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October 13, 2026

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

Debi Gurd

Debi Gurd

Ms. Debra Ann Gurd, known to all who loved her simply as “Debi,” or “Ga” passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on Feb. 8, 1957, in Flint, Mich., Debi brought her strength, laughter, and love wherever life took her — eventually making her home...
Steve Bendick

Steve Bendick

Mr. Steve Charles Bendick, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pillar of his community, passed away on May 31, 2025. A native of Yonkers, N.Y., Steve lived a life marked by service, generosity, and quiet strength. Steve spent 32 years...
Jeffery Kelley

Jeffery Kelley

Mr. Jeffery Scott Kelley, 61, husband of Rita Hope Kelley, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. A native of Painter, he was the son of the late Jimmy Kelley Sr. and the late Anita Kelley. He was the owner/operator of Shore Saw and Mower, and he enjoyed NASCAR, playing...
Kirby Bowden

Kirby Bowden

Mr. Kirby R. Bowden, 89, husband of Carolyn Gladden Bowden, of Elizabeth City, N.C., passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chincoteague in 1936, he was a graduate of Northampton High School, class of 1953, and then joined VPI’s...

Claudia Conroy

Mrs. Claudia Ann Hedler Conroy, 88, of Rural Hall, N.C., died in her home on May 11, 2025, with her loving husband near her side after a short battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 9, 1937, on Long Island, N.Y., to Arthur and Anita (Corson) Hedler. Claudia grew up...
Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Mr. Jerry W. Lewis, 72 of Wattsville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1953, in Salisbury, Md., to the late Herbert Lewis and Susie Lewis. Jerry was an avid waterman who caught and delivered...
Rick Thompson

Rick Thompson

Mr. Rick Thompson, 72, of Wattsville, beloved father of Melissa Thompson, of Greenbackville, and Ryan Thompson, of Wattsville, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury, Md. A celebration of life service honoring...
Eddie Hinman Jr.

Eddie Hinman Jr.

Mr. Edward Burvile “Eddie” Hinman Jr., 56, of Bloxom, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 30, 2025, with his cherished family right by his side. Born on April 20, 1969, in Nassawadox, Eddie was the beloved son of the late Edward Burvile Hinman Sr. and the...
Ingrid Manifold

Ingrid Manifold

Mrs. Ingrid B. Manifold, 99, wife of the late Max D. Manifold, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore in Onancock. Born Sept. 2, 1925, in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Walter Buhre and Johanna Koenig...