All Obituaries

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John David Watts, Sr., passed away peacefully at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock, VA, on May 22, 2020, at the age of 95. Papa Jack, as he was affectionately called, was born in Onancock on April 6, 1925, where he lived until his graduation from Onancock High School. Three days after graduation, Papa Jack relocated to accept a position at the Apprentice School in the Newport News Shipyard. He enlisted in the Merchant Marines and served his country during World War ll. Upon his return...

John Benjamin Shertenlieb III, “JB”, age 20 of Sanford, VA was called to Heaven on May 21, 2020. JB was born on January 21, 2000 in Salisbury, MD. He was handsome, hardworking, helpful, respectful, intellectual, comical, and fiercely devoted to God. He was the first and best mate with his father and he also Captained his own helm. JB’s jovial, spirited, and loving nature regularly brought smiles to family, friends, and the watermen community. He enjoyed singing and dancing...

Mrs. Nora Ann Lipscomb, 88, wife of the late William F. Lipscomb, and a longtime resident of Marionville, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home in Heritage Hall-Nassawadox. She was born November 3, 1931 in Birdsnest, Va. She was the daughter of Burley S. and Annie Katherine East Carpenter. She was a hard working domestic engineer and took great pride working for Franktown United Methodish Church for many years. She retired in 2019 and began her new journey shortly after, meeting...

George Ronald Drummond, 84, of Machipongo died on May 8, 2020 at Heritage Hall in Nassawadox, Virginia. George was born in Eastville Station, Virginia to Lynwood L. and Bessie Tucker Drummond on October 5, 1935. He is survived by two nieces Vicki D. Wise (Pat) of Eastville and Bonnie Lynn D. Marshall (Raymond) of Cheriton, numerous great nieces and nephews, close friends Betty Badger of Marionville and Jeff and Lee Walker of Birdsnest. George is preceded in death by his sister...

  John Elmore Floyd passed away on May 5, 2020 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. He was born and lived in Nassawadox, Virginia. John was predeceased by his parents, Richard Sinclair Floyd III and Anne Elmore Floyd: his grandparents, Richard S. Floyd Jr. and Sallie B. Floyd; Charles T. Elmore and Leonie H. Elmore. John is survived by his twin brother William S. Floyd (Brenda) : sister, Mary Anne F. Davis (Jim)  and his brother Charles R. Floyd...

Charles Edwin “Sonny” Spencer of Cape Charles passed away April 30, 2020 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. He was son of Margaret and R.E. Spencer, predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann, and is survived by his daughters, Sharon French of Norfolk and Sue Mapp (and husband, Tom), his grandchildren: Jake and Spencer Mapp, great grandson: Gatlin Mapp, all of Franktown.   Known as Sonny to family and friends, Sonny enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 to 1955 serving at Bentwaters...

Joyce Tilghman Butler, 86, formerly of Cape Charles, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Wuesthoff Hospice House in Rockledge, Florida. She was born on September 29, 1933 in Fairview, Virginia to Edward and Elizabeth (Ames) Tilghman. She graduated from Northampton High School and later attended Tidewater Community College. Joyce was married to Harry Lawrence Butler, Jr. on May 8, 1954 at Franktown Methodist Church. The couple relocated to Chesapeake, Virginia,...

Anne Elmore Floyd died on April 2, 2020 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock, Virginia. She was born in Painter, Virginia and was a resident of Machipongo, Virginia. Anne was predeceased by: her parents, Charles T. Elmore and Leonie Hughes Elmore; her husband, Richard S. Floyd, III; her sister, Margaret E. Lankford, and brothers, Charles T. Elmore, Jr and D. Page Elmore. She is survived by her children: Mary Anne F. Davis (Jim), Charles R. Floyd (Kathryn), William S. Floyd (Brenda), and...

Passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, MD at the age of 88.  He is the husband of Ann Taylor Byrd.  Born in Maryland on March 26, 1932 and his parents were the late Ernest and Rita Conaway Byrd. He retired as a supervisor for Moore’s Business Forms. A member of American Legion Post 93 and was in the United States Army.  Other then his wife, Ann, he is survived by his children, Thomas Byrd of Richmond, VA, Philip James Byrd of...