Daniel Pruitt
Sep 16, 2025
Daniel Dale Pruitt, 59, husband of Kelly Farlow Pruitt and a resident of Painter, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Susie Early Duer and Brooks Dale Pruitt and his wife, Sharon. Daniel was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and grandfather.
Daniel had a deep love for the outdoors, spending much of...
Ethnal Walker
Sep 12, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Ethnal Nottingham Walker announces her death on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born in Hampton, Virginia, on February 6, 1943, Etna was raised on Holly Grove Farm outside of Nassawadox. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Lynchburg College and embarked on a long and impactful career...
Lloyd Thatcher
Sep 11, 2025
Lloyd R. Thatcher passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at his home in Machipongo, VA with his loving wife, Sue, at his side.
Lloyd was born on October 7,1944 in Ohio to Stanley & Dorothy Thatcher. He and his three siblings all hail from Kent, OH.
Lloyd dedicated his career to Sun Oil for most of his working years. In his...
George Semmens
Sep 6, 2025
George Robert Semmens passed away on Saturday morning, September 6th after an evening spent with his children, sister and wife at his home in Cape Charles, Virginia. George was born in Springfield Mass on May 18, 1955. He attended Fayetteville Manlius High School (Manlius, NY) and graduated with 4 and 5 year degrees in Environmental Science and Landscape Architecture from...
Wayne Voyles
Sep 5, 2025
Wayne A. Voyles, 72, of Exmore, Virginia, passed away on September 5, 2025.
He was the son of the late William Voyles and Louise Shaw Voyles. William is survived by his aunt, Gertrude Shaw, and his cousin, Phyllis Shaw Parker.
In keeping with William’s wishes, no service will be held. His life will be remembered in the hearts of those who loved...
P.C. Kellam
Sep 4, 2025
Preston Cornelius Kellam, Jr. better known as PC, 81, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was a resident of Silver Beach, VA and Commonwealth Senior Living of the Eastern Shore in Onancock, VA. He was born September 28, 1943, in Nassawadox, VA. He lived in Onancock and Exmore before moving to Silver Beach in 1970.
PC graduated from Randolph Macon...
Barbara Merritt
Sep 1, 2025
Barbara Ann Merritt, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully Monday, September 1, 2025. Born on April 17, 1938, in Troy, New York, Barbara was the daughter of Catherine “Rose” (Perry) Snover and Albert H. Snover.
She spent her early years in Troy and Eagle Mills, NY, cherishing the carefree days of her youth and summering at the...
Peggy Belote
Aug 16, 2025
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) Belote, 68, a resident of Belle Haven, VA, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onley, VA. She was the daughter of the late Herbert G. White Sr. and the late Lenora W. White.
Peggy started her career at Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital, which later became Riverside Shore Memorial, where she was a medical...
Albert Packett, Jr
Aug 14, 2025
Albert Allen Packett Jr., 81, of Painter, VA, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2025, with his wife by his side.
He was born on July 7, 1944, to the late Albert Packett Sr. And Eldora Packett.
He attended Craddockville UMC. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Loving survivors include his beloved wife, Bonnie...
Trudie Butler
Aug 11, 2025
Trudie Ann Butler, 76, of Craddockville, VA, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Shore Health and Rehab in Parksley, VA. She was the daughter of the late Haywood Butler and the late Rose Geames Butler. She was employed at Duer Produce for many years.
She is survived by her children, Reginal Butler and Sierra Butler; grandchildren, Octaveon Butler, Tylisha Beckett,...
Wayne Rice
Aug 11, 2025
Wayne Alvin Rice, 84, husband of the late Mary Sue Rice and a resident of Craddockville, VA, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at his residence. A native of Craddockville, he was the son of the late John Rice and the late Gladys Dunton Rice Wallace. He was a lifetime member of the Exmore Moose, a deacon of Exmore Baptist...
Julia Nordstrom
Aug 10, 2025
After a blessed life, Julia Vakos Nordstrom, 89, passed away on August 10 in Williamsburg, VA.
Born in Lake Toxaway, NC, to William J. Vakos and Mary Ellamae Hall Vakos, Julia was one of 11 children and referred to herself as “the middle button.” She grew up in Virginia Beach swimming in the ocean, hunting for coins under the boardwalk after...
Sammy Morris
Aug 9, 2025
Joseph Samuel Morris, lovingly known as “Sammy,” was born on March 12, 1953, in Ahoskie, North Carolina. He moved with his family to Virginia’s Eastern Shore around 1960, where he built a life filled with hard work, dedication, and love.
Sammy passed peacefully at his home in Cashville, VA, on August 9, 2025, with his devoted wife, Pat, by his side.
A...
Roy Drummond
Aug 8, 2025
Roy Walter Drummond, Jr. passed away August 8, 2025, in Groveland, FL. Roy is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Jean Duer Drummond of Groveland.
He was the eldest child of the late Roy Walter Drummond, Sr. and the late Mary Frances Drummond. Roy was predeceased by his bother F. Elliott Drummond, Uncle Frank Drummond and his wife Dorothy...
Karen Broadwater
Jul 25, 2025
Karen Brown Broadwater, 67, of Quinby, VA, went to meet the Lord Friday, July 25, 2025. Born May 6, 1958, to Powell W. Brown and Mary E. Brown of Quinby. She worked for numerous offices on the Eastern Shore for over 44 years. She was friendly and outgoing and never met a stranger.
She is survived by her companion, Donald Matthews;...
Kevin Voyles, Sr
Jul 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kevin Lee Voyles Sr. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on August 23, 1969, in Virginia, he was a beloved son, father, grandfather, and cherished friend to many.
Kevin Lee Voyles Sr. leaves behind his family to carry on his legacy: his mother Shirley Anderson,...
William Bell, Jr
Jul 22, 2025
Mr. William Thomas Bell, Jr. age 64 of Harriman, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Roane Medical Center. He was born on June 20, 1961, to William Thomas Bell, Sr. and Anna Mae Thornes Bell in Juneau, Alaska. William enlisted in the Navy in 1989 and retired after 11 years and had different jobs such as being...
Susie Duer
Jul 17, 2025
Sue E. Duer, 78, of Parksley, VA, wife of the late Tommy Duer, passed away at Shore Health & Rehabilitation in Parksley. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, Sue was the beloved wife of the late Tommy Duer, with whom she shared a deep and enduring love.
Born on the Eastern Shore, Sue was a proud native of...
Sue Pruitt
Jul 14, 2025
Sue Stevenson Pruitt, 81, of Cape Charles, VA, died Monday, July 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Clement Melvin Pruitt; her parents, Virgil Casey Stevenson and Katherine Stevenson Penney; sister Martha Parsley Rice, and brother, Robert Dukes Stevenson. She is survived by her daughters, Martha Pruitt Holdsworth (Walt) and Penney Pruitt Holland...
Otis William Doss
Jul 4, 2025
Dr. Otis William Doss Jr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and doctor, passed away on July 4th, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was 93 years old.
Otis Doss was born on May 15, 1932, in Madison Heights, Virginia to Otis and Annie Viola Doss. After finishing high school at E.C. Glass in Lynchburg, Virginia, he attended Lynchburg College, which...
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