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September 6, 2026

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

Diane Ames

Diane Ames

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Ms. Diane Eloise Ames passed away at her home in Temperanceville. Diane was born on Dec. 4, 1954, in Exmore, to Milton E. Ames Sr. and Elizabeth Holiday Thomas Ames. She was the second oldest girl of five children. Diane graduated from...
Betty Jean Savage

Betty Jean Savage

Mrs. Betty Jean Savage, 88, entered into the gates of heaven in the presence of her heavenly father on June 10, 2024. Born on Feb. 29, 1936, to the late William and Oneida Daisey, she was a “leap year” baby, a fact that she loved to tell people whenever she was asked...
Rita Hilton

Rita Hilton

Mrs. Rita Ann Hilton, 77, wife of William (Bill) Hilton and a resident of Franktown, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. A native of East End, Long Island, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Frank Liebert and the...
Joseph Witek

Joseph Witek

Mr. Joseph Walter Witek, husband of Evelyn Shigo Witek, transitioned peacefully in his home with his wife and daughter, Theresa, at his side at the age of 83. Born in Brooklyn on Aug. 11, 1940, he was the youngest of seven children born to the late Joseph and Anelia...
Reba Murphy

Reba Murphy

Mrs. Reba George Murphy, 81, of Onley, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Baltimore. Born on May 29, 1943, in Chatham, she was predeceased by her parents, Leslie and Mary George, and two brothers, Jerry and Samuel George. Reba is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Murphy...