Obituaries

Gladys Ward

Mrs. Gladys Beach Ward peacefully passed away at home on March 10, 2024. Gladys Beach “K” Ward was born March 16, 1923, to Mary Elizabeth and Henry Clyde Beach. The youngest of five children, Mom loved her parents and siblings Clarence, Joe, Mary, and Mabel without limits. At the age...

Lola Ricks

Mrs. Lola Johnson Ricks, 95, passed away peacefully March 10, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Quinby. She was born Sept. 26, 1928, and raised in Pocomoke City. She was the daughter of the late Elton W. (Prim) Johnson and the late Sadie Collins Johnson. Her husband, David E....

Roy Elliott

This obituary is in remembrance of a compassionate soul, Mr. Roy Elliott, whose life journey was marked by a profound love for his family and animals he cared for. Despite facing numerous trials, Roy remained a constant source of strength for his beloved daughter, always offering her unwavering support...

Stuart “Buddy” Matthews

Mr. Stuart Kenneth “Buddy” Matthews, 95, husband of the late Josephine Pate “Jo Sue” Matthews, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock.  Buddy and Jo Sue were longtime residents of Parksley, and following her death, Buddy made his home at Commonwealth (formerly The Hermitage...

Martha Young

Mrs. Martha Coleburn Young, 85, passed away March 9, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born May 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph French and the late Dacia Parks Coleburn. Mrs. Young was born in Accomac in her family’s home, a place very dear to her....

Patty Thornes

It is difficult to put into words how beautiful a person Mrs. Patty Thornes was. She was one of the most giving, charitable, and kind humans I’ve ever known. There was never was an unkind word spoken of her. She exemplified what it is to be a good Christian...

Joan Shaw

Mrs. Joan Henderson Shaw, cherished family matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home in Accomac on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. A remarkable 90 years young, Joan will be especially remembered for her subtle, insightful wit and unconditional love, both of which perfectly complement the fact that her loved ones will...

John Lehne

Mr. John Timothy Lehne, 39, of Milton, Del. and sometimes Chincoteague, passed away on Jan. 27, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center from a rare and aggressive cancer. He was born on March 2, 1984, in Milford, Del., the son of Timothy and Jessica (Wright) Lehne. He went on to...

Steven Andres

It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Steven J. Andres. In the early morning hours of March 1, 2024, the clouds lifted and ushered him to heaven. Steven was a wonderful son, great friend, and beloved husband and father to his...

Melinda Bonniwell

Mrs. Melinda Jean (Bradford) Bonniwell, 56, of Hacksneck died on Feb. 4, 2024, as the result of a house fire. She was born Aug. 29, 1967.  She was the daughter of the late Jacqueline Marie (Adkins) White and John Richard “Boob” Bradford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...