All Obituaries

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Betty Drummond Hall, 96, of Nassawadox and Machipongo, Virginia formerly a long-time resident of Cape Charles, Virginia, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Elsie Bowen, Tuesday, September l3, 2022 following a brief illness.   Charles Santa Hall was her beloved husband of 59 years and predeceased her in 2003. Betty was the daughter of Elsie Onley Drummond and Herman Forrest Drummond. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Herman...

Raymond E. Brady affectionately known as “Buddy” to family and friends departed this life peacefully on September 12, 2022 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. Buddy was a resident of Nassawadox and was born on June 9, 1951 in Oyster, VA. to the late Burleigh “Dick” and Julia Anne Brady. He grew up in Northampton County where he spent years working of the Chesapeake Bay along side his Daddy and other family. Buddy was a man of God and loved his Lord...

April Millett Marquedant passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She bravely fought a long, hard battle with cancer. She was born April 15, 1940 in Portsmouth, Virginia. and grew up in Ocean View. Her parents were the late John C. and Helen B. Millett. April moved to the Shore in 1989, she retired from the Eastern Shore Community Services Board after 19 years of service. She was the youngest of five children. She was predeceased by her son, Paul...

Mary Goffigon Scott Buck, 99, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022, surround by love and care at her family home, “Pinecrest”, in Dalbys, VA.   The eldest of eight children, Mary Goffigon was born on March 26,1923 in Seaview, VA; she completed Cape Charles School in eleven years and went on to graduate from the College of William & Mary in 1945 with a major in Library Science.  In that same year, she married Clarence Walter Buck (“Buck”), her...

Of Horntown, VA passed away at her residence on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the age of 65.  She was the wife of David Short. Born Baltimore, MD on July 21, 1956, her parents were the late, Alice Mae Terry Munch and William Munch.  She is survived by her husband, David of Horntown, VA, she was predeceased by her sons, David Brian and Kevin Christopher Munch.  Service at a later date.  

Of Salisbury, MD passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 25, 2022 at the age of 36. Born in New Brunswick, NJ on April 13, 1986 and his parents are James Michael, Sr. and Ruth Bennett Bishop.  He was in the National Guard and worked in Waste Water Management.  He is survived by his parents, James and Ruth Bishop, one son, Asher James Bishop, a daughter, Ember Lin Bishop, a brother, Brandon Kyle Bishop.  There will be no service at this time.  

Clara Louise Reed Of Horntown, Va passed away at her residence on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the age of 66. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 20, 1955 to parents, Norman, Sr. and Pearl Poole Dennis. Before relocating to Virginia, Clara lived in Jessup, MD where she was a licensed home daycare provider for many years.  Clara is survived by her husband, Stephen Reed of Horntown, VA, a son, John McCullough, a daughter, Kelly Trippe and husband Kevin, six sisters (Doris Smith,...

Of Mears, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Onancock, VA at the age of 64.  Born on December 1, 1957 in Mears, VA and his parents were the late, Homer and Nita Lankford.  He is survived by his brothers, Dale Lankford (Elizabeth and Chris Lankford (Cookie), Aunt Ellen Vandran, Longtime companion, Mary Snead, two nieces and one nephew and several cousins. To Honor his wishes no services will be held, a Private Interment was held at...

Racheal Mae Prichard went to rest on February, 27, 2022, just shy of her 95th birthday. She was born March 15, 1927 in Shenandoah, Virginia and died peacefully on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  Racheal lived a full, happy and healthy life enjoying her family and beloved Baltimore Orioles, Colts, and Ravens. Racheal had a quick wit, a hearty laugh, and a sharp mind, starting every day with the crossword and a cup of black coffee. She was loved by family and friends who hold fond...