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Cape Charles, Virginia Obituaries

Irving Leroy Fisher

Irving Leroy Fisher

Jun 10, 2007

Leroy Fisher was born on January 15, 1924, the son of Lillian Fisher and James Jones. Leroy was reared by his grandmother, Hattie Fisher and uncle, Otho Fisher and attended the Northampton County Public Schools. Leroy met and married Margaret Carter in August, 1944 and from this union, six daughters were born. During the time that he and Margaret were...

Irene Robinson Wilson

Irene Robinson Wilson

Apr 29, 2007

Irene "Rena" Robinson Wilson was born on December 7, 1907 in Northampton County, Virginia. She was the seventh child born to Reverend Louis Robinson and Lillian Comfort Dixon Robinson. Irene grew up and attended school in Northampton County. Irene joined First Baptist Church Capeville many years ago and remained a devoted member to her beloved church until her demise. Rena...

Edith Merl Coppage

Edith Merl Coppage

Apr 3, 2007

Edith Merl Coppage was born February 19, 1928 in Boston, Massachusett. The only daughter of the late Chester Frank and Margaret Jane Coppage, Edith spent her childhood years in the small town of Plympton. She was an adventurous child who loved the outdoors and throughout her life she always preferred the country to the city. Edith graduated from high school...

Edith Merl Coppage

Edith Merl Coppage

Apr 3, 2007

Edith Merl Coppage was born February 19, 1928 in Boston, Massachusett. The only daughter of the late Chester Frank and Margaret Jane Coppage, Edith spent her childhood years in the small town of Plympton. She was an adventurous child who loved the outdoors and throughout her life she always preferred the country to the city. Edith graduated from high school...

Richard Lee Upshur

Richard Lee Upshur

Mar 18, 2007

On Sunday, March 18, 2007, Richard Lee Upshur exchanged his earthly labor for his heavenly reward. He was one of ten children born to the late John Ed and Cora Harmon Upshur. Richard attended the public school system of Northampton County. He enjoyed working the soil of the land as a dedicated farmer. He retired from farming in 1988 and...

Richard Lee Upshur

Richard Lee Upshur

Mar 18, 2007

"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble." Psalm 46: 1 On Sunday, March 18, 2007, Richard Lee Upshur exchanged his earthly labor for his heavenly reward. He was one of ten children born to the late John Ed and Cora Harmon Upshur. Richard attended the public school system of Northampton County. He enjoyed working the...

Ralph Rawlings

Ralph Rawlings

Feb 19, 2007

Ralph Rawlings was born on January 21, 1930 in Georgia. He moved to Florida in his early adult life. He lived there and had lots of odd jobs including working as an orderly at a hospital. Ralph came to Virginia as a labor worker where he met many friends and made this his home. His biological family is unknow but...

Willie Deloatch

Willie Deloatch

Jan 5, 2007

Willie Deloatch was born June 22, 1924 in Northampton County, NC to the late Jake and Rosalind Bottoms. He later moved to Cape Charles, Va. and was employed as a farmer. He was married to late Evelyn V. Deloatch. On Friday, January 5, 2007 God saw him suffering and gently whispered "come on home and take your rest." Left to...

Fannie Bernell Bailey Townsend

Fannie Bernell Bailey Townsend

Jan 5, 2007

Mrs. Fannie Bernell Bailey Townsend, 77, of Cape Charles died Friday, January 5, 2007, at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. Born in Cape Charles, she was the daughter of the late James Albert and Tobitha Knight Bailey. Mrs. Townsend was a member of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cape Charles. She was predeceased by her husband, Cornelius Moses...

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