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Curtis Glenn Evans, 74, of Sanford, husband of the late Mary Yoder Evans, passed away on April 17, 2026 in Baltimore, MD...
04/24/2026

Curtis Glenn Evans, 74, of Sanford, husband of the late Mary Yoder Evans, passed away on April 17, 2026 in Baltimore, MD.

Born on February 22, 1952 in Saxis, VA, he was the son of the late Glenn Curtis Evans and Manie Linton Evans. Curtis was a waterman and enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing ...

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Edward R. Procaccio, 80, of Onancock, and formerly of Sanford, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, with his best f...
04/21/2026

Edward R. Procaccio, 80, of Onancock, and formerly of Sanford, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, with his best friend and partner, Victoria Godwin, by his side.

Born on November 9, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John G. Procaccio and Terry Hazel Doerflein.
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Charles Anthony "Tony" Leonetti, age 54, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2026. Tony was born on Apr...
03/30/2026

Charles Anthony "Tony" Leonetti, age 54, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Tony was born on April 2, 1971 in Salisbury, Md. He was a lifelong resident of Virgina's Eastern Shore. He was loved by many & will be deeply missed.

He leaves behind two sons: Brad L...

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Our heartfelt condolences to our friends at Cooper Humbles Funeral Home.
03/02/2026

Our heartfelt condolences to our friends at Cooper Humbles Funeral Home.

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Teresa J. ParksMarch 10, 1949 – February 20, 2026It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa J. Park...
02/23/2026

Teresa J. Parks
March 10, 1949 – February 20, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa J. Parks on February 20, 2026. Teresa was born March 10, 1949, and passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with bulbar ALS, surrounded by the love of her family. Thou...

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Arnold Ray Spence, 90, of Fairmount, Maryland formerly of Sanford and Saxis, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February ...
02/21/2026

Arnold Ray Spence, 90, of Fairmount, Maryland formerly of Sanford and Saxis, Virginia passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Salisbury, Maryland following a short illness.

Born and raised on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Arnold was the son of the late Melvin and Florence Hall Spence of Sa...

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Robert Knox Fears, III, 79, of Atlantic, husband of Teresa Lynne Fears, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Newark, DE....
02/17/2026

Robert Knox Fears, III, 79, of Atlantic, husband of Teresa Lynne Fears, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Newark, DE.

Born on November 23, 1946, in Elkton, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Knox Fears, Jr. and Mabel Ella Bryan.

Bob held numerous law enforcement roles over the ...

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Angela Christine Linton, 61, of Sanford, VA passed away on January 29, 2026 on Chincoteague Island, VA.Born on September...
02/03/2026

Angela Christine Linton, 61, of Sanford, VA passed away on January 29, 2026 on Chincoteague Island, VA.

Born on September 23, 1964 in her parents home in Sanford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph William JoeBill Linton and Peggy Taylor Linton.

Angie was the most beautiful ...

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Judith Richardson WrightMrs. Judith Carlene Richardson Wright, 79, wife of the late Richard W. Wright of Accomac, passed...
01/27/2026

Judith Richardson Wright

Mrs. Judith Carlene Richardson Wright, 79, wife of the late Richard W. Wright of Accomac, passed away at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on January 16, 2026.

Born on February 22, 1946, in Johnson City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Carlisle and Els...

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Richard Merrill Byrd, 73, of Horntown, husband of Lisa Cooke, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Horntown, VA.Born on May...
01/10/2026

Richard Merrill Byrd, 73, of Horntown, husband of Lisa Cooke, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Horntown, VA.

Born on May 18, 1952 in Nassawadox, VA, he was the son of the late Jesse Merrill Byrd and Fannie B. Ballard-Alvis. Richard worked for Waste Management until he retired in 2012. He wa...

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Randolf Lee Swartz, better known as Randy, 64, of Saxis, Virginia, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Parksley, Virgin...
01/10/2026

Randolf Lee Swartz, better known as Randy, 64, of Saxis, Virginia, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Parksley, Virginia.

Born on December 29, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, Randy was the son of the late Russell Leonard Swartz Jr. and Theresa “Woodie” Swartz. Randy lived life on his own ter...

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Robert Elliot McGlown, 72, of Melfa, passed away on December 14, 2025 in Parksley.Born on July 31, 1953 in East Orange, ...
12/29/2025

Robert Elliot McGlown, 72, of Melfa, passed away on December 14, 2025 in Parksley.

Born on July 31, 1953 in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Robert McGlown and Alice Lorraine Arrington. He has one sister, Sharon, and two brothers, Sherwood and Rory. His family knows him as Elliot,...

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