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July 1, 2026

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

John “Peter” Dundon Jr.

John “Peter” Dundon Jr.

Dr. John “Peter” Dundon Jr. passed away at his home in Onancock on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Born July 30, 1944, in Venice, Fla., he was the son of the late John Peter Dundon and the late Janet LeHentz Watson Dundon. Peter began his musical journey at one of the most...
Gladys Ward

Gladys Ward

Mrs. Gladys Beach Ward peacefully passed away at home on March 10, 2024. Gladys Beach “K” Ward was born March 16, 1923, to Mary Elizabeth and Henry Clyde Beach. The youngest of five children, Mom loved her parents and siblings Clarence, Joe, Mary, and Mabel without...
Lola Ricks

Lola Ricks

Mrs. Lola Johnson Ricks, 95, passed away peacefully March 10, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Quinby. She was born Sept. 26, 1928, and raised in Pocomoke City. She was the daughter of the late Elton W. (Prim) Johnson and the late Sadie Collins Johnson. Her husband,...
Roy Elliott

Roy Elliott

This obituary is in remembrance of a compassionate soul, Mr. Roy Elliott, whose life journey was marked by a profound love for his family and animals he cared for. Despite facing numerous trials, Roy remained a constant source of strength for his beloved daughter,...
Stuart “Buddy” Matthews

Stuart “Buddy” Matthews

Mr. Stuart Kenneth “Buddy” Matthews, 95, husband of the late Josephine Pate “Jo Sue” Matthews, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Onancock.  Buddy and Jo Sue were longtime residents of Parksley, and following her death, Buddy made...
Martha Young

Martha Young

Mrs. Martha Coleburn Young, 85, passed away March 9, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Born May 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph French and the late Dacia Parks Coleburn. Mrs. Young was born in Accomac in her family’s home, a place very dear to her....