by Ted Shockley | Sep 29, 2023 | Headlines
BY CLARA VAUGHN, Eastern Shore Post — With less than two days to extend federal funding, U.S. lawmakers have yet to reach a deal that would prevent a federal government shutdown.
If Congress cannot pass a stopgap bill by midnight Saturday, Sept. 30, many federal...
by Ted Shockley | Sep 29, 2023 | Headlines
Christine Oberheitmann and her husband were driving back home to Berlin, Md., when they stopped at the Sting-Ray’s near Cape Charles for a break. While she was in the store, she noticed the Powerball jackpot had grown to $500 million. “I typically only play when the...
by Ryan Webb | Sep 28, 2023 | Obituaries
Mr. Perry Odell Whitley Jr., 81, husband of the late Doris Scott Tittermary Whitley and a resident of Exmore, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at his residence. A native of Newsoms, Va., he was the son of the late Perry Odell Whitley and the late Martha Edwards...
by Ryan Webb | Sep 28, 2023 | Obituaries
UPDATE The service for Carl Wesley “Bud” Ballance Jr. has been postponed due to an illness in the family. The new date and time will be announced when the service is rescheduled. www.williamsfuneralhomes.com Mr. Carl Wesley “Bud” Ballance Jr., 88, husband of Wanda...
by Ryan Webb | Sep 28, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Margaret Ann Taylor Miles, 79, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. One of five children, Margaret was born June 9, 1944, to the late Eldred Marshall Taylor and the late Agnes Marilyn Bull Taylor. Margaret grew up on...
by Ryan Webb | Sep 28, 2023 | Obituaries
The Rev. Albert Lee Crockett answered the call from his Savior, “Come unto me and rest,” on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, and is now experiencing life everlasting in heavenly peace after fighting the good fight, finishing the race, and keeping the faith. Born Aug. 8,...
by Ryan Webb | Sep 28, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Evans entered into eternal bliss on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, after 100 years of a rich and fulfilling life. She was born July 9, 1923, and was a lifelong resident of Onancock. Catherine graduated from Onancock High School, class of 1940,...
by Ryan Webb | Sep 28, 2023 | Obituaries
Ms. Hattie Lee Chandler, 81, beloved daughter of the late Levin Chandler Sr. and the late Mary Victoria Chandler, was born on June 25, 1942, in Pungoteague. God called her home on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Hattie, known as “Hattie Jack” or “Hat,” received her...
by Ryan Webb | Sep 28, 2023 | Obituaries
Mr. Chavez Alexander Holden, 32, affectionately known as “Chad” or “Vipe,” was the beloved son of Patrick D. Holden and Terry L. Leggett. He was born on Friday, April 19, 1991, in Salisbury, Md., at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He departed this life on Sunday,...
