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June 23, 2026

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

Surf anglers catching big red drum

Surf anglers catching big red drum

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post, Oct. 10, 2025 The highlight of local angling this week has been the run of large red drum in our barrier island surf. Large red drum have been caught and released along the whole seaside, from the Maryland/Virginia state line all the...
David Denny

David Denny

Dr. David Roy Denny, 72, of Henry’s Point, Accomac, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. In a way most fitting to his life’s calling, David was serving in ministry when he was called home — offering compassion, guidance, and peace...
Rosalie Zegelbone

Rosalie Zegelbone

Mrs. Rosalie Marilyn Miller Zegelbone, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on June 21, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y., Rosalie was the daughter of Abraham and Ida (Golovato) Miller. She...
Jack Brady

Jack Brady

On Oct. 6, 2025, a beautiful fall morning, Mr. Jack Brady, 90, of Oyster, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family. Born and raised in Oyster, he was the son of the late Otho and Ruby Brady and brother of the late Robert Brady. He spent his entire...
Freddie Holland

Freddie Holland

Mr. Frederick W. Holland, “Freddie,” 80, of New Church, passed away at his residence on Friday, Oct. 3. Born March 19, 1945, in Salisbury, Md., to William and Una Holland, Freddie graduated from Atlantic High School in 1963. Freddie loved farming and caring for God’s...
Barbara Godwin

Barbara Godwin

Mrs. Barbara Jean Godwin, 77, of Sanford, wife of Raymond Earl (Bozo) Godwin Sr., passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at her home in Sanford. Barbara was born Sept. 1, 1948, in Salisbury, Md., to the late Ira Taylor and the late Mary Jones Taylor. She was a retired...
Edward Walker

Edward Walker

Mr. Edward Charles Walker, 98 years young, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025, and is now in the presence of his heavenly Father. He was born on June 16, 1927, to the late Asher and Alberta Walker. He was born and raised on Chincoteague Island. He was known to...