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June 27, 2026

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

Dawn Holdgrafer

Dawn Holdgrafer

Mrs. Dawn Holdgrafer, 75, wife of the late John George Holdgrafer, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at her sister’s home in Wachapreague. Born June 29, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Reese Davis and Angela Smith Davis. Dawn was a native of Tangier...
Wescott Northam

Wescott Northam

The Honorable Mr. Wescott B. Northam, 100, passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Accomac. Born in Modest Town, he was the son of the late Thomas Long Northam and Ida May Brownlee Northam. Known from boyhood to his family and friends as Judge, he graduated from...
Philip “Daff” Daffin

Philip “Daff” Daffin

Mr. Philip Bryan “Daff” Daffin, 60, passed away at his home in Onley on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A lifelong resident of Onley, Daff was born April 15, 1964, in Nassawadox, to the late Philip Milton “Karo” Daffin and Elsie Mae Outten Daffin....
Marshall Schwenk

Marshall Schwenk

Mr. Marshall Schwenk died on Feb. 1, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1947, to Elva Jeanette and John Josiah Schwenk, of Red Hill, Pa. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, to whom he was married for 45 years. Also surviving are his son Nathan Toms, of Hagerstown,...
Billy Birch

Billy Birch

Mr. John William “Billy” Birch Jr. found his strength renewed in the arms of the Lord on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Billy was born in Nassawadox on May 13, 1975. He was raised on Chincoteague Island and spent most of his adult life in northern Accomack County before...