by James Ritch | Dec 14, 2020 | Obituaries
Ms. Dixie L. Handy, 71, of Parksley, departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley. Born in Mappsville, Dixie was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dixie Handy Mason. She was affectionately known as “Dick,”...
by James Ritch | Dec 14, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Robert S. Bloxom, Sr., 83, whose name became synonymous with statesmanship on the Eastern Shore and beyond, died Sunday at his home. Bob Bloxom’s name almost invariably is invoked as an example of the political ideal by elected officials from both...
by James Ritch | Dec 14, 2020 | Obituaries
Mrs. Katherine Grace Fletcher-Smith, 83, of Parksley, transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Coliseum Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center in Hampton. Katherine was the daughter of Isaac and Ambert Fletcher. She was affectionately known as...
by James Ritch | Dec 14, 2020 | Obituaries
Mrs. Betty C. Dix, 86, of Greenbush, gained her angel wings on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Onancock, Betty was the youngest of seven children of the late Ivory “Ike” and Fannie Davis. She was employed for many years at both...
by James Ritch | Dec 13, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I read the attack letters praising Trump and damning various Democrats with both sorrow and amusement. None of them mention the heroic actions of our front-line health-care workers and professionals whose efforts are insulted everyday by those...
