by Ryan Webb | Dec 20, 2024 | Obituaries
Mrs. Bonnie Smith Wescott, 83, former wife of the late John “Joe” Wescott, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at her home in Accomac. She was the daughter of the late Brooks and Sally Smith. A lifelong educator, Bonnie graduated from Onancock High School and earned a...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 20, 2024 | Obituaries
Mrs. Ida Deese Bailey, 90, wife of the late Francis Allen Bailey for over 60 years and a resident of Exmore, passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at her residence in Exmore. A native of Palm Beach, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Clayton Deese Sr. and the...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 20, 2024 | Obituaries
Ms. Shirley Christian was born in Pittston, Pa., on Sept. 17, 1949, to Olga and Edward Christian. She was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Born and raised in northeast Pennsylvania, she graduated from Wilkes University and had a...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 20, 2024 | Obituaries
Mr. Carlton James Byrd III, 65, of Terre Haute, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Born on Aug. 22, 1959, in Newmarket, England, he was the son of Carlton James Byrd Jr., of Terre Haute, and the late Ellen Joan Byrd. Carlton valued three things above all...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 20, 2024 | Obituaries
Mr. Ryan Glenn Mears, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and coach, passed away on Dec. 2, 2024, at his home in Pocomoke City, following a tragic fall. Born on Sept. 6, 1983, in Salisbury, Md., Ryan was the son of Rodney Glenn and Deidra Shumaker Mears. A graduate of...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 20, 2024 | Obituaries
Mr. Robert Donald Umphlett Sr., 79, of Chincoteague Island, passed away on Dec. 10, 2024, at Medstar Georgetown Union Hospital in Washington, D.C. Bobby was born in Nassawaddox on Nov. 16, 1945, to the late Robert Elisha Umphlett and Agnes (Lewis) Umphlett. Following...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 20, 2024 | Obituaries
Mrs. Marion Jean Adams, 80, known affectionately as “Mal-Mal,” passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side. She was born on Jan. 10, 1944, to the late Edward “Grumpy” and Elizabeth Merritt Shreves and was the second-born child of the couple. In high...
by Ryan Webb | Dec 20, 2024 | Obituaries
Mrs. Helen Schulman McDonaugh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, departed this life on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Her passing leaves behind a grieving husband, two devoted children, and countless cherished memories. Born on March 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y.,...
by Sarah Barban | Dec 20, 2024 | Headlines
With the holidays upon us, Sheriff David Doughty is reminding residents to stay vigilant against scams. Northampton County Sheriff’s Office recently received complaints advising that people were told they would go to jail if they didn’t pay a fee over the phone or...
by Sarah Barban | Dec 20, 2024 | Headlines
BY STEFANIE BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post — Cape Charles Town Manager John Hozey will retire mid-year in 2025, and the search for his replacement is underway. The process began in September, after Cape Charles hired international consulting firm Baker Tilly,...
