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September 20, 2026

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

John Crowson

John Crowson

Surrounded by his family, Mr. John Fulton Crowson Jr., lovingly known as “Skip” to family and friends and “Pop Pop” to his grandsons, passed away early Monday morning, July 27, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. John’s life was one defined by love, loyalty, service,...
Mark Bishop

Mark Bishop

The Eastern Shore lost a true native son on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.  Mr. Mark Bishop, 50, passed away peacefully in Virginia Beach, surrounded by his friends.  Mark was a beloved son, brother, nephew, father, uncle, and cousin, and he was one of the most loyal...
Bobby Bledsoe

Bobby Bledsoe

Mr. Bobby Wendall Bledsoe, 91, of Clarksville, Tenn., formerly of McLean, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.  Born March 31, 1935, in Ohley, W.Va., he was the beloved son of Earl Edward Bledsoe and Ruth Wallace Bledsoe. After high school, Bobby...
Tom Savage

Tom Savage

Mr. Tom Savage, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on July 2, 1936, in Newark, N.J., grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and in Onancock, and finally settled in Hampton.  After receiving his Land...
Joyce Shannahan

Joyce Shannahan

Mrs. Joyce Richardson Shannahan, 83, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2026 in her home at Commonwealth Senior Living in Salisbury, Md. Her devoted husband of 46 years, Duke, was by her side.  Joyce was born to Herman Francis Richardson and Mary Teresa Richardson...