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Lawrence Stevens

Lawrence Stevens

Jan 24, 2025

Mr. Lawrence Hyden (Sonny) Stevens Jr, 88, of Townsend, VA, passed away on Friday January 24th,2025 at his home. Born on June 20, 1936, in Accomack County, VA to his parents, the late Lawrence Hyden Stevens Sr. and Dorothy Hart Stevens. He grew up in Hacksneck Va. 

Lawrence and his loving wife of 67 years raised four children. He worked on...

Gavin Hopkins

Gavin Hopkins

Jan 24, 2025

Gavin Lewis Hopkins, 21, a resident of Painter, VA, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. A native of the Eastern Shore, he was the son of Jason Lewis Hopkins and Ashley Lynn Parks. He worked as a waterman, was a member of Painter Garrison’s Methodist Church, and was a Counselor at Camp YMCA- Silver Beach where he started out as...

Roy Adams

Roy Adams

Jan 22, 2025

Roy Alvin Adams, Jr., 74, husband of Ann Blue Adams and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Shore Health and Rehab in Parksley, VA. A native of Sinclairville, NY, he was the son of the late Roy Alvin Adams, Sr. and the late Anna Leimer Adams. He was a United States Marine Veteran, retired...

David Williams

David Williams

Jan 21, 2025

David Lee Williams, 77, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at his home in Willis Wharf, VA, surrounded by the love of his family. 

Born on March 19, 1947, in Deep Creek, VA, to Ruth Bruce Williams and William Louis Williams. David was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.

He grew up working on the water...

Jonathan Stevens

Jonathan Stevens

Jan 19, 2025

Jonathan Martin Stevens,41, a resident of Quinby, VA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. A native of the Eastern Shore, Jonathan was a professional truck driver. He enjoyed driving across country and also loved spending time on the water. 

He was the son of the late Jerry, Michael Stevens Sr. and beloved...

Isaac Jones

Isaac Jones

Jan 13, 2025

Isaac D. Jones Jr. age 91, husband of Sandy Merritt Jones and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the late Isaac D. Jones and the late Emma Savage Jones. He retired from Tyson Foods and was a member of the Exmore Baptist Church and a United States...

Michele Wernsmann

Michele Wernsmann

Jan 12, 2025

Michele J. Wernsmann, 62, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on December 15,1962, Michele was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose joyful spirit and adventurous nature touched everyone who knew her.

 The daughter of Lawrence (Bud) and Karyl Wiser, Michele grew up in a Coast Guard family, living in various...

Spike Chalmers

Spike Chalmers

Jan 11, 2025

Fletcher Govan Chalmers III, 78, and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Nassawadox, Va. He was the son of the late Fletcher Govan Chalmers Jr. and Lillian Mae Reisert. He was a member of American Legion Post 56 in Cheriton, VA, and the Exmore Moose Lodge #683.

Fletcher was self-employed and after retiring enjoyed fishing...

Carole Sue Robinson

Carole Sue Robinson

Jan 10, 2025

Carole Sue Robinson, 78, a resident of Parksley, VA, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, went to be with the Lord Friday, January10, 2025, at Shore Health and Rehab in Parksley. A native of Virginia Beach, she was the daughter of the late Carroll William Bell and the late Minnie Shay Evans Bell. She was a retired Beautician, and formerly attended...

Arlene Rock

Arlene Rock

Jan 6, 2025

Arlene Courtney Etz Rock,74, of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, George E. Etz Jr. and Alice C. Etz; her husband, Louis R. Rock; sisters, Betty E. Ligon and Brenda E. Spady; and her niece, Rebecca D. Wheatley.

Arlene is survived by sisters, Sue E. Canady and Linda D. Wheatley; nieces and...

Donnie Kellam

Donnie Kellam

Jan 5, 2025

Donald "Donnie" Edward Kellam, Jr., 68, of Exmore, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald E. Kellam, Sr. and Mary Richardson Kellam, and his wife of 35 years, Susan H. Kellam.

Donnie is survived by his son, Ryan K. Kellam (Kimberly), grandchildren, Chandler T. Kellam and Hudson K....

Rita Mears

Rita Mears

Jan 5, 2025

Rita Fay Mears, 70, of Melfa, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at her home. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter Belote and Fannie Belote of Quinby. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas E. Mears Sr; a son, Thomas (T.J.) E. Mears Jr. (Tammy), a daughter, Jackie Lilliston; brother, Butch Belote, sisters, Connie...

Ida Robins

Ida Robins

Jan 5, 2025

Ida Mae Robins, 95, wife of the late Grant Robins, and a resident of Cape Charles, VA, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Curtis John Ward and Monolyah Farlow Ward, of Townsend, VA.

 Before settling in Cape Charles, in 1984, Ida and Grant lived in many states including VA,...

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...

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