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July 15, 2026

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Susie Isdell Davis

Susie Isdell Davis

Mrs. Susie Isdell Davis, 91, wife of the late William “Buddy” Davis and a resident of Exmore, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at her residence. A native of Wachapreague, she was the daughter of the late George Cleave Isdell and the late Annie Mears Isdell. Susie was...
Harold Dean Johns Sr.

Harold Dean Johns Sr.

Mr. Harold Dean Johns Sr., 80, husband of Virginia Teano Johns and a resident of Jamesville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at his residence. A native of West Virginia, he was the son of the late James Johns and the late Maxine Keesee Johns. He was a retired...
Chincoteague Ponies Face  Salisbury Christian School

Chincoteague Ponies Face Salisbury Christian School

By Whitney Metz – The Chincoteague varsity basketball teams hosted Salisbury Christian school Monday, Dec. 13. The girls recorded their first home win with a final score of 49-35.  The team was led by senior Emma Jackson, who had an impressive outing on the court....
Mary Giddens Washington McCray

Mary Giddens Washington McCray

Dr. Mary Giddens Washington McCray, entered into eternal rest Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at her home in South Chesterfield, Va. Mary was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Jamesville, to Severn and Elnora Giddens. Her life was blessed with family and students. She spent her career...
Alene “May” Lovett

Alene “May” Lovett

Mrs. Alene “May” Lovett, 80, of Painter, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 14, 1941, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Lewis H. Howard and the late Sherry Hanes Howard. Following high school,...
William Somers Bloxom

William Somers Bloxom

Mr. William Somers Bloxom, of Hallwood, husband of Norma Sue Bloxom, passed away Dec. 9, 2021. Born Oct. 7, 1940, in Bloxom, he was the son of the late Samuel Henry Bloxom Sr. and the late Pearl Somers Bloxom. William worked as a driver for Perdue for many years. He...
Arcadia Firebirds Defeated by  Vikings in Home Opener

Arcadia Firebirds Defeated by Vikings in Home Opener

By Whitney Metz – The Lady Vikings traveled to Arcadia last Thursday for Arcadia’s first home game of the season. Broadwater took the lead early and was successful running a full-court press during the second quarter. The Vikings held onto their lead for most of the...
JoAnn Young

JoAnn Young

Mrs. JoAnn Young, 72, of New Church, wife of Lonnie Medlin, passed away Dec. 9, 2021, in Baltimore. Born June 15, 1949, in Humboldt County, Calif., she was the daughter of the late William Elijah Whitehurst and the late Harriet Eugenia Davenport. JoAnn previously...
Local Football Players Compete  in Senior All-Star Bowl

Local Football Players Compete in Senior All-Star Bowl

By Whitney Metz – Multiple football players from Arcadia, Northampton, and Nandua High School were selected to represent their schools in the 2021 Senior All-Star Bowl on Dec. 12. The game was hosted by Queen Anne’s County High School in Centerville, Md., and...
Christopher James Justis

Christopher James Justis

Mr. Christopher James Justis, 33, husband of Brittany Olivia Justis and a resident of Parksley, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born July 13, 1988, he was the son of Billy Ray Justis and Mary Ann Justis, of...