Obituaries

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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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James H. Marston

SUFFOLK—James H. Marston, 48, of Suffolk passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. He was surrounded...
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Homer Mead Lewis

CALLAO—Homer Mead Lewis of Callao passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 91. Born the third son in a farming...
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Ruth L.L. Hazel

REEDVILLE—Ruth Lois Labrenz Hazel, 95, of Reedville died Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1931 to Edward David and Ruth...
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William G. “Jerry” Hamm

IRVINGTON—William Gerald “Jerry” Hamm, 94, of Irvington died April 28, 2026. Jerry attended McGuffey School, Lane High School and University of Virginia. He graduated UVA...
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Mildred J. G. Belfield

FOXWELLS—Mildred Jane George Belfield, 89, of Foxwells passed away peacefully, on April 27, 2026, in Gloucester, surrounded by her loved ones. She was predeceased by...
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