Marie Russell Ward, of Whaleyville, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late James Ray Ward. Mrs. Ward is survived by her daughters, Dianne Hritz (Donald) and Elaine Swanner and by her granddaughter, Dawn Hritz (Justin Sands). Graveside service will be held at Whaleyville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Suffolk, on Monday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area Inc., 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20015.