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June 26, 2026

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

Sandra Marshall

Mrs. Sandra Kay Mason Marshall, 80, of Hallwood, wife of the late Maxwell Elmo Marshall Sr., passed away on March 23, 2025, in Onancock. Born on Jan. 5, 1945 in Salisbury, Md., she was the daughter of the late Garland Mason and Vera Grace Byrd Mason. Sandra worked as...
Arthur Nielsen

Arthur Nielsen

Mr. Arthur Thomas Nielsen, known as Tom and Poppop, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 90. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Nielsen; his children, Thomas Dail Nielsen (Diane Lalosh), Kristina Holly Nielsen, Timothy William Nielsen,...
Billy Chance

Billy Chance

Mr. Billy Chance, 82, husband of Annette Blankenship Chance and a resident of Cape Charles, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his residence. A native of Dinwiddie, he was the son of the late William Ryas Chance and the late Frances Irene Hancock Chance. He was...
J.D. Small

J.D. Small

Mr. Joseph Decormis “J.D.” Small Jr., of Onley, VA, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at his residence. Though deeply missed, he is now joyfully reunited with the love of his life, Pauline. Born on March 18, 1943, to Joseph Decormis Small and Marguerite Beatrice...
Revamped draft of beachfront master plan unveiled

Revamped draft of beachfront master plan unveiled

BY STEFANIE BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post The latest draft of the Cape Charles beachfront master plan is a scaled-back version that focuses on preserving the natural feel and simplicity of the beach and improving visitor safety and accessibility. The first draft,...