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July 10, 2026

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

Betty Elaine Bramlett

Betty Elaine Bramlett

Mrs. Betty Elaine (Smith) Bramlett, 79, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her beloved home in Onancock, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Alexandria, Va., on Feb. 25, 1943, a daughter to the late Wilma (Harris, Smith) Garth and the late Staff...
Joshua Antonio Vasquez

Joshua Antonio Vasquez

Mr. Joshua Antonio Vasquez was born on Dec. 8, 2004, in Nassawadox, and went to be with the stars on Monday, June 13, 2022, forever shining down on those he loved so fiercely. Left to celebrate and cherish his memory are his parents, Juan Antonio Vasquez and Kimberly...
Barry Brent Parks

Barry Brent Parks

Mr. Barry Brent Parks, 68, husband of Patty Hamilton Parks and a resident of Concord Wharf, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Norfolk Sentara General Hospital in Norfolk. A native of Exmore, he was the son of the late Harley A. Parks and the late Ruth Parks...
Brantley Hinmon

Brantley Hinmon

Mr. Brantley Hinmon, 88, of Wattsville, departed this life on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Peak Healthcare at Hartley in Pocomoke City, Md. Born in New Church, he was the beloved son of the late John Sewell Hinmon Jr. and the late Rae V. Harmon. As a teenager, Brantley...
Cornal E. Finney

Cornal E. Finney

Mr. Cornal E. Finney, 59, of Mappsville, fell asleep in death on June 13, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk after a long illness. He was born Jan. 9, 1963, in Mappsville, to Harvey “Ben” and Madeline Virginia Finney. Cornal was reared by his...
Delois A. Jacobs

Delois A. Jacobs

Mrs. Delois A. Jacobs, 73, of Onancock, departed this life on June 12, 2022, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Delois Ann Ames Jacobs was born Nov. 11, 1947, to Rossie Lee Ames and Mary Susan Snead Ames, in Pungoteague. Many affectionately knew her as...
Tony T. Weeks Jr.

Tony T. Weeks Jr.

Mr. Tony T. Weeks Jr., 31, of Onancock, departed this life Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Fayetteville, N.C. Tony Terrell Weeks Jr. was born Nov. 14, 1990, a son to Tony Terrell Weeks Sr. and the late Ethel Chandler Sample. He was affectionately known as “T” or “T-Bop” by...
Janice Irene Golden

Janice Irene Golden

Mrs. Janice Irene Golden, 79, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her home in New Church, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Feb. 5, 1943, in Clinton, Iowa, a daughter to the late Eugene and Francella Hawk. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
No Injuries in Airplane Crash at Melfa Airport

No Injuries in Airplane Crash at Melfa Airport

Staff Report — A Pennsylvania man was not injured after his aircraft failed to deploy its landing gear prior to landing on the runway at the Accomack County Airport in Melfa Monday afternoon. Harry Leiser, 45, of Rome, Penn., was the sole occupant of the 1966 Cessna...
Melfa Man Acquitted of Rape of Minor

Melfa Man Acquitted of Rape of Minor

By Nancy Drury Duncan — Adam Watkins, 36, of Melfa, was acquitted of rape in a jury trial on Tuesday. Watkins was charged with the 2018 forcible rape of his sister-in-law who was only 14 years old at the time. The girl, who lives in Maryland, was staying with her...