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08/04/2025

David Wade Hart, Jr., 35, of Saxis, passed away on August 2, 2025 in Saxis, VA.

Born on June 28, 1990 in Salisbury, MD, he was the son of David Wade Hart, Sr. and Beverly Linton Hart. David was a waterman and a member of the Bayside Community Church in Pocomoke. David loved sports, especiall...

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07/17/2025

Francina McCormick, 90, of Onancock, passed away on July 15, 2025 in Onancock, VA.

Born on January 24, 1935 in the Netherlands, she was the daughter of Cornelius and Catherina Van Der Berg. Francina owned and operated a print shop for many years. She was a very independent lady who enjoyed g...

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07/07/2025

Our silent angel, Kelly Renae Thomas (34), stepped into God’s eternal embrace on July 4th, 2025.

Born on January 17th, 1991 in Nassawadox, Kelly was the beloved daughter of Bruce Edward Thomas and Lorie Linton Thomas of Saxis. Though her time here on Earth was short, she inspired all who kn...

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06/30/2025

Robert William Curtis, 86, of Atlantic, husband of Diane Curtis, passed away on June 22, 2025 in Parksley.

Born on April 11, 1939 in , he was the son of the late Carlton William Curtis and Irene Peterson Curtis. Robert was a USDA inspector for many years.

Other than his wife, Robert ...

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06/19/2025

In Memory of Eddie Durham

06/17/2025

Eddie James Durham, 64, of Bloxom, husband of Linda Taylor, passed away on June 16, 2025 in Bloxom, VA.

Born on January 23, 1961 in Mears, VA, he was the son of the late Garmon Lee Durham and Nancy Taylor Durham. Eddie was a waterman and a seafood wholesale buyer. His love of the water was e...

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06/16/2025

Violet Pruitt Mears, 93, of Parksley and a resident of the Commonwealth Senior Living, wife of the late Otho Washington "O.W." Mears, passed away on June 14, 2025 in Onancock.

Born on September 30, 1931 in Chesconessex, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Pruitt and Ona Dize Pruitt...

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06/14/2025

A memorial service for Jackie Lee Spicer, of Onancock, will be held on Tuesday, June 17th at 3:00 PM from the Onancock Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Cobb officiating.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Melfa Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 100, Melfa, VA 234...

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06/04/2025

Gloria Lee Smith Bowden, 89, of New Church, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 2, 2025, surrounded by her family and her beloved cat, Sonny, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born on July 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William Edward Smith...

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05/27/2025

Henry was a beloved employee of Thornton Funeral Home for almost 40 years. Known as Carl's right-hand-man, Henry was as loyal, trustworthy and dedicated as they come. He was a constant calm and steady presence at the funeral home and his never-in-a-hurry demeanor will be sorely missed by the whole Thornton family.

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05/27/2025

Irma Mae Hancock, 99, of Lake Park, wife of the late Carlton Henry Hancock, passed away on May 22, 2025 in Lake Park, GA.

Born on March 8, 1926, on Chincoteague Island, VA, she was the daughter of the late Hillary Clark and Audrey Bowden Clark. Irma was a homemaker and a dedicated m...

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05/24/2025

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Frank August Stegemann, beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, and grandfather, at age 67, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 24, 1958, to Frederick and Francis Stegemann, Frank was raised in...

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