by James Ritch | May 11, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Eleanor Phillips Shannonhouse, 98, wife of the late Winfred Crippen “Crip” Phillips and the late William R. Shannonhouse and a resident of Eastville, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. A native of Hacksneck, she was...
by James Ritch | May 11, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Laurie Doughty Collins, 30, wife of David D. Collins Jr. and a resident of Exmore, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at her residence. A native of Birdsnest, she is the daughter of Connie Prutsman Doughty, of Birdsnest, and the late William Frederick Doughty Jr....
by James Ritch | May 11, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Stephen J. Hearne, 78, of Painter, drew his last earthly breath and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 6, 2021. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his adoring family and beloved animals. He was born in Salisbury, Md., Sept. 1, 1942, to...
by James Ritch | May 11, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Michael A. Taylor, 62, of New Church, transitioned Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from Earth to Glory at his residence, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Salisbury, Md., Michael was the son of the late Willie Armstrong and the late Willie Marie Taylor. He was...
by James Ritch | May 11, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Gov. Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Seventy-Eight declaring a state of emergency in Virginia to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the commonwealth. On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline system, which is the primary fuel source for...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Manita Louis Prince, 39, of Onley, departed this life Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born in Haiti, Manita was the beloved daughter of Petciel Prince and Taciana Villemeus. She worked at Perdue Farms in Accomac until...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Javonta D. Davis, of Chester, Va., formerly of the Shore, was called home to eternal rest Sunday, May 2, 2021, at VCU Health in Richmond. Born in Nassawadox, Javonta was the beloved son of Christopher Davis and Tonieko and Paul McCray Jr. He was affectionately...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Josephine L. Byrd, 80, of Mappsville, was called home on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born in Eastville, Josephine was the beloved daughter of the late Finney Warrington and the late Helen Warrington Finney and the...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Denver Harvey “Denny” Mears, 81, of Chincoteague Island, passed away May 5, 2021, at his residence. He was born on Chincoteague Island on March 13, 1940, a son to the late Harvey and Lillie (Bowden) Mears. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and Ready Bible...
by James Ritch | May 8, 2021 | Features
Story and Photos by Jim Ritch – A crowd of 214 runners and walkers crossed the starting line for three Run for the Animals events in Wachapreague Saturday. The participants, up from about 170 last year, ran or walked half-marathon, 10K, and 5K events. Larry Baxter,...
