All Obituaries

Joseph Lindley Sorrells Jr., 68, of Salisbury, MD passed away on January 16, 2022, at his residence.   He was born in Salisbury, MD on May 30, 1953, to Joseph Sorrells and Ethel Faye McNure. Joseph is survived by his loving  Daughter, Amy Sorrells Brown and her husband Keith of Snow Hill, MD; Three Grandsons, Zachary Joseph Brown, Samuel Charles Brown , Jacob Ryan Brown all of Snow Hill, MD; mother, Faye McNure and her husband Moses of Chincoteague Island, VA; Two Brothers,...

Virginia Marie Bowers, 88, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on  January 10, 2022 at Tidal Health in Salisbury, MD.   She was born in Barrackville, WV on July 16, 1933 to the late Calvin and Ella (Goff) Toland. She was a member of Chincoteague Church of God. Virginia is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy Suzan Adams and her husband Joe of Chincoteague Island, VA, Brenda Kay Kelly and her husband Tommy of Jessup, MD; five granddaughters, Chrissy Neighbors and her...

Bryan George Adams, 58, of Chincoteague, VA passed away at his residence on January 10th.  He is the son of George Greeley and Ina Rae (Daisey) Adams of Chincoteague. Bryan is survived by his father, sister Renee Whealton (Dan) of Pocomoke City, MD; niece, Victoria Ohlsson (Kris) of Virginia Beach, VA; nephew, Barrett Whealton (Jennifer) and their daughter Lila Rae of Fort Leonard Wood, MO; aunt Betty Jean Savage (Terry) and cousin Jay Savage (Denise) all of Chincoteague; and...

Ruth Birch Reed, 89, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on January 1, 2022, at Riverside Shore Memorial in Onancock, VA.   She was born on Chincoteague Island, VA on May 6, 1932, to the late Leo and Cecil (Richardson) Birch. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Chincoteague Island. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Reed Franklin, Melodie Reed and Crystal Reed Hyett; sister, Gail Horner; grandchildren, Candice Alba, Matthew Mason, Robert Mason, Anthony...

Thalia Virginia "Miss T" Watson, 95, of Nelsonia, VA passed away on January 1, 2022, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, VA.   She was born on Chincoteague Island, VA on December 18, 1926, to the late Arthur and Edna (Moore) Taylor. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, Rainbow Sister Sunday School Class, Chancel Choir, and Union Baptist Ladies Choir.  She and her husband owned and operated Watson Groceries and The Lighthouse Inn and Motel for...

Laura Virginia Watson, also known as “Peggy”, of New Church, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her residence on January 1st, 2022, at the age of 87.  She was born in Snow Hill, MD on January 27th, 1934, to the late Theodore and Ruth (Hepler) Vess.  Other than her family, Peggy had several loves in her life, most of which included children.  She was a Girl Scout Leader, School Bus Driver and volunteered at the Union Baptist Church Nursery...

John Walter Martinski Sr., 90, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on  December 28, 2021 at Tidal Health .    He was born in Secretary, MD on April 26, 1931 to the late Walter and Julia (Wosnick) Martinoski. He was a member of Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. John is survived by his loving daughter, Margaret Julia Rush and her husband Curtis of Chincoteague Island, VA; daughter-in-law, Kathy Martinski of DE; five grandchildren, Donavon, Patricia, Julie, John,...

Delmas James Taylor, 73, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on December 27th, 2021, at Tidal Health in Salisbury, MD. Delmas was born on February 23rd, 1948, on a cold winter day in Bloxom, VA to the late Delmas and Georgie (Rowley) Taylor.  After growing up and graduating high school, Delmas married the love of his life, Debbie and together they raised their only child, Billy, on Chincoteague Island, VA while he worked for VDOT and eventually retired as a supervisor here on the...

Frances Dorothy Cantrelle (Suklje) residing on Chincoteague Island for the past 32 years left her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease behind to be with the Lord on December 20th, 2021. She was born in Reading, PA on May 15, 1927 to the late  Mary and John Suklje.  Frances worked for many years as a secretary/bookkeeper for several companies, most recently for Beltone Hearing Aids in Reading.   Frances was a loving sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother.  Upon...

Marlene Joan Savage, 88, of Chincoteague, VA passed away on December 16, 2021, at her residence.    She was born on Chincoteague Island, VA on July 16, 1933, to the late Harry and Margaret (Maginnis) Taylor. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, Daughters of Ruth Sunday School Class, and Order of Eastern Star Accomack Chapter # 62. Marlene is survived by her loving daughter, Belinda Sue Savage of Chincoteague Island, VA; Grandson, Randy Savage and his wife Amanda of...