The Eastern Shore News from Onancock, Virginia • Page A2

SHORE Mr. Kevin N. Bagwell Kevin N. Bagwell, 58, husband of Mary E. Bagwell and a resident of Onancock, died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Riverside Shore ehab, Parksley.

orn in Onancock, Mr. agwell was the son of Dorothy Bagwell and the late Thomas Bagwell. He was a produce truck driver. Afuneral service was held at Mt. Nebo Baptist hurch, Onancock, on Saturday, July 4, at 2 p.m.

The Rev. Martin Bundick officiated. Interment was in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Onancock. Other than his wife and mother, Mr.

Bagwell is survived by a daughter, Marcie W. White; children, Shericora Bagwell, Tanhia Bagwell and Monique West; step-children, Larry Hijii and Meosha Bagwell; sisters, Beverly Bagwell, Tobitha Lee and Juanita Yarrell; brothers, Robert, Micheal, Donald and Tommy agwell; and 16 grand- hildren. A rrangements were made by Cooper Humbles Funeral Accomac. Mr. George R.

arnes George Raymond Barnes, 84, a longtime resident of New Church, ied on Thursday, July 2, 2 015, at Riverside Nurs- i ng Home, in Parksley. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Raymond E. Barnes a nd Dorothy J. Barnes on uly 25, 1930. He was a aithful member at Berea UMC in New Church.

George never married, but is survived by his many fire department, and church friends. eorge lived in Pennsylvania until he was in is early 20s. He then moved with his family to New Church. George worked at Southern States in New Church for many years, serving customers with a warm greeting and friendly mile. He had two great loves; the New Church Volunteer Fire Department and Berea UMC.

He served oth for over 60 years. George served as the Fire Department Secretary a nd was very proud and dedicated to his position. It has been said that if a nyone coughed or sneezed it was recorded in the meeting minutes. George tried to answer all fire calls, riding his bike to the fire house, often beating those who responded by car. The fire de- artment created an annual award presented as the Barnes A honoring George for his many years of service.

second love was Berea UMC, and was afaithful member for 60 years. George rang the church bell each Sunday, inviting all to come to the church. He was in charge of posting the hymns and etting up the for the orship Service. George oved the Lord, and was a reat witness. childlike inn ocence was heartwarm- i ng.

He had, an enormous love for everyone. When ealth problems necessitated he moved into Rivers ide Rehab, formerly Shore Life. He adjusted uickly to his new home. eorge was lovingly referred to as the He played his ymns in the activity room entertaining the oth- residents. When a hurch choir visited the nursing home, he found his way to the front and sang with them.

He also loved bingo and was a regular participant. George was respected by members of the fire department and Berea church. They showed their love by their visits a nd bringing him to vents at both places. eorge will be missed by his caregivers at Riverside, the New Church Fire Department, the church, and all those whose lives he touched. Thank you George for being the per- on, God created you to be.

Funeral service was held on Monday, July 6, at Berea United Methodist Church, New Church, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Arum Kim officiating. Interment was at Cemetery, New Church. Local arranagements made by Fox Funeral Home, Temperanceville. Mrs.

Althea W. Fosque Althea W. Fosque, 80, wife of the late Gardner osque Sr. and a resident Horntown, died ednesday, July 1, 2015, at her residence. Born in Accomack County, Mrs.

Fosque was he daughter of the late annon and Ella Towns end. She was disabled, and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Horntown. A funeral service was held at Tabernacle Baptist hurch, Horntown, on Sunday, July 5, at 1p.m. he Rev. Dr.

Lisa Johnson officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Fosque is sur- ived by her daughters, arline Drummond, Lillie yrd, Martina Marshall and Sandra Fosque; sons, Mannon Fosque, Gardner Fosque, Maurice Fosque a nd George Townsend; isters, Annie Mae Jenk ins, Roxie Morris, Lillie Davis and Hazel Marshall; brothers, Oscar, Clarence and James Townsend; special friends, Dorothy Cropper a nd Albert Johnson; 22 grandchildren; and 33 reat-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Cooper Humbles Funeral Accomac.

Mr. Edward L. Gibbons Edward Lee Gibbons assed away early Friday morning, July 3, 2015, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. He was 82 years old and was a ember of Halls Chapel hurch. Born in Southside hesconnessex on Aug.

