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July 3, 2026

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

Grace Ayres

Grace Ayres

Mrs. Grace Vaughan Ayres, 85, of Onley, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Born on April 28, 1940, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Grace was the daughter of William Jefferson Vaughan and Alice Belote Vaughan. Grace was a woman who found...
David “Pony” Burdette

David “Pony” Burdette

Mr. David McKendree Burdette, lovingly known to all as “Pony,” 56, of Mears, passed away at his home on Thanksgiving Day. Born on May 30, 1969, in Frederick, Md., David spent his childhood on his grandparents’ farm, where he quickly earned the nickname that stayed...

Jo Ann Williams

Mrs. Jo Ann Hand Williams, known to those she loved most as Gran, passed away at home with family. She was born on Sept. 11, 1946, in Nassawadox, to H.T. Hand and Lottie Evans. Jo Ann grew up on the Eastern Shore, graduated from Northampton County Public Schools, and...
Mary Sue Scott

Mary Sue Scott

Mrs. Mary Sue Hudson Scott, a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Nov. 25, 2025. Born on Feb. 8, 1933, in Cheriton, she was the daughter of the late John E. Hudson and Alice L. Moore. She grew up on Randolph Avenue in Cape...
Arthur Bennett

Arthur Bennett

Mr. Arthur Reginald Bennett Jr., of both Norfolk and Machipongo, died in his home surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 28, 2025. Reggie was a collector of many things, including books, decoys, coins, and art. Known for his vast collection of books and deep...