Obituaries

Annelise W. Simmons

CHARLESTON, SC—Annelise Ware Simmons, 78, was killed March 26, 2026, when struck by a motor vehicle while on her morning walk in downtown Charleston. Born...

A. Wayne Ogburn

EDGEWATER, FL—A. Wayne Ogburn, 84, of Edgewater, Fla., passed away at his home on Sunday, May 3, 2026. A native of Tidewater, Wayne was a...

Eleanor H. Jones

REEDVILLE—Eleanor Headley Jones, 94, of Reedville passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 16. Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin Paul...

John M. “Jack” Jennings

IRVINGTON—John M. “Jack” Jennings, 99, died on May 17, 2026, at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in Irvington. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Julann Jennings. Born on...

Geanie S. Henley

POTOMAC. MD—Geanie Stokes Henley, 81, of Potomac, Md., passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on December 3, 1944, in Washington,...

Vernon F. Cooke

LANCASTER—Vernon Franklin Cooke, 51, of Lancaster passed away on May 16, 2026, at home surrounded by family members. Vernon was born on November 10, 1974,...

Mary B. White

WEEMS—With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Mary Blackstone White announces her passing on May 6, 2026,...

Ruth V. Steppe

FREDERICKSBURG—Ruth Virginia Steppe, 99, of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church for 38 years...

Adele V. G. “Tina” Sanford

WEEMS—Adele Valentina Gallagher “Tina” Sanford, 70, of Weems passed away suddenly on May 6, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Thomas...

Richard L. Chenery III

GLEN ALLEN—Richard L. Chenery III of Glen Allen died May 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Lucy...

Floyd S. Turlington Jr.

WHITE STONE—Floyd S. Turlington Jr., 90, of White Stone passed away peacefully in his cherished riverside home on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He is survived...

Joseph C. Taylor

WHITE STONE—Joseph Cephas Taylor, the son of the late Handy and Rebecca Taylor, passed away peacefully at home with his family on April 30,...

Aubrey S. Stokes I

WICOMICO CHURCH—Aubrey S. Stokes I, 66, (May 13, 1959 - April 18, 2026) spent his childhood in Dunnsville, with his parents Aubrey H. Stokes...

Mary “Louise” Stevens

LANCASTER—Mary “Louise” Stevens, 96, of Myer Creek Farm, Lancaster, passed away on February 2, 2026. A celebration of her life will be held at 11...

Michael “Mike” L. Shelton

WEEMS—Michael “Mike” Lee Shelton, 62, of Weems passed away on April 22, 2026, with his devoted wife by his side after a courageous six-year...

Robert F. McArdle Jr.

MORATTICO—Robert Francis McArdle Jr., 62, of Morattico passed away April 26, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Francis McArdle Sr. and...

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