24, 1932, he was the oldest child of the late John Braden Gibbons Sr. and Myrtle Spence Gibbons. He married the love of his life, Louetta Godwin Gibbons, in 1957. They shared 5 8 happy years together i Sanford, and enjoyed he love and life of two aughters, five grandchild ren and seven great- randchildren. A fter they were moved from their longtime home i Sanford by Hurricane Sandy, they lived i Melfa with their daughter and son-in-law, Tamm and Ron Matthews.

dward (also known as and was a true Eastern Shore aterman with Tangier blood. His life working on he water began in his arly teens, and end until he was 76 years old. In between, he raised chickens, perfected his boat building abilities at Chris Craft and furthered his carpentry skills with J. Roland Dashiell Sons. Part of his legacy includes asmall fleet of wooden deadrise workboats and kiffs as well as schools, ridges and condomini- ms.

He returned to work the waters of the Pocomoke Sound and focused on his boat building in 1976. He eventually reluctantly turned to a fiber- lass skiff, but always pulled his peeler pots by hand. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his family, fishing, steaming crabs, telling jokes, square dancing, traveling abit, experimenting in the kitchen and building models of his workboats. He also enjoyed learning about nearly anything, but in particular investing, the environment, extreme fishing and anything to do with NASCAR and Professional Wrestling. Other than his parents, was predeceased by his ldest daughter, Diana ibbons Bonniwell; his mother-in-law, Irene W.

Godwin; father-in-law, John Nathan Godwin; rother, Dickie Gibbons; ister-in-law, Peggy G. iller and her husband, Melvin; and four brothers-in-law, Johnny Godwin and his wife Margie, A ndrew Parks, Ronnie Whitmore and Olin ears. In addition to his wife, is survived by his daughter, Tammy Gibbons Matthews and her husband, Ron Matthews of Melfa; son-in-law eade Bonniwell of Quin- a brother, Johnny B. Gibbons Jr. and his wife, Rosemary, of Bloxom; a sister, Lois Ann Mears of nancock; four sisters-in- aw, Milicent Gibbons of loxom, Roberta Chance and her husband, Eddie, of Sanford, Ann Pruitt and her husband, Johnny, of Pocomoke City, Maryland, and Sylvia Whit- ore of Smithfield, Virginia; grandchildren and reat-grandchildren, Christy L.

Baylis, her partner Shawn Gaston, their son Aiden and his daughter Shanon of Edinburgh, Virginia, Cindy L. Daniels, her husband, Brian, of Blacksburg, irginia, their children, Connor and Caitlin, Connie L. Cooper, her husband, Skyy, and their daughter, Elyana, of hristiansburg, Virginia, Ashleigh M. Miller, her husband, Matthew, and heir sons, Brayden and Liam, of Pikeville, North Carolina, and Justin E. atthews of Onancock, his wife, Brittany, and their daughter, Mayson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted from the graveside at the Wacha- reague Cemetery on Monday, July 6, at 11a.m., with Pastor Freddie Ward fficiating. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contribu- ions may be made to Lighthouse Ministries, 18317 North Keller, VA 23401, or to the A merican Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneral- homes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock uneral Home.

Mr. Royce L. Jones Royce Lee Jones, 79, of Chincoteague Island, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland. He was born on Chincoteague Island on ay 1, 1936 the late Herman and iriam (Clark) Jones. He was a member of Union Baptist Church on Chincoteague Island, where he erved as deacon, usher, a nd trustee.

He also was a ember of Accomack Lodge He retired from the United States Coast Guard after 20 ears of service. Royce is survived by is loving spouse of 60 years, Betty Richardson ones, of Chincoteague Island; son, Stephen Lee Jones of Chincoteague Island; two daughters, Debr a Jones Owens and her usband, Robert Brian, of hincoteague Island, and Laura Ellen Jones of Chincoteague Island; four grandsons, Ryan Daisey a nd his wife, Amanda, of anassas, Virginia, Kevi Daisey and his wife, Jen, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Seth Owens of Chincoteague Island, and Brian Owens Jr. and his wife, Brittany, of Hert- ord, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Jessi ones of Greenbackville, and Jenni Howard and her husband, Perry, of Wattsville; brother, William E. Jones of Chincoteague Island; four great-granddaughters, Caitlyn Howard, Cayleigh Howard, aymen Howard and Arden Daisey; four great- grandsons, Joseph Howard, Riley Daisey, Rowan Daisey and Nixon Daisey; ister-in-law, Jackie Harris of Atlantic; aunt, Addie Taylor of Sign Post; sever- a nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in eath by father, Herman Andrew Jones and mother, Miriam Clark Jones.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 3, at 2 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, with the Rev. Kevin ley officiating. Burial was in the John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery in emperanceville.

Flowers accepted, or donations may be to the nion Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 6365 Church Chincoteague Island, VA 23336. ervices entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. on Chincoteague Island. Online condolences may be made at www.salyerfh.com. Mrs.

