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Cape Charles, Virginia Obituaries

Margie Mary Jackson Dixon

Margie Mary Jackson Dixon

Jun 21, 2018

Margie Mary Jackson Dixon born on February 15, 1931, departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was affectionately known by her family as "Dottie". She was born in Northampton County, Virginia to the late Isaiah and Estelle Jackson. In 1948, she was joined together in marriage to Elijah Dixon and from this...

Joann Nottingham Adkins

Joann Nottingham Adkins

Jun 14, 2018

On Thursday, June 14, 2018, God called his daughter home.  Joann Nottingham Adkins, 69, entered eternal rest at the Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onley, Virginia.  She was the sixth child of eleven born to the late Carl and Ethel Nottingham on March 27, 1949 in Cheriton, Virginia. Joann was educated in the public schools of Northampton County.  She worked...

Elizabeth C Riley

Elizabeth C Riley

Jun 10, 2018

On June 10, 2018 the Lord commissioned the home going of Elizabeth Collins Riley in Cape Charles, Virginia. Elizabeth was the second daughter and the fifth child born to the union of the late John and Maude Coles Collins on March 12, 1937 in Northampton County, Virginia. Elizabeth attended the public schools of Northampton County. Upon graduation, she obtained a...

Manie Joynes Goodwyn

Manie Joynes Goodwyn

Mar 21, 2018

Manie Joynes Goodwyn, affectionally called "Mamie" daughter of the late Joseph and Chanie Satchell Joynes, was born July 4, 1926 in Northampton County, Virginia, where she attended school and remained a lifelong resident. For many years, she was employed at Webster Canning Factory in Cheriton, VA. Manie was married to the late Samuel Goodwyn, Sr. and they were blessed with...

James Goffigon, Jr

James Goffigon, Jr

Mar 17, 2018

Mr. James Goffigon, Jr, 93, formerly of Cape Charles, Virginia passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Nassawadox, Virginia.  He was born January 25, 1925 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late James and Ruth Potts Goffigon. Mr. Goffigon served in the United States Armed Forces. A full obituary will be available in the near future.

Sylvia Denise Hopkins

Sylvia Denise Hopkins

Mar 2, 2018

The Beginning Sylvia Denise Hopkins was born on October 17, 1952 to Johnnie Henderson and the late Sylvia Robinson Henderson. The Journey Denise as she was affectionately called, was born, reared, and educated in Northampton County, Virginia.  She graduated from Northampton High School in 1971.  She later married the late Tyrone Hopkins and unto this union,...

Thomas Lee Stratton

Thomas Lee Stratton

Feb 26, 2018

Thomas "Guru"  Lee Stratton was born October 15, 1945 to the late James F. Stratton and Joanner G. Stratton of Cape Charles, Virginia. The "Guru" was born in Cape Charles, Virginia.  He was educated in Northampton County School system.  He was second born of seven Children. On November 23, 1968, he married his beautiful wife, Ernestine "Tina" Stratton and...

Tyrone Anthony Smaw

Tyrone Anthony Smaw

Feb 25, 2018

Tyrone Anthony Smaw, 64 of Newport News, Virginia, formerly of the Eastern Shore of Virginia passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Virginia. Tyrone was born May 27, 1953 to the late Thomas and Gladys Smaw.  He attended the Public Schools of Northampton County.  Later he attended the Community College and was employed as...

Phillip Williams

Phillip Williams

Feb 11, 2018

Phillip Williams, son of the late Reverend Benjamin Williams and Bertha Allen Williams, was born February 19, 1948. On February 11, 2018, Phillip heard a voice from heaven calling his name, but before answering the call, Phillip gave praise unto God by shouting out loudly, 3 consecutive times, "Thank you Jesus for Saving Me." Phillip then let go and answered...

