by Ryan Webb | Dec 5, 2025 | Obituaries
Mrs. Grace Vaughan Ayres, 85, of Onley, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Born on April 28, 1940, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Grace was the daughter of William Jefferson Vaughan and Alice Belote Vaughan. Grace was a woman who found...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 5, 2025 | Obituaries
Mr. David McKendree Burdette, lovingly known to all as “Pony,” 56, of Mears, passed away at his home on Thanksgiving Day. Born on May 30, 1969, in Frederick, Md., David spent his childhood on his grandparents’ farm, where he quickly earned the nickname that stayed...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 5, 2025 | Obituaries
Mrs. Jo Ann Hand Williams, known to those she loved most as Gran, passed away at home with family. She was born on Sept. 11, 1946, in Nassawadox, to H.T. Hand and Lottie Evans. Jo Ann grew up on the Eastern Shore, graduated from Northampton County Public Schools, and...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 5, 2025 | Obituaries
Mrs. Mary Sue Hudson Scott, a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Nov. 25, 2025. Born on Feb. 8, 1933, in Cheriton, she was the daughter of the late John E. Hudson and Alice L. Moore. She grew up on Randolph Avenue in Cape...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 5, 2025 | Obituaries
Mr. Arthur Reginald Bennett Jr., of both Norfolk and Machipongo, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 28, 2025. Reggie was a collector of many things, including books, decoys, coins, and art. Known for his vast collection of books and deep...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 5, 2025 | Obituaries
Mr. John David Peccia, 71, of Pocomoke City, passed away in Salisbury, Md., on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. He was born on Aug. 19, 1954, in Norfolk, to the late James Donald Peccia and Eve Vera Peccia. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Deb; his brother, Jim Peccia...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 5, 2025 | Obituaries
Mr. Dale C. Matthews succumbed to his illness on Nov. 28, 2025, at Tidal Health in Salisbury, Md. Dale fought a courageous battle with his illness to “stay as long as he could” with his beloved family and friends and the home he loved, especially his “garage,” where...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 5, 2025 | Obituaries
Mr. James (Jay) Pronier Jr., passed away on Nov. 25, 2025, in Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News. Born in Nassawadox on Sept. 30, 1959, he was the son of James Pronier Sr., and Alice Ilene Marshall. Jay was a lifetime member of the Chincoteague Volunteer...
