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June 29, 2026

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

Queenie Jones

Queenie Jones

Mrs. Queenie Jones passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. A service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 17450 Coal Kiln Road, Painter, VA 23420.
Bobby Groton

Bobby Groton

Mr. W.R. “Bobby” Groton, 82, husband of the late Betty Farlow Groton and a resident of Painter, passed away on Oct. 1, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. A native of Craddockville, he was the son of the late Lionel and Veta Guy Groton. He was a...

Jack Calvert

Dr. John F. “Jack” Calvert, of Belle Haven, passed away on Sept. 24, 2024, at Riverside Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Jack was 76 years old. He was born in Peckville, Pa., to Carl and Alice (Welch) Calvert and is survived by Lynne, his wife of 53...
Bill Reynolds

Bill Reynolds

Following a hard battle with lung cancer, Mr. William S. Reynolds, lovingly known as Bill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Bill had a long and successful career with the U.S. Coast Guard; he retired as senior chief after proudly dedicating 27 years...
Speckled trout and red drum catches abound

Speckled trout and red drum catches abound

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post — Local angling action has become a tale of two species, as increasing numbers of speckled trout have begun to challenge the reign of red drum for the attention of local anglers. And the good news is both species can often be found in...