by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued an updated briefing highlighting the impacts from the ongoing coastal storm. High confidence of moderate to major coastal flooding continuing tonight for areas adjacent to the Chesapeake...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Sandra Brady Somers, 65, wife of Vernon G. Somers and a resident of Capeville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at her residence. A native of Machipongo, she was the daughter of the late Dick Brady and the late Julia Ann Tull Brady. She retired from SLM...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. James Burleigh Latimer, 70, husband of Joanne Williams Latimer, and a resident of Eastville, formerly of Kiptopeke, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at his home. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late James Wise Latimer and the late Constance...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Linda Jean Downs, 74, wife of Stephen J. Downs III and a resident of Cape Charles, passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Rowland E. Darling and the late...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Jerry Allan Callaway, 80, of North East, Md., passed away peacefully Oct. 20, 2021, due to Covid-19, with Elizabeth A. “Betty” Kielceski Callaway, his devoted wife of 59 years, by his side. Mr. Callaway was the son of the late Gilbert H. Callaway and the late...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Thelma Lewis Abbott, 91, wife of the late Buck Abbott and a resident Virginia Beach, formerly of Cheriton, passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at Pelican Healthcare in Virginia Beach. A native of Wachapreague, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lewis and the...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Priscilla C. Webb, of Accomac, earned her wings and transitioned to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at her residence. Born in New York, N.Y., Priscilla was the beloved daughter of the late William and Annie Mae Bush. She was affectionately...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Jon Ayres Harrison, 85, husband of the late Lillie Anne Mister Harrison and a resident of Nelsonia, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born July 11, 1936, in Greenbush, he was the son of the late George Werner...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Gary Samuel Ginsberg, 80, died Oct. 22, 2021. A New Jersey native, he moved to Onancock to raise his family and build his business. Gary is survived by his wife, Diane; his sons, David (Caryn) and Steven (Amy); grandchildren, Tess, Eve, Samuel, and Jonah; his...
by James Ritch | Oct 29, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Thank you for your recent article highlighting the interview with the two candidates vying for the Virginia House of Delegates 100th District Seat. I read with interest the words of Robert Bloxom the Republican incumbent and Finale Johnson Norton, his...
