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September 8, 2026

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

Ruth Smith

Ruth Smith

Mrs. Ruth Spady Smith, “Nana,” 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. A native of the Eastern Shore, she was the daughter of the late William and Maude Spady. She retired from the college as a registered nurse and took on...
Louise Ward

Louise Ward

Mrs. Louise Yvonne Taylor Ward, 78, of Clam, wife of David Francis Ward, passed away on Aug. 8, 2023, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. Born on June 17, 1945, in Clam, she was the daughter of the late Roland Stanford Taylor and Nellie Annis Taylor. Louise was a...
Dora Bell

Dora Bell

Mrs. Dora Saunders Zember Bell passed away in Keller on Aug. 5, 2023, at the age of 91. Dora was the daughter of George Willis Saunders and Emma Lewis Saunders and was born in Nassawadox on Sept. 21, 1931. In addition to her parents, Dora was predeceased by her...
Sara Twisdale

Sara Twisdale

Mrs. Sara Ann Twisdale, wife of the late David W. Twisdale and a resident of Willis Wharf, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at her daughter’s residence. A native of Birdsnest, she was the daughter of the late Elton Gladden and the late Amie Killmon Gladden. She was...
Thomas Fountaine

Thomas Fountaine

Mr. Thomas Cunningham Fountaine, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 4, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. Fountaine Jr. and Martha C. Fountaine; and niece, Alexis Fountaine. He is survived by his loving wife, Ellen P. Fountaine; sons,...