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July 17, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Clara Alice Thornes Miller

Clara Alice Thornes Miller

Mrs. Clara Alice Thornes Miller, 89, beloved wife of the late Winfred Parker “Whitey” Miller and a resident of Bloxom, reached out peacefully to the loving arms of her Lord Monday, July 12, 2021. Born March 27, 1932, in Willis Wharf, she was the daughter of the late...
CIAO Welcomes Back Patrons For Busy Summer Season

CIAO Welcomes Back Patrons For Busy Summer Season

By Carol Vaughn — The Island Theatre on Chincoteague is open again and is offering a robust summer schedule of movies and live performances, after its doors were closed for 16 months as result of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The nonprofit Chincoteague Island Arts...
Donald Ray Bowden

Donald Ray Bowden

Mr. Donald Ray Bowden, 63, husband of Andrea Parks “Cissy” Bowden and resident of Nelsonia, was surrounded by his loving family and close friends at his home as he went on to the big racetrack in the sky Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born March 10, 1958, in Easton, Md., he...
Gladys Stephens

Gladys Stephens

Ms. Gladys Genevieve Stephens, 86, lived a profoundly rich life as kind friend, beloved mother, dear sister, and treasured grandma. She left this world in peace and surrounded by loved ones on Friday evening, July 2, 2021. Gladys was born Jan. 5, 1935, daughter of...

Albert Martin Switzer

Mr. Albert Martin “Marty” Switzer, of Belle Haven, beloved partner to Robert McGlown, passed away June 23, 2021, at Riverside Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Marty is survived by his brother, Norman E. Switzer, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to...
Brenda Iline Barnes

Brenda Iline Barnes

Mrs. Brenda Iline Barnes, 75, wife of the late Frederick Marvin Barnes Sr. and a resident of Exmore, walked home to be with Freddy for eternity on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was an angel on this earth and is now an angel in heaven. Brenda was born Nov. 12, 1945, and...