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July 23, 2026

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

Lillian R. Beason

Lillian R. Beason

Mrs. Lillian Rosemarie Beason, 93, a resident of Tasley, and formerly of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., passed away April 10, 2021, at The Citadel of Nassawadox. Born June 10, 1927, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Matilda and Robert Jacobson, of...

Etta Ruth Davis Stratton

Graveside service for Ms. Etta Ruth Davis Stratton will be conducted from the First Baptist Church Cemetery, Capeville, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Kelvin F. Jones officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at John O....
Thomas Preston Savage

Thomas Preston Savage

Mr. Thomas Preston Savage, 62, a resident of Jamesville, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach. A native of Saltworks, he was the son of the late Thomas P. Savage and the late Pearl Merritt Savage. He was a...
Otto Kinbacher

Otto Kinbacher

Mr. Otto Kinbacher, 78, husband of Helen Kinbacher and a resident of Machipongo, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his residence. A native of Babylon, N.Y., he was the son of the late Otto Kinbacher and the late Rose La Porte Kinbacher. He was a retired ISD...
Carlton Thomas Leonard

Carlton Thomas Leonard

Mr. Carlton Thomas Leonard, 69, of Chincoteague Island, passed away March 15, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onanock. He was kind, loving, generous, father, grandfather, friend, captain and so much more. He was an accomplished local business owner born...
Calvin Thomas Strand

Calvin Thomas Strand

Mr. Calvin Thomas Strand, 74, of Onley, received eternal life Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation, Parksley. Born in Accomac, Calvin was the beloved son of the late Herman L. and Margaret E. Strand. On June 26, 1976, he married the love of...
Gloria Ann Knox

Gloria Ann Knox

Ms. Gloria Ann Knox, 70, of Wachapreague, gained her wings Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at her residence. Born in Mappsburg, Gloria was the beloved daughter of the late Isarel L. Finney and the late Margaret S. Finney. She was employed at Perdue Farms in Accomac  for over...
Emma Leola Hicks

Emma Leola Hicks

Mrs. Emma Leola Hicks, 93, of Melfa, received eternal life Monday, April 5, 2021, at her residence. Born in Norfolk, Emma was the beloved daughter of the late William Madison and the late Annie M. Williams. She was affectionately known as “Leola” by her family and...
Josephine Rosetta Bagwell

Josephine Rosetta Bagwell

Ms. Josephine Rosetta Bagwell, 88, of Onancock, peacefully transitioned into the arms of God Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Onancock. Born in Daugherty, Josephine was the beloved daughter of the late Burley and Hortense Bagwell. She was affectionately known as “Jo” by...
Mary Ellen Allen

Mary Ellen Allen

Mrs. Mary Ellen Allen, 80, of Onancock, received eternal life Friday, April 2, 2021, at her residence with family by her side. Born in Daugherty, Mary Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late Leroy Savage and the late Susie Conquest, and the late Lee Conquest. Mary...