Hilda J. Marsh Hilda Jane Marsh, 85, Chincoteague Island, assed away on Thursday, uly 2, 2015, at Riverside Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Saxis on Oct. 31, 1929, to the ate Huew- ert and Gwinda McGee Dennis. She was a member of Union Baptist Church on Chincoteague Island.

She worked for over 40 years in the Lazy Daisey and Olive Oil Fruit Stand. Hilda is survived by daughter, Daisey Elizabeth Wimbrow and her husband, Charles, of Chincoteague Island; son, Larry Merritt Sr. and his wife, Sharon, of Chincoteague Island; three granddaugh- ers, Laurie Thornton and er husband, Eddie, of hincoteague Island, Angel Evans and her husband, Stacy, of Wallops Island, and Frannie Hicks on of Chincoteague Is- and; two grandsons, Ray imbrow Jr. of Atlantic, and Larry Merritt Jr. of Chincoteague Island; step-daughter, Vanessa uffing and her husband, Joe, of New Church; step- randdaughter, Kaci Ruffing of New Church; 1 2 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

he was preceded in eath by father, Huewert ennis; mother, Gwinda McGee; second husband, John Wesley Marsh; son, Huewert Merritt; first usband, Emil Merritt; ister, Olive Mae Evans; a nd sister, Estelle Insley. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 5, at 2 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, with the Rev. Kevin ley officiating. Burial was in the Downing Cem- tery in Oak Hall.

Flowers accepted, or donations may be made to the CVFC Building Fund, P.O. Box 691, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336. Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, I nc. on Chincoteague Island. Online condolences may be made at www.salyerfh.com.

Mr. Charles W. Parks Jr. Charles Willis Parks 57, resident of Slidell, Louisiana, formerly of the astern Shore, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at his residence. orn June 13, 1958 in Nassawadox, and eared in Harborton, he is the son of Charles Willis arks and Sandra Parks of Painter.

Mr. Parks was a longtime waterman. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his companion, Debra Beck of Slidell; two daughters, Brittney Parks of Harborton, and Ashley Hopkins of Onancock; two broth- rs, Jerry Parks of Midd letown, Connecticut, and ichard Parks of Parksley; a step-sister, Danette Conway; a step-brother, George Whipple, both of Salisbury, Maryland; three grandchildren, Gaven, Kayley, and Cameron opkins; one uncle; and several nieces and nephews. Amemorial service will be conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 8, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Barbara Parker officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mears Memorial United Methodist Church, Donald Hart, P.O. Box 137, Pungoteague, VA 23422. Memory tributes may shared with the family a www.williamsfuneral- omes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. Mrs.

Edith W. Roberts Edith Watson Roberts, 9 9, wife of the late Charlie oberts and a resident of Accomac, died Friday, June 26, 2015, at Riverside Shore Rehab, Parksley. orn in Parksley, Mrs. oberts was the daughter the late John and Pearly Fosque. She was a domestic laborer, and a member of Macedonia AME Church, Accomac.

Afuneral service was eld at Macedonia AME Church on Saturday, July 4 at noon. The Rev. Dr. Sherri Brooks officiated. Interment was in Star East Cemetery, Accomac.

Mrs. Roberts is survived by a daughter, Marcie W. White; sister, Greatha White; daughter- i n-law, Sarah L. Watson; sister-in-law, Polly Fosque; grandchildren, Hildred White, Myrna Laws, Kenneth, Edward, linton, Craig and Terrance Copes, Sandra Cooper, Clayton, Darryl a nd Barren Watson; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous reat-great-grandchil- dren. Arrangements were made by Cooper Humbles Funeral Accomac.

OBITUARIES Charles W. Parks Jr. Edward L. Gibbons Royce L. Jones Hilda J.

Marsh Edward Jones holds school supply drive Willie C. Randall, an dward Jones financial advisor in Exmore, is supporting Accomack a nd Northampton counties public schools and area students by using his office as a drop-off ocation for a school supplies drive. ocal residents and usinesses may help by ringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office during regular usiness hours from July 8to Aug. 25. The items needed for the school supply drive i nclude: pencils, erasers, pens, crayons, paper, otebooks, foldersbook- ags, backpacks, lunch oxes, rulers, facial tissues, scissors, glue sticks, index cards, and ighlighters.

Tops for are also collected. The branch address is 4 045 Lankford Highway in Exmore. asking Eastern hore of Virginia resi- ents to donate school supplies or volunteer their Randall said. These donations can add value as one more stu- dent will be provided with the appropriate ools to begin or continue his or her learning and Explore health areers at Riverside Rising middle school aged students will have a chance this summer to attend a health careers xploration camp at Riverside Shore Memorial ospital. ixth to eighth grade rs during the 2015-2016 school year will get a behind-the-scenes look at IN BRIEF.