Obituaries

Kenneth Butler

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Butler, 75, of Chincoteague Island  passed away on  March 3, 2023, at his residence.    He was born on Wallops Island on Jan. 21, 1948, to the late Rupert Lee and Norma (Hancock) Butler. He was a member of Union Baptist Church.  He was one of the first...

Jeannette Powell

It is with great sadness that we announce that Mrs. Jeannette Killmon Powell passed away on March 4, 2023. She was 94. She was born and grew up on the family farm in Jenkins Bridge, Va. Jeannette and her husband, Bill Powell, began their married life in Pocomoke City, Md., before...

Vicki Parker

Mrs. Vicki Braun Parker, 77, wife of George Tankard Parker and a resident of Onley, passed away at home on Friday, March 10, 2023. In accordance with her wishes, Vicki is being cremated and the family will privately celebrate her life. Vicki was the daughter of the late Charles Elwood...

Aline Manuel

Mrs. Aline Manuel, 89, of Belle Haven, slipped from this life to eternal rest on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Bay Health in Milford, Del. Born in Franktown, she was the beloved daughter of Louise Holmes and Edward Savage. Aline was raised by her maternal grandparents James and Mildred Holmes. Aline...

Stanford Justice Jr.

Mr. Stanford Justice Jr, 95, of Temperanceville, departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Temperanceville, Stanford was the beloved son of the late Stanford and Clarice Justice. Stanford served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Marine Corps...

Keva Handy

Mrs. Keva T. Handy, 53, of New Church, departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her residence. Born in Salisbury, Md., Keva was the beloved daughter of Victoria Handy and Lee McLaughlin.  She was affectionately known as “Punch” by her family and friends. Punch was educated in the Accomack...

Rochelle Ndiongue

Mrs. Rochelle E. Blowe Ndiongue, 40, was born on April 6, 1982, in Norfolk to the late Robert Earl Blowe and Dorothy “Elaine” Taylor Blowe. She was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Md. “Ro,” as she was...

Pauline Doughty

Mrs. Pauline Coates Doughty, 93, wife of the late Thorogood Melson “Tuck” Doughty and a resident of Exmore, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. A native of Bridgetown, she was the daughter of the late Paul Coates and the late Eva Stevens...

Roger Beasley

Mr. Roger Ernest Beasley, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenbush on Monday, March 6, 2023. A native of Texaco Town, just outside of Onley, he was the eldest child, and only son, born January 16, 1933, to the late Ernest Beasley and Gertie Allen Beasley. Roger graduated...

Eugene “Gene” Lusby

Mr. Eugene “Gene” Herbert Lusby, 89, of Pocomoke City, Md., husband of Joanne East Lusby, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Gene was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He was a successful business owner with his wife in three different...