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June 30, 2026

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

Sonny Johnson

Sonny Johnson

Mrs. Sonja Denhart “Sonny” Johnson, 83, of Southside Chesconnessex, was welcomed into the open arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 18, 2026. Born Nov. 29, 1942, Sonny was the youngest of three children born to the late Vernon Hundley Belote and Gretchen Denhart...
Billy Ray Bunting

Billy Ray Bunting

Mr. Billy Ray Bunting, 86, of Chincoteague Island, passed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2026. Billy Ray was born on Feb. 11, 1940, to the late Harry Clay Bunting Sr. and Mary Andrews Bunting on Chincoteague. Billy Ray graduated...
Cheryl Elliott

Cheryl Elliott

Mrs. Cheryl Louise Phillips Elliott, a native of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and a descendant of Hog Island Doughty and Phillips families, passed away peacefully May 14, 2026, at Vitas Hospice in Rockledge, Fla., surrounded by her loved ones. Born Jan. 8, 1945, in...
Teresa Howard

Teresa Howard

It is with deep sadness that her family announces the passing of Ms. Teresa Jane Howard. To so many throughout the years, especially the children whose lives she touched, she was lovingly known as “Aunt Tease.” Teresa had a heart of gold and was deeply loved by many....
Sally Parks

Sally Parks

Mrs. Sally Ann Taylor Parks, 79, of Clam, passed away on May 13, 2026, in Newport News. Born on Nov. 25, 1946, in Clam, she was the daughter of the late Orville Taylor and Frances Taylor. Sally worked for the former Parksley Shirt Factory, Riverside Shore Memorial...