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September 4, 2026

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

Beth Lafferty

Beth Lafferty

Mrs. Beth Ann Williams Lafferty, 65, of Bloxom, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2024, in Parksley. Born on Oct. 28, 1959, in Nassawadox, she was the daughter of the late Roy G. Williams and the late Mildred Taylor Williams. Beth graduated from Parksley High School...
Gordon Sturgis

Gordon Sturgis

Mr. Gordon Lee Sturgis, husband of Faye H. Sturgis, and resident of Exmore, passed away on Oct. 18, 2024. A native of the Eastern Shore, Gordon was the son of the late Stewart Elmer Sturgis Jr. and the late Marion Fletcher Sturgis. Gordon graduated from Central High...
Pamela Thornton

Pamela Thornton

Mrs. Pamela Thornton, 64, of Richmond, passed away on Oct. 11, 2024. She was born on Chincoteague Island on Sept. 26, 1960, to Paul “Dockman” Birch and Pauline Birch. She was preceded in death by both parents; her siblings, Teresa Voss, Del Birch, and Buddy Birch; and...
Carolyn Conklin

Carolyn Conklin

Mrs. Carolyn Lou Reynolds Conklin, 81, of Chincoteague Island, passed away peacefully at her home, “right where she wanted to be,” on Oct. 23, 2024. Carolyn was born on May 26, 1943, in her home on the island. Carolyn was a very devoted wife to her husband, Richard...