The Eastern Shore News from Onancock, Virginia • Page A2

A2 DELMARVANOW.COM EASTERN SHORE NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 1 20 14 OBITUARIES the month. Whitey worked 32 years with USDA, Soil Conservation Service, in Connecticut, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, retiring in 1986 as State Resource ed, or memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Shore Regional Fire Training Center, 28598 Beacon Road, Melfa, Va. 23410; or to the Firefighter's Memorial, P.O. Box 102, Tasley, Va. 23441.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at Mr. Spencer "Mc" Rogers Spencer McMath "Mc" Rogers, 91, husband of the late Martha Scott Rogers, and a lifelong resident of his cherished Onancock, commenced his inseparable union with his much beloved wife and his God, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Born July 29, 1922, he was the only child of the late Spencer Finney Rogers and Helen LeCato McMath Rogers. After graduation from Onancock High School in 1939, Mc was graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with WT a Bachelor catch 'the big Mc was affectionately accused of 'fishing for a living, and surveying as a Mc is survived by two children, Spencer McMath "Penny" Rogers Jr. and wife, Carol, of Wilmington, N.C., and Temple Rogers Richardson and husband, Rick, of Richmond, three grandchildren, Morgan McMath Rogers, Shawn Thomas Richardson and wife, Heather, and Sara Temple Pierce and husband, Zechariah; three great-grandchildren, Spencer James Richardson, Keelin Noelle Pierce and Henry Graydon Pierce; two sisters-in-law, Harriet Scott Brocken-brough of Mechanics-ville, and Jean Tankard Scott of Onancock; and five nephews.

In addition to his loving wife of almost 68 years, and his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers-in-law, Benjamin Willard Brocken-brough and James "Holland" Scott Jr. A memorial service was conducted from the Market Street United Methodist Church, Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m., with the Rev. Robert M. Chapman II and the Rev. G.

Wayne Parsley officiating. Private interment with Masonic Rites was held at the Onancock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Market Street United Methodist Church, 75 Market Street, Onancock, Va. 23417. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at ber of Forest Road United Methodist Church.

Also left to cherish his memory are two sons, David Widgeon and his wife, Angela, and their son Benjamin Guy of Christians-burg, and Matt Widgeon of Roanoke; two sisters, Patricia and husband Jimmy, and Connie and husband William, all of Painter; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and his beloved dog, Rusty. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 18, at Forest Road United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bill Price and the Rev. Vernie Barrow officiating. Interment was in Virginia Memorial Park Monday, May 19, at 10a.m.

with military honors by American Legion Post 16. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Forest Road United Methodist Church, 2805 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Asad Eh-tesham, his nurse Lafia, and the entire staff at Lynchburg Nephrology Center; as well as the staff at Guggenheimer Rehabilitation Center.

Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg (434-237-9424) is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent by visiting Ms. Claudia P. Wise Claudia "Peggy" P. Wise, 50, a resident of Gambrills, formerly of the Shore, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, Md.

Born in New Church, Ms. Wise was the daughter of the late Grace Bonneville. She was a senior staff assistant at the Federal Reserve. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, New Church.

A funeral service was held at Shiloh Baptist Church, Atlantic, on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Harvey Davis Sr. officiated. Interment was in Mt.

Sinai Cemetery, Wardtown. Ms. Wise is survived by her sisters, Coretta Marshall and Tammie Fletcher; brothers, Antonio Fletcher, Garrette, Edward, Darryl, Dexter and Harry Wise step-father, Harry Wise and her pet, Princess. Mr. Kenneth W.

Ainsworth Jr. Kenneth Whitmal "K.W." Ainsworth 52, husband of Angela Ainsworth, and a resident of Horsey, passed day, May 15, 2014, atRiv-9 erside Kenneth W. Shore Me-Ainsworth morial Hos-Jr. pital in Nas- sawadox. Born July 8, 1961, in Nassawadox, he was the son of Brenda Drummond Peffer (and husband David) of Melfa, and the late Kenneth W.

