All Obituaries

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...

Rose Marie Richardson Fogle known affectionately as "Nanny" entered her eternal rest on March 19, 2020. She was born on December 18, 1932 in Eastville, VA. She was predeceased by parents Cecil and Florence Richardson, brothers Phillip, Eugene, Robert and Kenneth Richardson, sisters Claudette Richardson and Laura Vitale, Donald Fogle, son Cecil and grandson James Fogle. Rose is survived by her long time companion Frankie Bennett of Hacks Neck, VA., brother Bob Richardson and wife...

Of Chincoteague, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the age of 94 at his home.  His wife, Kathlene Brown predeceased him.  Born in Greenup, Kentucky on January 7, 1926 and his parents were the late, John Brown and Cora Elizabeth Collins Stevens.  He was in the United States Army also, in the United States Navy during WWII.  His daughter, Joyce Rooker of Chincoteague, VA, two grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, survives him.  He was also, predeceased by...

Of Nelsonia, VA passed away at his home on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 49. He is the husband of Antonieta Velasquez. Born in Guatemala on April 2, 1970 and his parents were the late, Fransisco Escalante Bartolon and Patricia Ortiz. He worked as a truck driver for Fox Brothers Inc./Greenwood Cemetery. Hector loved spending time with his family, friends, and his church. He was a devoted Christian, father and friend. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He will be sadly missed...

Of Saxis, VA passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Riverside Shore Rehab in Parksley, VA at the age of 91.  Born on May 8, 1928 in Saxis, VA and his parents were the late, Leonard Lennon and Margaret Linton Marshall.  He was a waterman for many years.  He was predeceased by a son Lennon Ordon Marshall and a brother, Samuel D. Marshall. He is survived by two nephews, special friend, Dorothy Robinson of Saxis, VA, sister-in-law, Nancy Marshall of Salisbury, MD, and...

Mamie “Ruth” Tatum Sumners was born on January 2, 1926 in Giles County, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her loved ones on February 27, 2020 at the age of 94. A longtime resident of Eastville, Virginia, Ruth came to the Eastern Shore with her late husband, David O. Sumners Sr. and their two sons in 1954. She is survived by her sister, Betty Lou Vasiliadis, of Gainesville Florida; her two sons, David O. Sumners Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Eastville, Bob...

of Horntown, VA passed away at Hospice of the Lake in Salisbury, MD on Wednesday, February 26, 2019 at the age 88.  He is the husband of Barbara Meisch. Born in West Patterson, NJ on September 12, 1931 and his parents were the late Louis and Mable Grunwald Meisch.  He was in the United States Navy and worked as an utility maintenance.   Other then his wife, Barbara, he is survived by his children, Glenn Meisch of South Carolina, Wayne Meisch of Horntown, VA, Michelle...

Of Horntown, VA passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the age of 84 at her home.  She is the wife of Richard Earl Oncay. Born on April 2, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA and her parents were the late, Frank Ahee and Florence M. Spencer. Other then her husband, Richard, she is survived by her children, Richard Oncay, Jeffrey Oncay, David Oncay, Dennis Oncay and Patty Boyer, all of PA, seven grandchildren. Service will be at a later date.

Jean Godfrey McFord of New Church, VA. passed away at her home in New Church, VA. on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was the widow of the late Edward Lewis Mc Ford. Born in  Snow Hill, Maryland on August 11, 1931 and her parents were William Godfrey and Kathryn Beauchamp Godfrey. She retired as an egg grower. Jean is survived by her son, William Fred "Bill" McFord, her daughter in law Betty Jean McFord of New Church, VA., her brothers, Donald Godfrey of Delmar, De., Robert...

Of Horntown, VA passed away on Wednesday, January 22,2020 at the age of 51 at her residence.  She predeceased by her husband, John Wesley Hill.  Born in York, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 1968 and parents are Sally Ellen Szabo Rieker and the late Barry N. Rieker.  She was a member of the Lighthouse Ministries Church. She is survived by her children, James Lee Jester (Jamie), Julie Ellen Hill, her mother, Sally Rieker, a sister, Amy Rieker Conser, a brother, Kerry Rieker, two...