by James Ritch | Apr 8, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Eastern Shore Health District today reported the death of an Eastern Shore resident as the Shore’s first fatality related to COVID-19. The woman, in her 70s, was hospitalized and confirmed positive for COVID-19 infection. “We are deeply...
by James Ritch | Apr 8, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague officials April 6 approved immediate relief measures for residents in response to economic hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. “I want to call to order this strange meeting of the town of Chincoteague,” said Mayor J. Arthur...
by James Ritch | Apr 8, 2020 | Obituaries
Mrs. Carolyn Conaway Jones, 75, of Pocomoke City, Md., died on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Hartley Hall Nursing Home. Born on Feb. 14, 1945, in Newport News, Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Benetta Conaway. She was a past president of AFGE Local...
by James Ritch | Apr 7, 2020 | Obituaries
Gunnery Sergeant Arthur John Bauman Jr., USMC, Retired, 67, husband of Lynda Esposito Bauman and a resident of Quinby, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his home. Born Sept. 21, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur John Bauman Sr. and the...
by James Ritch | Apr 7, 2020 | Obituaries
Ms. Peggy J. Hundley, 75, of Parksley, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at her home. Born May 7, 1944, in Nassawadox, she was the only child of the late Ray Lloyd Hundley and the late Elizabeth Harrison Hundley. Peggy faithfully served as the Deputy Clerk for...