All Obituaries

T. Maureen Toy-of Captains Cove, Greenbackville,VA died on May 5th, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Maureen was the daughter of Harry R. Toy and Mary Gordon Toy. Born in Chester PA, Maureen resided in Wilmington for 16 years. In 1965, she entered the Benedictine Order of Sisters at St. Gertrude Monastery in Ridgely, MD and was a member of the community for 14 years. Maureen's love of God and of her family, as well as her commitment to education and her...

Denver Harvey "Denny" Mears, 81, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on  May 5, 2021 at his residence.   He was born on Chincoteague Island, VA on March 13, 1940 to the late Harvey and Lillie (Bowden) Mears.  He was a member of Union Baptist Church and Ready Bible Class.  He was enlisted in the United States Coast Guard from 1959 until 1961.  He continued his service as a Coast Guard reservist until 1963.  After his service in the Coast Guard,...

Elizabeth Anne Hopkins, 78, of Chincoteague Island, passed away on  April 23, 2021 at her residence .   She was born on Chincoteague Island, VAon October 17, 1942 to the late John Beebe and Jeanette (Lewis) Beebe.   She was a member of Christ United Methodist on Chincoteague Island, VA. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Michelle Hopkins Merritt of Chincoteague Island, VA; Two Grandsons, Drew Merritt and his wife Callie of Greenbackville, VA, Mark Merritt of...

Ernestine Faye "Teenie" Savage, 84, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on April 11, 2021 at her residence.She was born on Chincoteague Island, VA on May 29, 1936 to the late Ernest and Margaret (Daisey) Mason.She was a member of Union Baptist Church.Teenie is survived by her loving spouse of 65 years, Harold Savage of Chincoteague Island, Va; two sons, Monty Lightfoot and his wife Wanda of Temperanceville, VA, Ellis Savage and his wife Wendy of Atlantic, VA; two granddaughters, Samantha...

Danny Walker Horner, 74, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on March 31, 2021 at his residence.He was born in Nassawadox, VA on January 28, 1947 to the late Leonard and Adelaide (Baker) Horner.He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church on Chincoteague Island, VA.Danny is survived by his loving spouse of 46 years,Gail Birch Horner of Chincoteague Island, VA; daughter, Wendy Savage and her husband Ellis of Atlantic, VA; Granddaughter, Mackenzie Savage of Atlantic, VA; several nieces...

Theo Catherine Holland, 89, of New Church, VA passed away on March 27, 2021 at the Harrison House in Snow Hill, MD.She was born in Miami Beach, FL on February 29, 1932 to the late John "Jack" Carpenter and Jessie Mae (Hughes) Betz.She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church on Chincoteague Island, VA and OES # 62.Theo is survived by her two sons, Jack Jester and his wife Cherie of Atlantic, VA, Cloyd Jester and his wife Sue of Sanford, VA; daughter, Janet Watson-Rocchini and her...

Linda Sue Rush, 30, of Chincoteague Island, VA went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 22, 2021.Linda’s focus in life was to be a beacon for others. Linda’s love for children was unparalleled. She never met a child she did not love, and she taught them how to love like Jesus. Linda lived to serve Jesus and others before herself which gave her true joy and peace. Linda’s smile was infectious, and she knew she could do all things through Christ who strengthened her.She...

Carlton Thomas Leonard, 69, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on March 15, 2021 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onanock, VA. Kind, loving, generous, father, grandfather, friend, captain and so much more. An accomplished local business owner born and raised on Chincoteague. His deepest love was for family, this island, horses and the water. He will be missed by his community and all his friends and family. But he leaves us behind with memories to fill the largest heart from his...

Gregory Hillman Hopkins, 72, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away suddenly on March 5, 2021.He was born in Nassawadox, VA on April 11, 1948 to the late Hillman and Geneva (Daisey) Hopkins. Gregory worked as a truck driver for West Trucking.Gregory is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Marsha Mazuchowski Hopkins of Chincoteague Island, VA; two sons, Dustin Miera of ID, Richard Cook of Palmetto, FL; daughter, Tina Cook of Millsboro, DE; nine grandchildren, Shawna, Jeff, Gregory,...

Arne Bendik Breland, 81, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on February 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Norway on October 14, 1939 to the late Anders and Sigrid (Skaar) Breland.He was a member of Union Baptist Church.Arne is survived by his loving spouse of 57 years, Myrna Breland of Chincoteague Island, Va; two sons, Arne Steven Breland and his wife Peggy of Chincoteague Island, VA, Gary Erik Breland and his wife Anna of Chincoteague Island, VA;...