by James Ritch | May 10, 2022 | Obituaries
Ms. Cathy Marie Love, 69, a resident of Exmore, formerly of Harborton, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. A native of Harborton, she was the daughter of the late Howard B. Parks and the late Thelma Wood Parks. She is...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2022 | Features
Photos by Connie Morrison unless otherwise noted – After a cancellation in 2020, and an outdoor-only tour in 2021, Historic Garden Week on the Eastern Shore returned to its full splendor April 29 with homes and gardens both open to visitors. This year’s tour featured...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Beverly Rae Lynch, formerly of Berlin, Md., passed away at her beloved home on the Eastern Shore of Virginia on May 9, 2022. Beverly was a local artist and author for more than 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Tommy, and daughter, Ella, along with a...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Susan Gregory Dixon, 59, wife of Thomas Hume Dixon III, passed away peacefully at her residence, Point Pleasant, on May 6, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. In addition to her loving husband of 35 years, she is survived by her daughter, Susanna...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Frances Hurley Hooker, longtime resident of Waynesboro, Va., passed away Dec. 12, 2021. “Fran” was 92. She was born on the Eastern Shore of Virginia Feb. 7, 1929, a daughter to the late Vyrd and Maude White Hurley, of Leemont. Frances had a secretarial degree and...
by James Ritch | May 9, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The following is a briefing from National Weather Service Wakefield, Va., as of 6 p.m., Monday, May 9, regarding the coastal storm continuing tonight through mid-week. Overview and Impacts: Primarily moderate tidal flooding (locally major flooding...
by James Ritch | May 9, 2022 | Obituaries
Ms. Shirley Long Dougherty, 87, of Salisbury, Md., was called to heaven on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born in Delaware County, Pa., on Jan. 20, 1935, a daughter to the late Harry and Caroline (Fraim) Long. She is...
by James Ritch | May 9, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Gerald Henri “Gerry” Gavard, 82, passed peacefully into eternal life Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home in Melfa, with his beloved Bonnie Davis; stepdaughter, Tania Gariepy; and step-granddaughter, Valery, by his side. On his 11th hour, Pastor Paul Nolz prayed upon...
by James Ritch | May 7, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued an updated briefing as of 6 a.m., Sunday, May 8, regarding the developing coastal storm today into this week. Overview and Impacts: Moderate to major tidal flooding is expected...
by James Ritch | May 7, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing as of 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, regarding the expected coastal storm later this weekend into next week. Overview and Impacts: Moderate to major tidal flooding is expected along the...
