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August 29, 2026

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

Robert William Shanley

Mr. Robert William “Bob” Shanley, a resident of Cape Charles, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at his residence. A native of Norwich, Conn., he was the son of the late Benjamin B. Shanley and the late Beatrice E. Eggleton Shanley. He was an avid fisherman, carpenter,...
Emma Mackenzie Turner

Emma Mackenzie Turner

Ms. Emma Mackenzie Turner passed away peacefully at home in Parksley on Nov. 6, 2020, after a brave battle with cancer. Emma was born Nov. 3, 2004, in Salisbury, Md., to Michael Richard Turner Jr. and Nikki Lynn Saady Turner. She is survived by her dad, Michael; her...
Anthony Loren Marshall

Anthony Loren Marshall

Mr. Anthony Loren Marshall, 59, of Tangier Island, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at his home. Born Nov. 7, 1960, he was the son of Ruth Marie Wheatley Marshall, of Tangier, and the late Horace Lee Marshall Sr. Anthony was a waterman and member of Swain Memorial...
Martin E. Birch Sr.

Martin E. Birch Sr.

Mr. Martin E. “Marty” Birch Sr., 58, of Chincoteague Island, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 8, 2020, at PRMC in Salisbury, Md. He was born in Salisbury, on Dec. 31, 1961, to the late Delbert and Irma (Andrews) Birch. He was a member of Chincoteague Church of...
Barbara Wimbrough Eck

Barbara Wimbrough Eck

Ms. Barbara Wimbrough Eck, 78, of Chincoteague Island, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 5, 2020, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. She was born in Nassawadox, on March 20, 1942, a daughter to the late Dallas “Pete” and Dorthea (Faber) Wimbrough....