by James Ritch | Mar 28, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I read your story about attorney Paul Watson IV (“State Bar Revokes Eastville Attorney Paul Watson’s License to Practice Law,” March 6, 2020) and wish that you can publish my comments about him. Mr. Watson provided desperately needed representation to my...
by James Ritch | Mar 28, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In response to the “ditch garbage” letter to the editor (“Trash Pollutes Our Treasure,” March 12), the previous sheriff offered a trash cleanup work detail for inmates. I was fortunate to be part of that program in which we averaged 600-1,000 pounds of...
by James Ritch | Mar 28, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf — The Broadwater Vikings defeated Kenston Forest from Blackstone, Va., last weekend, March 20, in Exmore. Senior Day for the Vikings honored 10 seniors who found the end zone eight times in the game. Seniors Tucker Arcos, Brant...
by James Ritch | Mar 27, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The National Weather Service office in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing as of 4 p.m., March 27, highlighting the expected severe weather Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening and early Sunday night. – Severe Weather is expected Sunday...
by James Ritch | Mar 27, 2021 | Obituaries
Pastor Marlene Brown, 71, of Oak Hall, received eternal life Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at her residence. Born in Nassawadox, Marlene was the beloved daughter of the late Winfred Parker and the late Virginia H. Parker. She was the pastor of St. Joseph Holiness Church...
by James Ritch | Mar 27, 2021 | Obituaries
Minister Tyler Bivens, 26, of Fruitland, Md., received eternal life Saturday, March 20, 2021, at his residence. Born in Salisbury, Md., Tyler was the beloved son of Rodnell Leonard and Markita Walker. He was employed at Credit Plus and also at Lewis N. Watson Funeral...
by James Ritch | Mar 27, 2021 | Obituaries
Ms. Sharon Yvonne Lewis Royster, 53, a resident of Cape Charles, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at her residence. A native of Oyster, she was the daughter of Carolyn Jean Parker Shanley, of Cape Charles, and Edward Lee Lewis, of Chesapeake. She was an in-home...
by James Ritch | Mar 27, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. James Allen Powell, 71, a resident of Belle Haven, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at his residence. A native of Quinby, he was the son of the late John T. Powell Sr. and the late Anna Farren Powell. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired home builder. He is...
by James Ritch | Mar 27, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Raymond “Ray” F. Waechter, 74, of Downingtown, Pa., died in the company of family at his home Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Born October 22, 1946, in Bridgeton, N.J., he was the son of the late Frank R. Waechter and the late Mary (nee Colona) Waechter. He is survived...
by James Ritch | Mar 27, 2021 | Obituaries
Ms. Terry Hazel Doerflein, affectionately known as “Hazel,” 96, formerly of Sanford and New Church and recently of Salisbury, Md., passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Peak Healthcare at Hartley Hall in Pocomoke City, Md....
