by James Ritch | Sep 30, 2021 | Obituaries
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...
by James Ritch | Sep 20, 2021 | Opinion
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...
by James Ritch | Sep 8, 2021 | Obituaries
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;...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Obituaries
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...
by James Ritch | Jul 14, 2021 | Obituaries
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...