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September 9, 2026

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

Susan Corson

Susan Corson

Ms. Susan H. Corson passed away on March 8, 2023, at her beloved family farmhouse in Locustville. Born May 11, 1956, in Nassawadox to Anne and David W. Corson, Suzy was a bright star in her community and loved by all who knew her as a sister, aunt, neighbor, teacher,...
Forrest “Sam” Belote

Forrest “Sam” Belote

Mr. Forrest Samuel “Sam” Belote, age 84, of Onancock and Annapolis, Md., passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. He was born in Onancock on Sept. 27, 1938, to the late Sadie and Forrest Belote. He happily joins his wife, Paula Belote, in heaven. Surviving Sam...
Frances “Fran” Gillespie

Frances “Fran” Gillespie

Mrs. Frances Knight “Fran”  Gillespie, 77, of Chincoteague Island passed away on  March 8, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Norfolk on Feb. 26, 1946, to the late Richard Knight and Marie (Lee) Taylor.    She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Fran worked as...
Kenneth Butler

Kenneth Butler

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Butler, 75, of Chincoteague Island  passed away on  March 3, 2023, at his residence.    He was born on Wallops Island on Jan. 21, 1948, to the late Rupert Lee and Norma (Hancock) Butler. He was a member of Union Baptist Church.  He was one of the...
Jeannette Powell

Jeannette Powell

It is with great sadness that we announce that Mrs. Jeannette Killmon Powell passed away on March 4, 2023. She was 94. She was born and grew up on the family farm in Jenkins Bridge, Va. Jeannette and her husband, Bill Powell, began their married life in Pocomoke City,...