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September 9, 2026

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

Edward Wimbrow

Edward Wimbrow

Mr. Edward Wimbrow, known as “Skinny” to friends, husband of the late Frances Young Wimbrow, passed away at 99 years of age on March 14, 2023, at his residence in Accomac. Born on July 9, 1923, in Signpost, Md., he was the son of the late John William Wimbrow and the...
James “Hop” Hopkins

James “Hop” Hopkins

Mr. James Brandon “Hop” Hopkins passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, Ariz. on Feb. 5, 2023.  Born in Atwater, Calif., he was the son of the late Rita and James Hopkins. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Young, and her husband, Brad, of Chesapeake; and his...
Edgar Killmon III

Edgar Killmon III

Mr. Edgar Herbert Killmon III, 78, of Onancock, passed away on March 14, 2023, at his residence. Born on Sept. 19, 1944, in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late Edgar Herbert Killmon Jr. and the late Bertie Mae Killmon. Edgar graduated from Parksley High School,...
Thomas Hickman

Thomas Hickman

Mr. Thomas Brent Hickman, 54, of Atlantic, passed away on March 19, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 25, 1968, to James Hickman and Irene (Annis) Timmons in Salisbury, Md. He was a native of Chincoteague and the island held a special place in...
Jeffery “Juke” Locklear

Jeffery “Juke” Locklear

Mr. Jeffery Locklear, 62, of Onancock, departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, Md. Born in Lumberton, N.C., Jeffery was the beloved son of the late Delton and Libby Locklear.  “Juke,” as he was...