by Ted Shockley | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Two people were slain and three were injured in a series of shooting incidents in Northampton County on the morning of Monday, July 13. In addition, a police officer was shot in his protective vest and a police officer shot the suspect, who was taken into...
by Ted Shockley | Jul 13, 2026 | News
On July 14, 1962, the new post office building at Accomac was dedicated. The principal speaker was Joseph P. Rockecharlie, field services officer for the Washington region. An open house was held and refreshments were served. On July 14, 1962, H.E. Kelley Sr. was...
by Ted Shockley | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Law enforcement officials remained at two crime scenes on the morning of Monday, July 13, after several shootings, witnesses said. Here is what is known about the incidents, which are under investigation: Police were investigating a scene at a home on Lankford Highway...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 10, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. Wade Lee Russell, 84, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home in Pocomoke City, with his loving wife of 65 years, Jeanette, by his side. Wade was the son of the late George Alonzo Russell and Virginia Lee Rayfield Shrieves. He is survived by two loving and...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 10, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. Robin Guy Lewers, 74, transitioned peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in New Church on Sunday, July 5, surrounded by family. He grew up in northern Accomack County on the family potato farm and was the middle...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 10, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. Leon Telford Rose Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on Jan. 14, 1943, in the close-knit community of Harkers Island, N.C., Leon was the beloved son of Telford...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 10, 2026 | Obituaries
With heavy hearts, but rejoicing in the promise of eternal life, her family announces the passing of Mrs. Lisa Ray Davis Kambarn, 56, of Chincoteague, on July 6, 2026. She was surrounded by family and friends. Born Aug. 8, 1969, to Charles Ray Davis and Sandra...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 10, 2026 | Obituaries
Mrs. Norma S. Bloxom, 80, of Hallwood, wife of the late William Somers Bloxom, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Nassawadox. Born on Aug. 22, 1945, in Hopeton, she was the daughter of the late Upshur Dennis Matthews and Nettie Catherine Thornton Matthews. ...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 10, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. Grant Martin Beasley, 42, of Painter, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News. Born on Oct. 1, 1983, Grant was the son of Harry Martin Beasley, of Belle Haven, and the beloved son and best friend of Susan Willett...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 10, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. Edward O. Kellam Sr., an Eastern Shore icon, was born on Dec. 14, 1926, on the Kellam family farm in Belle Haven, and passed away there on July 4, 2026, at the age of 99. Edward was a lifelong farmer, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and...