Ainsworth Sr. K.W. was self-employed, as owneroperator of Coastal Business Resources (CBR); was a member of Modest Town Baptist Church since childhood; served his country in the United States Navy, and was a disabled veteran; was a member of the Lion's Club; and was a charter member of the Eastern Shore Disabled American Veterans. K.W. was extremely active in fire and rescue companies, and many related auxiliary services on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, including the following: Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company, Past Chief; Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Past Assistant Chief; NASA Wallops Flight Facility Fire Department, Past Chief; Eastern Shore Regional Hazmat Team, member and Hazardous Material Technician; Eastern Shore Regional Fire Training Center, member and instructor; and member of the Accomack County Fire and Rescue Commission.

In addition to his wife, mother and stepfather, survivors include his children, Tracey Rivera (and husband Jose), and Julis-sa Ainsworth, all of Horsey; two brothers, Keith Drummond Ainsworth of Crystal Beach, Texas, and L. Brent Hart and wife, JoLynn, of Onley; two grandchildren, Caleb Fuller and Joselynn Rivera; a 'special' niece and nephew, Sahra Linton and Luke Leiss; niece, Crystal Churchill and husband Scott; sister-in-law, Kim Reeder; step-grandmother, Ruth Lee Drummond; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. Besides his father, he was predeceased by great-grandparents, Dorothy Bagwell and "Daddy A full fireman's funeral was conducted from the Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company, Monday, May 19, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Brenda Laws officiating. Interment including military honors, followed in the Parksley Cemetery. Flowers will be accept Conservationist for Maryland and Delaware.

He also ran a nursery in Thornton H. Connecticut Secor Jr. for 10 years, and was an avid gardener. In addition to his wife Betty, survivors include her daughter, Linda Morgan, who loved Whitey like a father; his three children, Tammy Lee McVay of Beallsville, Ohio, Timothy Dean Secor of Nokesville, and Sydney Ann Worth of New Windsor, two grandchildren, Clarence and Emily; and two greatgrandchildren, Kaylee and Andrew. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two former wives, Dorothy A.

Secor and Myrtle B. Secor. A Celebration of Whit-ey's Life will be held at the Atlantic United Methodist Church, Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m., with Pastor Becky McGee officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Atlantic United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 159, Atlantic, Va.

23303; or to Oak Hall Rescue, 30057 Ambulance Road, Oak Hall, Va. 23416. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneral-homes.com. Williams Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. Mr.

David J. Widgeon Jr. With pic After a long illness, David Jennings Widgeon 69, of Goode, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at his residence. He was the loving husband of Jane Johnson Widgeon for 44 years. Born Dec.

7, 1944, in Nassawadox, he was the son of Annette Custis Widgeon and the late David Jennings Widgeon Sr. David was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from Limitorque Flowserve Corporation after 43 years. David enjoyed running his own lawn service for 24 years.

He was a longtime mem rl of Science 1 deeree in Civil Engineering, followed by graduate studies in structural design. His Spencer M. Rogers studies at Virginia Tech were briefly interrupted, as Mc served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a Civil Engineer and Surveyor. In 1970, he began working with the Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC), eventually retiring as their Chief Engineer.

Mc's line of work kept him out-of-doors something he greatly treasured and enjoyed. On July 16, 1948, Mc was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Chesapeake Masonic Lodge 158, A.F. A.M., and thus began a longtime commitment and dedication to Freemasonry. Among other ways, he served this Lodge as Treasurer, and Worshipful Master in 1953. In 1981, Mc held the highest office in the Freemason fraternity in the state, Grand Master of Masons, Grand Lodge of Virginia, A.F.

A.M. For that year, he coined the slogan "We'll have FUN in eighty-ONE!" Other highlights and memberships of his Freemason involvements include: Jewel Royal Arch Chapter 49, past District Deputy Grand High Priest, past High Priest, past Treasurer; Malta Commandery 24, Past Commander; Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies, 32ndDegree Knight Commander Court; and Khedive Temple in Norfolk. Mc was extremely active in his community, including a lifelong dedicated membership in the Market Street United Methodist Church, serving in many capacities throughout the years. One article, written about Mc and published in the Eastern Shore News, ended with a quote by him, "When the wind doesn't blow, I am fishing." He did love and enjoy that time on his boat, "Jingle Bells," and perpetually trying to Williams Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. Mr.

