by James Ritch | Jun 1, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Dorothy Lynch Smith, 74, wife of the late Roger Reynold Smith and a resident of New Church, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, after a brief illness while vacationing at her home in Florida. Born Aug. 5, 1946, in Machipongo, she was the youngest of seven children...
by James Ritch | May 31, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Will R. Burton, 85, of Accomac, departed this life Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at his residence. Born in Wachapreague, Will was the son of the late Walter and Veris B. Burton. He was affectionately known as “Moe” by his family and friends. Will joined the workforce at...
by James Ritch | May 31, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Franklin Hornsby Mapp, 84, husband of Diane Kellam Mapp and a resident of Belle Haven, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. A native of Exmore, he was the son of the late John C. Mapp Sr. and the late Susie Hornsby Mapp. He worked for Farmers & Merchants Bank,...
by James Ritch | May 30, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. William Caddy Bevans, 72, passed away peacefully May 27, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born July 1, 1948, in Quincy, Mass., the son of Wilbur C. Bevans and Beatrice M. (Caddy) Bevans. Bill enjoyed gardening, fishing, taking long walks, barbecuing, history,...
by James Ritch | May 30, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Sheila Patricia Mullin Cardano, age 99, passed away in the early moon-lit morning of May 27, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Cape Charles, VA, surrounded by the love of family. Cherished wife, mother, Nonna (grandmother), and great-grandmother, Sheila was an...
by James Ritch | May 30, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — On Saturday evening, May 29, the Virginia State Police was called to investigate a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the fatality of the driver. According to the VSP, preliminary investigations reveal that at approximately 7:55 p.m., Samantha...
by James Ritch | May 28, 2021 | Sports
By Brennan Waldorf – The 2019 Eastern Shore Defensive Player of Year in volleyball is officially set to play for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs next year. The senior made the 2019 All-Region A second team last year and has played volleyball for five years but had to...
by James Ritch | May 28, 2021 | Sports
By Brennan Waldorf – Nandua High School senior Ethan Harrower announced last week that he will be continuing his cross-country career next year as a freshman at Shenandoah University. Harrower started running cross-country his sophomore year and was an All-Region A...
by James Ritch | May 28, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photo by Brennan Waldorf – Nandua senior Cade Williams has officially announced he will continue his playing career at Delaware Tech this fall. The right-handed pitcher was a staple player on the 2019 Senior Little League team that won the Southeast Region...
by James Ritch | May 28, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf – The Northampton Yellow Jackets hosted the Franklin Broncos May 24 in Eastville for the Jackets’ Senior Night. The Jackets celebrated and honored three seniors — Jada Giddens, Emily Kellam, and Mollie Travis — before the start of...
