by James Ritch | Mar 14, 2022 | Obituaries
The Rev. Robert L. Nock, 70, of Parksley, after enduring several years of illness, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, God allowed his earthly body to slip peacefully from labor to reward. Born in Nelsonia, Robert was the son of the late Matthew T. and Elsie C. Nock. He...
by James Ritch | Mar 14, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Jamar A. Smith, 41, of Melfa, departed this life suddenly and entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Born in Nassawadox, Jamar was the son of Wade Summerville and the late Lavonne Smith. He was affectionately known as “Muscle” by his family and friends. He...
by James Ritch | Mar 14, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Mary Etta Miller, 72, of New Church, departed this life Monday, March 7, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Del., surrounded by an abundance of love from her family and friends. Born in Assawoman, Mary was the daughter of the late William and Mable...
by James Ritch | Mar 14, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Clara Ann Ashby James, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born Jan. 14, 1928, in Shields, Va. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Pettit Ashby and the late Helen Lolita Ames Ashby and lived her entire life on her much-loved Eastern Shore. She...
by James Ritch | Mar 14, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. James R. “Jim” Barnes, 77, husband of Sharon A. Barnes and a resident of Belle Haven, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore in Onancock. Born in Honesdale, Pa., he was the son of the late Melvin Barnes and the...
by James Ritch | Mar 11, 2022 | Headlines
The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing highlighting the potential impacts of an early spring storm system tomorrow. Key highlights include: A strong storm system moving out of the southeast will bring a multifaceted weather event across...
by James Ritch | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
By David Martin – When we opened our internet tubes for cleaning this week, out poured enough coffee to keep us alert for hours. Compared to tea, which was cultivated 5,000 years ago, coffee is a newcomer, making its way through the Middle East and into Europe some...
by James Ritch | Mar 11, 2022 | Court Postings
By Nancy Drury Duncan – Robert B. Wilson, 34, of Parksley, charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, a felony, pleaded not guilty in a bench trial. According to testimony, Wilson shot out both rear tires of a pickup truck belonging to a contract worker for...
by James Ritch | Mar 11, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Kendall Lee Parker, 94, husband of Jean Marion Parker and a resident of Hampton, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Newport Nursing and Rehab Center. A native of Exmore, he was the son of the late I.H. Parker and the late Myrtle Shrieves Parker. He was a...
by James Ritch | Mar 11, 2022 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames — Nandua Warriors are among several Eastern Shore teams gearing up for soccer season. The girls varsity soccer team is set to begin its season in the next few weeks. “We lost six seniors,” said head coach Dana Wright, now in her eighth year leading...
