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June 30, 2026

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Joanna Biddle Barton

Joanna Biddle Barton

Mrs. Joanna Biddle Barton died Dec. 2, 2021. She had been a resident of Belle Haven for over 30 years. She was born in Stamford, Conn., in 1925, the daughter of Harry Mead and Joanna Eckert Mead. She grew up in Arizona and California and moved to Mexico with her...
Larry L. Handy Sr.

Larry L. Handy Sr.

Mr. Larry L. Handy Sr., of Bloxom, departed this life Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at his residence. Born in Accomack County, Larry was the beloved son of John H. and Ann Handy Ayres. He was affectionately known as “Big Larry” or “Earthworm” by his family and friends. Larry...
Eric G. Ames Jr.

Eric G. Ames Jr.

Mr. Eric G. Ames Jr., of Nacogdoches, Texas, formerly of the Shore, departed this life Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Greenbush. Born in Nassawadox, Eric was the beloved son of Eric G. Ames Sr. and Sonya D. Reid. He was affectionately known as “EZ” by his family and...
Susan Louise Johnson

Susan Louise Johnson

Mrs. Susan “Sue” Louise Johnson (née Greene), 67, fell asleep in death Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Greenbackville. She is survived by her loving husband, Fred Johnson; brother, Robert Greene; children: Eric Emmerling Jr. (Carlina), Melinda Hair (Jarret), and Joshua...
Margie Windsor Phillips

Margie Windsor Phillips

Mrs. Margie Windsor Phillips, 93, wife of the late Harrison Warren Phillips Sr., passed away peacefully at her home in Parksley, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Born Oct. 4, 1928, in Onancock, she was the daughter of the late Charles Hugh Windsor Jr. and the late Carrie Lee...