All Obituaries

Mrs. Betty Ruth Greenley, 92, of Atlantic, VA, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her residence. Born on May 28, 1933, in Atlantic, Betty was the daughter of Levin W. and Mary C. Fisher. Betty was happiest when she was outside, breathing in God’s clean air with the sun beating down on her shoulders. In her younger years, she and her dear friend, Patsy Thomas, saved up their money and got horses. They loved to ride through the peaceful countryside and fields of the Eastern ...

Mrs. Winnie Taylor Green, of Onley, VA, formerly of Temperanceville, VA, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock, VA, where she had resided for nearly eight years. Born March 14, 1933, in Temperanceville, Winnie was the only child of Otho “Toby” Lee Taylor and Stella Lang Taylor. A gifted student, she graduated as valedictorian of her class from Atlantic High School – an early reflection of the intelligence, determination, and quiet ...

Bernard John Schruender, 94, of Wachapreague, Virginia, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 29, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock, Virginia. Bernard (“Bernie”) was born on August 14, 1931, in Methuen, Massachusetts, to the late Bernard F. and Gladys E. (Wefers) Schruender. He was married for 52 years to his beloved wife, the late Ann Marie (Harrington) Schruender. Growing up in Methuen, Bernie developed a lifelong passion ...

Leonicio Velasquez Morales, de 63 años y oriundo de Boxoncan, Guatemala, falleció el 6 de abril de 2026. Leonicio fue un padre devoto para sus numerosos hijos y un hombre cuya vida estuvo cimentada en el trabajo arduo, la fe y el amor por los demás. Trabajó como agricultor, dedicando su vida a proveer para su familia y a mantenerse conectado con la tierra que tanto amaba: Guatemala. Sentía una verdadera pasión por el fútbol y encontraba gran ...

Mary Jeanette “Janie” Pruitt, 76, of Onancock, VA, was joyously reunited with her beloved husband, Alfred Ayres “Al” Pruitt, Jr., on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born March 30, 1950, in Fruitland, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas “Pete” Banks and Mary Lee Banks. Soon after high school, Janie became a licensed beautician and also worked among many familiar faces behind the counter at Corner Bakery. She later earned her associate degree and began ...

Barbara Louise Matthews, 72, of Greenbush, VA, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born December 19, 1953, in Nassawadox, VA, she was the eldest child and only daughter of the late Frederick Donald Matthews and Peggy Isdell Matthews. Following high school, Barbara completed the Licensed Practical Nurse Program. She then obtained her Registered Nurse credentials, followed by a bachelor’s degree. Barbara dedicated her life to caring for others ...

Kay Wessells Lewis, 81, of Lee Mont, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born January 3, 1945, Kay was the daughter of Paige F. Wessells and Beatrice A. Wessells. A proud alum of Parksley High School, she was always community-minded and a competitive sports machine. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Longwood College, Kay was an English teacher for seven years. She then set out on a lifelong mission to help the folks of the Eastern Shore and beyond through her work with ...

Terence David “Terry” Malarkey passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. No public service will be held. Those wishing to honor Terry’s memory may make a donation to the Terry Malarkey Leadership Fund, which supports annual scholarships for Eastern Shore students pursuing higher education – an effort that reflected Terry’s strong and enthusiastic advocacy for education. Checks may be made payable to the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation with ...

Mrs. Marion Lee White Windsor, 93, a resident of Onancock, VA, and the beloved wife of the late Virginius Milton “Jinks” Windsor, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born December 1, 1932, on Hogg Island, VA, she was the daughter of the late Arnold White and Naomi White Burford. Marion graduated from Northampton High School, where she met the ever-persistent Jinks Windsor, who soon captured her heart. The two were married in 1951 and ...

David Alan Peffer, 85, of Melfa, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. Born March 8, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in Trafford, PA, he was the only child of the late Walter Elmer Peffer and Dorothy Rapp Peffer. Following high school, David continued his education at Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly ...