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July 23, 2026

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

Samantha Lewis

Samantha Lewis

Ms. Samantha Ann Lewis, 35, of Cape Charles, passed away on Jan. 20, 2024. Born on Sept. 18, 1988, she was the daughter of Lisa Lewis (Charles Burton) and Leland Wheatley. Samantha is survived by her parents; grandmother, Carolyn Jean Shanley; sisters, Audrey Lewis...
Robert Collins

Robert Collins

Mr. Robert James “Cookie” Collins Sr., of Hopkins, husband of the late Ruth Collins, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 7, 1945, in Hampton, he was the son of the late Roy Collins and the late Rosalie Marshall Collins....
William Melvin

William Melvin

Mr. William Ervin Melvin, “Barnacle Bill,” of Chincoteague Island, passed away in his home on Jan. 21, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born on Jan. 24, 1940, in his parents’ home on Chincoteague. Throughout his life, Bill wore many hats,...
Frank Riggin

Frank Riggin

Mr. Albert Francis “Frank” Riggin, of Painter, passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the home of Jamie LeCates-Brown, whom he thought of as a daughter, and his great-great-nieces, Mia and Desiree. Born June 11, 1938, in Sanford, he was the son of the late Thomas...
Carolyn Bradshaw

Carolyn Bradshaw

Mrs. Carolyn Powers Bradshaw, 80, of Wachapreague, passed away at her residence on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Born May 20, 1943, in Wachapreague, she was the daughter of the late Otho and Lucille Powers. Carolyn graduated from Central High School in 1961, married in 1962,...