Obituaries

Martha Young

Mrs. Martha Coleburn Young, 85, passed away March 9, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born May 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph French and the late Dacia Parks Coleburn. Mrs. Young was born in Accomac in her family’s home, a place very dear to her....

Patty Thornes

It is difficult to put into words how beautiful a person Mrs. Patty Thornes was. She was one of the most giving, charitable, and kind humans I’ve ever known. There was never was an unkind word spoken of her. She exemplified what it is to be a good Christian...

Joan Shaw

Mrs. Joan Henderson Shaw, cherished family matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home in Accomac on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. A remarkable 90 years young, Joan will be especially remembered for her subtle, insightful wit and unconditional love, both of which perfectly complement the fact that her loved ones will...

John Lehne

Mr. John Timothy Lehne, 39, of Milton, Del. and sometimes Chincoteague, passed away on Jan. 27, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center from a rare and aggressive cancer. He was born on March 2, 1984, in Milford, Del., the son of Timothy and Jessica (Wright) Lehne. He went on to...

Steven Andres

It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Steven J. Andres. In the early morning hours of March 1, 2024, the clouds lifted and ushered him to heaven. Steven was a wonderful son, great friend, and beloved husband and father to his...

Melinda Bonniwell

Mrs. Melinda Jean (Bradford) Bonniwell, 56, of Hacksneck died on Feb. 4, 2024, as the result of a house fire. She was born Aug. 29, 1967.  She was the daughter of the late Jacqueline Marie (Adkins) White and John Richard “Boob” Bradford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

George “GE” Bloxom

Mr. George Edward “GE” Bloxom, 76, of Parksley, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Parksley. Born on July 24, 1947, in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late Clifton Royal Bloxom and the late Georgie Viola Barnes. George had numerous jobs over the years, always greeting everyone he...

Joan Johnson

Mrs. Joan Alice Johnson, 59, of Parksley, wife of the late John “Jack” Johnson, passed away on Feb. 25, 2024, in Onancock. Born on Sept. 18, 1964, in Jacksonville, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert Fuller and the late Joan Alice June Fuller. Joan was a...

Nancy Hartz

Mrs. Nancy Watts Hartz, 93, of Onancock, passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2024. Born Aug. 6, 1930, she was the daughter of Edwin “Jake” Watts and Madeline Riley Watts. Nancy was raised in Onancock, first in a series of rental houses on Onancock Creek, and later at the...

Samuel Taylor

Mr. Samuel Thomas Taylor, 79, of Craddockville, went home to the Lord on Feb. 28, 2024. Sam, as he was known to his many friends, passed away at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Sam was born on Aug. 30, 1944, in Nassawadox, to the late Samuel...