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June 23, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Pamela George Barnes

Pamela George Barnes

Wife, mother, avid gardener, homemaker, lover of life, Mrs. Pamela George Barnes, 62, of Pocomoke City, Md., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her by living...
Ellen Marie Douglas

Ellen Marie Douglas

On the morning of April 8, 2020, Mrs. Ellen Marie Douglas, 70, of New Church, entered into the gates of heaven. Ellen was born Aug. 26, 1949, a daughter to the late Hurbert Nock and the late Vergie Nock in Bridgeton, N.J. On July 23, 1966, Ellen married Otis Douglas....
Alvin Bailey

Alvin Bailey

Mr. Alvin Bailey, 60, of Machipongo, departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born in Nassawadox, Alvin was the son of the late William Sr. and Bettie Bailey. He was affectionately known as “Grady” or “Boo” by his...
Joyce G. Burton-Cornish

Joyce G. Burton-Cornish

Mrs. Joyce G. Burton-Cornish, 81, of Seaford, Del., formerly of the Shore, departed this life Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at her residence. Born on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Joyce was the second child born to James III and Drucilla B. Burton. Educated at Burton’s...
Butch Matthews

Butch Matthews

Mr. John David “Butch” Matthews Jr., 83, husband of Penny Hawkins Matthews and a resident of Cashville, formerly of Virginia Beach, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. Born Feb. 19, 1939, in Norfolk, he was the son of John D. Matthews Sr....