Dickie Gibbons Sr. Dickie Gibbons 80, husband of Melison Gibbons and a resident of Bloxom, passed away at his residence, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Born April 20, 1934, in Southside Chesconnes-sex, he was a son of the late John Braden Gibbons and Myrtle Spence Gibbons. Dickie was a retired waterman, and a United Methodist. In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Deborah Sharon Bagwell (and husband Snookie), of Bloxom, Richard Thomas Gibbons Jr.

(and wife Charlotte Lisa) of Gargatha, and Lisa Lynn Fitchett (and Perry Sharpley) of Stockton, a sister, Lois Ann Mears of Onancock; two brothers, Edward Gibbons of Melfa, and Johnny Gibbons of Bloxom; five grandchildren, Michael, Tommy, Angela, Sidney and Justin; six greatgrandchildren, Will, Chris, Scarlette, Elizabeth, Madison and Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home, Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Freddie Ward officiating. Interment followed in the Groton's Cemetery. Williams Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneral-homes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.

Methodist Church will be selling grilled chicken lunches on Friday, May 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunches are $8 and include grilled chicken, pork and beans, cole slaw and a roll. More gardens added to tour Three new opportunities have been added to the Habitat Small Garden Tour scheduled for Saturday, May 31. Hand thrown pots, created by Russell and Ann Jones will be available at their garden and propagated plants will be available at other gardens. A winner will be chosen at 4:30 p.m.

at the Dogwood Drive garden. Tickets are available through May 30 at the Book Bin, PNC Banks, Rayfield's Pharmacies, all local nurseries, Habitat Office and Restore in Exmore. $25 tickets will be available at all the gardens on May 31. Call 757-442-4687 or go to Williams Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. Mr.

Thornton H. Secor Jr. Thornton H. "Whitey" Secor 80, husband of Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Secor, and a resident of Atlantic, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014, at his residence. Born Aug.

25, 1933, in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., he was the son of the late Thornton H. and Florence Secor. Whitey graduated high school in Dobbs Ferry, and college at the University of Connecticut, majoring in Agronomy. He was selected into Alpha Zeta, an honorary Ag fraternity. He served two years in the United States Army, at Redstone Arsenal, as a guided missile mechanic, and was once selected as post soldier of 'OOPER XjTUMBLES FUNERAL INC.

Arrangements were made by Cooper Humbles Funeral Northampton Teacher of the Year banquet set Program tickets are $15 and available at both Rayfield's Pharmacies (Cape Charles and Nassawadox), Sullivan's Office Supply, Cape Charles, and the Northampton County District Office in Ma-chipongo. The foundation thanks the Northampton County Education Association and Shore Bank for their sponsorship. Please contact Crosby Johnson at 757-331-2932, Maxine Rasmus-sen at 757-695-3747 or Odelle Collins at 757-678-5935 for further information and ticket purchases. presented to the family of the late Calvin Brickhouse in recognition of his service to the Northampton County School District. State Sen.

Lynwood W. Lewis the dinner's principal speaker, will join the district's administration and school board in calling out the dedication of our outstanding classroom teachers and recognizing Brickhouse. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Franktown United Methodist Church, 7551 Bayside Road, Franktown. Submitted article CAPE CHARLES The Northampton County Education Foundation invites the Northampton County School District's community of friends and supporters to celebrate teaching excellence on Wednesday, June 4.

At its annual Teacher Recognition Banquet, the District's Teacher of the Year, other outstanding teachers and 2014 retirees will be honored. In addition, a resolution will be IN BRIEF Coast Guard helps boater off Chincoteague The Coast Guard medevaced a 27-year-old crewmember Saturday from a fishing boat approximately 40 miles east of Chincoteague. The master of the fishing boat Kirsten Lee contacted Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads watchstanders at 11:15 a.m. Saturday stating a crewmember was suffering from chest pain and needed medical attention. Sector watchstanders launched a crew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to assist.

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