Obituaries

Aug 3, 2019

Celeste Bonniwell Costin, 87, wife of the late E. Bryan Costin, Jr. and a resident of Capeville, VA, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Brookdale in Virginia Beach, VA. A native of Willis Wharf, VA, she was the daughter of the late Wilber Bonniwell and the late Ola Riggin Bonniwell. She was a retired Postmaster of Capeville Post...

Jul 31, 2019

Mary Julia Christian, better known as Julie, 53, a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at her residence. A native of Exmore, she was the daughter of the late Rupert Christian and the late Evelyn Harrison Christian. She was retired from the United States Postal Service and a member of Exmore Baptist Church.

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Jul 28, 2019

Lee Cosby Prettyman, 51, a resident of Nassawadox, VA, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. A native of Silver Beach, VA, he was the son of Martha Lee Cosby of Lewes, DE, and Clarence James Prettyman III and his wife, Susan, of Silver Beach. He was a painter.

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Jul 28, 2019

Shane Patterson Hayward, 41, a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his residence. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Malcolm S. and Elizabeth Patterson Hayward of Cape Charles. He was the owner of Eastern Shore Custom Carts, member of Cape Charles Fire Department, professional D.J., drummer and lover of...

Jul 21, 2019

Barbara Ann Downing Lumley, known to many as "Bobby", died July 21, 2019, in Onancock, VA. Barbara was born in Eastville, VA on August 4, 1942 to Otho William "Friday" Downing and Mozella Woods Downing. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Diana Carol Lumley of Parksley, VA; brother, Otho William "Bill" Downing Jr. of Seaford, DE; nephew, Keith...

Jul 18, 2019

Willisy Evans Tull, 90, wife of the late Rayfield Tull and a resident of Quinby, VA, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Nassawadox, VA. A native of Hallwood, VA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. Evans and the late Delcenia Bailey Evans. She was a member of Smith Chapel United Methodist...

Jul 17, 2019

William Louis Ferencik, 75, husband of Joanne Kiks Ferencik and a resident of Melfa, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Shore Health and Rehab Center in Parksley, VA. A native of Johnson City, NY, he was the son of the late Stephen John Ferencik and the late Lucille Artemik Ferencik. He served 4 years with the United...

Jul 15, 2019

Mr. William Frederick Doughty, Jr. "Fred", 66, a resident of Cheriton, VA, went to be with his beloved Lord and Savior Monday, July 15, 2019, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital following a battle with cancer.

He was born July 15, 1953, to the late William F. Doughty, Sr. "Bill" and the late Doris Carpenter Doughty....

Jul 12, 2019

Bertha Lee Nordstrom Burton, 97, wife of the late Samuel James Burton, Sr. and a resident of Eastville, VA, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA. A native of Eastville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Nordstrom and the late Bertha Lee Taylor Nordstrom. She was a retired beautician, lifetime...

Jul 7, 2019

Charlotte Cornelia Georg, 81, wife of the late Philip Georg and a resident of Melfa, VA, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at her residence. A native of Long Island, NY, she moved to the Eastern Shore of Virginia 16 years ago. Charlotte was a Catholic by faith.

She is survived by her devoted friends,...

Jul 3, 2019

Lin Feaker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at her home in Painter, VA. She was 74. Lin moved to the United States in 1991 from Hong Kong. She married Bob Feaker in 1993, and they lived in Southold, NY, until recently relocated to Painter, VA.

She is...

Jul 2, 2019

Jerome Carl Loomis, 76, husband of Judy Williams Loomis and a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Ludington, MI, he was the son of the late Russell J. Loomis and the late Beatrice Burke Loomis. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, having served in...

Jul 1, 2019

Diane Ellyse Winters Browne, 88, wife of the late Harris W.C. Browne, Jr., passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her sister, Elaine Kniskern, and brother, Bill Winters. She leaves behind three children: Garlan Quiroz, Charrie Cook and Tabet Browne. Their grandchildren: Agnetha, Brigitte, Leslie, Logan, and Dillon. Great grandchildren:...

Jun 25, 2019

Frances Powers Roberts, 88, wife of the late Hurley Carliss Roberts, Jr. and a resident of Quinby, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, VA. A native of Quinby, she was the daughter of the late Rooker W. Powers and the late Louise Carruthers Powers. She was a member of Smith...

Jun 21, 2019

Mr. George Willis Young, 91, died June 21, 2019, at his home on Olde Hickory Farm in Exmore. A Northampton High School graduate, he devoted his career to public education as a teacher, athletic coach, assistant principal and principal of Northampton High School and served as superintendent of Northampton County Public Schools for 20 years. During his career, he...

Jun 18, 2019

Hazel Doris Buckhalt Lewis, 98, wife of the late Francis G. Lewis and a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Nassawadox, VA. A native of Dowling Park, FL, she was the daughter of the late John F. Buckhalt and the late Pearl Lee Horton Buckhalt. She was a member...

Jun 18, 2019

Robert Hippolit Pfund, 86, husband of the late Dolores A. Pfund and a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Nassawadox, VA. A native of the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late William A. Pfund and the late Marie McCauley Pfund. He worked in Corporate Real Estate...

Jun 17, 2019

Adam Schwegerl, Jr., 97, husband of Barbara L. Schwegerl and a resident of Concord Wharf, VA, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at his residence. A native of Floral Park, NY, he was the son of the late Adam Schwegerl and the late Sally Christy Schwegerl. He was a retired Officer in Special Credit at J. P. Morgan Chase...

Jun 16, 2019

Mary Louise Bayly, 100, a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Nassawadox, VA. A native of Cape Charles, VA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Berchtold and the late Susie Ashby Berchtold. She was a homemaker and member of Epworth United Methodist Church.

She is survived...

Jun 13, 2019

Deborah Lee Chandler, 68, wife of Teresa Ann Shook and a resident of Concord Wharf, VA, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at her residence. A native of Exmore, she was the daughter of the late Marquard Lee Chandler and the late Mary Jane Hudson Chandler. She was a United States Army Veteran, graduate of The University of the...