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June 23, 2026

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

Deep droppers land golden tilefish

Deep droppers land golden tilefish

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post, Sept. 26, 2025 There were lots of changes in the weather over the last week but not too many changes in the local angling action. Puppy drum continue to be scarce, while speckled trout action has not improved at the rate most anglers...
Ralph Rosen

Ralph Rosen

Mr. Ralph Rosen, age 72, of Cape Charles, passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2025. Born in Buckingham to Fred and Hazel Rosen, Ralph grew up with a quiet determination that would define his life. After graduating from Buckingham County High School, he went on to work...
Carson Barnes

Carson Barnes

Mr. Carson H. Barnes Jr., 94, of New Point, passed away Sept. 18, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Polly Tucker White Barnes; his daughters, Jane Barnes Gregorits and Elaine Barnes Watkins (Steve), of Williamsburg; his grandchildren, John David Gregorits, Katherine...
Brenda Carpenter

Brenda Carpenter

Mrs. Brenda Moore Carpenter, 75, beloved wife of Robert Wayne Carpenter Sr., of Cape Charles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. Born to the late Charles Winfred Moore and Bertha Grose Moore, Brenda lived a life filled with love for her family and the...
Bobbi Williams

Bobbi Williams

Mrs. Barbara “Bobbi” Mason Williams, of Onley, born June 20, 1950, to the late Alvin Henry Mason and Kathleen Russell Mason was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. Bobbi is survived by her sister, Kay Mason Ellicott, and daughters, Tammi...
Nelda LoFaso

Nelda LoFaso

Mrs. Genelda Valerie Jo Johnson LoFaso, known to everyone as Nelda, drew her first breath of earthly air on April 29, 1956, in Frankfurt, Germany, where her father was stationed with the CIA. She drew her last breath of earthly air on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at her...
Sharon Kilmon

Sharon Kilmon

Mrs. Sharon Taylor Kilmon, 67, wife of Ronnie Gene Kilmon and a resident of Bloxom, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Born Jan. 21, 1958, in Guilford, she was the daughter of the late Noah Robert Taylor Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Killmon Taylor. For many years,...
Vincent Smith

Vincent Smith

Mr. Vincent Smith Sr., of Leander, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sept. 14, 2025. He was born on Dec. 8, 1954, in Exmore, to the late Jacob Giddens and Erma Smith. Vincent proudly served 20 years for his country in the U.S. Army, where he demonstrated courage,...
John “Jack” Tarr

John “Jack” Tarr

Mr. John H. “Jack” Tarr, 69, passed away peacefully on Sept. 19, 2025, surrounded by his adoring and loving family. Jack was born on a beautiful spring day to his parents, Linwood and Betty Jean Tarr, along with his twin sister, Vickie Justice, on May 5, 1956. After...
Daniel Pruitt

Daniel Pruitt

Mr. Daniel Dale Pruitt, 59, husband of Kelly Farlow Pruitt and a resident of Painter, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Susie Early Duer and Brooks Dale Pruitt and his wife, Sharon. Daniel was a beloved son, husband, father, brother,...