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October 17, 2026

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

Steven Andres

Steven Andres

It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Steven J. Andres. In the early morning hours of March 1, 2024, the clouds lifted and ushered him to heaven. Steven was a wonderful son, great friend, and beloved husband and father to his...

Melinda Bonniwell

Mrs. Melinda Jean (Bradford) Bonniwell, 56, of Hacksneck died on Feb. 4, 2024, as the result of a house fire. She was born Aug. 29, 1967.  She was the daughter of the late Jacqueline Marie (Adkins) White and John Richard “Boob” Bradford. In addition to her parents,...
George “GE” Bloxom

George “GE” Bloxom

Mr. George Edward “GE” Bloxom, 76, of Parksley, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Parksley. Born on July 24, 1947, in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late Clifton Royal Bloxom and the late Georgie Viola Barnes. George had numerous jobs over the years, always greeting...
Joan Johnson

Joan Johnson

Mrs. Joan Alice Johnson, 59, of Parksley, wife of the late John “Jack” Johnson, passed away on Feb. 25, 2024, in Onancock. Born on Sept. 18, 1964, in Jacksonville, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert Fuller and the late Joan Alice June Fuller. Joan...
Nancy Hartz

Nancy Hartz

Mrs. Nancy Watts Hartz, 93, of Onancock, passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2024. Born Aug. 6, 1930, she was the daughter of Edwin “Jake” Watts and Madeline Riley Watts. Nancy was raised in Onancock, first in a series of rental houses on Onancock Creek, and later...
Samuel Taylor

Samuel Taylor

Mr. Samuel Thomas Taylor, 79, of Craddockville, went home to the Lord on Feb. 28, 2024. Sam, as he was known to his many friends, passed away at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Sam was born on Aug. 30, 1944, in Nassawadox, to the late Samuel...
William Tatum

William Tatum

Mr. William R. Tatum, 98, husband of the late Emma Lena Chandler Tatum and a resident of Keller, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley. He was the son of the late Ray Tatum and the late Elizabeth Merritt Tatum. He...
Arthur “Mike” Bailey Jr.

Arthur “Mike” Bailey Jr.

Mr. Arthur Monroe “Mike” Bailey Jr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 28, surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Arthur Monroe Bailey and Sophia Curtis Bailey. He was born January of 1942 in Gastonia, N.C., but he spent much of his youth...