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July 5, 2026

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William Alfonso Hughes Jr.

William Alfonso Hughes Jr.

Mr. William Alfonzo Hughes Jr., 64, passed away at his home in Cape Charles, on Dec. 9, 2020. Mr. Hughes was born in Cape Charles to William A. Hughes Sr. and the late Mary V. Hughes. As a child, William developed a love for the outdoors, becoming an avid hunter and...
Typhinia P. Turner

Typhinia P. Turner

Ms. Typhinia P. Turner, 51, of Painter, departed life on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. Born in Painter, Typhinia was the daughter of Obediah Parker and Charlotte Parker. She was affectionately known as “Try” by her...
Jacqueline Turner

Jacqueline Turner

Ms. Jacqueline Turner, 85, of Chesapeake, formerly of the Shore, departed life on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake. Born in Accomac, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Johnny and Sarah Simpkins. She was affectionately...
Peggy A. Townsend-Colone

Peggy A. Townsend-Colone

Mrs. Peggy A. Townsend-Colone, 74, of Pocomoke, Md., departed life on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at the Manokin Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Pocomoke. Born in Horntown, Peggy was the daughter of the late Chester Pitts Sr. and Ruth Handy Morris. She moved to...
Robert James Bishop

Robert James Bishop

Mr. Robert James “Bobby” ­Bishop, 78, husband of late Torchie Mae Bishop and a resident of Saxis, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, unexpectedly at home. Bobby was born on July 4, 1942, in Nassawadox. Bobby was the town cop of Saxis in his younger years, but was...