously helping others. He was most often found outside working on...

John Farlow

John Farlow

Nov 25, 2024

John Edward Farlow Jr., 50, husband of Sharon Wroten Farlow for 30 years, and a native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at Sentara Princess Ann Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born to the late John Edward Farlow Sr. and the late Thelma Simpson Farlow on October 12, 1974.

John was a waterman,...

Daniel Lytle

Daniel Lytle

Nov 21, 2024

Daniel Royer Lytle passed away on November 21, 2024, at his residence in Jamesville, Virginia.

Son of the late Robert Paul and Martha Stewart Lytle. Dan was the beloved husband of Ann Hayden, and loving father of Jennifer Lytle Bennett (Bruce) and Elizabeth Anne Storelli, Grandfather to Naomi and Gabriel Bennett, Joshua Lytle (deceased), Justin and Anthony Storelli. He was predeceased...

Gloria Doughty

Gloria Doughty

Nov 20, 2024

Gloria Jones Doughty, 77, resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

She is survived by her son, Kevin Doughty and wife Andrea; and grandson, Tanner, all of Belle Haven, Virginia. She is predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Tankard Bradley Doughty.

A special thanks to Debbie Kelley for her love, friendship, and special care she gave to...

Nancy Lewis

Nancy Lewis

Nov 18, 2024

Nancy Carole Perry Lewis, 85, of Wachapreague,Va and wife of the late Zadoc R. Lewis III, passed away on November 18, 2024. Nancy was born in Philadelphia, Pa where she lived until she was 14 years old. Nancy and her family then moved to Baltimore, Md where she graduated from Towson High School. Nancy’s mother’s family was from Chincoteague, Va...

Lorna Baker

Lorna Baker

Nov 10, 2024

Lorna June Kellam Baker was called home to be with God on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born September 3, 1938 in Willis Warf, VA to Chandler Kellam and Stella Bloxom Kellam.

Lorna loved to live life and gave her all in everything that she did. Early in life was a cheerleader at Cape Charles High School and loved...

Faye Fluhart

Faye Fluhart

Nov 9, 2024

Patricia Faye Fluhart, 69, wife of 45 years to the late Larry Fluhart and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Saturday, November 9,2024. A native of Virginia, she was born on December 19, 1954, to the late Edgar Thomas Brady and the late Virginia Mattiebell Prindle.

She was a nurse for many years and loved helping people. Faye enjoyed camping,...