All Obituaries

Ethel Marie Turner of Tasley, VA was born on February 25, 1931 to the late Fletcher "Big Apple" Turner and Sarah Boggs Turner of Tasley, VA. God called her home on May 18, 2020 at Riverside Shore Memorial following a brief illness. She received her education in Daughtery and was an employee with Lewis Groceries as a butcher for over 40 years before working for Accomack County Schools for over 30 years. She was known for "Miss Turner-Bus 37". Ethel was...

 Levon Hibbler, was born January 21, 1953 in Jackson, MS to Henry C. & Marie Tucker-Hibbler, he was one of 9 children. Henry Hibbler Jr, Lenoia HibblerWest Stiff , Robert Hibbler, Clifton Hibbler preceded him in death. Levon was known for loving to help people, and always kept a smile on his face.  He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1975 during the Vietnam War. He was a mechanic, truck driver, a bus driver for Grey Hound, and  a carrier the United States Postal...

On Saturday evening, May 16, 2020, an angel gained its wings to be with the Lord. On that day, Martha Elvira Cunningham, 89, passed away peacefully at Novant Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Martha was born on February 16, 1931 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Sonnie Flyth and the late Luvenia Parker Flyth.  She was the second youngest of four children. Because she was the only daughter, the family nicknamed  her “Sister”. After attending public school...

Louise Marcus Taylor  On Friday, May 15, 2020, Louise Marcus Taylor answered the “Master’s Call” to eternal rest at Oakland Manor Residential in Petersburg, Virginia.  Louise was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 15, 1941.  She was the daughter of the late Rosa Lee and Hammie T. Marcus. Louise was educated in the Norfolk Public School System.  She retired in food service from Norfolk Public School System after 25 years.  She had a...

Brenda Cheryl Pettit Simpkins, daughter of the late Edgar Pettit Sr. and Naomi Peters Pettit, was born March 4, 1961 in Accomac Virginia. She departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, Virginia. Brenda was a member of Abba’s House Church in Parksley VA. She loved reading her Bible and listening to gospel music. She was also a huge sports fanatic. Brenda was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs....

Richard A. Macklin, 72, of Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on May 4th, 2020, surrounded by family and friends in Chesapeake, Virginia. He was born to Richard Macklin, Sr., and Addie Macklin on September 7th, 1947 in Boston, Mass. He attended Boston English High School and later joined the Air Force, where he received Honorable Discharge in 1972. Richard graduated from Boston State College (UMass Boston) with a degree in Education and subsequently worked at several Boston high schools in...