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June 25, 2026

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Ada Joyce Killmon

Ada Joyce Killmon

Mrs. Ada Joyce Killmon, 81, wife of the late Brooks Lewis Killmon and a resident of Bloxom, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, with her loving family at her side. Born Feb. 26, 1940, in Hopewell, Md., Ada was one of 13 children born to the late Hampton Wade Cullen...
Turkey/Rooster Antics Bring a Smile

Turkey/Rooster Antics Bring a Smile

Dear Editor: Regarding moving the turkey and rooster: I too make the daily drive from Bloxom to Onley and look at the turkey and rooster movements. This week the turkey was actually on a small John Deere tractor! I wasn’t sure if I was the only one who noticed the...
Emma F. Edwards

Emma F. Edwards

Mrs. Emma F. Edwards, 102, of Parksley, gained her wings Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Bloxom, Emma was the beloved daughter of the late Norwood and Sally Downing. She was the mother of three sons who preceded her in death;...
Daniel E. Baumbaugh

Daniel E. Baumbaugh

Mr. Daniel E. Baumbaugh, 93, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at his home in Bloxom. Born April 28, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Daniel Baumbaugh and the late Jean Brown Baumbaugh and he lived in Bloxom for more than 19 years. He was a retired...
Clara Alice Thornes Miller

Clara Alice Thornes Miller

Mrs. Clara Alice Thornes Miller, 89, beloved wife of the late Winfred Parker “Whitey” Miller and a resident of Bloxom, reached out peacefully to the loving arms of her Lord Monday, July 12, 2021. Born March 27, 1932, in Willis Wharf, she was the daughter of the late...