by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Obituaries
Pastor Blanche Alverta Dix was born Oct. 17, 1930, in Accomac, a daughter to the late Chauncey and Maggie Fletcher and departed this earthly life Nov. 12, 2021. Early that morning, God called to His servant and she answered; peacefully slipping away to rest eternal....
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Debbie Lynn Crowson was born Dec. 23, 1947, in Nassawadox, and entered into eternal rest Nov. 23, 2021; peacefully slipping away just 10 days after her beloved mother. Debbie was the daughter of Pastor Blanche Alverta Dix and Delmas Beckett, and she was the bonus...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Jacqueline Ellen “Jackie” Bennett, 65, beautiful bride of Colie Robert Bennett III, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at her home on Chincoteague Island. Born May 23, 1956, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late John Wallace Grammer and the late Isabelle...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Mary T. Meehan, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. She was born in Bronx, N.Y., Nov. 1, 1928, a daughter to the late Margaret and Francis O’Loughlin. Mary attended St. Benedict’s Parochial and also graduated from...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Norris Gray Colona, of Federalsburg, Md., passed away Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 89. He was born Oct. 11, 1932, in Hopeton, the son of the late Herbert Lilliston Colona and the late Margaret Betty Gray Colona. He served in...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Responding to the waning COVID-19 pandemic that leaves behind struggling economies in localities across Virginia and the U.S., inflation, minimum wage, and affordable housing were among the topics discussed by state and local elected officials at...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Thomas Kenneth Bush, 93, died Nov. 29, 2021, peacefully in his sleep after a long illness. He was born in 1928 in Pomonkey, Md., to George and Agnes Bush. He was a dedicated member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and enjoyed his woodworking activities. He is...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Joanna Biddle Barton died Dec. 2, 2021. She had been a resident of Belle Haven for over 30 years. She was born in Stamford, Conn., in 1925, the daughter of Harry Mead and Joanna Eckert Mead. She grew up in Arizona and California and moved to Mexico with her...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Exmore Town Council held a public hearing Monday night on its application for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant funding for its sewer project. The project will include the installation of new sewer pipes throughout town, followed by...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Larry L. Handy Sr., of Bloxom, departed this life Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at his residence. Born in Accomack County, Larry was the beloved son of John H. and Ann Handy Ayres. He was affectionately known as “Big Larry” or “Earthworm” by his family and friends. Larry...