Natalie Anita Moses

Natalie Anita Moses

Dec 13, 2017

God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call His child, Natalie Anita Moses, home on December 13, 2017.  Natalie was the youngest of six children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph and Virginia Moses, on July 20, 1964 in Northampton County, Virginia. She was educated in the Northampton County Public School System and attended Morgan State University. ...

Leslie Jenkins

Leslie Jenkins

Nov 7, 2017

Leslie Jenkins was born on January 31, 1952 in New York, NY. He was the son of the late Evangeline J Perry. He was raised in Cape Charles, VA and attended Hampton School for the Deaf and Woodrow Wilson Learning Center. He was employed as a cook at Cape Charles Air Force Base until the base closed. Leslie, affectionately known...

Gerald Jaspher Marshall

Gerald Jaspher Marshall

Nov 4, 2017

Mr. Gerald Jaspher Marshall, 76 of Cheriton, Virginia passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born January 12, 1941 to the late Bertha Vicks Marshall on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. He attended the public school system and was employed as a factory worker. Paul, as he was called by family and friends...

Larry Wadell Figgs

Larry Wadell Figgs

Oct 30, 2017

Larry Wadell Figgs was born February 3, 1952 to the late Chester Anna and Thurman Figgs. Larry answered the Master's call to eternal rest on October 31, 2017 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Larry was educated in Northampton County and graduated from Northampton County High School. Realizing the limited amount of work on the Eastern Shore, Larry later decided to...

Dorothy Thomas Press

Dorothy Thomas Press

Oct 6, 2017

Our beloved Dorothy Mae Press departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 6, 2017 while a resident at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Nassawadox, Virginia. Dorothy Mae Thomas was born April 15, 1926 to the late Harriet Thomas Holt and Dr. Thomas Reid. She was born and reared in Treherneville and attended Northampton County Public Schools....

Mary Gillis Bracey

Mary Gillis Bracey

Oct 1, 2017

Elder Mary Gillis Bracey was born to the late Jessie and Ellen Dillard Gillis on June 27, 1919. Elder Mary Bracey went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her residence, Fairview, VA. She attended Northampton Public School; she was a long time employee of Kane and Miller and Perdue Farms. Elder Bracey accepted Jesus Christ...

James Gregory Mitchell

James Gregory Mitchell

Aug 27, 2017

James Gregory Mitchell, aka "Fuzz", peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was born to the late Maxine (West) and James Bentley Mitchell on February 16, 1951. James attended Cape Charles Combined School and Northampton County Public Schools graduating from Northampton County High in 1969 where he played football and excelled at basketball. After graduation from...

Samuel Tamer Robinson

Samuel Tamer Robinson

Aug 18, 2017

The Alpha Samuel "Sam" Tamer Robinson, husband of the late Mary Ellen Robinson was born January 24, 1947 to the late Nelson and Mary Hallett Robinson in Townsend, Virginia The Journey Sam was born, reared and educated in Northampton County, Virginia. He was the youngest of four boys. He was also predeceased by his three brothers, Nelson, Jr., George and...

Geneva Owens Weeks

Geneva Owens Weeks

Aug 7, 2017

Mrs. Geneva Owens Weeks, 53, formerly from the Eastern Shore of Virginia departed this life on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was born January 14, 1964 to the late Catherine and Lindwood Owens. She was married to Cord Lee Weeks. Graveside services will be held Friday, August 18, 2017 at 1:00...

Percell Washington

Percell Washington

Aug 6, 2017

Mr. Percell Washington, 69, of Portsmouth, Virginia departed this life on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg, Virginia. He was born July 15, 1948 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to the late Virginia Washington Ames. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Cape Charles Community Cemetery. A full obituary...

Wesley Arthur Stevens

Wesley Arthur Stevens

Jun 22, 2017

Wesley Arthur Stevens 79, became one of God's angels June 22, 2017 with his daughter by his side. He as born January 6, 1938 to the late Mildred Bland and late Arthur Stevens. He attended Cape Charles Elementary School and Northampton High School before joining the United States Army in 1955. During his years of employment, he worked at Martins...

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