All Obituaries

Doris Virginia (Carmean) Merritt, 91, wife of the late Elton L. Merritt Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. She was a native of Eden, MD, and resided in Cape Charles, VA. She was the daughter of the late Homer Sidney Carmean and Betty Virginia (Townsend) Carmean. Doris was a member of the Full Gospel Church and a volunteer member of the Cape Charles Fire Department for many years. Doris leaves behind a legacy of love,...

Kenneth Michael "Mike" Rouke, a resident of Franktown, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024 at the age of 86, following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Mike graduated from Conrad High School and went on to earn an associate degree from Goldey Beacom College on a basketball scholarship. Proudly, he served in the United States Naval Reserves for eight years as a Radarman. In his younger years, Mike spent cherished...

Colonel Eric Lee Redifer (US Air Force Retired), 78, husband of Judith Anne Emerson “Judy” Redifer and a resident of Atlantic, VA, passed away at his home Monday, September 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 13, 1944 in Baltimore, MD and raised in Ravenswood, WV, he was the son of the late Lee Westwood Redifer and Betty Miller Redifer. Eric graduated from Ravenswood High School, class of 1962, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in business...

Pam Ayres, of Onancock/ Pungoteague Creek, died unexpectedly on March 24, 2024, at the age of 95. We are all devastated by this huge loss and she will be forever missed. Pam was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a heart of gold, a big smile for everyone she met, and was always a joy to be around. Pam lead a life of uncompromising, energetic love of nature. She was a born nurturer; throughout her life she was immediate to care for sick or injured wildlife or domestic creatures that...

Betty Estelle Hornby, of Cashville, VA, passed away at home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born on August 18, 1927, she was a daughter to the late Gordon and Estelle Cramner. Betty married Reeves Hornby in 1980 and together they built a beautiful home together in what is now protected marshland on Doc Road in Cedar Run, NJ. Betty lived in a world of art and nature. Betty may have found her calling at a young age, but she refused to stop learning. She even earned her bachelor's degree with...

Angela Carey, 79, of Tom’s River, NJ, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onley, VA. Born November 7, 1944, in Point Pleasant, NJ, she was the daughter of Leon and Margherita “Marge” Headley. Angela was outgoing and kind and smart and loving. She got to do many things and many adventures throughout her lifetime, and I know she was proud of her children and grandchildren as we were proud of her. We will miss her greatly and she will...

Judith McDonald Maher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. A resident of the Eastern Shore of Virginia for over 30 years, Judy enjoyed a rich life full of faith, love, laughter, family, and friends. Judy was born in 1936 to John and Virginia McDonald of Chicago, Illinois. She married Daniel Richard Maher in 1958 in San Francisco and lived the life of a devoted navy wife and loving mother as the family moved...

David Ward Wilson, age 70, of New Church, VA, formerly of Poolesville, MD, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024. David was born December 7, 1953, in Brockton, MA, to the late Harry Ward Wilson, Jr. and the late Elinor Pauline Wilson Bullard. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Richard Bullard, with whom he shared a special bond. David was the cherished husband of Linda Ellen Wilson (nee Rommel) for 32 years and a devoted father to Lauren Glenn Wilson (Kam...

Joseph Isaac Linton, 61, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Parksley, VA. Born September 29, 1962 in Nassawadox, VA, he was a son of the late Norris Hilton Linton, Sr. and Margaret Jean “Peggy” Linton. Joey had an extensive work history and could do just about anything. Among his many jobs, he worked as a mechanic at Tyson Foods and especially enjoyed his time working alongside his brother, Jamie, as operations manager at...

María Lucía Cardona Berduo, 56, de Painter, VA, anteriormente de San Marcos, Guatemala, falleció el domingo 7 de abril de 2024. María nació en San Marcos el 22 de enero de 1968, hija del fallecido Felipe Cardona López y María Francisca Berduo Pérez. María conoció al amor de su vida, Demecio Escalante, y los dos se mudaron a los Estados Unidos. Demecio se mudó a Estados Unidos hace 22 años y ella lo hizo tres...