Thornton Funeral Home

06/01/2026

We would like to sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of love we have received. Carl’s passing has been so incredibly hard for us, but this community has wrapped their arms around us and shepherded us through. We’ve done our best to thank everyone, but know we can’t possibly reach everyone who has comforted us in some way. Thank you to all of you. The flowers, cards, food, visits, messages, donations, comments, and stories shared have kept us afloat and have continually reminded us of what an upstanding man he was.

Sincerely, Sarah and Shelley Thornton

If you haven’t done so, please sign Dad’s online guestbook. We are going to print it as a book soon.

05/23/2026

Sally Ann Taylor Parks, 79, of Clam, passed away on May 13, 2026 in Newport News, VA.

Born on November 25, 1946 in Clam, VA, she was the daughter of the late Orville Taylor and Frances Taylor. Sally worked for the former Parksley Shirt Factory, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital and Eastern S...

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05/14/2026

Betty Butler Griffin, 86, of Withams, wife of the late Master Trooper Reavis Howard Griffin, passed away on May 12, 2026 in Salisbury, MD.

Born on November 9, 1939 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Marion Holmes Butler and Mildred Cooper Butler. Betty was a caring and loving h...

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05/13/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Jane Howard. To so many throughout the years, especially the children whose lives she touched, she was lovingly known as “Aunt Tease.” Teresa had a heart of gold and was deeply loved by many. She was the type of person who would give you...

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05/13/2026

Mary Graham, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on June 18, 1947 to Welford & Alice Childress, of Midlothian, Virginia.
Mary was a bright light in this world, and to say the least, she did not let a wheelchair slow her down.
Mary was ...

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05/11/2026

Dr. Marion Bagley Walker, Jr.of Pungoteague, born at Norfolk General Hospital on February 19, 1937, traveled the world and returned to Norfolk Sentara Heart Hospital where he died on May 5, 2026. He was the son of Dr. Marion Bagley Walker and Janet Tucker Walker.

After graduating from Hampde...

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05/09/2026

Annie Ellen Custis Johnston, passed away on May 6, 2026 at age 90. Born on March 25, 1936, on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Annie grew up in the Onancock area surrounded by a large, close-knit family.

She was the daughter of Floyd R. Custis Sr. and Ethel M. Custis and one of twelve children. Ann...

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05/07/2026

Sharon Wilmer Etmanski, 81, of Bridgeville, DE wife of the late Stephen Marcel Etmanski, was called home to our lord on May 5, 2026.

Born on June 4, 1944, in Belinda, VA, she was the daughter of the late Sanford Wilmer and Pearl Spence Wilmer.

Sharon, to all that knew her was a carin...

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05/06/2026

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

The outpouring of love for Carl has been nothing short of amazing - and is a true testament to who he was as a person.

Because we wanted to honor his wishes, services are being held at Zion Baptist Church. Unfortunately, because of the limited space, this causes some logistical issues.

PARKING is extremely limited. Please carpool if you can.

LIVE-STREAMING of the service will be available in the church social hall for overflow and online. It will be available on Zion Baptist Church’s FB page (show below).

THE FAMILY will be arriving right before the service and leaving directly after to go to the cemetery. As much as we would love to chat with everyone, this will not be possible on the day of the funeral. We appreciate your understanding.