All Obituaries

Diane Lynn Lynch, 63, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on  February 3, 2023 at her residence.   She was born on November 20, 1959 to Glenn and Nora (Thomas) Wargo at El Paso, TX.   Diane is survived by her loving mother Nora Thomas Wargo of New Church, VA; two siblings, Cindy Rocher of New Church, Va and Breezy Wargo of New Church, Va; several cousins .  She was preceded in death by her Father, Glenn Alden Wargo, Sr.. Services will be held at a later...

Norman Carey Watson, 73, of Wallops Island, VA, went home to be with the Lord on the 25th of January 2023 at his home. Carey was born on the 18th of August 1949 in Chincoteague, VA to the late Windread and Estella Watson. Most important to Carey was his love and service to the Lord, which went hand in hand with his love and affection for his family and friends. Carey’s love of all things military was born out of his proud service with the Navy where he served on the USS John F....

Etruelle Maggie "Trudy" Parks, 85, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on  January 10, 2023 at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, VA.    She was born in Nicholls, GA on April 25, 1937 to the late Demory and Francies (Sapp) Meeks. She was a member of Union Baptist Church on Chincoteague Island, Va.  She loved flowers, gardening and cooking. Etruelle is survived by her two daughters, Sandra Barrett and her husband Mark of Chincoteague Island,...

James Ernest “Jersey Jim” Hausamann, 79, of Chincoteague Island, VA passed away on January 9, 2023 peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He was born to the late Augusta and Edith (Van Blarcom) Hausamann on December 19th 1943 on the family dairy farm and it was on that farm that he spent his childhood.  He then moved to Western New Jersey in 1962 and when he graduated high school, he immediately enlisted in the United States Army and proudly...

Jan Eichfield, 83, of Greenbackville,VA, passed away on January 2, 2023 at her residence in Greenbackville, VA.  She was born on February 14, 1939 in Camden, NJ, to the late Ernest and Bertha (Ellinger) Eichfeld. Jan was the Artist / Owner of Angel Wings Gallery on Chincoteague Island. She was a retired Nurse who staffed on international mission trips. Her art work and healing combined in service delivery through art therapy and teaching that touched the lives of many.   She...

Jonathan Trevor Fleming, 46, of Waverly, MN passed away on  January 2, 2023 at his residence.   He was born in Westminster, MD on February 26, 1976 to L. R. " Spider" and Beverly (Fitzgerald) Fleming. Jon was raised in Mt. Airy, MD and moved to Colorado for a career in information technology.  He later moved to Minnesota, where he loved the cold weather.   Jon is survived by his loving parents Bev and Spider of Chincoteague Island, VA; brother Bruce...

Obituary for Joyce Wessells- Our Loving Grandmother With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Wessells, our loving and devoted grandmother, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on December 30, 2022. She left us peacefully at her home in Chincoteague, VA. She was in her 88th year. Born to Margaret Hancock Layton and Wilford Layton, Joyce was originally a boardwalk baby! She shared memories of living in Ocean City with her brothers.  She is preceded in death...

Mary Catherine Hubbard (Mullany) passed away at her home in Chincoteague on December 29, 2022. She was born in New York City on  January 18, 1929 to Irish immigrant parents and was the eldest of six children.  Although Mary was her given name, most knew her by “Maureen.”  Maureen truly was the matriarch of the family and was the most self-sacrificing person one could possibly meet.  Always generous, cheerful and helping, she took care of...

Charles Ralph Turlington, 76, of Chincoteague Island, VA, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, December 26, 2022.  He was born in Owings Mills, MD on May 1, 1946, to the late Ralph and Ruth (Shipe) Turlington.  Charles Ralph was a man of many talents.  He could create anything he put his mind to.  A carpenter by trade he worked wherever his hammer was needed.  From learning the ropes with the crews in Ocean City to building scows with Mr. George...

Ada Elizabeth "Betty" Frizzell, 73, of Greenbackville, VA passed away on  December 17, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.   She was born in Wilmington, DE on April 30, 1949 to the late Irvin and Ada (Savage) Manning.  Betty is survived by her loving spouse of 53years, Bruce Creighton Frizzell Sr. of Greenbackville, Va; two children, Creighton Frizzell and his wife Marcia of Harpers Ferry, WV, Marie Woodson and her husband Chris of Mineral,...