by Ted Shockley | Jun 2, 2026 | News
BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — Northampton County’s proposed 2026 real estate tax rate increase was met with backlash from the public and members of the board of supervisors alike at a public hearing for the proposed rate. The 2025 rate was 70.5 cents per...
by Ted Shockley | Jun 2, 2026 | News
BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — The son bears a striking resemblance to the father — a tall fellow with dark facial hair and expressive, caring eyes. The son also shares a name with the father, David R. Chew Jr., known for a life of caring and serving that...
by Ted Shockley | Jun 2, 2026 | News
BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — How can a person like the Rev. Chester W. Morris always be so upbeat? Morris did not long ponder the question. Having a sunny disposition is just his manner. “I’m not a person who gets down,” said Morris, 75, of Eastville, who...
by Ted Shockley | Jun 2, 2026 | News
BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post — With phase one of the Eastern Shore Rail Trail headed towards completion, Rail Trail Foundation Executive Director Ron Wolff said the project is now down to “finishing touches.” One of the last items to be built was a kiosk to...
by Sarah Barban | Jun 1, 2026 | News
By Bill Sterling Special to the Eastern Shore Post Gary Glaser’s well-traveled, 30-plus-year path to becoming the new chef at Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club includes several stints at fine dining establishments, resorts, country clubs, and beach hangouts.Glaser,...
by Ryan Webb | May 29, 2026 | Obituaries
Mrs. Jacquelyn “Jacque” Marie Barton, lovingly known as “Mom” to many, a woman whose life was rooted deeply in love, faith, compassion, and quiet strength, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her residence. A devoted follower of Jesus, she carried His love in the...
by Ryan Webb | May 29, 2026 | Obituaries
Mrs. Mary Louise Coates Bracy, 85, of Commonwealth Senior Living, formerly of Birdsnest, wife of the late William Myer Bracy and mother of the late Karen Lynn Bracy, died on May 23, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living. Mary was born in Machipongo. She was the daughter...
by Ryan Webb | May 29, 2026 | Obituaries
Mrs. Audrey Ayres Furness, 77, of Temperanceville, was welcomed home to dwell in the house of the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2026. Born Jan. 10, 1949, in Nassawadox, she was the daughter of the late J. Fulton Ayres and Alma Lewis Ayres. Raised in Parksley, Audrey and her...
by Ryan Webb | May 29, 2026 | Obituaries
Ms. Lois Ryne’e’ White, 47, of Melfa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Growing up, Lois was an adorable little girl — cuter than a pup under a cabbage leaf....
by Ryan Webb | May 29, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. Harry Parks, 75, of Upperco, Md., formerly of Bloxom, passed away on April 23, 2026. Harry was born on July 18, 1950, to Winfred B. Parks and Sara Sue Parks (née Miles), of Bloxom. He was a building contractor and a member of Woodlawn Christian Fellowship who will...
