Mr. Paul Elsworth Blackwell, 79, of Accomac, formerly of Virginia Beach, died Monday Feb. 14, 2005, at his residence. A native of Missouri, he was the son of the late Bloomer and Lillian Priest Blackwell and a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and World War II. Mr. Blackwelll is survived by his wife, Nina Drummond Blackwell; two step-children, Adelle Guthry and William Gray of Virginia Beach; one sister, Ruth Dutchy of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Eastern Shore, P.O. Box 316, Parksley, Va. 23421. Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore.