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August 29, 2026

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

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Mrs. Mary Ellen Flanagan Carter, 89, peacefully passed away in 2026, leaving behind a legacy of learning, creativity, compassion, and love for her family. Born in Chicago, Mary was the daughter of the late Timothy Martin Flanagan and Bridget Therese O’Neill Flanagan,...
Joe Bernard

Joe Bernard

Mr. Joe Edward Bernard, 89, of Greenbush, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.  Born Nov. 4, 1936, in Saxis and raised in Mears, he was the son of the late Joseph Elias Bernard and Myrtle Knight Bernard.  Joe was a graduate of Parksley High School and proudly...
John Crowson

John Crowson

Surrounded by his family, Mr. John Fulton Crowson Jr., lovingly known as “Skip” to family and friends and “Pop Pop” to his grandsons, passed away early Monday morning, July 27, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. John’s life was one defined by love, loyalty, service,...
Mark Bishop

Mark Bishop

The Eastern Shore lost a true native son on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.  Mr. Mark Bishop, 50, passed away peacefully in Virginia Beach, surrounded by his friends.  Mark was a beloved son, brother, nephew, father, uncle, and cousin, and he was one of the most loyal...
Bobby Bledsoe

Bobby Bledsoe

Mr. Bobby Wendall Bledsoe, 91, of Clarksville, Tenn., formerly of McLean, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.  Born March 31, 1935, in Ohley, W.Va., he was the beloved son of Earl Edward Bledsoe and Ruth Wallace Bledsoe. After high school, Bobby...