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June 24, 2026

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Shore Statesman Robert S. Bloxom Sr. Dies

Shore Statesman Robert S. Bloxom Sr. Dies

By Carol Vaughn — Robert S. Bloxom, Sr., 83, whose name became synonymous with statesmanship on the Eastern Shore and beyond, died Sunday at his home. Bob Bloxom’s name almost invariably is invoked as an example of the political ideal by elected officials from both...
Angeline Marsh

Angeline Marsh

Mrs. Rebecca Angeline Parramore Marsh, 93, wife of the late Earl Stevenson Marsh Jr. and a resident of Onancock, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Norfolk. Born June 9, 1926, in Cheriton, she was the daughter of the late George Fisher...

Alexander Joseph Justice

Mr. Alexander Joseph Justice, known to everyone as “Joe”, passed away Sept. 21, 2019, at PRMC in Salisbury, Md. He was born Nov. 23, 1935, to Alexander Francis Justice and Dorothy Murray Justice and was raised on Chincoteague. He ran away to join the Army at the age...
Ethel Pace Habel

Ethel Pace Habel

Mrs. Ethel Pace Habel, 88, wife of the late Kurt Carter Habel and a resident of Pungoteague, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at her home. Born Dec. 14, 1930, in Hinton, W.V., she was the daughter of the late Rosco D. Pace and Ella Jefferson Pace. Mrs....
Jimmy Parker

Jimmy Parker

Mr. James E. “Jimmy” Parker Jr., 68, devoted husband of Glenna Hickman Parker and a resident of Cashville, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Born July 10, 1951, in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late James E....