All Obituaries

MACHIPONGO, VA – Commander Joseph Francis Corcoran, USN (Ret.) passed away in the comfort of his home on August 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years Joan Machen Corcoran, three devoted daughters, Dr. Denise Corcoran (David Balashinsky) of Binghamton, NY, Jill Corcoran of New York, NY, and Karen Corcoran of Alexandria, VA. He was known fondly as Papa Joe by his three adoring grandchildren, Rachel, Jack, and...

Rev. James Lacey Cook, age 89 of Helena, Montana passed away on the 20 of July 2020.  He is the husband of the late Julia Katherine Cook, and is survived by his children, Thomas Cook, Everett Cook, Dale Cook, Connie Killsnight, and Dena Dotson.  Two sisters, Othea Gram and Dolly Henley, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Rev. James Lacey Cook will be held at the John W. Taylor Cemetery in Temperanceville 0n Monday 27...

Ricky Lee " Stick" Bowden of Chincoteague, Virginia, passed away at Parksley on the 6 th of July 2020.  He is the son of the late Diane Jester Bowden and is survived by his father, Larry Bowden: a brother Ronnie Bowden; two aunts, Shirley Scarborough, and Margaret Bowden; and several cousins. In leau of flowers the family request donations for the funeral expenses. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Fox Funeral Home in Chincoteague, Virginia.

Of Greenbackville, VA passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, MD at the age of 93.  She was the wife of Charles Matthews Bodley. Born on November 22, 1926 in Greenbackville, VA and her parents were the late, Lora Brimer and Stella Mason Brimer.  She was a member of Union Medthodist Church.   She is survived by her husband, Charles, two sons, Keith and Kevin Bodley, a sister Beatrice Marshall, six grandchildren, several...

Steven Bernard Moses of Salisbury, MD and Horntown VA passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 1st. Steven was born in Massena, NY on August 17, 1957 He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, daughter Lydia (Will) Thornton and grandsons Ayden and Travis. Also surviving are his mother Patricia (Anson) VanNess, sister Audrey (Walter)Robertson and nephew Matthew (Susie) Robertson and their daughter Taylor. His former wife is Kathy Moses .He is also survived by his stepson Brian...

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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...